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Quickly Copy Symbols To The Clipboard With Symbol Caddy [Mac]
Quickly find and copy obscure symbols, then post them into any program. Symbol Caddy is among those long-forgotten class of Mac apps - the dashboard widget. Which is a shame, because it's a widget that is sincerely useful. Imagine you're writing about currencies, and need to compare the dollar ($) to the euro (€), and as such need quick access to both symbols. If you're American, where do you find the euro symbol?
Enjoy A Better Typing Experience With SwiftKey 3 [Android]
We type a lot on our mobile devices. We constantly text people, browse the web, type up documents, and so much more. Therefore, keyboards have become one of the most important apps on your device, so it's important to be using one that you like the most. Plenty of recent Android devices come with the Swype keyboards, which, if you like the swiping mechanism which it uses, is perfectly fine. But there's room for improvement.
Smartphone - Smarter Healthcare? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Whoever said that a smartphone is the extension of someone's hand was spot-on. For it seems that everytime someone gets an ache or a pain, the first thing they do is consult their phone or tablet, not their doctor. Take that Doogie Howser. Move over Doctor House. Doctor iPhone is in the room and is taking charge. And I have to admit to doing it myself on occasion, using sites like WebMD or even just Google.
How The Pros Do It: Avoiding Embarrassment & Delivering Perfect Presentations
Ah! The presentation. Some of us love them. Some of us hate them. But no matter what, we all usually have to give them at one point or another, whether in school, work or even just for enjoyment. Some even choose public speaking as a career. Public speaking and presentations is an art though – have you ever sat through a horrendous talk? I know I have. So what makes the perfect presentation?
Why The Drawing & Sketching App Paper Won Apple's iPad App For 2012
The sketch and drawing app, Paper, recently won Apple's 2012 iPad App of the Year Award, and it is very easy to see why. Even if you're not an artist but are a true fan of the iPad, you will want to check out the unique, custom user interface of Paper. There are dozens of drawing apps in the iTunes Store, but Paper is about as near as it gets to an app that resembles an analog paper notebook.
Capture Vintage-Looking Images Through Old Virtual Cameras With Retro Camera [Android]
Who doesn’t like taking photos with their smartphone? Of course, taking the photo itself is usually just half the fun. The other half (the “larger” half, some would say) is applying funky effects to those photos. Apps like Instagram and FX Camera make it easy to apply beautiful effects to your images, and often have creative names for those effects like "Willow" or "Orton". Retro Camera is very much like those two apps.
Tech Through 90-Year-Old Eyes: Are We Really Better Off? [Feature]
Young people tend to look at the older generation as second class citizens when it comes to technology. This is apparent from jokes we see online every day, and it stems, among other things, from the real need to help our parents and grandparents cope with the huge technological advances of the last ten years or so. But what is it like for them? Are they really making use of everything technology has to offer, or are they merely standing at the sidelines of this revolution? I spoke to two tech-savvy 80-something ladies to seek the truth.
Make Sure You're Clean With These Free One-Time Scan Antivirus Tools [Windows]
It sucks to be constantly bombarded by computer-related threats, whether they’re spyware, malware, viruses, keyloggers, or whatever else. A popular way to combat this problem is to install an antivirus solution that sits in the background and keeps you safe. But no matter what resident solution you're using, it might not catch each and every infection. That’s where the one-time-scanner steps in.
7 Windows Frustrations You Can Quickly Fix
Windows might be popular, but it isn’t perfect. There are a number of frustrating things that can occur while using a Windows desktop – from windows disappearing off your screen to annoying pop-ups and notification messages. We’ll show you how to quickly fix these common Windows frustrations and get back to work (or play).
Automatically Sync SD Card Directories To DropBox With DropSpace [Android]
If you're anything like me, the new year is a time for refreshing and changing things. Something I like to do for my phone is to check if there's now a better way of doing things, so I don't get stuck using old clunky tools when something better has cropped up. As a result, I've just removed a huge amount of apps and replaced them with things that work much better. One big aspect of this overhaul is the backup system, which can be quite streamlined thanks to some great apps.
What Is NFC & Should You Buy a Phone That Has It? [MakeUseOf Explains]
If you’re in the market for a new phone in 2013, you’re probably going to hear about something called NFC, and how it’s apparently changing the world. Don’t be fooled by the sales talk though. Read this so you know exactly what NFC is, what you can use it for, and why you probably won’t. And if you haven't done so yet, read our Winter 2013 SmartPhone Buying Guide.
The Quiet Guide: Don't Let Your Droid Disturb You During The Night
Mobile devices provide lots of tools that allow you to become far more productive than ever before. No matter where you are, on a moment’s notice, you can connect with the outside world, fix problems remotely, and get things finished that otherwise would have had to wait in the generations before mobile devices and mobile Internet. This brave new world is both a blessing and a curse.
How Secure Is Facebook, Really? A Roundup Of Breaches & Flaws
Facebook, a website which is less than a decade old, now has over a billion users. Those users share a lot of information about their lives. Where they live, who they associate with, what they like – and more. That’s a lot of information in the hands of one company, and it has repeatedly earned the attention of the media for potential security issues. That hasn’t stopped anyone from using Facebook, however.