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4 Tools to Display RSS Feed Updates Directly on Your Windows Desktop
You used to be on top of your readings. Then you got busy. What you're suffering from is called "aging". You have kids, your responsibilities grow, and it seems like the days grow shorter. Thankfully, RSS feeds are a way to sort of auto-browse all of those headlines without the need to click and read each one. This articles covers four of the best tools to deliver RSS feed updates directly to your desktop, either through RSS tickers, or from alert boxes that display feed information and scroll automatically.
Tiny Core Linux Is Your Smallest Choice For An Operating System
Linux's capacity for configuration is exceptional -- while it's pretty known that you can configure it to however you like (such as with SUSE Studio), that capacity isn't limited to just the selection of used software (ranging everywhere from the graphics stack to the desktop environment to the office suite). In fact, one of the great benefits of Linux's flexible nature is that you can put the software on any computer imaginable, from high-powered supercomputers to netbooks to embedded systems such as aircraft entertainment systems.
All The Back To School Gear You'll Need For Under $1000
I know the summer might feel infinite, but the school year is approaching quickly whether you're prepared or not. Don't let it sneak up on you and then struggle at the last minute to get all your stuff together. Buying new stuff for school might seem like a daunting task, but you can actually get a good amount of awesome tech gear for under $1,000.
Tablets for Education: Study Tool Or Touchscreen Distraction?
When the computer arrived in homes many parents wondered; is this just a toy, or a tool for education? My mother decided that it was the latter, and while she was wrong (it’s both!), the PC did become a portal for learning. Today’s parents face the same question, but with tablets rather than PCs. These new devices are less expensive and more portable, yet some critics contend they’re not useful and are best for entertainment, not learning or work. Is this true? Or does putting a tablet in a child’s hands give them an edge?
6 Educational Console Games For A Fun And Successful School Year
Contrary to popular belief, video games aren't a useless form of entertainment responsible for sucking precious time away from children and adults alike. Even generic first-person shooters such as the Call Of Duty titles could, in theory, help develop hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and teamwork. And there are plenty of other titles that offer similar unseen opportunities for mental growth. What follows are six educational console games that parents can buy for their offspring and be safe in the knowledge that there is an educational element embedded somewhere in the gameplay.
Are You Creative? Make Designs & Sell Them On 3 Merchandising Websites
People love to buy merchandise if they can connect with it somehow: if it makes them feel warm and fuzzy inside; if it tickles their funny bone and evokes laughter; if it’s so outlandish or unique that they can’t help but think “Wow!” Merchandising is a great way to express your artistry and make money while doing it. Here are some of the best merchandising sites where you can set up your own storefront for your designs.
How To Prove To Your Boss That Your Facebook Page Is Worth It [Weekly Facebook Tips]
In the business world, everything needs to be measured. Bigwigs that have no idea how a system works rely on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to see if the process is working and if it's worth continuing. Today we'll talk you through the various statistics you can collect on your Facebook Page in order to show your boss that it's worth putting the effort into making it better.
11 Quick Tricks To Become A Chrome Omnibox Power User
Do you want to become an Omnibox power user and save plenty of time and keystrokes? All you need are a few good extensions and a little knowledge of how to tweak the search settings. The Omnibox in Google Chrome is useful for more than just searching with Google or visiting a link quickly. Omni literally means 'universal' and the Omnibox can be used for almost every task on the Web or otherwise, be it searching a site, setting a timer or sending a tweet.
Every T-Shirt Sheldon Cooper Has Ever Worn In The Big Bang Theory
Sheldon's t-shirts have become just as iconic as the eccentric theoretical physicist himself. The Big Bang Theory is one of many television comedies adored around the world, but even more so by geeks and technology lovers. Along with his famous catch phrases, "Bazinga!" and, "I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested." the show's viewers share an inexplicable love for Dr. Sheldon Cooper's t-shirts.
Spruce Up Your College Dorm Room With These 8 Geeky Gadgets
Ready for yet another boring school year? Okay, school doesn't have to be boring, what with new friends, old friends, being away from home and learning loads of new things. But after the novelty wears off, and winter sets in, you may find that things are not as interesting as they were just a few months ago. Not this year! This year, your college dorm room will provide all the entertainment you need, and might even lure in your friends, if they're geeky enough.
How Do Webcomics Make Money?
The web is full of content ranging from general humor webcomics to webcomics for geeks. Whatever your genre, whatever your niche, you will be able to find an audience as long as you write well and put yourself out there every day. So how do you make money from it? Keep reading to find out how most artists keep their bank accounts afloat with their drawings.
Automatically Plan Your Meals & Make Dieting Easier With Eat This Much
One of the reasons for struggling with diets is the amount of work it takes organizing a diet that will help make you slim and healthy while providing some respite from the continual grind of calorie-counting and workouts. Which is where Eat This Much enters stage left, with its "auto-magic" meal plan and multitude of customization options.
This Is What You Need for Real Gaming on Your Mac
Apple computers, like all of the company’s products, are supposed to be more intuitive and user-friendly than the alternative. Generally that is true, but there are some areas where Macs clearly fall behind the competition. Gaming is one such area. Gamers who want to use a Mac shouldn’t give up hope, however. The experience is not as simple as it is with Windows, but with the right software and hardware, it’s still possible to have an experience similar to what PC gamers enjoy. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of Mac gaming.
PhotoSync 2.0 Syncs Your Photos and Videos Between iOS, Mac and Windows
The iPhone photo syncing process has never been that easy, even with Apple's Photo Stream feature. I often rely on PhotoSync, especially when I don't want to haul out Aperture just to get at a few photos in my iCloud account. In addition, not only can photos be synced, but PhotoSync can sync videos as well with a single tap. Read on to find out what else makes this a very handy app to have around.