How Many Browsers Do You Have Installed On Your Computer [MakeUseOf Poll]
The days of having only one browser are mostly over. As the number of available options grow, so does the number of browsers we install and try. It’s time to count! How many browsers are installed on your computer?
How To Restore Accidentally Deleted Bookmarks On Firefox & Chrome [Windows]
Restoring accidentally deleted bookmarks is rather easy, both in Firefox and Chrome. While in Firefox it has become a built-in feature, in Chrome it still requires some folder digging. In either case, don’t despair. There is a good chance you can get your lost bookmarks back.
Live Search & Tag Your Bookmarks With Stashmarks [Chrome]
Like many other things in our world, bookmarks have also gone social. Now, even the act of saving interesting things has become something we share, as can be seen on services such as Pinterest, Delicious and Pinboard. On top of making bookmarks social, these services also index your favorite websites and images and makes them easy to search through.
5 Free ADDICTIVE Arcade Games for iPad
Welcome to another edition of MakeUseOf’s free iPad games column. This month, it’s all about arcade. Be it shooting, running, slicing or rolling, no one is immune to the addiction of arcade games. If you don’t want to spend the next few hours playing, save this post for later. Otherwise, dive into the world of arcade games, and find your next addiction.
Turn Your iPhone Or Android Device Into A Game Controller For Your Computer [Windows & Mac]
Do you like playing casual games on your computer? Do you own an iPhone or an Android device? Then how about forgetting about your keyboard and mouse and using your trusty old smartphone as a controller for games? If it sounds to good to be true, you should give Wanderplayer a try.
Trade Your Old iPad For Money On These 5 Websites
Every iPad enthusiast (and everyone in general) has heard of Apple’s new iPad. While some people feel the update is not significant enough, many are still planning to buy it. With its retina display and its 4G capabilities, the new iPad can still make a good upgrade on the iPad 2, and is a significant upgrade on the original iPad. So what if you own an older iPad, but really want to lay your hands on the new model?
Let The Games Begin! 5 Extremely Cute & Educational Games For Toddlers [Android]
There’s nothing cuter than a toddler playing a game on a smartphone. I used to think letting toddlers play with phones is a bad sign of the times, kids playing with screens instead of balls and all that, but there’s something truly unique about the way children enjoy these phone games, and after letting my cats play with my iPad, I can’t very well refuse to let my 17-month-old niece play with my phone.
Too Many Apps? How To Revoke App Permissions From Multiple Websites In 2 Minutes
The online world offers many privacy concerns. We all know we should not post private things on Facebook, we mustn’t write down our e-mail address in conspicuous places, and we really should pay attention, as much as we can, to how big companies like Google use our private information. Yes, we all know these things. The problem with these privacy concerns is that there’s something really vague about them.
Concerned About Privacy? Opt Out Of Facebook App Permissions With fPrivacy [Chrome]
I hate it when apps ask for permission to access my friends list, access my birthdate, and worse of all, post on Facebook as me. If you feel the same way Facebook apps and permissions, and were wishing for a way to control these permissions somewhat, even if just to feel like you’ve done something to protect your privacy, fPrivacy for Chrome could be your new best friend.
6 Reasons It's Better To Date A Geek - The Female Version [Opinion]
Not long ago, we all enjoyed James’s 5 reasons it’s better to date a geek. While he made some good points, James made the error of assuming that geek girls are so rare, they’re virtually non-existent. This is the way he put it: “Unfortunately, data on these rare creatures is still quite scarce, so we will not discuss them today.” Well, I am here to tell you that geek girls do exist, and they’re actually more common than most people think.
How To Copy & Paste Between iPhone & Desktop Without Installing Any Apps
There’s something about technology I find truly fascinating. The more sophisticated everything becomes, the more trivial problems are created. Back when I was using my trusty Nokia 6070, I had no desire or need to copy and paste things from my desktop to my phone. My phone and my desktop were two different entities, and I didn’t even dream of being able to copy and paste something from my desktop, and have it appear instantly on my phone.
Why 2011 Was Mozilla's Year After All [Opinion]
Up until a few weeks ago, I had no doubt in my mind that 2011 was Google’s year. Even if we put everything else aside, 2011 was the year Chrome has finally surpassed Firefox on the race to take the scene over from Internet Explorer. 2011 was also the year I switched from Firefox to Chrome, after years of using Firefox, and the last thing I remembered was Firefox 4 beta constantly hanging and crashing on my machine.
Turn Your Life Into An Engaging Film With Timeline Movie Maker
Like it or not, everyone has seen the Timeline profile movie when it was first introduced in September. This short movie introduced the concept so well, and made it look so romantic, we all secretly wanted one of our own. Well, our dreams have come true: A joint project from Facebook and marketing agency Definition 6 called Timeline Movie Maker, lets each and every one of us create their very own Timeline movie.
6 Fantastic Ways To Discover Cool Music You've Never Heard Before
If you’re a music lover, you’re familiar with the constant need to discover new music. You already know lots of good music you like, but the thirst for more is unstoppable. There’s lots of good music out there most of us never even heard of - Indie artists and small bands that haven’t yet made their way to the big websites or labels. But this doesn’t mean they’re not worth listening to.