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How to Create a Portable Windows To Go USB Drive
Carry Windows in your pocket with Windows To Go. We show you how you can run Windows from a USB drive, like a portable app.
How to Edit All Your PDF Files Online
You don't have to install software just to fill in or edit a PDF. We have compiled online solutions you can turn to for all your PDF editing needs.
Flora Arduino Project Kit Review
Introducing the Adafruit Flora wearable electronics development kit, generously provided to us by Newark Element14 for review and giveaway!
How a Smart Energy Monitor Can Save Money And Give You Peace of Mind
Smart energy monitors tell you how much electricity your appliances use, and how much money you could save if you turned them off. They can also help you create clever smart automations.
How to Solve Problems & Get Ideas with These 5 Diagrams
Drawing a digram is a powerful problem solving technique. The right diagram can reveal hidden relationships that lie hidden behind facts and figures. Try these five simple visualizations for everyday decision making.
5 Reasons Why You'll Love "Power Over Wi-Fi" Technology
With Power Over Wi-Fi, you'll be able to charge devices using leaked energy from wireless routers, but is it as exciting as it sounds?
Learn Electronics and Arduino Just By Watching These Videos
Learning to program your own electronics is empowering and rewarding, but it can be difficult to get started without guidance. We've rounded up the best videos, YouTube channels and online courses to get going.
12 Ways You Can Make the Web a Better Place
The World Wide Web can be a rough place, but there's a lot you can do to make it better for yourself, and others. Here are 12 practical ideas you can start on right now!
The 20 Best Podcasts of 2015: As Recommended by MakeUseOf
Have you ever wondered what your favorite MakeUseOf authors listen to when they want to learn something new, hear a good story, or simply be entertained? This article means you need wonder no more.
Do Online Petitions Ever Accomplish Anything?
Some people dismiss online petitioning as merely slacktivism, no better than hashtag activism, but certain e-petitions can make a difference. Let's look at what works and what doesn't.
Hate Handwriting? Me Too. Here's Why We Should Teach It Anyway.
We need to give young people the chance to love handwriting as an art, instead of making them hate it as a chore.
How USB Tethering Can Fix Your Laptop's Bad WiFi Connection
Your phone can connect to the WiFi but your laptop can't? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
What Is Mansplaining? The Origins (And Misuse) of the Term
Have you noticed the word "mansplaining" appearing a lot lately online? Are you not sure what it means, or why people seem to be upset about it? We'll explain everything.
The Earliest Accurate Predictions of Wikipedia, Skype, Netflix, Online Learning, and The Internet Itself
Some would say what we can do through the web now, must have been unimaginable in pre-Internet times. Not everyone has the same imagination.
Opt-in to Receive Direct Messages from Anyone on Twitter (If You Dare)
If you want, you can let the entire Internet DM you on Twitter. Is that a good idea?
Malware on Android: The 5 Types You Really Need to Know About
Malware can affect mobile as well as desktop devices. But don't be afraid: a bit of knowledge and the right precautions can protect you from threats like ransomware and sextortion scams.
Everything You Need to Create Your Own Fonts for Free
These simple tools will allow you to create your own fonts for free, even if you don't have any prior graphic design experience.
Tweeting While Female: Harassment, and How Twitter Can Fix It
Twitter's abuse problem is real. Here are some examples, along with expert opinion on how Twitter can solve this.
Track Your Menstrual Cycle: The 2 Best Apps For Tracking Your Period
If you need to track your period, these apps are exactly what you need -- and they're not pink!
Diamonds Are Obsolete: How Technology Makes a Better Gift
Diamond jewelry isn't very useful, and it's tough to find extra cash to spend on fancy rocks. Technology makes a better gift.