Read PDFs On The Go: 6 Free PDF Readers for iPad
PDFs are quite common in everyday life. Be it books, papers, manuals and what not, you probably find yourself reading PDFs at least once every day. There is a built-in way to read PDFs on the iPad, but it’s not a very good one. But there are lots of free PDF readers in the app store, so how can you know what’s good?
4 Reasons I Don't Like Twitter And Why I Joined Anyway [Opinion]
Lately I’ve been hearing it more and more - you’re a nobody in the online world if you don’t use Twitter. Surprisingly, I’ve been part of the online world for quite a few years now, and did not actually have a private Twitter account up until a few days ago. It wasn’t laziness or lack of knowledge, I just don’t like Twitter.
Apple is Offering Free Replacement For 1st Generation iPod Nano [News]
As rare as it is for Apple to publicly admit a malfunction, this one is too big to overlook. According to Apple, the batteries of some first generation iPod nanos may overheat and become a safety risk. While this is a rare occurrence, Apple has decided not to take risks this time. If you own a first gen iPod nano, check out Apple’s replacement program.
Google Is Giving You Ten Chances To Win Your Very Own Galaxy Nexus, Starting Today! [News]
Google is giving away 10 Galaxy Nexus devices with Ice Cream Sandwich over the next 10 days, starting today. The contest will involve daily Twitter challenges, and the ones who tweet the right answers may win the coveted Galaxy Nexus.
Tango - A Budding Skype Alternative For Android, iOS & Windows
The world of Voice over IP is expanding fast, and we’re getting more and more options for calling our friends without paying cellphone providers. The strongest, and most known contender in this area is obviously Skype, and they’ve been rather good at it. However, Tango offers a pretty good alternative, especially since the latest updates to Skype have not been to everyone’s liking.
Get Your Wasted Hard Drive Space Back With CleanMyPC [Giveaway]
This week, we’re giving away 25 6-month licenses for CleanMyPC. Read on to see what CleanMyPC is all about, and how you can win your own copy.
Amazon Launches Flow For iPhone, Augmented Reality App For Product And Barcode Scanning [News]
Amazon has launched a new augmented reality app for the iPhone called Flow. With Flow, you can use your camera to scan either a whole product or a product’s barcode, and get an overlay of Amazon details on top of it. The app recognizes products such as CDs, DVDs, games, books, and tens of millions of other packaged products, such as "a box of cereal" (Amazon’s own example).
The 4+ Best BitTorrent Clients To Get The Most Out Of Your Downloads
BitTorrent is still a reliable and pretty fast way to download large files. It might not be the best method out there, but sometimes it sure is the easiest. The clients are straightforward enough and the files are easy to come by. Today, I will give you a list of the best BitTorrent clients out there right now – each suited for somewhat different needs.
Love Music? Learn How To Control Grooveshark From Anywhere Using Any Device [Chrome]
Generally, you can control Grooveshark from its interface, which is in the one tab in the specific browser you used to open it. There are many add-ons and applications out there that let you control Grooveshark from different tabs and different browsers, but what about controlling it when you’re not even in front of the computer?
Google Launches Person Finder In Turkish In Response To Recent Earthquake [News]
Google has launched its Person Finder service in Turkish following the recent 7.2 earthquake that has struck Turkey. Over 200 people were killed in the earthquake, and many are still missing. Google’s Person Finder aims at helping rescue services and civilians locate missing people by publicly sharing information about them.
8 Hidden Tools In Windows 7 You Still Might Not Know About
Windows 7 is by no means a new operating system. This why I was doubly surprised to realize that there are still some hidden tools in Windows 7 I did not know about. Even if you’re just a regular person who’s been using Windows 7, you might be surprised at some of the things that are built into Windows 7 and require no further download.
3+ Ways To Enhance Your Amazon Shopping Experience
We all like shopping. Even those who claim they don’t. Amazon has brought the joy of shopping even to those who used to hate walking between stores or just having to leave the house to buy a new camera. But the more we get used to not leaving our chair, the more spoiled we get. How many of us know there are great Amazon deals out there but keep forgetting to check or just lose the daily e-mails in a swamped inbox? Here are some Amazon enhancers that will turn an excellent shopping experience into a perfect one.
What Will Be The Codenames Of The Next Android Versions?
One of the things I’ve always liked about Android were the version code names. I think they’re brilliant, and had I owned something like Android I would do the exact same thing for names. What could be better than desserts? But several questions arise - why are there no A and B names? What could they have been? And what are the next version names going to be?
Facebook For iPad Is Finally Here Along With Some Other New Features [News]
Facebook have finally released an update for their Facebook app and it is now officially iPad compatible. Facebook app for iOS has been around for ages, but strangely enough, it was never adjusted for the iPad. For iPad users, the latest update means big, high-resolution pictures and full utilization (finally) of the iPad’s bigger screen.
The Smartphone Syndrome: Are We Becoming Too Addicted To Our Phones For Our Own Good? [Opinion]
Let me start by saying that this is not a rant against smartphones, or a call for everyone to go back to Nokia 6070s. I think smartphones are basically awesome and I have nothing against the basic idea of replacing our phones with mini-computers. My problem starts when the lines between fun and work, between alone and together, between communication and confusion – become blurred.
Adobe Announces New Creative Apps For Tablets & A New Sharing Platform [News]
Adobe has announced the upcoming release of six new apps designed for tablets, along with a new cloud sharing platform. The new apps go by the name of Adobe Touch Apps, and are aimed at creative tablet users who don’t have the need for an expensive creative suite. The new apps will sell for $9.99 each on the Android Market, and there isn't a price tag yet nor even a proper announcement for the iOS versions.
A New Humble Bundle Is Available For As Much As You Want To Pay [News]
Humble Indie Bundle is back! Only two months after the previous installment, you can now download Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle from the Humble Bundle website. The bundle is a bit different this time, and includes only one game – Frozen Synapse – and a bonus game: TRAUMA. Both games work on Windows, Mac and Linux and are DRM free.
How To Chat On Google Talk (Without Leaving Your Browser) No Matter What Website You're On
There’s one thing about Gtalk that really bothers me. I can only see it when I’m in the Gmail tab, and I easily miss new messages because the only notification I get is when the title of the tab blinks. True, I could go for a desktop client, but many times I have to use other computers, and I can’t always install whatever I want. What then? I set out to find in-browser solutions that will solve this Gtalk problem once and for all.
Tweak & Customize The Color In Windows 7's Aero Glass With These 5 Tools
One of my favorite features in Windows 7 is Aero Glass. There’s something really appealing about the whole Aero look, and I love changing the look and feel of my system by changing Aero colors. But Windows 7 only offers 14 pre-set Aero colors, and if I need a change I have to go to my display options and do it manually. So Aero colors are a lovely thing, but let’s admit it, they’re a bit limited.