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The Secret To Unlocking Your Windows Phone

Windows Phones come locked by default, with users only able to install apps from the Windows Phone Marketplace on a region-specific basis. This can result in some disparity between users based in different territories and also prevents amateur developers from testing their apps on the platform. Fortunately, two unlock methods are currently available across all Windows Phone devices.

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Looking For A Lightweight Media Player? Try Media Player Classic - Home Cinema

As of 2012, there are a ton of media players available on the market, and many of them are free. With such a large selection, sometimes it can be hard to pick which software will suit you best. For media players, I have tried a bunch of them but ultimately settled on Media Player Classic - Home Cinema.

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6 Best Apps to Use When You've Lost Your Android Phone

It's amazing how even the most organised individuals can occasionally find themselves up that notorious creek without a paddle. Plan B is the application to install when your phone is already missing. However, if you're really going to get prepared for that lost phone scenario you might like to install a few other great applications too.

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Memoires: The Diary That Helps You Jot Down Your Memories on the Go [Android 1.6+]

One of the surest ways to combat writer’s block is to keep something handy when a sudden inspiration strikes you. Earlier it used to be a scrap of paper in the wallet, but lately it has been my Android phone. I bumped into Memoires. I am still holding on to Evernote, but Memoires has a few standout features that need mentioning.

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How to Set Up a Proper 404 Error Page on Your Wordpress Blog

The humble 404 has been with us since the tubes that make up the internet were first plumbed in.

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5 Things I Like and 5 Things I Hate About Google Plus

When Google + finally came out, I actually avoided using it for up to a year. Not only was I skeptical, but I've been an initial user of a social network before, and it's absolutely no fun. Once I signed up, I was able to find my way around in due course, but I discovered that there were a few things about Google Plus that I really liked, and a few things that I didn't like at all.

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4 Free Mods That Will Bring You Back To Old Games [MUO Gaming]

Gaming classics are often remembered fondly, but rarely played. The advance of computer technology can make a game that’s just five or ten years old feel almost unplayable. Most gamers give up and move on, but some re-invent older titles, adding new features and graphics. Let’s look at four titles that have been given a new lease on life thanks to ambitious mods.

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Cinemagr.am - Easily Create Cinemagraphs On Your iPhone For $1.99

A cinemagraph is essentially the marriage of still photos and moving video, except only a portion of the scene is animated. Typical examples include a tree swaying in the breeze, water flowing from a tap or the flame on a candle. In case you’re still confused, here’s a cinemagraph that I have made using the very app I’m about to talk about.

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Concerned About Privacy? Opt Out Of Facebook App Permissions With fPrivacy [Chrome]

I hate it when apps ask for permission to access my friends list, access my birthdate, and worse of all, post on Facebook as me. If you feel the same way Facebook apps and permissions, and were wishing for a way to control these permissions somewhat, even if just to feel like you’ve done something to protect your privacy, fPrivacy for Chrome could be your new best friend.

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5 Best Subreddits To Learn Cool Stuff

Reddit is more than just a time sink where you can look at pretty girls, read about nerdy stuff, and procrastinate as you build a memory of random trivia. Reddit can be used to learn things, believe it or not. Here, we are going to point you to the subreddits where you can go to acquire brain power. Let's get smarter.

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