This summer, I have more free time to enjoy Netflix movies and series which makes me ecstatic. There is no end, it seems, to the choices of films and episodes that one can watch so finding something worthwhile is a frequent challenge. Instead of browsing via genres only in Netflix, there is a recently released web app/mashup called A Better Queue that can help you decide.

Color splash is a cool effect on photos where certain parts of the photograph are colorized while the rest is in black and white (or in a sepia tone). It’s definitely a refreshing touch to photos especially these days when most photos have had some retro-style filter applied to it in Instagram, which is great [...]

Want to be productive this summer? If your answer is no, I’m surprised you’re reading this article, but since you’re already here, you might as well read about some potentially productive things. Say, reading some great beginner-grade materials especially if you have an interest in making some of your own Chrome extensions, Windows programs, etc.

Evernote is, without a doubt, a multi-faceted tool that can help you accomplish a lot, but when you have that kind of breadth in options and input channels, there’s a chance you could get overwhelmed. Fear not though, for we have many articles describing how you can use it in ways you may not have thought of yet.

The days that Linux were thought of as complicated are over. If you don’t believe that, realize that Ubuntu for instance, has reached 20 million active users. There are even Linux distributions aimed for children, which is great news since that means your child might be on his or her way to gaining exposure to Linux as a simplified operating system as well as exposure to healthier games and applications.

Portable apps have a huge place in my geeky heart simply because they are quite numerous (if you don’t believe me, check out the Best Portable Apps here). They don’t modify the registry, and can be used in different Windows machines (though there are portable apps for Linux as well). Up until recently though, maintaining portable apps was not pleasant for me.

I recently had two pair assignments for class, each of which had to be with a different classmate. With the object of programming for Java, we utilized Eclipse as our IDE simply because that was what we were taught to use. I tried learning VIM editor keyboard shortcuts, but I have not been using it daily so I was fine with using Eclipse, which seemed to make everything a lot easier.

While there are many commercial sites that look fascinating, today we are honoring an incomplete selection of open-source project sites that we think look gorgeous, which means that in addition to the great software they offer, they also put in a lot of effort and work into offering a great and intuitive design, all for no financial gain.

Do you want to use your smartphone’s GPS capabilities to replace your GPS device? I know I do. Using my smartphone means fewer gadgets to worry about, plus I don’t have to worry about the battery dying since the phone can remain charging while plugged in. Smartphones are simply great sources of entertainment and utility, regardless of whether your phone is the most recent top-of-the-line phone or not.

Some users may wonder whether they should stick with music streaming services and ditch downloading songs to their local drives, or simply rely on the streaming options, because let’s face it, music streaming services are plentiful these days. With their low subscription fees, mobile streaming apps, and sometimes even no limits at all, music services, including Spotify and Grooveshark, represent convenience and portability.

GiddyUp, is a free, dedicated event-planning app that combines Facebook events and Group.me group chat, and aims to make event planning as seamless as it can be. Not only does GiddyUp tackle one common problem, it does it in an intuitive, efficient and time-saving app that is available for iOS and Android, though it can also be useful to non-smartphone owners.

Recipe sites and services abound on the net, but it’s always interesting to find ones that, er, bring something new to the table, like combine recipes with art. Recipes and artwork? How can those two even be related? Related or not, there is a website that has linked just these two things in a beautiful way. The resulting effect is probably going to make you feel incredibly inspired to either cook, start practicing sketching/design work or both!

If you really wish to pay more attention to the todo list on your homescreen so you can eventually follow up with and cross off items off your task list, you might find the Attention Grabber Note Widget quite a welcome addition to your collection of Android apps. What makes this note app stand out from the sea of note apps?

The value of social networks such as Facebook is connecting with your friends to know what you and they have been up to. Most of the time though, these updates are made in reference to something that’s already past. Enter Foreca.st, a smart twist on the check-in phenomenon that aims at helping you plan ahead so that you and your friends can meet up in the future.

Email is slow, but texting two people the same message every time is also annoying. GroupMe, a group messaging app that has got clients for all major mobile platforms, and is just the right thing to solve your communication problems. Not only is GroupMe quite a lot of fun, it also works for almost everyone, not just those that own smartphones.