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7 Tools To Improve The Way You Use Evernote

Danny Stieben — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:20 +0000

For most people, the note-taking application of choice is Evernote. And Evernote users have good reasons for choosing the service for their note-taking needs -- it’s very functional, highly accessible, and has add-on features that can take you beyond the default Evernote experience. Here are seven tools that help to improve the way you use Evernote.

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Roku 3 Review and Giveaway

Danny Stieben — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:20:23 +0000

As more content becomes available online, the need for a traditional television subscription may not be enough anymore to justify the costs. If you’re already subscribed to services like Netflix or Hulu Plus, now may be the time to make the switch. You will still need a computer or system that can access all of that content for you — more commonly, it’s called a media streamer or a home theatre PC. We got a Roku 3 to review and give away to a lucky reader, so let’s see whether it lives up to the hype!

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The Archie Search Engine – The World’s First Search!

Danny Stieben — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:40 +0000

Written over two decades ago and with no updates since then, Archie provides a very different search experience than we're used to today. So how is it different, and could it still be useful today? I'll take you on a tour of this pioneering search engine and give you a perspective of how things have changed over the past 23 years.

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5 Ways to Take Advantage of Microsoft OneNote

Danny Stieben — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:10 +0000

Microsoft’s OneNote is arguably the best note-taking software out there. It can simply take care of all your note-taking needs, and there’s virtually nothing that comes close to it besides Evernote. While you can do some creative stuff with Evernote, OneNote can pack quite a punch as well in helping ease your life. While some of [...]

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What Are the Best Stock Apps for Daily Use On Android?

Danny Stieben — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:53 +0000

One of the most popular and possibly most profitable way to make money off of your investments is to buy and sell stocks. As a company becomes more successful, its stocks increase in value, which you can sell for a major profit. However, if the company does poorly, the stocks lose value and make your investment a failure. The value of the stocks can change rapidly, so it's absolutely necessary to use the best tools to keep track of the stocks you own.

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Yes, You Can Code On The Go: 4 Of The Best HTML Editors for Android

Danny Stieben — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:29 +0000

While Android is a great platform for Facebook and Angry Birds, it can also be a viable mobile solution for web developers. However, web developers can't be pleased with just any regular old text editor -- they need specialized code editors to make it quicker and easier to do their work. I'm going to show you the top four HTML editors that should allow any web developer to do plenty of work on a tablet or some quick fixes on a smartphone.

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Ubuntu 13.04: What’s New In Raring Ringtail? [Linux]

Danny Stieben — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:30:16 +0000

On April 25th, the newest version of one of the most popular Linux distributions was released -- Ubuntu 13.04, codenamed "Raring Ringtail". Unlike previous releases of Ubuntu, 13.04 doesn't bring extraordinary new visual features which may make some people even more skeptical about this release than others. So what exactly is new, and should you really upgrade?

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Switching from iPhone to Android? Here’s How to Move All Your Stuff

Danny Stieben — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:00:05 +0000

With the recent releases of the Samsung Galaxy S4, the HTC One, and the Nexus 4, there's a pretty good chance that, as an iPhone user, you may be looking at switching over. These Android phones have been creating a lot of buzz because of the great hardware and software they've been packing. However, switching over to Android isn't as easy as simply picking up the new phone -- or at least not as long as you have contacts, pictures, music, and more that you'd like to move over. How can you do this as quickly and painlessly as possible? Sadly, there isn't a single utility which can do everything for you automatically, but with a minimal amount of effort you'll get things moved over in no time.

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iCan’t: 5 Things Android Users Take For Granted and iPhone Users Just Can’t Do

Danny Stieben — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:00:59 +0000

Have you ever thought that there might be a reason Android users brag about their customizability? Sure, as an iPhone user, you can add and configure apps, change your wallpaper, and otherwise make yourself feel at home. But at the end of the day, you've only changed a few small details. If you happen to have jailbreaked your iPhone and are enjoying Cydia, you can do more. But users with stock iOS are able to do much less. Don't believe me?

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How To View & Edit The Source Code Of An Open-Source App

Danny Stieben — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:30:43 +0000

While going open source might be a good choice, you'll also need to invest in the right community. GitHub is one of the best places to do this, not only because of the sheer amount of users who visit the site, but also because of the features that GitHub offers. If you find an open source app on GitHub, I'll show you a few things you can do with it, including viewing, editing, and forking the code.

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5 Minecraft How-To Tips To Start Crafting Like A Pro

Danny Stieben — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:36 +0000

Minecraft has steadily gained popularity with no signs that the trend will change anytime soon. I’m a big fan of the game and I have plenty of friends who play it or would like to get a copy for themselves. But let’s say that you liked the game so much, you bought your own copy. Of course you can now play a round of survival, but that’s too basic. What other cool stuff can you do with Minecraft, and what essentials do you need to know?

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3 Best Free Flight Simulators To Pretend You Know How To Fly

Danny Stieben — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:01:52 +0000

For me, there are only two kinds of simulator games which actually get me interested - city management games and flight simulators. However, anyone who’s looked at getting a simulation game will have quickly discovered that they are not cheap. In fact, SimCity currently goes for $60, or $80 if you consider the Deluxe Edition. Good flight simulation software isn't much different. So which flight simulators are both free and good enough to use?

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One Of The Most Important Tools In Linux – Understanding Chmod

Danny Stieben — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:31:08 +0000

There are plenty of features that make Linux special, but one of them that makes it so secure is its permissions system. You can have fine-grain control over all the files in your system and assign permissions to users, groups, and everyone else. The terminal utility "chmod" helps you control all the permissions on your system, so it's vital to know how chmod works in order to get the most use out of this feature, especially if you're planning on building your own Linux server.

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Create 3D Images With An Android Smartphone: It’s Easier Than You Think

Danny Stieben — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:00:05 +0000

Android phones are increasingly shipping with powerful cameras with at least 8MP for their backside camera. Additionally, there are some phones such as the HTC Evo 3D which come with two cameras in the back, allowing you to take 3D photos. But what if you'd like to take 3D-like pictures with your single-camera phone? As the concept of 3D-enabled devices/TVs and 3D photos becomes more popular, chances are that you will want to dive into this new form of photography.

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Nintendo Wii U Review and Giveaway

Danny Stieben — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:54 +0000

Despite the increasing shift to mobile gaming, consoles are still very popular devices for playing immersive, graphics-intensive games; and that won’t change anytime soon as long as the major console makers continue to improve with newer generations. Nintendo has been the first console maker to update its last-generation console, the Wii. As a result, we’re now greeted with the Wii U, ahead of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox (720). Luckily for us, we get to review this next-generation console; and for you, since you'll have a chance to win one at the end of the review!

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