Harry Guinness
137 articles published since September 17, 2014
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Top iPhone Apps for Retro Photo, Vintage Video & Old-Time Audio
Getting your hands on a film camera to take vintage photos, an old camcorder, or even a record player, can require some serious effort — why not fake it with an iPhone app instead?
8 Apple Rumors That Never Came True
Analysts love to speculate over what Apple will come up with next, sometimes with wildly inaccurate results.
How a Simple Pomodoro Timer Made My Life Better
The Pomodoro Technique is one of the simpler time management life hacks. Break through distractions with the help of 25-minute chunks and a timer. It could be a life-changing routine change if it suits you.
Error 53: Is Apple Really Bricking iPhones?
Does Apple have it in for customers who get their iPhones repaired by a third party, or is something more going on?
Why Is It So Hard to Delete Social Media Accounts?
You can't just go to your account settings, click Delete and watch your profile vanish into a collection of ones and zeroes. The Internet is very good at remembering things.
5 Simple Ways to Improve your Photography
While there are plenty of ways to improve your photos, the best way is to improve the process by which you take them. Here are some awesome tips from one of MakeUseOf's professional photographers.
Why You Should Declare Tinder Zero
At the beginning of this year I declared Tinder Zero. It's just like Inbox Zero, except with Tinder instead of your email account.
Why The Beatles Embraced Streaming and Why You Should Too
Music fans got an early Christmas present when, on December 24th, 2015, all of The Beatles' major albums were released on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services. Here's why that matters.
Should Websites That Explain How to Hack Be Blocked by Google?
Following major security breaches, it is often suggested that Google should remove all information about hacking — then no one can learn how to hack, job done! Here's why that's a terrible idea.
The Best New iOS Apps of 2015 (And Our Favorite Updates)
We've sorted through the stream of new apps that arrived in 2015 and devised a list of our favourites just for you.
10+ Apps that Are Better on the iPad Pro
While the iPad Pro can run any iPad app, some are better than others at taking advantage of all that the Pro offers.
10 Awesome Travel Blogs to Drool Over
Travel finds its place in every dream list. These ten top travel blogs and globe-trotting tips can take you to most exciting destinations in the world even on a budget.
6 Things You Can Learn From Spotify's Year in Music
Spotify has released its Year in Music feature for 2015. It breaks down the music you listened to over the last year, and a lot more besides, as you're about to discover.
The Surprising Truth About Apple's Advertising Platform
If you see an advert in an iOS app, it probably isn't an iAd.
Sony a5100 Mirrorless Camera Review and Giveaway
The $500 Sony a5100 is an entry level mirrorless camera with an ecosystem you can grow into. I reviewed the a5100 with the 16–50mm f/3.5–5.6 kit lens: and we're giving it away!
Why Adele Is Wrong to Stop You Streaming Her New Album
Adele is refusing to let services such as Spotify and Apple Music stream her new album 25. Which is a boneheaded decision that's bad for her, her fans, and her record label.
7 Awesome Sites for Learning How to Use Photoshop
If you want to get to the point where you really understand how to leverage the power of Photoshop, you have to learn from the best. Here's seven awesome sites that will get you there.
Why the Internet Doesn't Get Art
It pains me to say this but — and I know this is a broad generalisation — the Internet just doesn't get art. Most online discussions of art, especially modern art, miss the point entirely.
What Are Facebook's New Emotive Buttons Really Like?
Over the past few weeks I've been watching as Irish Facebook users reacted to, adopted and used the new emotive buttons. Here's what I found.