The 5 Best Sources For Animated GIF Images
I’m convinced that the animated GIF reveals something about humanity. Present your average person with a repetitive moving picture and they’ll become absolutely entranced. I’ve lost many hours of my life to dancing bears and dogs doing barrel rolls. Despite this, there’s no GIF-equivalent of YouTube. Browsing Google for sites offering animated GIFs will introduce you to website train-wrecks.
What To Do If Your Website Or Blog Has Been Hacked
Everyone wants to think that they won’t be hacked. Usually, they’re wrong. You don’t need to tempt fate by insulting Anonymous or documenting a particularly lulz-worthy obsession. Some hackers try to crack into websites at random as a badge of honor or to advertise their skills, so every site is at risk. Small sites are particularly vulnerable.
6 Reasons Why You Need A Roku [Opinion]
Electronics can be evil. A short time ago I wrote an article about using the Xbox 360 as a media center. I concluded that it wasn’t the best choice. Sensing my betrayal, the 360 promptly kicked the bucket, leaving me without the Netflix I craved. Rather than replace the 360, I decided buy to a competing media center, the Roku. My verdict?
The 10 Best Action Games You Can Play On Your Mac [MUO Gaming]
Getting your frag on with a Mac has never been easy. The most popular action shooters, like most of the Quake games and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have been ported, but as you move away from first-person shooters and mega-hits it becomes harder to find good titles. There are, however, some games worth your time.
PicMonkey: The Spiritual Successor To Picnik
As you probably already know, Picnik’s days are numbered. The popular photo editing website, which was purchased by Google, is going under on April 19th, 2012. Some of the features found in Picnik have made their way to the Google+ Creative Kit, but that hasn’t gone over well with everyone. To the critics, I bring good news – members of the Picnik team have reformed to create a new site - and it’s looking awesome.
6 of the Best Streaming Media Services Compared
Streaming media has become the way of the future for many consumers, and as a result there’s no shortage of services to pick from. Let’s compare five of the best streaming media services to see exactly what they have to offer and which is the king of this crowd.
The 3 Best Places To Find Free Historical Maps Online
Many old records, such as maps, are not hosted in many locations. There are a few online resources that provide a decent selection of historical maps. They’re great for amateur researchers and anyone interested in what people thought the world looked like in the past.
The 3 Best Antivirus Apps To Protect Your Android Security
As we’ve reported frequently at MakeUseOf, Android is no longer safe from malware. The number of threats is on the rise. This shouldn’t be surprise to anyone. Smartphones and tablets can carry all sorts of personal information and users often don’t understand the potential threat. The state of anti-virus software on Android doesn’t make the situation better.
How To Unlock Your Computer After Forgetting Your Windows Login
Most passwords aren’t that difficult to reset, particularly those online. There is one that can give you trouble, however – your Windows login password. If you forget this you will be locked out of your account and unable to access all of the files and software specifically tied to that account.
5 Ways Your Mobile Device Will Make Your Next Laptop Better [Opinion]
The advance of mobile technology is revolutionizing the computer industry. Even giants like Intel and Microsoft are being forced to respond, changing their goals to compensate for continuing consumer interest in smartphones and tablets. Let's have a look at several ways the demand for mobile devices is pushing laptops to be better than they are today.
How Reliable Are Default Windows Security Apps?
The first computer my family owned ran Windows 95. It had just arrived, and we purchased a computer with it so that we could have easy access to this new-fangled thing called “the Internet.” At the time, no one in my family had thought much about security, and neither had the developers of Windows. There was no firewall, no antivirus and no account control.
3 Easy & Inexpensive Ergonomic Enhancements For Your Home Or Office
Most geeks are addicted to their desk. It’s particularly bad for those of us who both work with a computer and play on a computer. Humans weren’t made to sit in chairs for hours at a time. Let’s look at some cheap (and sometimes free) ergonomic enhancements that can literally improve your life.
4 Free Mods That Will Bring You Back To Old Games [MUO Gaming]
Gaming classics are often remembered fondly, but rarely played. The advance of computer technology can make a game that’s just five or ten years old feel almost unplayable. Most gamers give up and move on, but some re-invent older titles, adding new features and graphics. Let’s look at four titles that have been given a new lease on life thanks to ambitious mods.
5 Great Classic Console Games You Should Play Again On The PC [Gaming]
The words “console port” are terrifying to most PC gamers. We have for years been living in the shadow of the more mainstream console industry. Sometimes a developer is given the chance to do it right and is able to crank out a PC version that exploits the strength of the platform. These ports are so good, in fact, that you may want to buy the game a second time even though you’ve already finished it on your console.
How & Why To Use TVersity As An Alternative Media Server With Your Xbox 360
We recently published an article about the value of using your Xbox 360 as a media center. One commenter noted that the ease of its use can be enhanced with a media server program called TVersity. My experience with using Windows Media Center as an extender for my 360 has always been lackluster, so I gave it a whirl. TVersity turned out to be a good, though not flawless, solution.
4 Awesome Peripherals For Hardcore MMO Gamers [Gaming]
Massively Multiplayer online games remain a unique genre. Despite a few attempts to change them, the most popular titles still use an ability-focused combat system that requires players to use a wide variety of keys. In addition, MMO gamers need access to voice chat for quick communication. It’s possible to get by with a simple keyboard and a three button mouse, but if you’re a serious player, you’ll need the right equipment.
Are Online Car Buying Tools Really Trustworthy?
Car dealers are supposedly scared stiff of this epic figure who can’t be fooled, bullied or tricked.