3 Unmissable Twitter Add-Ons For Firefox
Recently, I began to use Twitter again, something that I’ve tried a few times before but never quite stuck through. Most of my past experiences with Twitter were through Twitter desktop clients, and those were great, but if my browser is open 24/7 anyway, why not combine the two into one? It’s more convenient and reduces computer resource usage. Plus, some Twitter-related add-ons provide services other than reading and writing tweets, and those are really useful to have.
Get Smarter With Android: 5 Apps For Improving Memory, Math Skills, And More
"You won't always have a calculator on you!" That's what my math teachers told me all through high school. Little did they know we'd all be carrying around miniature computers in our pockets within the next decade. Now we're hearing that smartphones are making people dumber because we never have to think for ourselves anymore, which might be true but it doesn't have to be that way. When used in the right way with the right apps, your Android phone can actually help improve your mental strength and flexibility.
Jango Radio: Pandora Has A Rival For The Internet Radio Crown
At its core, Internet radio isn't different from traditional radio - you tune into a station, you listen to the songs that they serve you, and there is no step three. But even though the core might be the same, Internet radio allows a degree of interaction that makes it an evolutionary step above traditional radio. Jango Radio takes advantage of that possibility.
Screenshots and Video Capture Made Easy With Ashampoo Snap 6 [Giveaway]
What do you do when you want to share a picture of your computer screen with someone you know? The simplest way would be to hit the Print Screen button, paste the resulting image into an image editor, crop and resize to your desired dimensions, save it, upload it, then share the link. Well, maybe the process is not as simple as it should be. Ashampoo Snap 6 steps in to fix that.
5 Excellent Lock Screen Widgets for Android
One of the perks of having an Android device is that you can natively add widgets to your home screen. Some widgets are highly specific and only useful situationally, but then there are those amazing widgets that everyone should consider using. But did you know that widgets can be used on your lock screen, too? Lock screen widgets were introduced in Android Jelly Bean 4.2, and some great ones are waiting for you inside.
How to Stay Organized With the World’s Simplest To-Do System That Works - Todo.txt
Here at MakeUseOf, we’ve covered plenty of to-do systems in the past. But if you’re like me, to-do systems can sometimes become too much work to maintain and end up costing you in productivity. I tend to procrastinate using my to-do lists because they can become cumbersome over time. I need to do a bunch of actions to add a single item. What if there was a system that eliminated all of that overhead and actually saved you time without skimping on the core features? Well, that system exists: Todo.txt.
Best of OCRemix: Chill Out to These 5 Earthbound Remixes
Earthbound is one of those games that didn’t meet a lot of fanfare upon release, but slowly built up a fan base over time until today when it has become a cult classic. It’s known for being a whacky and unconventional RPG with a storyline that eschews swords and sorcery in favor of yoyos, bats, and psychic powers. The music for the game is just as outlandish, and the remixes are something to admire.
SimCity for Android: What Are Your Options?
SimCity is an excellent game, but EA made a few massive blunders that resulted in a poor launch, disgruntled customers, and a sour taste in everyone's mouths. Even so, no one can deny the city-building phenomenon: it's fun, it's engaging, and it's highly addictive. And while there are a few SimCity alternatives for the PC, there are even more alternatives on Android and many of them are free. Which ones are fun? Which ones are worth your time? Keep reading to find out.
Stuck In A Job You Hate? Escape From The Cubicles & Figure Out The Best Job For Yourself
Millions of workers pursue career changes every year. It’s not a foreign concept by any means. What’s scary about making a career change, then, is the fear that you may end up replacing your old, crummy job with a new job that’s equally, or more, crummy. What’s even scarier is that only you know what the best job for you will be. That’s a lot of pressure to handle on your own.
How To Find The Cheapest Books Online
I’ve written before about my love for reading, but I also have a side of me that loves bargains and hates spending unnecessary coin. What’s a man to do when he wants to buy and consume as many books as he can while preserving the health of his wallet? Use the Internet, of course! (Legally.)
