Thursday, March 31, 2011

Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player (review) | The Download Blog - Download.com

Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player (review) | The Download Blog - Download.com: "There's been a lot of talk about storing our media in 'the cloud' over the past few years, but not a lot of action.
We've seen start-ups such as mSpot and MP3tunes tackle the music locker idea while options like SugarSync and Dropbox lure users looking for more general file backup solutions. Still, no one yet has been able to push a cloud storage service into the mainstream. With Cloud Drive, Amazon.com is hoping to change that."

How To Make Custom Silicone Ear Molds for Your In-Ear Monitors - How-To Geek

How To Make Custom Silicone Ear Molds for Your In-Ear Monitors - How-To Geek: "There’s little worse than an amazing set of in-ear monitors that constantly fall out, and without that seal they’re not doing their job right. With some silicone putty, however, you can get a fit that seals right and locks tight."

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

My Top 10 Methods To Make Money Online - Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

My Top 10 Methods To Make Money Online - Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak: "What makes this list unique is it’s based entirely on the methods I have personally used, so I can reveal to you what I did and what my results were. Bear in mind these methods represent ten years of working online, so I do not do all of them presently. At one point in my career however they were an income stream, and are still viable options for you."

iPad 2 Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts - Slideshow from PCMag.com

iPad 2 Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "While some might argue that it can almost replace a full-fledged computer, the iPad was designed to be simple. Even if you have very little tech savvy, you can probably pick up Apple's latest tablet and master most of the basic features in a matter of minutes."

Friday, March 25, 2011

10 Must-Have Free Downloads | PCWorld - PCWorld

10 Must-Have Free Downloads | PCWorld - PCWorld: "Some software is so good that you just have to download it. Unfortunately, often you have to pay for it after you try it out. But every once in a while, a must-have program is totally free. Such indispensable, no-cost tools are the hardest programs to find--but we've found the best ones for you."

Use Microsoft’s Optimizing Tools to Keep your Windows 7 Computer Running Fast

Use Microsoft’s Optimizing Tools to Keep your Windows 7 Computer Running Fast: "You see a lot of products out there purporting to help you get back that speed that your computer has lost over time as you’ve cruised the Internet picking up cookies, installed programs and maybe sometimes unplugged your computer before remembering to shut it off."

Customize Firefox 4.0’s UI to Create a Unique, Personalized Browser for Your System - How-To Geek ETC

Customize Firefox 4.0’s UI to Create a Unique, Personalized Browser for Your System - How-To Geek ETC: "The new UI in Firefox 4.0 is sleek looking and easy to use, but what if you want to customize it to a whole new degree? Using the Stratiform extension you can change how the UI looks and make it blend really well with your favorite themes or preferred layout style."

Thursday, March 24, 2011

HTG Explains: What’s the Difference Between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7? - How-To Geek

HTG Explains: What’s the Difference Between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7? - How-To Geek: "Whether shopping for a new computer or upgrading an old one, you’ve likely come across the the “64-bit” designation and wondered what it meant. Read on as we explain what Windows 7 64-bit is and why you’d want a piece of that 64-bit pie."

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

7 Great Online Research Resources for Writers

7 Great Online Research Resources for Writers: "Doing research to strengthen a current story or article, or to get ideas for a new one? You can google all you want and hope for a productive return, but to engage in a focused search, try one of these mediated experiences instead:"

10 Common Photoshop Frustrations (and How to Fix Them in Five Minutes) - How-To Geek

10 Common Photoshop Frustrations (and How to Fix Them in Five Minutes) - How-To Geek: "Photoshop is not always the most user friendly of programs. Sometimes it has frustrating issues, and the solution is not always clear. Here’s a list of 10 annoying problems you might have with Photoshop, and simple solutions to fix them."

The Simple 5-Step Formula for Effective Online Content | Copyblogger

The Simple 5-Step Formula for Effective Online Content | Copyblogger: "When I was preparing for my panel earlier this month at South by Southwest, I thought a lot about what I wanted the audience to take away."

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Brabus iBusiness 2.0 system for Mercedes S-Class vehicles integrates iPad 2

Brabus iBusiness 2.0 system for Mercedes S-Class vehicles integrates iPad 2: "With Apple recently updating its iPad, German aftermarket tuning company Brabus has taken the opportunity to update its iBusiness multimedia system for Mercedes' S-Class vehicles to version 2.0."

