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About Joel Lee

Joel Lee was formerly the Editor in Chief of MakeUseOf from 2018 to 2021. He has a B.S. in Computer Science and over nine years of professional writing and editing experience.

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Securing Dropbox: 6 Steps To Take For Safer Cloud Storage

Dropbox isn’t the most secure cloud storage service out there. But for those of you who wish to stay with Dropbox the tips here will help you maximize your account’s security.

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How To Live Stream Your Gaming Sessions Using Open Broadcaster Software

Live streams have become all the rage these days in the world of gaming, and with Open Broadcaster Software you can join in with your own streaming sessions for the world to watch.

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Become a Google Maps Boss With These 6 Crucial Tips

How can you make use of Google Maps to the utmost? What sorts of tricks await your utilization? Keep reading to find out how you can become a Google Maps pro in no time.

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The Amazing Buzz Launcher: Over 60,000 Home Screens For You To Try

I've explored lots of powerful Android launchers in the past but Buzz Launcher is the first one to truly blow me away with its delicate balance of flexibility and ease of use. Buzz Launcher is a whole new way of looking at home screen personalization, and it adds a social twist in the fact that you can share your setup for others to download - which means, of course, that you can download their setups as well. As far as I know, there's never been a launcher like Buzz Launcher. It's new, it's sleek, and it's revolutionary in all the right ways. How, you ask? Keep reading to find out.

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Turn Back Time: 4 Tools & Tips To Restore Deleted Files In Windows

One of Windows' biggest flaws could be your rescue, should you ever accidentally delete an important file: The Windows file system does not actually delete files. Until they are overwritten, deleted files can be restored.

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Beat the Bloat! Try These Lightweight BitTorrent Clients

Guns don’t share illegal files. People share illegal files. Or, wait, how does it go again? What I mean to say is, BitTorrent shouldn't be dissed based on its potential for piracy.

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Forget Power Features: Yandex.Shell Keeps It Light, Clean, and Easy

If you haven't found your perfect Android launcher yet, I highly recommend giving Yandex.Shell a try.

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Pansi SMS Makes It Easy to Manage Your Text Messages on Android

There are apps out there that transform texting from an everyday chore into an absolute breeze. Pansi SMS is one of those apps.

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Has Your Android Phone Been Infected with Malware?

How does malware get on an Android device? After all, most users only install apps through the Play Store, and Google keeps a tight watch over that to make sure malware doesn't squeeze through, right? Not entirely. Suspicious apps have been known to make it onto the Play Store. And then there's the whole issue with using a third-party app distributor, which can also result in malware. Is your Android infected without you knowing? If so, how can you cleanse your device of these impurities? And how can you keep yourself protected in the future? Keep reading to find out.

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CherryTree: A Wiki-Style Notebook That’s Polished and Functional

Do you need help keeping your notes and thoughts organized? There is more to note taking than Evernote! Less conventional alternatives outside the mainstream include personal wiki-style notebook apps like CherryTree.

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Hack Attack: How To Keep Your Webcam Secure From Online Peeping Toms

What would you do if someone had control of your webcam without your knowledge? Fortunately, there are ways to keep yourself clean from these online peeping Toms.

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ShareX: Screenshot Capture, Upload, And Share All Wrapped Into One

What if you could take a screenshot at any time, in any shape, in any format, all with no more than a simple click of the mouse or tap of the keyboard? What if you could instantly upload your taken screenshots to an image host, so you can share them immediately with friends? And what if you could also share image files from your computer? If any of that sounds intriguing to you, then I have the perfect program for you: ShareX, recently suggested by one of our readers. I compared ShareX to my other favorite Puush.

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6 Great Apps To Improve a Writer's Creativity

Creativity is fickle. Sometimes you're on a roll, with new ideas spawning left and right, while other times you're stuffing your face into a pillow, screaming because your brain has been wrung dry. It may not be possible to be creative on demand, but you can always work towards cultivating said creativity on a daily basis. Nowadays, you can even use mobile apps to help give you a creative boost.

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3 Excellent Android Board Games You Should Try Today

Thanks to the smartphone, you can now carry your favorite board games around with you no matter where you go. Board games have been a solid source of fun for decades - they're even experiencing a resurgence lately - and for good reason. They offer a style of gameplay that you won't find in most video games today. And for those of you who use Android, there are apps that recreate and improve on the classic board games of yesteryear.

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Digital Threats To Your Offline Security You Should Know About

It seems like with every passing year, the Internet flares with more talk about privacy, security, and how to protect oneself from the dangers that creep in from every nook of the web. We've covered topics ranging from email security tips to privacy mistakes to avoid and security myths that just aren't true. Most of these deal with your online security, but did you know that your offline security might be in jeopardy as well?

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Spruce Up Your Website With These 12 Beautiful Google Web Fonts

Over the past decade, I've started a number of personal blogs that I never really followed through with, but some of my fondest memories rest on theme design and font tweaks. There’s something satisfying when you find that perfect match of fonts for your website and everything falls into place. Thankfully, with Google Web Fonts, that whole process has never been easier.

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How To Make Videos Your Friends Will Want To Share

What if you created the next viral video? Let’s say you want to create videos that spread like wildfire and are seen by millions. Where do you start? I'm going to list several elements that viral videos tend to share, which could help you to create a video that your friends will want to share. Keep these tips in mind and you'll tip luck in your favor.

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Great Chrome Web Apps and Extensions for Musicians

Musicians rejoice! There are several apps and extensions available for Chrome that will aid you in your life and journey of musicianship. There are apps that will let you practice the piano while sitting at your desk. Some will display guitar tabs for you. Others will help you make instrument purchases with ease. If you’re a musician and you use Chrome, you’ll want to check out these apps.

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Are You Creative? Make Designs & Sell Them On 3 Merchandising Websites

People love to buy merchandise if they can connect with it somehow: if it makes them feel warm and fuzzy inside; if it tickles their funny bone and evokes laughter; if it’s so outlandish or unique that they can’t help but think “Wow!” Merchandising is a great way to express your artistry and make money while doing it. Here are some of the best merchandising sites where you can set up your own storefront for your designs.

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