MakeUseOf

Archive

Page 3445

Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More.
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
 1
MUO 1
 1
DIY
How To Swap Out Your Macbook's DVD Drive For An SSD

Is your old Apple laptop starting to struggle? Is the boot time so long that you can actually go out and buy a coffee? If so, perhaps it's time to think about upgrading your main system drive to a low cost SSD and getting rid of that useless old DVD drive. If it's an older Macbook, fret not. This tutorial will be perfect for you.

By 
 1
mp3DirectCut Lets You Manipulate MP3 Files In Almost Every Way [Windows & Linux]

Every so often I stumble across a piece of software that will eventually end up on every computer that I touch from there on. Such names would be Dropbox, Spotify, uTorrent, Skype, Steam, and so on. One of the lesser-known applications that belong in this same category for me is mp3DirectCut. While audio software like Audacity isn't foreign to most of us, this little tool has some major advantages.

By 
 1
New Version Of Androidx86 Emulates ARM Processors, Supports More Apps

Set up Android on your netbook or install it on your PC in VirtualBox. Run games like Angry Birds or Amazing Alex perfectly, or just try out Android apps without the need for an Android device. I showed you guys how to run Android on your netbook and since then you've flooded me with comments and questions. This surprised me – I expected the post to be a niche topic.

By 
 1
Save Money On Travel, Learn About Space, Reddit Of The Week And More [Best Of Reddit]

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages; welcome to another fine edition of the Best of Reddit.. On the agenda for today, we have some outer space stuff, some travel advice from someone who has seen it all, a Reddit of the week and more. It is time to kick back, relax and get ready to be entertained by the best of the crazy stuff Reddit has to offer.

By 
 1
How To Deal With Post-Root Kindle Fire Syncing Issues

Amazon is very keen for the Kindle Fire to not be rooted – after all, this breaks the walled garden that they have set up for installing apps, etc. – and regularly push out updates that are intended to prevent or undo rooting. Meanwhile, problems accessing your Kindle books can also occur after rooting. Fortunately, all of these issues can be resolved, relatively quickly.

By 
 1
How To Build Your Own Baby Monitor

If you're a recent parent, you've probably considered getting some sort of baby monitor. You possibly considered the utility of a video monitor and then you may or may not have balked at the exorbitant price tags they come with. There are dozens of great ways to set up a baby monitor using webcams, old computers and a bit of geek know-how.

By 
 1
How The Heck Did I Take That Photo?! Checking Picasa For Camera Settings

One of the more hands-on ways to learn about the art and science of photography is by looking at photos and the data that comes with it. The data that comes embedded (usually) with every digital photograph is called EXIF. The good thing is that the data is easily viewable and understandable. Both of these give us the best ‘learning tool’ for photography.

By 
 1
 1
Make A Complete Community Site With Buddypress (& WordPress)

BuddyPress gives you complete user profiles, activity streams, and groups. If you’re considering a community site, this needs to be the first free project you check out. BuddyPress is completely free and open source. Just like WordPress, BuddyPress has a thriving community with themes and plugins.

By 
 1
What Is DD-WRT And How It Can Make Your Router Into A Super-Router

In this article, I'm going to show you some of the coolest features of DD-WRT which, if you decide to make use of, will allow you to transform your own router into the super-router of your dreams. While DD-WRT isn't the only router firmware capable of turning your router into a wireless access point, it is certainly one of the easiest.

By 
 1
Coby Kyros Android Tablet Review and Giveaway

Some time ago, I've set out to answer a simple question: When it comes to inexpensive Android tablets, how low can you go? What sort of tablet can I get for less than $100? To answer that question, I got the Coby Kyros, a 7-inch tablet that currently sells on Amazon for around $70. I've taken it through its paces, and I'm here to report on what can a sub-$100 tablet do, and what it can't.

By 
 1
The 3 Best Free XBMC Remote Apps For iPhone & iPad

One of the best things about XBMC is its compatibility with remote control applications, of which there are no shortage on the App Store. Today we’ll be taking a look at the best free remotes for the job so you can transform your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch into a free remote control for your media centre.

By 
 1
3 More Free Wordpress Frameworks When Themes Just Aren't Enough

They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Unfortunately, the way of the world is that books are judged by their covers. People are judged by their clothing. And websites are judged by their aesthetics. And for this reason, if you run a website of your own, the layout and design is one of the most important aspects of drawing readers in and keeping them interested.

By 
3443 3444 3445 3446 3447
Page 3445 / 4290