Track & Predict The Path Of Satellites Live Using Gpredict [Windows]
I have to admit that I'm a sucker for cool, high-tech displays that constantly update with interesting data in real-time. It's one reason that I wrote about real-time display widgets and tried to use those to create a whole page filled with cool looking do-hickeys with data and graphics scrolling across. My obsession with visual data also transformed into the article on visualizations.
How to Make Sure Windows System Restore Works When You Need It
System restore is not an automatic feature in Windows. Here's how to make sure your Windows system restore utility is working as intended.
6 Steps You Need To Take To Fortify Your Online Presence
These days, online safety feels like an overwhelming and complicated endeavor. Whether you're answering e-mails, browsing the Internet, downloading music or buying things online, it seems like there are dangers everywhere you turn. You've got hackers trying to install keyloggers on your computer, shady characters attempting to intercept your Internet traffic, and criminals attempting to hack into your bank or Paypal account. With all of these threats, what on Earth is a regular user to do?
Take Handwritten Notes Online or Offline With SuperNote for Android
I tested out a number of device-based note-taking apps, and eventually settled on the one that I consider the best of the best, called SuperNote. Don't bother checking Google Play for the app - it was originally rolled out with the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime as part of the Android 3.2.1 Honeycomb update. Other devices running the latest Honeycomb have the exclusive SuperNote app. It is very cool, and in many ways it actually blows even Evernote out of the water.
Comparing Evernote to OneNote on an Android Phone
It's no secret that folks at MUO really like note-taking apps. Evernote in particular has become a favorite for a lot of people. It's constantly mentioned around the net as one of the best note-taking apps both for the desktop platforms as well as the various mobile platforms out there. You can get it for Windows, Mac and for iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone. But is it the be all and end all note taking app? Is it really best for everything?
The Internet & The World Wide Web Are Not the Same Thing [MakeUseOf Explains]
The two terms "Internet" and "World Wide Web" have been used interchangeably ever since the Internet itself became a household "utility" as common as electricity or cable TV. People talk about "surfing the web" and "searching the Internet" like the two terms are one and the same. Are you one of those people? It may be surprising for a lot of people to learn that the basic foundation of the two terms are very distinct.
How To Video Chat Between An Android Phone And A PC
Chatting with mobile phones is nothing new. Folks have been using instant messaging on their mobile phones almost as long as there have been mobile phones. When it comes to video chatting, you're looking at a whole different set of choices. I've run through about 5 different apps that promise to deliver video chatting well, but narrowed it down to two that actually do.
In Danger? No Phone Signal? Using Morse Code with Your Smartphone [Android]
Getting lost in the forest is a scary feeling. Yes, I speak from experience. When I was about twelve years old, my dad and I got turned around in the forest behind our house, just after twilight set in. We ended up about 150 yards from the ATV we'd driven into the woods with, as well as the trail that would lead us home. We made it home that night, but ever since then I never forgot the feeling of realizing that I was lost.
The Internet Isn't Really Free - Who Is Censoring It & Why
In any free, democratic society, citizens take pride in the fact that they have free access to information. This is true in many countries, where citizens have won hard-fought battles for independence. It is something that is sacred here in the U.S. where I live. However, the idea that the Internet is completely free - a wide-open source of all sides of any argument - is actually a farce.
4 Disqus Widgets That Will Encourage More Comments On Your Blog
Blogging is really hard work. There's no getting around that fact. Between the technical work involved in designing and maintaining a website, producing regular content on a frequent basis, and editing the work of any writers that you have working for you, the effort is massive. That effort really starts to pay off once you have a regular, steady flow of lots of visitors every day.
6 Ways To Guarantee To Offend, Anger & Annoy With Every Email You Send
Emails are tough. It is really hard to get across what you really want to say in an email, and half the time people will almost always misunderstand you. A lot of the problem comes down to the fact that the people you're writing to can't see your face. They can't see the smile on your face, and you can't see the expression on their face - the natural human ability to understand the emotion in words through facial expression is completely void in an email.
How To Use Microsoft Excel To Manage Your Life
It's no secret that I'm a total Excel fanboy. Much of that comes from the fact that I enjoy writing VBA code, and Excel combined with VBA scripts open up a whole world of possibilities. However, if you’re serious about using Excel to manage more of your life, then you should take the time to learn how VBA coding works. If you want to enhance your use of Excel, I invite you to follow along as I share a few of these designs.
The Internet Is Opinion Saturated And Why I Am Quitting The Debates [Opinion]
The Internet is an interesting creature. I know I'm dating myself here, but sometimes I'm thankful that I had the opportunity during my life to personally experience the birth and growth of the Internet. Then, there are times when I wonder whether the evolution of that Internet is headed in the right direction today. Why do I feel that way? It comes down to the nature of discourses on the web.
Speed Up Typing And Other Tasks With Your Head Using Switch Via Cam [Windows]
Wouldn't it be really cool if you could wear a headset and use facial and head movements to control your computer? Blink a couple of times and press the enter key. Nod once and press the space bar. Speak, and the sentence appears on the screen. You've heard about mouse gestures to control a computer, but what about head or face gestures? Here at MUO, we've often covered interesting special effects that you can accomplish with a webcam, but how about combining the two concepts?
Browse & Email Safely & Anonymously With TorBOX
Before two years ago, I never thought that I'd have a need to block my identity while I was using the Internet. Seriously, I though that anonymous use of the Internet was only for hackers, criminals, and in general people that were up to no good. In reality, there are actually lots of legitimate reasons why you wouldn't want identifying information attached to messages that you are sending to someone.
5 Tools To Super-Power Your Netflix Viewing Experience
I have to admit that I am a huge Netflix fan. I mean, I like Hulu and Amazon for my instant movies as well, but there's something about the convenience of streaming Netflix quickly and easily on all of my devices - my computer, our family Wii console, all of our smartphones and of course my Android tablet. We can watch movies everywhere - it's awesome.
Use Your Android Tablet To Boost Your Desktop Computer at Work
Android tablets have a ton of potential, with the ability to use bluetooth, wi-fi, awesome cameras on the front and back, a keyboard and mouse, and a small form-factor that make it highly portable. In my case there is no direct access to my 3G data account, but by tethering my phone, I can remedy that as well and get access to the Internet nearly anywhere in the world, even without a Wi-Fi network. It's cool, but how could I put it to practical use?
What Is the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor And How to Get The Most Out Of It
Embedded into Windows 7 is a useful reliability monitor that lets you not only visualize the current reliability level of your computer, but you can also see a historic log of how reliable your computer has performed over time. It is a great tool to research current software errors you may be experiencing. This tool also serves as a historic log and research tool for your Windows 7 reliability level over time.
7 Browsers That Are Better Than the Native Android Browser
I set out to get a handle on the latest available browsers out there that are better than the native ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) Android browser. Some of the apps that made it to the top of this list have been covered here at MUO, and for very good reason. Over time, they've clearly become the leaders of the pack - the best of the best when it comes to a fully-functional mobile browser.
How To Convert & Resize Images In Bulk
If there is a single time-saving tip that I could ever offer to any writer, student, professional or anyone else that needs to produce documents with images, it's the ability to bulk-resize images.