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5 Tips & Advice To Help You Become A Successful Telecommuter
Working a job, no matter what you do, can be difficult, exhausting, and downright unrewarding. Waking up to the screech of an alarm, dragging yourself from your cozy bed, and making it all the way to work can be miserable, especially when the weather outside is grim and gloomy. So when you hear about people working from home, it sounds like a dream job. But is it?
8 Ways To Identify Unknown File Types
The problem with unknown file types is not their obscurity. The concern is that they may be dangerous. Identification before action should be the way to go for the nimble witted. Identifying unknown file types is always a recommended security precaution. A word to the wise – always go back to the basics when you come across a file type which is new to you. Find out more about it.
Write & Preview Markdown In Style With LightPaper [Android]
A text editor should not get in your face. The more you notice it, the worse it is. The best ones are nearly invisible, staying out of the way and letting you become one with your prose. For an application as simple as Notepad, that's easy. But it becomes a trickier proposition if you're trying for this level of simplicity while still offering advanced features like Dropbox sync and instant Markdown preview. LightPaper is a $2 text editor for Android that rises to the challenge.
SEQ Is A Puzzle Game That Will Push Your Brain To The Limit [iOS]
A bit like connect the dots for grown ups, SEQ is a minimalist puzzle game that involves linking sequences of numbers. If you are the kind of gamer who enjoys a puzzle game that actually gets those brain juices flowing, SEQ will serve you well. Just don't expect this to be a cake walk because after the first few levels, this game will test the minds of even the most intelligent gamers.
7 Tools That Will Revolutionize Your Music Listening Habits on the Web
Listing to music online has been around for some time, but only in the past little while, has it really become mainstream with so many options to choose from. It really is quite incredible – we have the opportunity to find music like never before, and listen to copious amounts of it! But there are still some gaps to fill. For instance, audio files can be embedded into webpages, but those webpages have no way to listen to all the music.
Thou Shalt Consume: The Story of Consumer Electronics [Feature]
Every year, exhibitions around the world present new high tech devices; expensive toys that come with many promises. They aim to make our lives easier, more fun, super connected, and of course they are status symbols. Moreover, they are an electronic manifestation of the ideals that drive our society: bigger, better, faster, more. What is the purpose of driving the technological advancement? Does it help us create something that will last? Where are we going so fast? We don't know. Or do we?
5 Must-Have Strategy Games for iPad [iOS]
Touch controls are great for games that require thought rather than quick, twitch movement. You can plot moves, activate abilities and direct units all with the touch of…well, your touch. You’d expect that to mean excellent strategy games dominate the platform but, in fact, the most popular titles tend to be lighter fare or free-to-play games defeated with cash more quickly than skill. Here are a few titles that stand out for their quality rather than price.
4 Applications To Dim Your Screen & Keep You Focused [Windows]
If you work from a home computer, you probably know just how difficult it can be to stay on task and maintain your focus. The Internet is the busiest place on the planet. Every second, something is happening. It's tough to pull yourself away from all of that and stay focused. I've personally experienced this same problem, and still today I struggle with finding the perfect solution.
5 Awesome Things To Listen To On Spotify That Isn't Music
Spotify is best known as a great online service for listening to all the online music your heart desires. If you're opting for the free version of the service, the vast musical collection comes at the price of a few ads here and there. But if you're opting for the paid version of the service, not only do you get an ad-free experience, you also get to take the music with you offline, by using Spotify's mobile app and selecting which playlists you want to listen to offline.
What You Need to Know About Removing Android Bloatware
Lots of phones come with annoying pre-installed software, but you can remove it. Here's how.
Take a Break From the Mainstream Music Apps and Try Rocket Player [Android]
When it comes to Android music players, there are a few big names that everyone likes to throw around - e.g., Winamp and doubleTwist - but popular isn't always the best. Recently, I heard about a lesser known Android app called Rocket Player. I checked it out, the screenshots looked enticing, so I downloaded it and gave it a test run. The results were pleasantly surprising, but is it a contender for the title of Best Android Music Player?
You Just Spilled Water Or Coffee On Your Laptop - Here's What You Should Do
Okay, let's take a deep breath and deal with the emergency first. Any emergency requires us to take a moment or two and assess the situation. That way we aren't just reacting, we are acting with intent. Usually, that works out better in the long run. Time is precious in emergencies, but so is rational thinking and that's what you came here for, isn't it? So take another calming breath and answer the following questions.