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How To Easily Create Stunning Infographics Using Infogr.am

Infographics have become an incredibly popular way to display bite-sized bits of information in easy to consume forms of charts, graphics and more. It usually takes quite a bit of designer know-how, patience and some pretty pricey software to get the job done, but thankfully there are quite a few services that aim to make that process a little easier. We've already covered Ease.ly and Visual.ly. Now we're adding Infogr.am to the mix.

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What One Website Do You Value Above All Others? [You Told Us]

The Web is a huge collection of disparate pages which continue to expand and multiply. The old adage that you can find a page dedicated to any and all subjects on the Web (no matter how niche they may be) is based very much in reality. If you don't believe me, go to Google (or Bing, or DuckDuckGo) and type in a random word or phrase. There's a high probability you'll get a result, and you'll probably get thousands of results.

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What Are The Best Book Review Sites?

I'm an avid reader, getting through at least one book a week. I often have several on the go at once - usually a novel, a reference book, and an autobiography - which are consumed as and when the opportunity arises. I realized long ago that there are far more books out there than I could ever read in my lifetime, with hundreds of thousands more published each and every year. This means choosing what to read is a big decision.

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Loopseque Lite Turns Creating Music Into A Fun Game Anyone Can Play [iPad]

I’m no musician, not even close. The last time I actually played a real instrument was years and years ago, and although I can easily play little tunes on both piano and guitar, it’s a far cry from knowing how to make music. To me, composing is a complete mystery, and making up even a tiny, simple song seems like an impossible task. Turns out there’s an app for that too, and it’s not as impossible as I thought.

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Prepare Your Account Privacy For Facebook Graph Search [Weekly Facebook Tips]

Every time Facebook releases a new feature to learn more about our friends, many people realise that their privacy settings are not adequate anymore. Their latest new feature, Facebook Graph Search, is no exception - many people are a little concerned about what sorts of things will be found and by whom. Thankfully, all it takes is a little understanding about how Facebook Graph Search works, then you can tweak your privacy settings accordingly.

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Dealing with System Problems in Android: Safe Mode, Factory Reset & Restoring Backups

If you've run into a problem on your Android phone or tablet, this method just might help you save it.

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10 Of The Best Tools For Creating Infographics

The history of this visual science (or art) and tells us that infographics is by no means an invention of the digital culture. The only difference between then and now is the amount of information we are swamped with. Infographics gives us a tool to cut through the noise and into the meat. Patterns, trends, and relationships become a bit more understandable.

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Cerego - A Powerful Learning Service That Tries To Make You Smarter [500 Reader Invites]

Learning is a subject often fraught with frustration, angst, and pressure. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. The traditional school system, conceived long before the advent of computers and modern learning methodologies, isn’t really the best way to learn. There are many tools and methods that improve on what’s available in most schools today, but in this post I’d like to introduce you to one specific contender called Cerego.

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Video Games You Probably Didn't Know Were Created By Shigeru Miyamoto

When most people think about video games, they think about Nintendo. When they think of Nintendo, they think of Shigeru Miyamoto is one of the first people we think of. He is the genius behind some of Nintendo's most beloved characters like Mario, Zelda, Link, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Fox, and the list simply goes on and on. While he might not be the godfather of video games in general, he is most certainly one of the most important figures.

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How To Buy A Laptop Or Notebook PC In 2013

This is an exciting time for the PC. Contrary to predictions of its death, the personal computer isn’t going away – but it is changing and, in some ways, becoming more personal. Touchscreens, convertible hinges and efficient processors are making a mark. Changes like this make buying a laptop at the beginning of 2013 a bit different from buying one at the same time in 2012.

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