Computers and Technology

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

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

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

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

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.