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Problem Solved: Send URLs Between Mac Computers & iOS Devices
A simple and highly useful Safari extension, appropriately called SendTab, allows you to send a selected webpage to one or more computers on your network. When it arrives on the remote computer, it automatically downloads in your networked web browser. It happens within seconds. This extension works best if you’re a Safari or Chrome user.
Create An Awesome Book Of 'Social Memories' With Your Facebook Data
Just think about what your time on Facebook could tell you about your likes and interests and the friends you communicate with. Imagine how cool it would be to visualize all of that information in an infographic of some kind. Well, now you can, with an app called Social Memories. Being a big proponent of infographics and social media data, I love the idea of viewing all of my 'social memories' in book form.
How To Set Up & Use Chicken Of The VNC For Remote Access [Mac]
If you've ever needed to get remote access for a computer, you've probably realised that some solutions are far superior than others. Even as far as VNC (Virtual Network Computing) clients go, there are a few really good clients out there and there are many clients that just don't cut it for some reason or other. Today we'll introduce you to another great Mac VNC client you'll love.
SnapShoter: A Screen Capture Tool & Clipboard Manager Rolled Into One [Windows]
Screenshot tools are a large tribe and an ever growing one. From the industrial standard SnagIt to even little browser add-ons that reside in our browser, you can have your pick. Fast, lightweight, and portable are three adjectives that fit SnapShoter (ver1.4.9b) to the T. You can throw in ‘free’ too and you have a winner among the ranks.
Amazon Opens Mac Download Store, Undercuts App Store Pricing [News]
Eager as always to compete in the realm of digital content, Amazon today opened a Mac Download Store that will compete with the Mac App Store. Like Apple’s solution, this new storefront streamlines the process of downloading and installing software so that users must take minimal action once they’ve purchased software.
How To Control Your Windows PC With Kinect
Last time, I introduced you to Kinect hacking on the PC and the drivers involved, as well as a basic zombie survival game demo. While killing zombies is awesome, it's time we moved onto doing something actually useful. So I'd like to show you the Kinemote application, as well as how to use it to control both your mouse for general Windows tasks, and Xbox Media Center.
Identity Finder - Cleanse Your Computer Of Sensitive Personal Information [Windows & Mac]
Most people are familiar with security software tools, but did you know that there is one additional line of defense you can set up to guard yourself from identity theft? It's a line of defense built on the premise that it isn't much good for a burglar to break into your home if you store all of your valuables in a lock-box at the bank. This additional line of defense is called Identity Finder.
Switchable Graphics 101: The Best Of Both Worlds [Technology Explained]
Over the past year, there’s been a proliferation of a technology called switchable graphics. This tech makes it possible to completely turn off a discrete GPU when it isn’t needed, leaving the PC to run on its far less power hungry IGP. Now this technology looks set to make the leap to desktops later in the year – but how does it work, and how does it benefit you?