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Only One More Month: Turn Google Reader Into CommaFeed Or Reedah In A Few Steps

Since the news first broke, several new RSS readers have surfaced online and many of them have really taken advantage of Google Reader's shutdown. Leaving behind Google Reader isn't so hard when moving on to the next service is as simple as a few keys and clicks. CommaFeed and Reedah are two services that have come up since then that offer to do just that.

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How To Use Your Smartphone To Protect And Uphold Your Civil Rights

Can you imagine how much quicker the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 60's would have come to a head if they had the power that we hold in our pocket? Some would say that the Civil Rights Movement is still going on, and The Arab Spring shows us that it is. Here's how you can document the challenge and make a difference with just a smartphone, some courage, and compassion.

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This Show Has Been Running 50 Years! Top 9 Websites About Doctor Who

Doctor Who is a geeky TV show that has a very extensive catalog of information that spans over fifty years, and it would be foolish for anyone to say that they know everything about the series. Rather than trying to pay attention to every single detail of every single episode, there are alternative means for doing your Whovian research.

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Five Killer Ways to Use Google Tasks

If you're like me, you spend more time managing your tasks than you do actually performing them. It’s all about multiple lists, offline access and getting your tasks on-the-go. Since we last took a look at Google Tasks in 2009, the service has changed considerably, adding an array of features – most notably among them being Google Calendar integration. Additionally, Tasks received integration into dozens of smartphone apps, as well as getting offline access in Thunderbird. So - it's time for us to take another look at Google Tasks and its many uses.

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The Days Of Our Life: How To Lifelog Online With Photos And Videos

Photos or videos are the ideal way to document specific moments in your day, and there are several apps and sites that cater to that exact need. At the end of a year of documentation, you'll have a record, either to share with your family, or for your own personal satisfaction.

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Has Windows 8 Failed in the Market, or Only in Your Mind?

Is Windows 8 a failure? People who dislike Windows 8 generally say it is. But has Windows 8 really failed in the marketplace, or do we just think Windows 8 has failed? One thing's for sure: Windows 8 definitely hasn't succeeded in the short term. However, Microsoft is playing the long game with Windows 8 -- they're laying the groundwork for future success. Whether they'll succeed is unclear, but Windows 8 hasn't failed yet -- it's preparing for the battle to come.

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The Free & Powerful Video Player You’ve Never Heard About - GOM Media Player

Not too long ago, I found myself impressed by the sleek functionality of GOM Audio for Windows. It turns out that GOM has its own free video player as well - GOM Media Player - and I knew I just had to check it out. I wanted to see if GOM could match the big players like VLC in performance and quality. GOM Media Player originates from South Korea and is the number one media player in that country. Join me as I explore this powerful piece of software to see what it can do.

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How To Prep Your Videos For Playback On The Roku 3

Although I've had the pleasure of using an Apple TV these past few months, I was immediately sold on the Roku 3. You can read more about the product (and whet your appetite) in Danny's Roku 3 review. For me, it was the combination of on-demand media and easy access to my own extensive media library that made Roku's case, not to mention an attractive price tag. In fact, I mostly use the Roku 3 as a top-up box for my Plex media center.

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5 Unique Ways To Browse Twitter On Your iPad [iOS]

Are you bored of Twitter? Do you find yourself scrolling through another day's boring feed, wondering why you even bother? What if it's not the content that's boring, but the way you're browsing it? Most people browse Twitter for the actual content shared, not for the witty remarks placed next to them so here are are five unique ways to browse your Twitter feed on your iPad, be it through images, videos, conversations, or even color codes.

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Cloud Service Minbox Sends Large Files Super Fast [Mac OS X]

If you've ever had to send a large file over the internet, you probably know it's not always easy. Most email clients and servers, as well as cloud services like Dropbox have file size limits, and the process can be rather slow to upload and send. Minbox brings the process directly to your Mac as a lightweight app that rests in your menu bar. The developers who also founded the popular digital journal web application Penzu, even claim that their service is twice as fast Dropbox.

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How To Be More Productive When Working From Home

Is working from home (or to use the term – telecommuting) more productive than working from an office? The debate was re-ignited after Marissa Mayer's clarion call to all Yahoo employees. Just like all blah-blahs, this one too has two sides to it. But for me the question is not important. The answer to how can working from home be made more productive is more vital.

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3 Great Ways To Enjoy Your Own Media On The Roku 3

Regular television sets are a thing of the past. These days, if you set out to get a new TV, it'll likely be a smart TV. That TV will be 'smart' the same way your smartphone is - it's connected and it's extendable. Just like your smartphone, a lot of new televisions tune in to a sizable application ecosystem, adding the imaginings of third-party developers to your television's standard feature set.

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