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Tested: Can The Right Camera App Make Your Phone's Camera Work Better?
Did you ever stop to think that the right camera app may improve your phone's innate abilities? Is that even possible?
Breathe New Life Into Your Old iPad With These Tips
Own an iPad 2? Or maybe even a first generation iPad? Your device is barely 3-4 years old, and yet at times it feels like complete junk. I know all about it, I own one too.
9 BuzzFeed Articles Guaranteed To Lift Your Spirits Any Day
Feeling down, bored or restless? That's exactly what BuzzFeed is for. Their content is just right for those moments when you're staring at the screen but can't seem to get anything done.
How To Find And Use The Wallpaper And Lock Screen Images In Windows 8
The Windows 8 Start and lock screen may not strike you as particularly interesting. That's until you discover the "artwork.". Let me show you how to get your hands on these gems!
Are You Buying a New iPhone? [MakeUseOf Poll]
Are you buying a new iPhone? Or maybe you're waiting for the iPhone 6? Are you an Android user who wouldn't touch an iPhone with a stick? All your opinions count, make them heard!
OneFeed Lets You Manage Social Networks, Cloud Drives & News Feeds Under One Roof
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, news, favorite websites, Dropbox, Google Drive, Gmail…. are you out of breath yet? This is just a fraction of the services an average user deals with on a daily basis. How do we do it? The hard way. OneFeed attempts to bring all of these together under one roof.
Kobo Arc (2012) Review & Giveaway
Kobo, currently Amazon's strongest eReading competitor, has a whole line of eReaders available, including the Kobo Arc (2012) — a 7-inch Android tablet. Kobo's lead e-ink reader, the Aura HD, is definitely impressive, but is not a strong enough competition for the Kindle Paperwhite. How does the Kobo Arc fare? Is it a valid competitor for the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7?
9 IFTTT Hacks To Superpower Your Life With Google Calendar
Your calendar is a big part of your productivity, and managing it right can make a real difference. The right IFTTT recipes can help you take charge of your Google Calendar, and make it perform feats you didn't know were possible. Use them.
Inside Kickstarter #1: An Exclusive Look At Pressy -- How A Project Is Born
What does it take to launch a Kickstarter project? Can anyone do it? We've hunted down a promising Kickstarter project to try and find some answers. This is not a Kickstarter project you've heard about. It only went live a few hours ago. Over the past couple of weeks, I've been talking to the developers of this project, trying to glean what it's like before the limelights are on them.
Spruce Up Your College Dorm Room With These 8 Geeky Gadgets
Ready for yet another boring school year? Okay, school doesn't have to be boring, what with new friends, old friends, being away from home and learning loads of new things. But after the novelty wears off, and winter sets in, you may find that things are not as interesting as they were just a few months ago. Not this year! This year, your college dorm room will provide all the entertainment you need, and might even lure in your friends, if they're geeky enough.
Stop Searching For Coupons! Promofly Will Find Them For You
There are many websites in which you can find good deals. Some are better, some are worse, but the process of using them is pretty much the same. You realize you want a code, you Google it or head over to the website of your choice, look for it, try it, and pray that it works. But now that Promofly is finally open to everyone, all this has changed. If you love shopping online, this is a great way to save money easily.
How Many Browser Tabs Do You Have Open Right NOW? [MakeUseOf Poll]
This week we're focusing on your browser. I want you to stop right where you are, and look at your browser window (or windows). How many tabs are open right NOW? 2? 5? 10? 20? Let's see what your habits look like!
How To Get The Best Moto X Features On Your Android Device Today
The Moto X boasts several features you won't find on other Android devices at the moment. The first of these is the Active Notifications feature, which lights up the screen with the latest notification. Another useful feature is a quick launch gesture for the camera. Some features, such as the customization and the automatic driving Motorola Assist are next to impossible to mimic. But others are very easy to get, and I'll show you exactly how to do that.
Timbuk2 Power Q Laptop Backpack Review & Giveaway
The new school year is beginning soon, and if your old laptop bag is falling to pieces, it might be a good time to start thinking of a new one. Back when I was an undergraduate student (not that long ago), almost no one brought a laptop to school. Today, not only do you bring your laptop, you bring your tablet and smartphone as well. These things have to fit somewhere, and a good laptop bag to protect your gear and ease the load is essential.
Need A New Game? Candy Crush Is Boring Compared To This One [Android]
At first glance, I Need A Hero did not seem like the right kind of game at all. The name sounds cheesy, the graphics and music did not impress me, and the background story was grossly unoriginal. The only thing going for this game was its match-3 element, which, when done right, has a definite addictive quality. Hours and hours of play later, I can tell you one thing: I was wrong.
Stop. Breathe. Relax. 7 iOS Apps To Relieve Stress
What a stressful day! We all have them from time to time, and while the best possible way to relax (at least in my book) is to leave everything and take a walk outside, this is sometimes not possible. Did you ever think of turning to your smartphone in order to relax? There are some great ways to do this, and some of these methods even go together with a good book for ultimate relaxation. So stop, breathe, and relax.
6 Non-Crappy Ways to Find Lyrics for Your Favorite Songs
When it comes to music, I'm a lyrics maniac. When the Internet came along, I was looking for lyrics for any new song I encountered, wanting to make sure I really knew what this song was about. Unfortunately, many of these websites are strewn with endless ads, with the actual lyrics, getting buried between confusing banners and dubious links. Is there a way out? Of course! We've come up with several clean and simple lyrics resources you can use anywhere, without having to worry about sketchy ads or NSFW popups.
The Final Showdown: Google+ vs. Facebook, Which One Is REALLY The Best?
Which is better, Facebook or Google+? Even here at MakeUseOf, we can't quite agree. When it comes to social networks, especially big ones like Facebook and Google+, we all have our opinions. Some think Facebook is better due to its larger user base. Others think Google+ is better because of its slicker interface. But when push comes to shove, which one is actually the better social network? Which has the better interface? Better messaging options? Profile customizations? News feed? When it comes right down to it, which social network really wins?
Pebble Smartwatch Review & Giveaway
Smartwatches are the new hottest trend in today's tech world, and the Pebble e-ink watch helped start the fire. The most successful Kickstarter project to date, the Pebble raised over $10 million during its 1-month campaign which ended in May 2012. It had almost 70,000 backers, and more than that in non-Kickstarter pre-orders, and still you don't see many people in the street wearing the watch. Why?
How To (Try To) Turn Your Android Tablet Into The Best Cat Toy, Ever
Over a year ago, I turned my iPad into an overpriced cat toy. You called me crazy, but the fact remains that I had no trouble finding apps that were intended just for that. The cats turned out to be extremely gentle with the iPad, and the whole thing was much more fun than I expected. So why leave Android owners out of the loop? Since I don't expect you to pay for such an app, I dug around the Google Play Store to find some free apps that will turn your Nexus 7 or other Android tablet into a respectable cat toy.