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5 Tips for Ending Your Email Sending Anxiety
Internet etiquette can be a touchy subject, and although I don't consider myself the Miss Manners of the world wide web, I try my best to be courteous with how I act online. Granted, I'm not perfect, and I typically get as much satisfaction as the next guy when someone is proved wrong in online debate. However, one of the big obstacles of Internet etiquette people sometimes struggle with online is sending email.
iTwin Review and Giveaway
The iTwin is an incredibly unique device that creates a secure bridge between your home computer and any remote computers, allowing you access to specific files (or your entire hard drive) from any location. No additional software is required, the device is cross-platform, and best of all, there's no space restriction -- you can share as much as you want! We're taking a look at the iTwin, then giving 5 of them away valued at $500!
4 Hilarious Videos of Water Balloon Pranks That You Can Try on Your Own
The Internet is a beautiful thing. It's the only place where you can share embarrassing stories about yourself with people that you don't know. You can even share embarrassing videos of your friends with people that you don't know. However, what makes it really great is the ability to share the satisfaction of a good old-fashioned prank.
4 Subreddits You Should Read For Tips To Stay Healthy and Fit
I will tell you right now that I couldn't possible write an article about living a healthy life. I'm a self-confessed Taco Bell connoisseur. However, I can certainly tell you where you can find some other health tips. Where's the first place that comes to my mind? Reddit, of course.
5 Freaky Subreddits That Will Keep You Up At Night
I think I'm an insomniac – I stay up all the time, leaving sleep at the very bottom of my priority list. I understand that it isn't healthy, and truth be told, I'm working on it. However, what doesn't help is the fact that I spend a lot of time on Reddit. What makes it even worse is that I read some of Reddit's creepier subreddits for fun – no bueno. Today, I thought I'd give you a taste of some of the more horrifying subreddits that I've found. Naturally, a lot of you won't find them scary. However, I do, and I'm sure that there are quite a few of you who actually will find them just as terrifying as me!
5 Of The Greatest Minecraft Mods Found Online
An interesting thing about Minecraft is the ability to play it in your own way. However, sometimes, the already established rules of the game are just not enough. Fortunately, a few Minecraft enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to add onto the almighty Notch's creation. They have created a few interesting mods, so I decided to take a look at a few of them. Hopefully, you'll find something you like!
5 of the Funniest Post-Dental Videos Found Online
I want to invite you to another side of YouTube: the one where home movies go viral, and videos normally shared with just friends and family make it to a world-wide audience. Today, I want to show you a bunch of videos that show people after their wisdom teeth operations! The videos are definitely hilarious, and hopefully, you'll find some that you think are worth sharing.
4 DIY & Handy Subreddits Worth Checking Out
Confession time, real quick. I'm not a manly man... I mean, I understand the whole nonsense about gender stereotypes and such, but I want you to think real hard and just bear with me for moment. Consider someone like Burt Reynolds or even maybe Jason Statham. Those are manly men, right? You can just tell. This is what I mean by "manly men", and I am definitely not one of them.
4 YouTube Channels for Masters of Disguise
I have a confession to make. Everyone on MakeUseOf is the same person, and that person is "our" managing editor, Mark O'Neill. To be honest, I thought it would be a great idea! I just wanted to see if I could pull it off, and yes, I know this may be a surprise to some! I know there are a million questions running through most of your minds. How could this be? How could one man write so many articles in a day?
Love Classic TV? 4 Websites For Your Time Traveling Tube
We all know that modern television just can't beat classic TV shows. You have to love the melodramatic acting, the cocky charm and wit, and the innocent story-lines (golly-gee-willikers, right?) Yes, I know I'm generalizing a bit. However, I think we can all agree that classic television has something special about it, and no, I'm not talking about the not-so-subtly placed product placements.
4 Blogs for Staying Updated on All Things Indie Film
If you're like me, you probably spend hours swimming through (and sometimes cringing at) all of the independent films on Netflix. Sometimes, you may even try to find some indie flicks online. However, one of the things I really like doing is actually reading about independent films. I know that may seem a little silly. Why read about them when I can just watch them?
4 Websites for Socially Awkward People to Improve Their Skills
Sometimes there are individuals who simply just don't do well with social situations that most people face everyday. Do you have trouble going through drive-thru restaurants? Have you ever had problems talking to people while at a party? Then it's likely you know exactly the type of issues that I am talking about. Honestly, I completely get it. But I have gotten a lot better with it.
4 of the Best Wedding Proposals on the Web
Fact: I'm a romantic. I'm one of those guys who loves love, believes in strong, lasting relationships, and... well... watches chick flicks. I watch them quite often (don't judge me, okay?). Now, I'll be honest in that I'm not always the most romantic person in the world. You won't see me delivering flowers any time soon (however, I once gave my girlfriend beef jerky in lieu of a bouquet once).
How Functional Is The Current YouTube Video Editor?
A while back, Matt wrote an article about the 2010 YouTube Video Editor, and although it doesn't seem that long ago, a lot has changed. Back then, it had a few basic features, but in all honesty, it just wasn't really that functional. However, two years later, it's high time to revisit the video web app. Everyone deserves a second chance, right? First off, I'll say this – the YouTube video editor is functional....to an extent.
Canon Rebel T4i dSLR Review and Giveaway
Canon has just released their new Rebel T4i – their first (of hopefully many) adventures into the touchscreen dSLR world. This camera is a step up from the Canon Rebel T3i (also making it the third dSLR Canon has released with a flip-out LCD). We'll be taking a look at the Canon Rebel T4i digital SLR, plus a giveaway -- yes, we're actually giving a brand new unit away! Find out more after the review.
4 Web Domains That Were Bought Before the Owner Could Take Action
Domain names – they’re the real estate of the Internet. Without them, we’d have nowhere to go, and our lives would be spent staring at an empty computer screen (or maybe filled with time spent outside and connecting with real, live, actual people). However, they work a little bit like rental homes and apartments, don’t they? You can never "own" a domain. Eventually, they expire. Sometimes, they just aren’t available.
5 Nintendo Console Portable Mods You Have to See
We all know that Nintendo is the master of the handheld, but what if the company's consoles became handhelds? Yeah. A kid can dream...but guess what? Some innovative reverse engineers on the Internet have done just that. Today, I'm going to take you through a few Nintendo mods starting with their very first console and moving up to their most recent one.
4 Websites for Free Contracts and Other Legal Documents
I'm not a lawyer, nor do I want to be a lawyer. Nothing against lawyers, of course. It's just that it's all a little over my head. However, as we all know, hiring an attorney to do legal work can be terribly expensive. Take contracts for instance. That can cost a pretty penny just to have one written up. However, for the sake of your bank account's long term health, there are several websites that offer free contract samples for you to download and tweak to your own needs.
Discover The Next Big Thing With These 9 Underground Music Sites
Music is the one thing that really translates well among all people groups, and with that said, it's very exciting to discover new music and share it just to generate discussion! The Internet is likely the best tool for discovering new tunes by independent artists, but with so many different websites to choose from, it can be a little daunting to know where you can find the best selections.