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About Saikat Basu

Saikat Basu is the Deputy Editor for Internet, Windows, Productivity, and Work & Career. After removing the grime of an MBA and a ten year long marketing career, he dabbled in web development, networking, and SAP. After joining MakeUseOf in 2008, he rose from the ranks and now manages four high-growth sections while stealing time to write. You will also find his contributions in web publications like GuidingTech, GoSkills, OnlineTechTips, and Lifewire. 

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Microsoft Offers $100 Discount On Select PCs To Windows XP Users Willing To Upgrade

The Redmond based company has offered customers $100 in store credit if they upgrade from Windows XP to the newer Windows 8.1 computer. The offer is open only in United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

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Learnist Makes Learning Stylish With A New Look And A Reading List

Learnist is an educational startup that launched with a distinctly Pinterest-styled look. The site has been redesigned for easier creation and curation. You should find the new design more pleasing to the eyes.

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Google Updates For Android: Voice Activated Camera & Personalized Keyboard Suggestions Arrive

Google announced two back-to-back updates for Android that address two common tasks you do with your mobile. Try the new way to launch your camera, and enhanced predictive typing.

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Skype 4.7 Updates Android App With Battery Life Improvements

Everyone wants instantaneous always-on availability when it comes to chat. Skype included. That's why the latest update to Skype on Android comes with a lesser drain on your mobile's battery.

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Be Choosy With Your Photo Sharing (And Friends) On The Facebook iOS App

Facebook for iOS 8.0 gives you an easy and quick Share with only these friends feature. Save time with a tap as now you can selectively pick from your friends list with a tap.

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Let's Talk Productivity: 7 Podcasts You Should Listen To For Working Awesomely

Let us talk about productivity -- or let these seven life hackers talk about the little things we can do to work awesomely. Plug in...sit back...and listen.

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Google Play Games Levels Up With Game Gifts, Multiplayer Invites, And iOS Support

The recent the Game Developers Conference (GDC) saw a number of new Google Play services and tools make their debut. Google threw in a few enhancements for players and game developers alike.

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Pinterest Tries Out A New Gifts Feed To Entice The Online Shopper

Pinterest gives the inveterate shopper another thing to gaze at – a Gift Feed. The gift feed is a collection of Pinterest's Product Pins, with a listing of products that are in-stock and available.

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VLC Media Player Beta For Windows 8 Spotted In Microsoft's Windows Store

VLC media player (beta) has been spotted in the Windows Store. It's welcome, though it has taken a long time to arrive, and the bugs still need to be ironed out.

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Following Facebook Pages Gets Better With A New Streamlined Look

A new design for Facebook Pages swiftly follows the revamp of the News Feed a few days ago. In keeping with the consistency site-wide, Facebook says it is a more streamlined look.

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How To Develop The Skilled Writer Inside You For A Successful Life

It's not about writing the next great novel. It could just come down to writing an intelligent Facebook status message and creating an impact. Let's talk about the importance of writing well.

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Open For All: Linux Foundation & edX Launch Course For Learning Linux

Learning Linux is about to get easier and organized with a two pronged push. In a major educational initiative, The Linux Foundation is building a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) program in partnership with edX.

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Save Your Favorite Comments & Give Gold To The Best Submissions On Reddit

Reddit has been slowly but surely making tiny improvements to the social chatter it collates. This week it brings two changes to the community.

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It's The End Of Days For Windows XP - Microsoft Will Send Pop-up Reminders

It's the end of the line for Windows XP. Microsoft is planning to use pop-up warnings to remind users to upgrade and it could start as soon as next week.

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Google Says Bon Appétit: See Restaurant Menus In The Search Results

This is one Google Search feature that everyone could do with. Type in a restaurant's name and Google Search will display the menu from the place.

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Google+ Hangouts For iOS7 Gets Animated Stickers & 10-Second Video Messages

Google brings an optimized version of its Google+ Hangouts app to iOS7. The iOS7 makeover includes animated stickers, 10-second video messages, and picture-in-picture video calling for iPads.

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Google's Oppia Is A Smart Open Source Educational Tool For Interactive Learning

With its continued focus on education, Google has launched Oppia. The Open Source project is a free educational tool that lets anyone create online educational activities through the web interface. Interactivity is its strong suit.

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Kids Can Learn Programming Basics With "Make Your Own Flappy Bird" In 20 Minutes

Flappy Bird has flown off beyond the digital horizon. But its simplicity continues to inspire. Thanks to Code.org, anyone can design their own Flappy Bird game in 20 minutes.

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Google+ For Android Gets Photo Editing Across Devices & New Image Filters

The latest round of changes to the Google+ for Android app brings non-destructive photo editing across devices and Snapseed-inspired new filters and tools.

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Keep A Cleaner Inbox As Gmail Gets One-Click Unsubscribe Button

A prominent "unsubscribe" link at the top of an email is the small but user-friendly change that should be coming to all Gmail accounts soon.

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