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Concerned About Privacy? Opt Out Of Facebook App Permissions With fPrivacy [Chrome]
I hate it when apps ask for permission to access my friends list, access my birthdate, and worse of all, post on Facebook as me. If you feel the same way Facebook apps and permissions, and were wishing for a way to control these permissions somewhat, even if just to feel like you’ve done something to protect your privacy, fPrivacy for Chrome could be your new best friend.
How To Copy & Paste Between iPhone & Desktop Without Installing Any Apps
There’s something about technology I find truly fascinating. The more sophisticated everything becomes, the more trivial problems are created. Back when I was using my trusty Nokia 6070, I had no desire or need to copy and paste things from my desktop to my phone. My phone and my desktop were two different entities, and I didn’t even dream of being able to copy and paste something from my desktop, and have it appear instantly on my phone.
Turn Your Life Into An Engaging Film With Timeline Movie Maker
Like it or not, everyone has seen the Timeline profile movie when it was first introduced in September. This short movie introduced the concept so well, and made it look so romantic, we all secretly wanted one of our own. Well, our dreams have come true: A joint project from Facebook and marketing agency Definition 6 called Timeline Movie Maker, lets each and every one of us create their very own Timeline movie.
6 Fantastic Ways To Discover Cool Music You've Never Heard Before
If you’re a music lover, you’re familiar with the constant need to discover new music. You already know lots of good music you like, but the thirst for more is unstoppable. There’s lots of good music out there most of us never even heard of - Indie artists and small bands that haven’t yet made their way to the big websites or labels. But this doesn’t mean they’re not worth listening to.
New Skype Version For Windows Brings Facebook Video Calling From Within Skype [News]
Skype is tightening its Facebook integration, and has released a new version for Windows, Skype 5.8 (the same update for Mac is on its way). The new version introduces audio and video-calling with Facebook friends, even if said friends are not even using Skype.
Overwhelmed By Selection? How To Find The Perfect Laptop, Tablet Or Camera
Recently, I had to purchase a laptop for a family member, who couldn’t even begin to find her way amongst all the possible options. Even for me, the selection was overwhelming. Where do you start? So imagine my joy when I found out that the makers of Geekaphone now offer a similar service for other items, such as tablets, cameras, TVs and even laptops.
5 Chrome Extensions That Are Going To Make Your (Browsing) Life Easier
Some people say our lives are getting harder the more technology we have. While I’m not here to argue that point, I am sure of one thing – some things only get easier. In this post, I will share with you a list of truly awesome Chrome extensions which can truly make your life easier. At least those aspects which have to do with browsing the web.
Dolphin Browser For Android Now Features Skitch & Evernote Add-Ons [News]
Dolphin has recently announced the release of two brand new add-ons for its popular Android browser. The Dolphin browser already features a number of useful add-ons such as Read It Later, Dolphin Translate, Dolphin.fm, and various tab management add-ons, and has now added the Skitch add-on and the Evernote add-on.
How To Easily Enable & Customize The New Google Tool Bar
Several weeks ago, Google launched a brand new Google bar in all its services. This new bar replaces the famous (or infamous?) black bar on top of all Google products, and includes a slick dropdown menu, a new Profile menu and a generally cleaner look. Surprisingly, not everyone can enjoy the new bar yet and Google also "forgot" to make the bar customizable.
How To Find A Nearby Library Which Lends Kindle Books & Other eBooks
As our society becomes more paperless, more people are looking for ways to replace their paper habits. Buying eBooks online is not a bad choice, but not everyone is into buying their books. Many of us enjoy our local public library, which lets us lend books for a limited time, and then return them. This is the cheaper, environmentally-friendlier and generally calmer choice, which doesn’t involve a lot of shopping.
Amazon's New "Send To Kindle" App Lets You Easily Send Files From PC To Kindle [News]
Amazon has just released a new piece of software, aimed at making your PC-Kindle interaction even easier. The new app is called Send to Kindle, and can be downloaded onto any Windows machine from here (Mac support is coming soon). Send to Kindle adds new ways for you to send any personal document from your PC to your Kindle device or Kindle app.
4 More Awesome Skype Apps You Should Install [Windows]
Skype is a useful and popular chat and VoIP application, which can become even more useful after installing some Skype apps.There are lots more things you can do with Skype apps, such as launching multiple accounts, adding spell checks, translating chats and initiating calls with one click.
Turn Your Phone Into An Awesome Walkie-Talkie With Blip.me [Android & iOS]
There are many wacky, interesting, useful and just plain fun apps you can install on your smartphone. When we come down to it, no app is really absolutely essential, and we all did very well without any of them. But having all this rich abundance of apps at our fingertips truly makes the world a more colorful place. One app which definitely added color to my life is Blip.me.
4 Ways To Prevent Computer-Related Eye Strain Without Losing Productivity
Do you spend many hours in front of a computer screen? If you do, you’re probably familiar with the inescapable eye strain that comes with it. Headaches, burning eyes, itchiness and just being tired, are all symptoms of long hours of staring at a screen. I will be the first one to tell you that the ultimate solution is to spend less time at the computer.
Facebook Messenger For Windows Leaks & Then Released Officially [News]
Facebook Messenger for Windows, which has apparently been in the oven for some time, has leaked to the web earlier this week. Facebook’s way to deal with this crisis was to officially release the app for download without further delay. Available for Windows 7 only at this time, it is a way for you to stay connected to Facebook chat, updates and news ticker, without having to leave your browser open.
YouTube Reveals Most Watched Videos For 2011 On YouTube Rewind [News]
2011 is drawing to a close, and many sites such as Twitter and Facebook are introducing their top stories of the year. In the spirit, YouTube has released YouTube Rewind, a recap in YouTube videos of everything that happened in 2011. This year, YouTube has reached one trillion views (that’s 1,000,000,000,000 playbacks), and they are now announcing the most watched videos of the year.
What Is Carrier IQ And How Do I Know If I Have It?
Carrier IQ has sprung into our lives several weeks ago, with a video by security researcher Trevor Eckhart who found some hidden apps running on his HTC device. Since then, speculations and panic have risen to the point in which many users believe their every action, including text messages, email and web content is being recorded and transmitted to carriers.
My 3 Worst Computer Nightmares. What Are Yours?
Let’s face it. Even for the geekiest computer lovers among us, computers can sometimes turn into a nightmare. Don’t get me wrong, I love computers – they play a huge part in my everyday life and I cannot do without them. But we all have our own personal computer nightmares. These are mine. What are yours?
Microsoft Announces First Step In Office For iPad - OneNote [News]
If you’re eagerly anticipating Microsoft Office for iPad, you’d be happy to hear that the process has officially started. Microsoft has released OneNote for iPad, the first in what we can hope will be a long line of Office applications for the iPad. OneNote, which is a part of some versions of Microsoft Office, is a note taking application which combines the use of text, lists, images, videos, audio clips and free drawing.