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Access FTP Servers Using Your Native File Browser
While there are a huge number of good FTP clients out there, sometimes you can get by without installing any third-party software at all. An FTP client like those mentioned above makes sense if you're an avid user, but you can avoid cluttering your system with another piece of software if you only need FTP access every now and then. Specialised FTP clients are stronger and more versatile, but the standard file browser on each of the three main operating systems can connect to FTP servers as well!
How To Organize Your Research With The Power Of Google Drive
There are certain advantages to using Google Drive for your research work. It's free and available from everywhere of course. Everyone with a Google account has it by default. Tied to your Google account, it gives you a range of collaboration options. It only gets better from here as you can use the Research tool to power all your probes and quests.
Improve Your Hard Drive's Health With Drive Genius 3 for Mac [Giveaway]
Is your Mac feeling bloated and suffering performance anxiety? Try Drive Genius 3 to get back that feeling of freshness. Drive Genius 3 is an all-in-one suite of hard drive utilities, including a defragmenter, drive slimming, and smart status notifier. It's a comprehensive power tool for pros - used by Apple Geniuses - and yet simple enough for even the most novice of users. We're giving away 10 copies of Drive Genius 3. Read through our review, then join the competition!
Which Type of Geek Are You, Exactly?
Alright, from the response we received to an infograph about the things every geek should know, we've established that the term 'geek' isn't generic, and thus, can't be applied to every person who is geeky or geek-like. Just as well, artist Scott Johnson drew the 56 types of geeks known to exist.
How Many Browser Tabs Do You Have Open Right NOW? [MakeUseOf Poll]
This week we're focusing on your browser. I want you to stop right where you are, and look at your browser window (or windows). How many tabs are open right NOW? 2? 5? 10? 20? Let's see what your habits look like!
How to Jailbreak Your Windows RT Device and Run Unapproved Desktop Software
Windows RT is the locked-down version of Windows 8 for ARM computers, as seen on Microsoft's Surface RT tablet and other Windows RT devices. Windows RT doesn't allow you to install your own desktop programs. You're limited to the included desktop programs written by Microsoft or Modern apps from the Windows Store. However, there are ways to jailbreak your Windows RT device and run unapproved software on the desktop. These tricks are for the geeks who want to make their Surface do more than what it was designed to do.
Get Inspired: 10 Amazing Nature Photographers To Follow On Instagram
With 130 million users and counting, the world has never seen such a tsunami of photography aficionados. Is it possible to draw out ten amazing nature photographers who are snapping the beautiful world around us with more care and creativity than the rest of the other 130 or so million? Take the trip of a lifetime with these 10 amazing nature photographers you can find on Instagram.
If The X-Men Lived In Medieval Times
If the X-Men existed in medieval times, would they be casted as demons or witches? Or perhaps some of them would be worshiped as magical beings? Would a leader emerge amongst them? Illustrator Nate Hallinan explored the idea, which resulted in 'The Order of X'.
3 Free Android Apps That Can Help Improve Your English
Whether it's your first or second language, English can be tricky. Many of us use our smartphones mainly for reading and writing -- not to mention our tablets, of course. So what do you do when you come across an unfamiliar word, or when you need to write an important message on the go without making embarrassing mistakes? Today I'd like to share three free and useful apps that can help with both reading and writing English: Two dictionaries, and a keyboard.