So, You Want To Develop Android Apps? Here's How To Learn
After so many years, one would think that the mobile market is now saturated with every app imaginable to man - but that's not the case. There are plenty of niches that still need to be filled and even current markets with several leading apps can still fall behind in quality. All that to say: there's always room for new Android apps, and with a little bit of know-how, you could be the next developer to create a smash hit.
6 Ways To Reclaim Your Email Inbox
Is there anything else that’s as useful, prevalent, and frustrating as an email inbox? It’s been around forever and we keep using it, and as long as we keep using it, people like me will keep writing about it. You probably think it'd be easier to tame a lion than tame your inbox, but there are tools that will make you think twice. There are built-in features for some email services that will do most of the heavy organizational work for you.
Type Fu: Ramp Up Your Words-Per-Minute With This Chrome Extension
Want to increase your typing speed? I’m sure we all do. Not only can we save ourselves a lot of time over years of typing, having a high typing speed can be impressive to see. And while most typing improvement regimens are sluggishly boring, I’ve found a Chrome extension that makes the progression feel easier and more natural. It’s called Type Fu.
They Killed Reader And iGoogle - What To Do If FeedBurner Is Next
Google is commendable for being so willing to experiment with new potential products. Where would we be if they never fooled around with, say, Gmail or AdSense? Yet it seems like for every product that succeeds, a handful of others get the axe. Most recently, Google killed Reader. What happens if they come after Feedburner next? Do you have a backup plan?
What Is Dota 2 & Why Should You Care?
In the world of games, Valve Corporation has recently grown into one of the largest and most consistent game publishers (with the skyrocketing success of their Steam distribution network) and game developers (with the international success of series like Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, etc.) in the world. In terms of game development, Valve’s Gabe Newell has always approached his titles by pursuing quality over quantity, and it really shows, especially in their latest work-in-progress, Dota 2.
Nightingale: A Faster, Cleaner Cross-Platform Fork of Songbird Music Player
I’ve tried so many desktop music players that I’m starting to lose my mind. So far I’ve tried Clementine, Spider, GOM Audio, AIMP3, and a few more. How does Nightingale fare against its fierce competition? Before answering that, you should know that Nightingale is a fork of Songbird Classic. You’ll find a lot of similarities between the two, but also a number of differences - the main one being that Songbird has officially been declared dead. Whether you were looking for a Songbird alternative or a Songbird replacement, Nightingale might have what you need.
3 Android RPG Games That Rock
Mobile gaming is known for puzzle games and casual games, but what about the other genres? Games like Angry Birds and World of Goo took the world by storm when they first came out and they pretty much set the stage for mobile games, but a new genre has been burgeoning: RPGs. They’ve been popular for the past few decades and it’s about time that good Android RPGs had their share of the limelight.
5 Sites To Learn How To Write A Book And Get It Published
There are millions of people all around the world who want to be professional writers, yet only a tiny fraction of them ever make enough money to write full-time. It’s a market that is saturated in terms of supply, so you need to be excellent or revolutionary to even be noticed. Fortunately, there are many resources out there that will get your feet wet. Here are five of my favorites.
RaidCall: Free & Hosted Voice Chat and Gaming Community Wrapped Into One Package
Voice communication allows gaming to transcend to the next level. It’s one thing to play a multiplayer game with your friends - it’s something else when you can talk with your friends while playing. However, voice chat software can be a pain in the butt, hard to set up, and resource intensive. RaidCall may be the solution. Whether you’re a gamer with an extensive history with voice communication software, or you’re someone who has never used voice chat before, you should really check out RaidCall.
TeamSpeak 3: The Original Cross-Platform Voice Chat For Gaming Teams and Clans
I’m a big fan of voice communication when it comes to gaming. Wearing a headset while gaming adds a social element that makes the gaming experience that much better. While TeamSpeak may have started off as a solution for competitive gaming teams to discuss strategy and tactics in real-time, it has evolved into something beyond the bare essentials. It is used by casual gamers and fierce e-sports enthusiasts alike. TeamSpeak is a great program for talking with your gamer friends.