January 28, 2012
Every now and then you come across an application that blows you away. Recently, I wrote an article about applications for skiers and snowboarders, and this one flew under my radar. Recently, I decided to spend the $0.99 to try it out, and I must say that Ski Tracks completely blew me away. This application offers so much for skiers that it is staggering. I just got into skiing this season, and I absolutely love it.
January 27, 2012
You must have spotted at least one QR code by now. If not, then you are a certifiable alien from Mars. QR codes are quite the rage. We have them on everything from food labels to car bumpers. And yes, tattoos too! QR codes are definitely mainstream now, given a boost up the use of smartphones and intelligent scanning apps that reside in them. So, here are five more web apps which show us how QR codes have gone conventional.
January 17, 2012
There are many ways to look at and browse through Wikipedia. From browser extensions and plugins to web apps that make browsing Wikipedia more than a scholarly exercise. The vast bank of human knowledge stored within Wikipedia pages also makes for some interesting uses – some which you might not even consider seriously. But checking out these five useful ways of using Wikipedia could be worth your reading time.
December 13, 2011
You need your browsing history to go back to an important website and retrieve some information. Sometimes, your browsing history also tells you a lot about the quantity and quality of time you spend on the internet. Try out the following Chrome extensions that give you a visual picture of your browsing habits via your browser’s history.
December 6, 2011
Hurricane tracking websites are especially important during the hurricane season. For individuals, it could serve as a caution when planning vacations or packing up with essential supplies. For example, the vacation hotspot of The Bahamas fall slam bang in the middle of a few hurricanes now and then. Keep an eye on the storms with the help of these hurricane tracking websites.
November 9, 2011
If you come to think of it, nearly every software, web app, or smart mobile app is built to somehow not sink under the tsunami of digital information. But the question remains – are we doing a good job of managing information to make our days more productive? Let’s look at five more web services to tackle information overload with some interesting filters.
October 31, 2011
You have probably noticed that a lot of content on social networking sites consist of queries about various topics and issues. Internet users want to know things like, which computer or smart phone they should buy? If you have burning questions like these, or simply want to offer your advice or expertise, there is a website and smart phone app devoted explicitly to asking and giving opinions. It is called, Opinionaided.
October 11, 2011
When I first wrote about Elixir, that post made quite a splash. It turns out many people want a good, free, system information tool for Android. Well, for all of you out there, I have some great news today. Elixir 2 is much more powerful than the first version, and can probably replace several other apps you’re currently using, as well as add lots of new functionality you never knew you wanted.
September 28, 2011
‘Drinking from the firehose’ is a turn of phrase you might not be familiar with. But believe me, if you are reading this blog and many others like this, it’s exactly what you are doing every day. It’s not water you are trying to gulp down, but a torrent of information. Information overload is the more precise term. Also, I am pretty sure you are drowning.
September 19, 2011
Information graphics—popularly called, infographics—are the coolest and most eye-catching ways to present research studies and other statistical data. But if you are an avid infographics reader like I am, you may have found it difficult to view presentations on your computer screen. So I knew,eventually a smart developer would produce an app specifically designed for downloading and viewing them on a mobile device.
