4 Alternative Models To Advertising That Are Working Right Now
Advertising shouldn't be the only way for content producers to make money. Luckily, it isn't - plenty of reputable organizations fund themselves without ads, online and off. You, the readers, had a few things to say when James called AdBlock evil and when Chris asked AdBlock users to whitelist us. Many of you understood their point of view, but one recurring theme in the comments was alternatives to advertising.
New Version Of Androidx86 Emulates ARM Processors, Supports More Apps
Set up Android on your netbook or install it on your PC in VirtualBox. Run games like Angry Birds or Amazing Alex perfectly, or just try out Android apps without the need for an Android device. I showed you guys how to run Android on your netbook and since then you've flooded me with comments and questions. This surprised me – I expected the post to be a niche topic.
Cuttlefish: Set Up Actions And Reactions To Automate Ubuntu
Automate things you're currently doing yourself. Cuttlefish is a new Ubuntu program that allows you to set simple rules that can save you time. It's kind of like ifttt, which automates your web apps, but works entirely on your Ubuntu desktop. It's actually very easy to use, and no programming skills are required to use this GUI-based tool.
Visible Tweets: Full-Screen, Animated Display Of Any Twitter Search
Show off any search on Twitter from your TV screen. Visible Tweets is a web app that offers large, crisp text, quick search and beautiful animations, and is perfect for displaying tweets from across the room. Maybe you want to show off tweets about your business, at your business. Maybe you want to passively keep up with a certain topic. Or maybe you just enjoy seeing live information in the comfort of your own home.
Google Apps: Use Nicknames & Catch-All To Avoid Spam
Do you use Google Apps for email on your domain? You're going to want to learn these two tricks, which give you access to as many incoming email addresses you could want without creating new accounts. Multiple incoming email addresses are useful for preventing spam, because you can track who is giving out your email address. Even better, if that address is spammed constantly you can set up a filter to block all mail going to it.
WriteBox: Online Text Editor That Connects To Dropbox
Writebox is an online text editor with an extremely simple interface. Even better: you can connect it with your Dropbox account to edit any file you store with that service. Every keystroke you make is saved, instantly, and you can sync the changes with your Dropbox at any time.
The Origins & History Of Mario [Geek History Lessons]
An Italian plumber created by a Japanese artist somehow became one of the most recognizable characters on earth. Featured in over 100 games, it's hard to imagine Nintendo or even video games without this mustachioed man in red. But where did he come from? Our story begins in the early 1980's with a struggling card and toy company - Nintendo.
Play Point-And-Click Adventure Classics On Your Wii With ScummVM [MUO Gaming]
Get classic, point-and-click adventures working on your Wii. Maybe you've got old copies of classics like Monkey Island or Day of The Tentacle collecting dust? Or maybe you want to try out classic games that became freeware, like Beneath a Steel Sky? Either way, ScummVM for Wii is a great way to play-and-click classics on your Wii. The WiiMote, of course, is a perfect controller for point-and-click adventures.
TinyWall Brings Advanced Settings To The Windows Firewall
Do you like using the Windows Firewall, but wish it came with better controls? TinyWall, a free program for Windows Vista and Windows 7, gives you just that - a tray icon you can use to quickly edit the Window Firewall settings. If you like the simplicity and protection offered by the lightweight Windows Firewall but miss the control offered by whitelist-oriented options, TinyWall is what you've been looking for.
Bring Back Ubuntu's Old Menu With ClassicMenu Applet
Love Ubuntu, but find yourself infuriated by the lack of a traditional menu? Don't panic: simply install ClassicMenu Indicator. This simple program brings the simple menu of Gnome 2 to the indicator area. Sure: it's not the perfect location for a menu, but it's there when you need it.
How To Add Your Own Background Images To Your Gmail Account
It's finally possible - you can now set any image as your background in Gmail. Two new themes give you complete control over the image behind them, allowing you to use your own picture or pick your own from a wide selection. Being able to customize Gmail themes with your own photos is, while not essential, a nice feature to have. If you love personalizing things, I recommend you check this out right now.
Stop Every Daily Deal Email With UnsubscribeDeals
Tired of daily deal emails? Unsubscribe from all of them in three simple steps. Unsubscribe Deals is a simple web service for Gmail users that allows you to unsubscibe from Groupon, Google Offers, Woot! and a number of other daily deal services.
Get More From Your Battery With Jupiter [Linux]
Get better battery life from your Linux laptop. Jupiter Applet is a small program that helps you save energy by adjusting your CPU, tweaking the Linux kernel and your hardware. You probably won't notice a performance difference, but your battery will last longer.
Search News, Torrents, Spotify & More On Ubuntu's Dashboard [Linux]
Add a variety of powers to Ubuntu's dashboard, allowing you to quickly find news, stock information, the weather in any town, or even torrents. It's just a matter of finding and installing the right lenses, and the "Scopes" PPA contains several. Not everyone loves it, but Ubuntu's dashboard is great for searching. Bring up the menu, start typing and quickly find the program or document you want.
Nitro: An Advanced To-Do List [Linux & Web]
Put together a to-do list, then do your work. If that's what you want to do, but you've not yet managed to find software that works, give Nitro a shot. This Linux software, which also works in the cloud, is fast and easy to use. Even better, it lets you sort your tasks, meaning you're only looking at what you need to do right now.
How To Ask Questions Online & Actually Get Answers [Opinion]
Do you want quality responses to your questions online? Ask quality questions. What are quality questions? They're friendly, relevant, to-the-point and provide enough information that the question can actually be answered. If you want quality answers to your queries, however, there's one principle you need to know.
Do It (Tomorrow) Is An Extremely Simple Online To-Do List
If you love the idea of an online list of things you need to do, but never manage to actually use one for longer than the time it takes for you to add all of your tasks, Do It (Tomorrow) might work for you. With only two panels–one for today, one for tomorrow–it doesn't get much simpler than this.
Use Sopcast To Get Real-Time Streaming With TV Maxe [Linux]
Play Sopcast streams on your Linux computer, easily. With a built-in playlist including several big TV networks and support for Sopcast and other video streaming services, TV Maxe provides Linux with a better sopcasting experience than the official Windows client. Sopcast, in case you didn't know, is a peer-to-peer (p2p) system for live streaming. This means that Sopcast is made to help anyone broadcast in real time.
Geary: A Quick And Simple Linux Email Client With Threaded Conversations
When it comes to Linux email clients, Thunderbird and Evolution come to mind quickly. Both of these programs are great if you need advanced features. Both clients can feel heavy at times, however. Exploring their settings can be confusing, and they tend to run slowly on older hardware. If you'd rather use something lighter, Geary might be what you're looking for.