ScreenFlow: The Best Application for Recording Screencasts On Your Mac

ScreenFlow: The Best Application for Recording Screencasts On Your Mac: "hough QuickTime Player can also do screen recordings, it doesn’t hold a candle to ScreenFlow. ScreenFlow records everything on your desktop, and then allows you to edit in only what you want to show in your final production.
You can make professional-looking desktop videos, with smooth transitions, captions, callouts and annotations, chroma key backdrop, and audio and video filters."



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4 Cheap Ways To Obtain A Legal Copy Of Windows 7

4 Cheap Ways To Obtain A Legal Copy Of Windows 7: "It seems like Microsoft is hitting the nail with Windows only every other version. So it’s understandable that, if you’re upgrading from Windows XP or looking for a new computer, you want to go for Windows 7 rather than Windows 8."



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Is It Illegal To Root Your Android or Jailbreak Your iPhone?

Is It Illegal To Root Your Android or Jailbreak Your iPhone?: "Whether you’re rooting an Android phones or jailbreaking an iPhone, you’re removing the restrictions the manufacturer or cellular carrier placed on the device you own. Unfortunately, rooting, jailbreaking, and even unlocking cell phones is likely illegal in some countries."



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How to Fix the "Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" Error in Windows 7

How to Fix the "Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" Error in Windows 7: "Have you tried to install a program in Windows 7 that uses an MSI file as its installer and instead you saw the above error? Never fear. There is an easy solution and we’re here to help you with it.

First, click on the Start menu and select Run."



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4 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Chromebook For Linux

4 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Chromebook For Linux: "Chrome OS is based on desktop Linux, so a Chromebook’s hardware will definitely work well with Linux. A Chromebook can make a solid, cheap Linux laptop.

If you plan on using your Chromebook for Linux, you shouldn’t just go pick up any Chromebook. From ARM vs. Intel hardware to storage space, there are some things you’ll need to keep in mind"



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The Attack that Could Disrupt the Whole Internet

The Attack that Could Disrupt the Whole Internet: "Denial of Service Attacks are nothing new, but lately a new ‘breed’ of DDoS has emerged…one that has the potential to disrupt the whole internet. Tom Scott from Computerphile explains what Amplified Denial of Service Attacks are in today’s video."



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Microsoft OneNote is Now Available for Free

Microsoft OneNote is Now Available for Free: "OneNote is a wonderful app for taking notes, maintaining lists, and more, but had to be purchased before adding it to your favorite computer, and was not available for Mac. But no longer! As of yesterday, Microsoft has made OneNote free for all Windows 7 and 8.x systems plus offered up a new version just for Mac OSX systems!"



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We test a "bulletproof" iPhone screen protector. With a gun. And bullets. | Ars Technica

We test a "bulletproof" iPhone screen protector. With a gun. And bullets. | Ars Technica: "Screen protectors: don't use 'em, don't want 'em, don't need 'em. I've been rocking a naked smartphone since 2007, and I don't ever anticipate changing. And yet the screen protector PR pitch that landed in my inbox last week proved difficult to resist:"



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8 Tips and Tricks for Browsing with Safari on iPad and iPhone

8 Tips and Tricks for Browsing with Safari on iPad and iPhone: "Safari is easy to use, but you may never find all of its useful features unless you go looking for them. iPads have many useful navigation tricks you may never stumble across, and Safari has its own tricks.

The screenshots here were taken on an iPad, but Safari functions very similarly on an iPhone. Safari for Mac is a full desktop browser and works differently, although all versions of Safari sync with each other."



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Google unveils the Android Wear platform: Google Now on your wrist

Google unveils the Android Wear platform: Google Now on your wrist: "We knew that Google was cooking up a version of Android designed specifically for wearables, and today the company followed through. Android Wear is a Google Now-centric platform for smartwatches – and, eventually, other wearables as well."



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