Harry Guinness
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Make a Creepy Facebook Profile Picture with this Free Photoshop Template
Halloween is coming up so it's time to change your Facebook profile picture to something spooky. We show you how with a selfie, a skull, and Photoshop.
I Stared at Screens for 48 Hours and Here's What Happened...
I recently agreed to do something very stupid: subject myself to as much screen time as possible over the span of 48 hours. How did this experiment affect me? Read on to find out...
How to Fix an iPhone Yourself
Over a few weeks, the angle I needed to plug the lightning cable into my iPhone 5S got more and more specific, until one day it just wouldn't charge. It was dead.
The Martian, and the Rise of Serial Publishing
A resurgence in serially publishing books in currently underway, with The Martian, now a major motion picture, being the prime example of this fascinating distribution method.
4 Reasons You Don't Need to Be a Pirate Anymore
While some people are always going to pirate, for most, there is now less reason than ever to do so.
Leaving Voicemails, and Other Prickish Phone Habits
Having private number on, leaving voice mails, not returning calls, or calling unnecessarily all ruin voice calls for the rest of us.
Ignore These Five Kinds Of Online Reviews
Online reviews can be a great way to decide if something is worth paying but, even if you avoid the dodgy reviews, there are plenty of other kinds you should ignore.
7 Ways You Can Fund Your Creative Dreams
Sometimes you get an idea for a fun creative endeavor, but then you realize there's one problem: upfront capital. Here are some ideas to help you raise funds.
Discover New Music with Spotify's Automagic Playlists
Spotify has recently released several new ways of generating unique playlists that will help you discover awesome new music. We're here to guide you through these automagic playlist makers.
10 YouTube Music Videos Guaranteed to Annoy Your Friends
Annoying your friends is fun. And as people care a lot about music, one of the best ways to get to them is to force them to sit through a song they hate. Et voila.
Stop Hating On Selfies: 3 Reasons You Should Love Them
Selfies are all too often written off as the egotistical masturbation of brainless teenagers, but that's a superficial take on them. Here's why.
What in the World is Up With Gawker?
Gawker.com, the popular gossip blog, stopped publishing anything for two days following the resignation of Tommy Craggs and Max Read, over the removal of an article written by Jordan Sargent last week.
The (Remarkably Friendly) Things People Say Anonymously on Twitter
People can now anonymously talk to their friends on Twitter – but what are they saying? We decided to find out.
Battle of the Selfie Sticks [Round-Up Review and Giveaway]
A week can't go by without somewhere banning their elongated presence. Despite this, selfie sticks are as popular as ever. We thought it was worth having a look at what's out there.
I Acted Like A Prick With a Selfie Stick, Here's How People Reacted
Basically, no one reacted. No glares, shouted warnings, or lobbed projectiles. People just weren't that fussed.
Why Taylor Swift Is Wrong About Apple Music
Taylor Swift recently persuaded Apple to pay artists for songs streamed during free trials of Apple Music. But she's wrong. Again.
What Is GAFA? Why The EU Doesn't Love Large American Internet Companies
GAFA is an acronym for Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon — the 4 most powerful American technology companies. Expect to hear it more often.
Think Before You Post: Can You Be Sued For Libelous Tweets and Facebook Posts?
Libel laws have been around for centuries, but most people didn't have to worry about them. Social media changed this.
Can an Instagram Screenshot Be Art? [Internet Fight Club]
After news broke that Prince was seemingly printing off other people's Instagram photos and selling them for $90,000, the Internet reacted in the only way it knows how: with emotion.