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Yaara Lancet

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About Yaara Lancet

Yaara (@ylancet) is a freelance writer, tech blogger and chocolate lover, who's also a biologist and a full-time geek.

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2 Super-Useful Browser Start Screens You Should Start Using Today

Ah, the new tab page. Such a great opportunity for productivity that so often goes to waste. And it's hard to find the perfect one.

How To Restore The Classic Firefox Theme In Firefox 29

"What happened to my tabs? And what is this hamburger-Chrome-looking button in my Firefox toolbar??" Here are some answers for Firefox users who woke up one day to find themselves using Firefox 29.

Android Too Complicated? This Launcher Will Simplify Your Life

You may think Android isn't for everyone. You sometimes hear others say "it's too complicated", or "It might be good for techies, but not for me". We have good news.

Create Impressive Diptychs & Triptychs On Your iPhone or iPad

Once upon a time, you had to know some Photoshop tricks to create your own diptychs and triptychs. This is no longer the case.

Do You Use WhatsApp? [MakeUseOf Poll]

Are you using WhatsApp for your chats? Or maybe you used to and stopped following the acquisition? Scroll down and vote, it only takes a second!

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How To Launch Multiple Actions Using Nothing But Your Phone's Volume Buttons

QuickClick makes use of your phone's volume buttons to launch all sorts of actions and tasks.

Livescribe 3 Smartpen Review and Giveaway

Who doesn't want a Livescribe smartpen? Whether you're a student, a journalist, attend meetings a lot, or just need to easily record writing and audio, you can make good use of a smartpen.

8+ Awesome Clocks Every Geek Will Love

Are clocks passé? Whether you're actually a geek or not, you won't be able to withstand these unique clocks.

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Want Multiple Instagram Accounts on Your Android? Try This!

Do you own more than one Instagram account? Managing both of them on the same Android device might seem next to impossible, but it's easier than you think.

Time Is All We Have: 2 Unique Apps That Will Help You Conquer Time

This post is not about getting things done. It's not about to-do lists either. It's about two apps so simple and yet so useful, they'll give your phone a new purpose.

Handing Over Your Phone to Show a Photo? How To Avoid Snooping Fingers

You hand over your phone to show someone a photo. Next thing you know, they go through all the photos in your gallery, including those embarrassing ones. Don't let it happen.

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4 Simple YouTube Music Players for a Swim in the Stream of Free Music

YouTube is an unlimited source of restriction-free music anyone in the world can listen to. While it's easy enough to find and listen to it on YouTube itself, there are other, easier ways.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Review and Giveaway

Is it a phone? Is it a camera? No, it’s the Nokia Lumia 1020!

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6 Featherweight Covers For Your IPad Air

The newest iPad Air weighs only 1 lb (470g), and you can find some pretty amazing cases that won't encumber your lightweight tablet while still offering some protection.

Edit Your Photos On Your iPad: 5 Best Apps For The Job

With a much larger screen, the iPad is a far more enjoyable photo editor to use than your smartphone. So why not use it to edit your photos?

Let Your Windows Phone Help You Relax, Sleep Or Study

Drowning out the noise, even if it's between your ears, really works. Sleep is a slick and free white-noise app for Windows Phone.

3Doodler 3D Pen Review and Giveaway

The 3Doodler is a pen that draws in 3D plastic. Meaning, you're not limited to drawing on paper — you can also draw in the air.

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Which Is the Best Desktop Browser? 2014 Edition [MakeUseOf Poll]

Another year has gone by, what has changed in the browser scene? Have your loyalties changed? Let's find out!

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Pho.to Lab Is The Tackiest, Craziest and Funnest Mobile Photo Editor Around

Pho.to Lab takes photo effects as we know them to a whole new level.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet Review and Giveaway

We've taken the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8-inch for a spin and now, we have the answers.

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