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3 Great Android First Aid Apps For Emergencies
Have you ever found yourself in an emergency situation, suddenly wishing you could refer to a First-Aid guide to check if you were about to do the right thing? Many people in an emergency would panic in the face of a serious injury and second-guess any memories of first-aid training they may have from long ago. Just think about how much safer the patient would be, and how much more confident you would be helping them, if you had First-Aid instructions with you on your phone. This is a no-brainer - it's useful.
Try MindMup Mind-Mapping Via Google Drive
If you've ever tried to create a mind-map for your brainstorming sessions, you'll know that using the right tool is essential. There are many sites with mind-mapping tools to choose from, and choosing between them can be a huge hassle as they're all quite good in their own way. Today though, we'll take a good look at MindMup and show you why this should be the first one you try.
Synchronise Your Mac Apps with Dropbox
Why would you want to sync your app data? Well, perhaps in order to keep backups in the cloud. Or maybe you would do this in order to sync with another computer somewhere. You'll be pleased to know there are ways to do this, and they are generally quite easy, depending on how in-depth you want to go and even if your favourite apps don't offer in-app sync, there are usually still ways to do it.
Need New Tabs On Your Facebook Page? [Weekly Facebook Tips]
If you run a Facebook Page, you probably want to make it the perfect portfolio for your business or association. Facebook presences are important these days, because if your audience is there already you’ll want to make the most of it. To make the most of your Facebook page, it’s a great idea to add some tabs.
Make Your Own Free Family Tree Online Using Geni
For those of you who have considered doing your family tree using an online service, you may have noticed that there’s a lot of variance between what is available from each service – and for what price. I did a lot of research into the various offerings and finally decided I would use Geni for many reasons.
The Quickest, Easiest Way To Record Skype Calls For Mac And Windows
These days, almost everyone has a Skype account. It has quickly become the default communication method for long-distance calls and video chats as it is free and easy to use. Once you're in the habit of using Skype regularly, though, you start finding other neat things you can do with it. Like, for instance, recording calls. There are so many great reasons you may have for recording calls on Skype, so whatever it is you need to record; here's how you do it.
Gramps Lets You Print Free Customised Family Tree Charts [Cross-Platform]
At some point in your life, you've probably considered looking into your family tree and making sense of it all. If you're the technical guru of the family, you've possibly also considered how you might digitise all the information your family has collected in order to make a neat-looking family tree to pass around to all the relatives. Gramps is free, open-source family tree making software which makes this part of the process is easy and completely free. Today we'll focus on building the best family tree printouts for you.
Discover Jaw-Dropping Views & Experience Nature With These Google Earth Sites
Have you got a great reason to do some armchair tourism? Maybe you're researching your next holiday destination, or looking to educate your kids, or you're unable to travel for real and looking to see the world anyway. Maybe you're just too comfy on your couch and prefer to do your sight-seeing this way for now. We know, we do it too. So, you want to find the most beautiful places on earth and take a look?
Two Great Interactive Stories For Kids (And More) [Android/iOS]
If you've got kids and a penchant for technology, you've probably thought about getting a few interactive books for your kids to read. These days there are quite a few good choices available, so it's worth taking a closer look at a couple more of the best books occasionally to help you find things you like.
Use Hushed To Create Disposable Phone Numbers In 40 Countries [Android/iOS]
There are many situations in life where you need someone to be able to contact you reliably, but do not want them to permanently have your phone number. Consider these situations: dating or selling goods online. Both of these circumstances are great examples of why a throw-away phone number might be a good idea.
Facebook Search Used as an Interpersonal Weapon: What to Watch For [Weekly Facebook Tips]
Facebook has always been an easy way to accidentally expose yourself to unwanted privacy breaches, however with the new Facebook Graph Search it's even easier to get stung. You might think you've locked down your account very well, only to find that things that you'd forgotten all about are now embarrassing you. It doesn't even matter if you have enemies or not - all it takes is for someone to come up with the right search term.
Endomondo Sports Tracker Helps You Keep Track of Your Fitness Goals [Android]
In many parts of the northern hemisphere, we're just starting to see the first signs that Spring might be on its way. Even if you're not lucky enough to be seeing these signs yet, in reality we all know that the bulk of Winter is past us and Summer is not too far away. You know what this means? Time to shape up! Yes, it's time for the excuses about cold weather to go out of the window and for a regular fitness habit to take their place.
The End for Windows Live Messenger: What Are the Alternatives?
If you've been a dedicated user of Windows Live Messenger, it's time to start considering your options for future messaging. Today we'll talk about how you can migrate to Skype, what alternative chat options are out there and how you can make the whole transition easier for yourself.
7 Ways to Check Your Holiday Destination Before You Book
Traveling the world these days is an amazing experience. Not only is it simple to book flights and accommodation online, but you can research the destination in great detail before you even decide to book your tickets. It's possible to see in advance what the ski slopes look like, where the best local nightclubs are, see the layout of local shopping centers and know exactly where the nearest usable ATM is.
How To Use Serval Mesh To Chat To Other Mobile Phones Without A Phone Network [Android 2.2+]
For those of us living in first world cities, it's hard to imagine how we would get on if we couldn't communicate easily with our mobile phones. Yes, some of us might recall the days of pay phones and landlines, and just how irritating all of that was, but the concept of having no working telecommunications at all seems so unlikely that we forget to plan for it. But that's exactly what we should be doing - planning ahead for emergencies.
Everything You Need To Know About Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
No matter what operating system or program you're using, keyboard shortcuts are a tool you can use to make things quite a bit easier for yourself. Simply not having to take your hands off the keyboard can save you lots of time wasted by reaching for the mouse. This is why learning keyboard shortcuts for the systems you use every day is so vital to productivity.
Prepare Your Account Privacy For Facebook Graph Search [Weekly Facebook Tips]
Every time Facebook releases a new feature to learn more about our friends, many people realise that their privacy settings are not adequate anymore. Their latest new feature, Facebook Graph Search, is no exception - many people are a little concerned about what sorts of things will be found and by whom. Thankfully, all it takes is a little understanding about how Facebook Graph Search works, then you can tweak your privacy settings accordingly.
6 Great Sources for Cheap and Beautiful Business Cards You Can Print
If you're a freelancer or you run a small business, you know that having a great business card is a valuable asset. However, when you're just starting out, printing business cards can seem a little out of reach pricewise. It doesn't have to be like that though. These days, there are dozens of low-cost printers who will do a print run of a modest amount of cards for you.
8 LinkedIn Hacks You Should Use To Further Your Career
If you're a jobseeker or just keen to move up in the world, you've probably set up a LinkedIn profile and started building a network there. You may have put a little thought into your profile at some point and then probably let it stagnate somewhat between moments of enthusiasm for career-building behaviour. However, this need not be the case. There are a number of great hacks you can use with LinkedIn.
8 Tips To Increase EdgeRank & Exposure For Your Facebook Page Updates [Weekly Facebook Tips]
If you run a Facebook Page, you probably noticed that there was a change in your reach since September 2012. This is because Facebook revised how its EdgeRank algorithm worked for Pages, making it a little more difficult to get your updates to your fans. Following is a quick run-down of the EdgeRank system and what you can do to get your posts seen by as many fans as possible.