Infographics have become an incredibly popular way to display bite-sized bits of information in easy to consume forms of charts, graphics and more. It usually takes quite a bit of designer know-how, patience and some pretty pricey software to get the job done, but thankfully there are quite a few services that aim to make that process a little easier. We’ve already covered Ease.ly and Visual.ly. Now we’re adding Infogr.am to the mix.

Playing word games can often be a lot of fun, but also have the added bonus of being educational, keeping your mind sharp and improving your vocabulary. Taking these kinds of games with you on the go using your iPhone is a great way to make a long commute seem a little shorter, kill time, or even just wind down and take your mind off other things.

There’s an overwhelming amount of entertainment to keep up with these days – whether in the form of books, movies, music or TV shows. And there’s probably a lot of shows we’re missing out on, simply because we haven’t discovered them. To make life a little easier, we’ve put together a list of 5 sites designed to make it easier to discover new shows, based on the TV series you already like to watch.

While there is simply no comparing robust photo editors like Photoshop or Gimp to online alternatives, sometimes a simple online tool is all you need to get the job done. We’ve put together a list of four online tools that should be in the arsenal of any photographer, designer, or blogger, making it easy to get basic photo editing tasks done on the fly, and in some cases, even on your mobile phone. In no particular order, here they are.

Between Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and Twitter, you probably have a lot of photographs that you’ve uploaded to the web. It becomes a pretty unwieldy task trying to keep track of all your images in so many different places. While there have been a few sites to pop up that aim to merge the experience, making it easy to access all of your online photos in one place, few do it as well as Stipple.

Evernote is one of the ultimate tools in productivity, and with a wide variety of multiplatform apps, there’s no limit to the way that you can use the service. We’re big fans of Evernote here at MakeUseOf, for lots of reasons, so we’ve written a list of 10 unique ways you can use the service – with some tips and tricks you might not have thought of.

Whether it’s about passing the time, broadening your horizons, or keeping up with your favorite topics, TED’s library of videos is an invaluable tool for anyone who has access to a decent Internet connection. With the sheer amount of videos available to watch, with talks on everything from science and technology to human nature and poetry, there’s something in there for everyone.

If you’re looking to create a simple website, but don’t want to spring for hosting, you probably already know how challenging it can be to find free and decent hosting. One possible option to look into is to use the online backup service Dropbox to host your website. We’ve already taken a brief look at how you can use Dropbox to host a website, but if you’re looking for an in-depth guide, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’ve lived in the same city for 10 years or visiting as a tourist for a few days, one of the greatest ways to discover everything a city has to offer is by going on photowalks. While you can easily find the most popular tourist spots, or stumble across photography treasure troves simply by heading off the beaten path, there’s an app that can make the discovery a little easier. Free iOS app Pashadelic makes it possible to look up photos that are nearby, or in any city of your choice.

With Twitter and Instagram now in a position of rivalry, since Facebook bought the photo-sharing app, the pair have slowly been killing off ways in which users can integrate their Instagram and Twitter experiences. Instagram recently pulled a pretty significant Twitter-related feature. Luckily there are a few workarounds that will make it possible to keep viewing your Instagram photos – be it filtered images of your breakfast or something a little more serious – in your Twitter timeline.

With 2012 coming to a close, it’s that time of the year again when major tech companies share their year in review with us. With Facebook, Twitter and Google, these retrospectives are always fascinating because they give a tremendous amount of insight into what millions of Internet users around the world are searching for, what they’re talking about, and what events, people and topics are grabbing their attention.

There’s no denying that Instagram has the monopoly on vintage, filtered photography, and mobile photosharing. Competitors have come and gone, and Instagram is still going strong. That hasn’t stopped the team behind Starmatic from putting together a slick app which is a joy to use. Starmatic’s photo-taking interface allows you to use the front and back cameras, turn the flash on and off, and turn on grid guidelines.

A diptych consists of 2 images displayed side by side, and can often be a creative and attractive way to tell an even more elaborate story with your images. While with a little bit of effort, you can create a diptych or photo collage using Photoshop, there are now web-based, desktop and mobile options that make the process a lot easier. Each of the options below offer users a different experience.

When it comes to blogging platforms, it’s a crowded industry, with the likes of WordPress and Tumblr definitely taking the lion’s share of users looking for an easy way to showcase their work. Founded in New York city just last year, Jux is somewhat of a newcomer, but offers a set of pretty impressive features that might have you ditching your preferred platform in favor of this one.

It’s no secret we’re big fans of Pinterest here at MakeUseOf. The virtual pinning board of the Internet has helped us while away many an hour, getting lost in the many photos, ideas and posts that the site has to offer. For the geek, Pinterest can be the ultimate source of inspiration, and a great way to discover new and interesting things. For that reason, we’ve put together a list of geeky Pinterest users you should be following.