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10 Tips To Better Organize Your Files & Folders [Mac]
Most of what we do in any computer is access, manage, and use files and folders. Having a handful of good tips for using files and folders on your Mac can help you get things done faster and more efficiently. The following are a list of the favorite ways I work within the Finder.
How To Create A Windows USB Installation Disk With WinUSB [Linux]
We've shown you before how to install Windows 7 from a USB drive, but the process assumes you have access to a Windows computer to begin with. That's not always the case, particularly if you're the kind of person who regularly tries out different operating systems. Also, there are more than a few IT professionals who work on Windows computers but primarily use Linux themselves. WinUSB is perfect for them.
4 Simple Motivational Web Apps That Can Spur You Into Action in Seconds
How to motivate yourself isn’t taught in schools. It is something each of us must learn to do on one’s own…or take the help of the web for some pointers. One of the pointers that will serve you well is to keep motivation triggers simple. So, here are four really simple ways you can motivate yourself.
Meet Your Writing Deadlines In A Distraction-Free Writing Environment With OmmWriter
OmmWriter is a writing application for Windows, Mac, and the iPad. It is based on the philosophy that in order to concentrate and be creative, we need a calm and largely distraction-free surrounding. Unfortunately, our electronic writing environments are typically riddled with distractions, be it complex program menus or random messages and alerts popping up. The result is a constant struggle for focus.
Discover New Music For Free With The New & Improved Spotify Radio
Spotify continues to go from strength-to-strength. After becoming a growing presence in Europe over the course of several years, it emigrated across the Atlantic to embrace the U.S. The ultimate goal is to span the globe, and while doing so, founder Daniel Ek and his team of developers are trying to endlessly improve the service to ensure it stays ahead of the competition.
Create Your Own Unique & Personal Timeline Covers For Facebook With CoverCanvas
A lot of bad things have been said about Facebook over the years, many of them justified. But there is one thing about Facebook that even the most zealous critic can’t ignore – it makes people more creative. What do I mean by that? Well, can you imagine yourself designing something like your Timeline page just right before Facebook came along?
The Entertainment Industry Giants Already Have Too Much Power [Opinion]
In recent weeks, the Internet has been up in arms about the proposed SOPA/PIPA legislation. Many people see these measures as incredibly powerful and therefore dangerous to businesses and individuals online. While most people will agree it's worth protecting the income of artists, history shows that the entertainment industry is somewhat overzealous with their accusations of copyright infringement.
6 Useful about:config Tweaks You Should Know for Firefox 8+
Are you browsing this article in Firefox? If not, go ahead and fire up the browser and take a look at all the options you can change. It’s pretty easy to customize Firefox, right? Especially with the abundance of extensions and add-ons that are available throughout the web. But did you know about about:config? Did you know that you can further customize your browser by manually editing individual settings?
Stifle The Yawns & Get Rid Of Boredom With A Little Alchemy
What sort of games do you like - The massively popular server based multiplayer skirmishes, or the ones which are uncomplicated and rarely need a help file before play? The web gives us quite a few little games which are boredom killers in their own right. That perhaps explains the success of games like Angry Birds. Little Alchemy is a little gem tucked away in the Chrome Web Store.
Safeguard Your Device With Lookout Mobile Security [Android]
Lookout Mobile Security is one of the top antivirus and device tracking solutions for Android. It has a proud spot on our Best Android Apps page, and we’ve given it some coverage as part of our MakeUseOf directory. However, today I’d like to take you deeper than ever before, and really show you the different parts of the app and how it takes care of your device security.
The 3 Most Badass Male Video Game Characters Of All Time [MUO Gaming]
Last week I talked about the most badass female video game characters and spoke about greats like Lara Croft and Jill Valentine. This week, it is time to step into the man’s domain and talk about the most badass male video game characters. Video games are a male dominated medium, so it only makes sense that there would be more badass dudes out there. This actually makes it so much harder for me to choose.
Facebook Scam Offers A Free Amazon Gift Card, Don't Fall For It! [News]
Yet another Facebook scam has been revealed this weekend, and this one is a really tempting one. According to this scam, Amazon is offering a $500 gift card if you only click a few links and share them on Facebook. Please don’t. These links are false and you will not get an Amazon gift card if you share it.