Monday, March 21, 2011

VerticalResponse Email Marketing Blog for Small Business: How to Make the Best Use of An Email Signature

VerticalResponse Email Marketing Blog for Small Business: How to Make the Best Use of An Email Signature: "So many times email signatures are an afterthought and not really looked at as an opportunity to sell. What I mean by “email signature” is the signature you put at the bottom of your person-to-person emails, not on your email marketing campaigns (although you can use signatures for that as well!)"

10 Cool Things You Can Do With a USB Drive

10 Cool Things You Can Do With a USB Drive: "Transporting your data is probably the most common use for a USB flash drive. But there's a world of other things you can do with these handy pocket-size drives. Here are 10 ways you can use that USB flash drive to do more than simply just move data."

Install Android Mobile OS On PC

Install Android Mobile OS On PC: "Whether you are wanting to try out Android before actually purchasing a phone, or are just interested in the capabilities of the Android mobile OS, installing Android locally on your PC will give you a pretty good idea of what Android has to offer."

Navigate Your PowerPoint Slides Easier with These Simple Tips - How-To Geek

Navigate Your PowerPoint Slides Easier with These Simple Tips - How-To Geek: "Have you ever find yourself frantically clicking your mouse to get to the right slide that your audience ask you? If you do, we have some simple tricks that you can use to move between slides easily."

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which e-book reader should you buy? | Crave - CNET

Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which e-book reader should you buy? | Crave - CNET: "Yes, it's true: now is a better time than ever to be in the market for an e-book reader. Hardware prices are more affordable, and more titles are available electronically--anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions, depending on whether you include the huge library of free public-domain titles--than at any point in history."

Friday, March 18, 2011

10 Must-Have Free Downloads | PCWorld - PCWorld

10 Must-Have Free Downloads | PCWorld - PCWorld: "Some software is so good that you just have to download it. Unfortunately, often you have to pay for it after you try it out. But every once in a while, a must-have program is totally free. Such indispensable, no-cost tools are the hardest programs to find--but we've found the best ones for you."

The How-To Geek Guide to Audio Editing: Cutting, Trimming & Arranging - How-To Geek

The How-To Geek Guide to Audio Editing: Cutting, Trimming & Arranging - How-To Geek: "Audacity novices often start with lofty project ideas, but sometimes they lack the basics. Knowing how to cut and trim tracks is basic audio editing and is a fundamental starting point for making more elaborate arrangements."

How To Remove Vocals From Music Tracks Using Audacity - How-To Geek

How To Remove Vocals From Music Tracks Using Audacity - How-To Geek: "Ever get a sudden, inexplicably irresistible desire for karaoke? Maybe you like the music of a song but can’t stand the lead singer? Here’s how to use remove the vocals from most music tracks in a few simple steps."

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

How To Become A Writer

How To Become A Writer
In order to be able to call yourself a writer, all you have to do is write. But I have another piece of advice: Don’t go passing out business cards emblazoned with that word just yet.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Augen The Book Review - Augen eBook Reader Review

Augen The Book Review - Augen eBook Reader Review
Based is Florida, Augen is a small electronics company that makes inexpensive netbooks, MP3 and MP4 players, tablets, and now ebook readers with their newAugen "The Book" ereader.

Loan and Borrow e-Books

Loan and Borrow e-Books
There are literally thousands of free e-books available, but even with this massive amount of reading material, most of us continue to look for more. One of the best features with Nook and Kindle books is the ability to lend and borrow e-books.

Monday, March 14, 2011

How to Do (Almost) Everything With a Kindle 3 | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

How to Do (Almost) Everything With a Kindle 3 | Gadget Lab
Amazon’s Kindle can do a lot more than just buy and read Amazon-sold e-books. This is often a surprise. I usually wind up in conversations where someone says “I’d like to try a Kindle, but it can’t _______.” Usually, it can.

