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Caption Contest: Atomic Phone Charger
I think we might have overdone it, Bill. Caption this image! What do you think happened here? Share your captions with us in the comments section, and the wittiest one will be selected to be awarded a coveted MakeUseOf t-shirt! The winner will be announced the following day.
How to Easily Root, Unroot and Unlock any Nexus Device
The great thing about the Nexus devices like the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 is that they're easily upgradable, they're free of any bloatware provided by vendors and carriers, and they're made to be tinkered with. Google knows that nerds would want to get customize devices like that, so they don't try to get in the way of such actions -- the bootloader on Nexus devices is easily unlockable, which opens up a world of possibilities with the effort of a single command. Depending on your own needs from your Nexus device, there are a few ways of rooting, unrooting, and unlocking the device.
4 Hidden Gems From Sega's Forgotten 32X Console
In spite of its poor performance, there were actually some good games released for the 32X, it's just that no one actually played them. In total, there were only 40 games, which is insanely small when you compare it to other consoles released in that era. Today, we are going to take a look at some of the gems released for the console. So, if you have a 32X sitting around, it's time to bust it out and have some fun!
6 Great Tech Tips to Beat College on a Budget
There are some easy ways to get free textbooks, study more efficiently, and cut the time it takes to write a paper in half. Despite growing criticisms of the "value" of a degree, this generation has the best chance to make the most out of a course. Technology has enabled us to speed up just about every other industry and create the kind of efficiency man could only dream about two decades ago. So why not apply it to academic life?
5 More Productivity Apps for Your Mac-Based Home Office
When your Mac is the hubbub of your home office, you want to outfit it with productivity tools that actually make you, well, productive, more efficient, and maybe a little faster at what you do. I introduced my first list of Mac productivity tools back in April, and today I will be highlighting another set of tools I regularly access. They each have a single purpose that makes them practical and easy to use for most Mac-based home office activities.
10 Windows 8 Start Screen Hacks
Windows is moving towards a more locked-down direction with Windows 8 and its Start screen and "Modern" app environment. There's no denying this -- you can't even set a custom Start screen background without installing a third-party utility. Luckily, Windows hasn't completely shed its legacy of customizability, yet. There are many different hacks you can perform with the Start screen, although most of them should have been included with Windows 8 itself. This article reveals them all.
Wii Fit Trainer? Seriously? 4 Other Characters We Didn't Ask For In Smash Bros
We didn't ask for this, Nintendo – and seriously, we asked for everyone else. Google Smash Bros wishlist sometime – we've thought of everything, but I'm pretty sure absolutely none of us asked for the Wii Fit Trainer. Maybe you're confused, though. For reference, here are some other characters we didn't ask for in Smash Bros. Please don't add them.
Four Easy Sugru Recipes To Make Your Own Awesome Smartphone Case
Do you own an expensive phone, gadget or camera and can’t find a case? That’s a common problem nowadays with the huge variety of gizmos on the market. Fortunately, you can craft your own protective gear from relatively inexpensive and simple materials. I found four design styles for creating your own case using Sugru, a Flubber-like substance.
How To Make Videos Your Friends Will Want To Share
What if you created the next viral video? Let’s say you want to create videos that spread like wildfire and are seen by millions. Where do you start? I'm going to list several elements that viral videos tend to share, which could help you to create a video that your friends will want to share. Keep these tips in mind and you'll tip luck in your favor.
Sony Xperia Z Review and Giveaway
This post is about a surprise; it's about a comeback, and about how a determined company can listen, learn, and make something beautiful once again. It's about the Sony Xperia Z, a premium, powerful, and waterproof Android smartphone that made me rethink what's important to me about a phone. And if I sound enamored, well, you can read on to see what made a longtime Samsung user ditch the South Korean powerhouse for a Japanese giant.