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6 Reasons To Buy Your Girlfriend An iPad
A little over 3 years ago, my boyfriend (together with my family) bought me an iPad. It was - and still is (I use it to this day) - a first generation iPad, and the first iOS device I ever owned. It was also the first time I laid my hands on a tablet outside of an Apple store. Was it a good gift? If you're thinking of doing the same thing you might be wondering if it's really a good idea. I'm going to tell you why I think it's a great idea.
3 Amazing Places That Google Earth Satellite View Helped Me Discover
For the moment, Berlin is my adopted home. This is the Berlin, Germany's old and new capital, a city of many controversies, world renowned for its eventful history, diverse art scene, and vibrant nightlife. I have spent many hours walking through the city, getting more familiar with it one step at a time. I wondered whether Google Earth could help me discover cool places I had not seen before. Join me as I explore my city in aerial and street views before heading out into the real world.
Is The Green Computer An Oxymoron? 4 Ways To Upgrade Responsibly
Computing and environmentalism are difficult to reconcile. While computers theoretically allow for a paperless society and reduced use of physical goods, these potential benefits have yet to be widely embraced. As a result, computers seem to be a negative impact; they require a lot of resources to create, some of them relatively rare, and they’re very difficult to recycle. There are some ways to be more responsible with your choices, however.
How To Access A Deceased Relative's Digital Accounts
While the Internet has already provided for ways to remove your deceased loved one's digital accounts , there is occasionally the need to access them. Sometimes it's for will information - other times it has to deal with financial reasons. Whatever your objective may be, I understand how tough it is.
Top Tools for Managing and Maintaining Your SSD
Did your SSD start out Usain Bolt fast, but now limps along? You can whip your drive back into shape using a handful of toolkits and optimization software, but caveat emptor: Some SSD optimization software are potentially damaging to your solid state drive. Analysis tools help determine your model, its condition and its firmware version. Toolkits will automatically optimize the drive. Finally, SSD benchmarking software determines whether or not your drive functions at or near peak performance.
Postalpix: The Easiest Way to Print Your Smartphone Photos [US]
As the saying goes, the best camera is the one that's with you, and for that reason, if you're a smartphone user, you find yourself taking more and more photos with your phone rather than with an actual camera. While the iPhone makes it incredibly easy to share those photos, it's great to get prints of the photos to hang up or frame. Free app Postalpix is available for both iOS and Android, and can be used to select photos to print directly on your phone then have them shipped right to your doorstep.
How To Restore, Refresh, or Reset Your Windows 8 Installation
In addition to the standard System Restore feature, Windows 8 has features for "refreshing" and "resetting" your PC. Think of these as ways of quickly re-installing Windows -- either keeping your personal files or deleting them from your hard drive. In addition to functioning as troubleshooting features, Refresh and Reset are similar to the "restore to factory defaults" option found on many simpler devices. We'll explain how to use these features, but we'll also explain what they do and when you'd want to use them.
6 Gorgeous, High-End Smartphone Accessories Your Phone Secretly Dreams Of
So you own a smartphone, what's next? For most of us, the answer is "nothing". Smartphones are expensive as it is, and together with the case and screen protector we usually end up getting (we need to protect our investment after all), that's about it for smartphone accessories. That doesn't mean that awesome accessories don't exist, and here you'll find the coolest, most gorgeous accessories you can get for your smartphone - so get your wishlist ready, we all have at least one birthday coming up this year!
10 DC Superheroines Dressed As Hipster Girls
What if superheroines lived amongst us today? Would they dress like we do? Artist Elizabeth Beals from Atlanta, Georgia, premiered her "Hipster DC Girls" series at HeroesCon earlier this month; subtly reflective of today's fashion trends (at least, that's what I think, but what do I know?).
iPhone Mail Client Boxer Includes Quick Replies, Mail Templates and More
At its recent WWDC presentation, Apple demonstrated that it still has the design chops for putting out a classy, eye-catching products but the default iOS email client received comparatively low-grade functional changes. Third-party iOS mail clients including Mail Pilot, Mailbox, Cloze, and now Boxer ($4.99) provide the type of advanced email management features missing in Apple's default Mail client. Boxer combines the unique features of Cloze and Mailbox, and it supports Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo!, Hotmail, Outlook, AOL and more.
How To Use Twitter To Search For Mentors In Your Area Of Interest
In the real world, a mentor is a wise teacher who supports and guides someone, and helps them maximize their potential. In the online world, you would be very lucky to find someone who will handhold you with advice consistently. On the other hand, Twitter is a tool which helps you canvas far and wide for the wise.
Cleaners Compared: CCleaner vs. Slimcleaner vs. IObit Advanced SystemCare
Although Windows is a very capable operating system, it is infamous for its deteriorating performance over time. With the help of some clever system cleaners, however, you can drastically increase the life expectancy of your system before you have to resort to a re-installation. I compared three programs based on their interface, features, scan times, and results. An ideal cleaner should have a simple, easy to use interface with effective features, quick scan times and accurate and helpful results.
Cyber Bullying Unmasked - The Tragic Case Of Cassidy
Kids can be cruel. Almost as cruel as so-called grown-ups. That cruelty has found its way on to the web and into the lives of countless young people who thought they might be able to escape the harassment by enjoying their on-line pursuits. It is very likely this is the story of an untold number of girls and boys the world over.