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Twitter For Android Brings Friendlier Photo Sharing
Twitter just added a few photo enhancements to its Twitter for Android app. Use two crop options for your photos -- square or wide. Also added is the feature to rotate an image before you share it.
8 Tips To Come Up With Winning Ideas When You Are Brainstorming Alone
Two heads think better than one, but brainstorming is as much about individual problem solving as it is about the group. Here are some methods to build up a “storm” of ideas.
For Visual Thinkers: 2 Different Ways To Look At Your Evernote Notes
Visual thinking helps to break down complex information and give it a fresher perspective. Here are two ways to work around Evernote's linear structure and see your notes more visually.
Google Search Uses Dropdown To Reveal More Information On Relevant Websites
Google now adds some more information under each individual search result. A little dropdown menu just below the search results tells you more about the websites you see in the search results page.
Google Launches "Video Quality Report" To Benchmark ISPs With YouTube HD Streaming
The newly launched "Video Quality Report" from Google benchmarks ISPs against HD video streaming performance. It is only available in Canada for now, but expect it to be rolled out to the world gradually.
Coursera Launches Specialized Vocational Programs For Continuing Learners
Coursera has launched Specializations. Specializations are more focused multi-course series built around popular topics like Data Science, Cybersecurity, Android Development, and Foundations of Teaching.
VLC Player Updates For iOS 7 With Streaming Support From Dropbox & Google Drive
With the coming of iOS 7, VLC Player also comes out with a fresh new interface. The design makeover aside, VLC Player version 2.2.0 also comes with a very useful streaming support from Dropbox and Google Drive.
Smart Defrag 3 Introduces Defragmentation Support For Windows 8 Apps
The Windows defragmentation freeware is a popular choice for many and the latest release matches it with the requirements of the current Windows operating system.
Google Alerts Gets A Refresh With New Cleaner Design & Social Sharing Buttons
Google's new card-styled design concept has come to Google Alerts. The new look is cleaner and more user-friendly. If you use Google Alerts regularly, the little changes could be welcome.
Feedly Launches URL Shortener For Sharing What You Read With RSS
Feedly has come out with a new URL shortening service that it hopes will foster more sharing and also promote its own RSS reader service. You can recognize it as feedly.com/e.
3 Steps To Learning The Basics Of Photography With A Virtual DSLR
Rather than learning your photography from books and tutorials, this web application from Canon Canada is the most fun yet. Outside of Auto from Canon is a gentle introduction to the basics of photography.
7 Photography Projects That Could Change The Way You Look At Selfies
If you do it right, the selfie is elevated to the high art of self-portraiture. These seven creative photography projects could inspire you to think out of the box.
How To Go Visual With Your Ideas On The Microsoft Research Mood Board
If you are big on using brainstorming, then a mood board could serve as a starting off point by displaying the elements of your idea. This simple tool from Microsoft makes it easier.
Teach Yourself Anything: 3 Ways To Create Your Own Learning Playlists
Learning playlists are just as useful for flipped teaching as they are for learning anything on your own. They help you curate the best from the Web. Here are three tools to create your own.
What Is The Best Way To Find New Podcasts?
Finding good podcasts takes some digging. Word of mouth remains the best way to discover the next great podcast. If the grapevines are silent, here are a few more ways to find new podcasts.
Spotify Launches Free Mobile Service For All Tablets And Smartphones
Spotify announced that anyone using iOS or Android tablets and smartphones can use their music streaming app for free (but ad-spported). Read more about the new mobile experience that Spotify opened up.
Bop.fm: Why Let Region Restrictions Stop You From Sharing Great Music
The idea of a universal playlist free from regional restrictions of music streaming surely has struck most of us at one time or another. This new music streaming website turns it into a reality.
Learn Coding On The Move With Codecademy’s Hour Of Code iOS App
The “Hour of Code” free app for iOS is an introductory effort that hopes to make it easier for busy professionals (and students) get a sense of what coding is all about.
Holiday Shopping List: The Best Educational Gifts For A Lifelong Learner
A gift that spurs better learning could go a long way to express support, and of course, love. Here are ten ideas for the lifelong leaner in your life. Make your thoughts count.
Broadcast Your Message To A List Of Friends As WhatsApp Redesigns Its iOS App
WhatsApp is counted among the more popular social networks today. The new iOS 7 look is subtle and the new Broadcast List feature is surely something any user would appreciate.