How To Make a Youtube Video Into an Animated GIF - How-To Geek

How To Make a Youtube Video Into an Animated GIF - How-To Geek
You’ve likely seen webpages and picdumps everywhere, with goofy, ridiculous, and funny animated GIFs. Here’s how you can have some fun by making your own in a matter of minutes, using your favorite Youtube videos and Photoshop.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Pimp je desktop (2) - Gallery - Jaggle

Pimp je desktop (2) - Gallery - Jaggle

Unusual Computer Mice You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

Unusual Computer Mice You Probably Haven’t Seen Before: "A mouse is undeniably one of the essential tools because as you are reading this, you are clicking and scrolling up and down. If you use a computer (duh!), chances are you depend a lot on a mouse; this is 100% true 20 years ago, maybe 80% true 5 years ago and certainly less than 50% true these day. Reason is devices like trackpads and touch-sensitive tools are taking over the role. However, designers will probably still stick with mouse because they are the more efficient companion when it comes their work such as Photoshop, Illustrator, etc."

Friday, March 11, 2011

Turn Any PDF into an ePUB File

Turn Any PDF into an ePUB File
While most modern e-readers will read a PDF, many display ePUB files better than PDFs. Most Smartphones have apps that will read both file formats, depending on user preference, but many times the ePUB apps have added features, like the ability to bookmark your place in the file.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Best Extensions for Google Chrome Web Browser

Best Extensions for Google Chrome Web Browser: "Extensions are small programs that add extra features and functionality to the Chrome web browser. These lightweight applications are easy to install and use in Chrome. The features they add run the gamut. The top extensions for Chrome add essential functions and make Chrome easier and faster to use."

Ask the Readers: What Tools Do You Use to Score Great Deals Online? - How-To Geek

Ask the Readers: What Tools Do You Use to Score Great Deals Online? - How-To Geek: "The internet has made scoring awesome deals a cinch—but only if you have the right tools and know where to look. This week we want to hear about your favorite tools for scoring the deepest discounts during your online shopping adventures."

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Google Chrome Updates; Faster, Cleaner Menus, Encrypted Password Syncing, and More - How-To Geek ETC

Google Chrome Updates; Faster, Cleaner Menus, Encrypted Password Syncing, and More - How-To Geek ETC: "Google Chrome has rolled out a new update that includes a host of improves such as easier to navigate menus, encrypted password syncing, over all speed improvements, Flash sandboxing, and more."

Monday, March 7, 2011

Camera Insurance: Insure Piece of Mind Part 3

Camera Insurance: Insure Piece of Mind Part 3

Adjust the Maximum Disk Space Used by System Protection in Windows 7

Adjust the Maximum Disk Space Used by System Protection in Windows 7
System Protection is a feature of Windows 7 that lets you turn back the clock on your PC when troubleshooting it just won’t remove the errors or viruses that are making your computer act strangely. Using Restore Points, you can restore your PC to the way it was before you started having trouble. Using a setting for System Protection, you can adjust the maximum disk space used by System Protection to store these Restore Points.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

How to Record, Edit and Use Macros in OpenOffice Writer

How to Record, Edit and Use Macros in OpenOffice Writer
Macros are sequences of keystrokes or commands that can be saved in OpenOffice. You can use macros to automate frequent tasks, such as typing your name, address, telephone number or email address. The simplest way to create a macro is to use the built-in macro recorder that comes with the OpenOffice s

What You Said: Malware Fighting Tips and Tricks - How-To Geek

What You Said: Malware Fighting Tips and Tricks - How-To Geek
Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite malware fighting tricks. Now we’re back to highlight some of the tips and tricks you shared.

Friday, March 4, 2011

The 40 Most Popular Tools For Your System Admin Bag

The 40 Most Popular Tools For Your System Admin Bag

Royal Pingdom » The history of PC hardware, in pictures

Royal Pingdom » The history of PC hardware, in pictures
We all use personal computers and we all take them for granted in our everyday lives. It’s easy to forget that PCs have only been around for a couple of decades, and initially were nowhere near the powerhouses we have on our desks today.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Compare iPad with iPad 2

Compare iPad with iPad 2: "The long-anticipated announcement for iPad 2 happened this week, leaving many Apple fans wondering if the upgrades are worth buying the new iPad when it debuts on March 11. Here are the major changes between the two models to help you decide:"