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Jessica Cam Wong

About Jessica Cam Wong

Jessica is interested in anything that enhances personal productivity and that is open-source.

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3 Handy Built-In Notepad++ Features For Beginners [Windows]

This summer, I’ve used Notepad++ for my internship quite a bit, so I can see why almost all developers and programmers I know actually prefer it, not to mention, the thousand of Notepad++ fans that have made it such a popular product. Even though I still haven’t explored every single option that this featured-packed editor has, within a few weeks of daily use, I have already found more than a few handy features

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3 Tried-And-True Tips For Buying Cheap Textbooks

The start of my fall semester classes is approaching faster than I want, marking the inevitable end of a spectacular summer for me. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy the process of getting ready for school like obtaining new supplies and textbooks. As a veteran textbook buyer, I get pretty cheap textbooks thanks to a few things I have learned from being in school for so long.

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10 Mega-Popular YouTube Cooking Channels By Cuisine

I didn’t realize I was following so many cooking channels until I saw Joshua’s list of great YouTube cooking channels to follow. I knew at least 5 of the 6 channels in his list so I thought I’d feature a few more which I consider excellent sources of recipes and cooking tips. What makes the following chefs distinctive is that they are masters in a specific type of cuisine. Some might have video recipes for different regions, but most are fairly consistent in their specialization.

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5 Gorgeous Themes to Brighten Your Google Chrome Browser

Most of us spend many hours on the web, browsing websites and prominently ignoring the looks of our web browser, which is fine since they usually don't effect changes in our browsing behavior, in contrast to extensions and addons. However, much like changing your wallpaper, dressing up your browser might just brighten your day and even revive your attachment to your favorite browser or computer.

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4 Great Time-Saving Twitter Apps for Your Smartphone

Twitter users have a plethora of options when it comes to clients for their platform of choice. Many of these come with plenty of features for all use cases, including following new users, uploading photos, posting new tweets, etc. What if you don't truly need all the features of a full client? Maybe your needs only encompass being able to upload pictures or posting new tweets?

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3 Online Resources To Learn About Android Application Development

Much like Ryan (who attributed his curiosity with Android app development to his love for his Android handset), I have been on a quest to find out how to make and finish an Android app. This search has included books in the beginning but due to the frequent updates of packages to download to accommodate new Android platform versions, books are usually outdated very quickly.

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AirDroid - Send SMS, Share Links, Transfer Files & More [Android 2.1+]

In the past, we have reviewed many apps that could make your Android phone even more spectacular. We do, in fact, have a great list of the best 100 Android apps we have encountered up to now, if you’re interested. Today, I will take a look at another extremely useful and slick looking Android app by the name of AirDroid.

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Set Up A Multi-Party Online Meeting The Easy Way With AnyMeeting

There are many tools and services that can help bridge communication between remote parties in real-time these days. Facebook, Skype, Google Hangouts, you name it, there are endless ways to connect the masses. Depending on the needs of the users, these tools have come to integrate not just audio calls, but also webcam features, screen-sharing options, support for multiple users in a meeting and more.

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Find Worthwhile Movies On Netflix With A Better Queue

This summer, I have more free time to enjoy Netflix movies and series which makes me ecstatic. There is no end, it seems, to the choices of films and episodes that one can watch so finding something worthwhile is a frequent challenge. Instead of browsing via genres only in Netflix, there is a recently released web app/mashup called A Better Queue that can help you decide.

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3+ Free Must-Have Programming Books For Your Summer Reading List

Want to be productive this summer? If your answer is no, I’m surprised you’re reading this article, but since you’re already here, you might as well read about some potentially productive things. Say, reading some great beginner-grade materials especially if you have an interest in making some of your own Chrome extensions, Windows programs, etc.

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Do You Need More Evernote Use Ideas? Here Are 3 Ways I Use It

Evernote is, without a doubt, a multi-faceted tool that can help you accomplish a lot, but when you have that kind of breadth in options and input channels, there’s a chance you could get overwhelmed. Fear not though, for we have many articles describing how you can use it in ways you may not have thought of yet.

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DoudouLinux Brings Educational Software To Your Children's Fingertips [Linux]

The days that Linux were thought of as complicated are over. If you don’t believe that, realize that Ubuntu for instance, has reached 20 million active users. There are even Linux distributions aimed for children, which is great news since that means your child might be on his or her way to gaining exposure to Linux as a simplified operating system as well as exposure to healthier games and applications.

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3 Ways the Portable Apps Platform Will Make Your Life Easier

Portable apps have a huge place in my geeky heart simply because they are quite numerous (if you don’t believe me, check out the Best Portable Apps here). They don’t modify the registry, and can be used in different Windows machines (though there are portable apps for Linux as well). Up until recently though, maintaining portable apps was not pleasant for me.

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6 Absolutely Gorgeous Open-Source Project Websites

While there are many commercial sites that look fascinating, today we are honoring an incomplete selection of open-source project sites that we think look gorgeous, which means that in addition to the great software they offer, they also put in a lot of effort and work into offering a great and intuitive design, all for no financial gain.

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Use Too Many Music Services? Consolidate Your Music With Open-Source Social Player Tomahawk [Cross-Platform]

Some users may wonder whether they should stick with music streaming services and ditch downloading songs to their local drives, or simply rely on the streaming options, because let’s face it, music streaming services are plentiful these days. With their low subscription fees, mobile streaming apps, and sometimes even no limits at all, music services, including Spotify and Grooveshark, represent convenience and portability.

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They Draw & Cook: A Fantastic Way to Browse Recipes & View Great Digital Artwork

Recipe sites and services abound on the net, but it’s always interesting to find ones that, er, bring something new to the table, like combine recipes with art. Recipes and artwork? How can those two even be related? Related or not, there is a website that has linked just these two things in a beautiful way. The resulting effect is probably going to make you feel incredibly inspired to either cook, start practicing sketching/design work or both!

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Attention Grabber Note Widget Helps You Pay Attention to Your Elusive Home Screen Notes [Android 2.2+]

If you really wish to pay more attention to the todo list on your homescreen so you can eventually follow up with and cross off items off your task list, you might find the Attention Grabber Note Widget quite a welcome addition to your collection of Android apps. What makes this note app stand out from the sea of note apps?

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GroupMe Makes It Incredibly Simple To SMS Your Group Of Friends [U.S. Only]

Email is slow, but texting two people the same message every time is also annoying. GroupMe, a group messaging app that has got clients for all major mobile platforms, and is just the right thing to solve your communication problems. Not only is GroupMe quite a lot of fun, it also works for almost everyone, not just those that own smartphones.

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