| Cool Websites and Tools [July 11th 2013] Posted: 11 Jul 2013 09:26 PM PDT Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. Most of the listed websites are FREE or come with a decent free account option. If you want to have similar cool website round-ups delivered to your daily email, subscribe here. oCam – Quickly record a video of what you're doing on your computer, or take [...] Continue reading the article Read full article: Cool Websites and Tools [July 11th 2013] |
| Super Zoom & Lens Tips for Your Smartphone Posted: 11 Jul 2013 07:30 PM PDT While our smartphones are equipped with better cameras than ever before, we're still stuck with the same digital zoom technology that's been around for years. That's because there's no fixing digital zoom - it's permanently broken, and has been all along. There are better ways of taking smartphone photos than to use digital zoom, avoiding blurry images and pixellated subjects. Today's article is all about getting more from your iPhone, Android or other smartphone lens. Continue reading the article Read full article: Super Zoom & Lens Tips for Your Smartphone |
| Best of OCRemix: Chill Out to These 5 Earthbound Remixes Posted: 11 Jul 2013 07:00 PM PDT Earthbound is one of those games that didn't meet a lot of fanfare upon release, but slowly built up a fan base over time until today when it has become a cult classic. It's known for being a whacky and unconventional RPG with a storyline that eschews swords and sorcery in favor of yoyos, bats, and psychic powers. The music for the game is just as outlandish, and the remixes are something to admire. Continue reading the article Read full article: Best of OCRemix: Chill Out to These 5 Earthbound Remixes |
| Don’t Waste Time: Create Perfect Profile Pictures & Cover Images For All Networks Under One Roof Posted: 11 Jul 2013 06:30 PM PDT A big part of our online and social media presence is visual. It starts with a profile picture, continues with various cover images, and reaches into customizable backgrounds. When you have 3-4 social networks to take care of, on top of accounts on YouTube, Tumblr, Skype or even Gravatar, there's extra work to be done to make sure everything's covered. Fortunately, there's a tool that can help you create and maintain all your profile images, covers and backgrounds in a breeze. Continue reading the article Read full article: Don’t Waste Time: Create Perfect Profile Pictures & Cover Images For All Networks Under One Roof |
| 2 Exploration Games That Could Give Minecraft A Run For Its Money Posted: 11 Jul 2013 05:30 PM PDT As with every trend in games, there will be imitators and competitors. You may have heard of Terraria. It wasn't exactly like Minecraft, but it obviously took many of its gameplay elements from the success that Minecraft saw. It brought a unique flavor to this style of game, but ultimately it has been considered a failure in the gaming community. Development is dead and it's being openly pirated and picked apart. Let's look at two more games that have a shot at making a bigger splash than Terraria did and maybe even competing with Minecraft. Continue reading the article Read full article: 2 Exploration Games That Could Give Minecraft A Run For Its Money |
| Try MindMup Mind-Mapping Via Google Drive Posted: 11 Jul 2013 03:30 PM PDT If you've ever tried to create a mind-map for your brainstorming sessions, you'll know that using the right tool is essential. There are many sites with mind-mapping tools to choose from, and choosing between them can be a huge hassle as they're all quite good in their own way. Today though, we'll take a good look at MindMup and show you why this should be the first one you try. Continue reading the article Read full article: Try MindMup Mind-Mapping Via Google Drive |
| Which Game Consoles Can You Use as a Media Center? Posted: 11 Jul 2013 02:30 PM PDT Looking at Microsoft and Sony's next generation offerings, it seems that bringing video, TV, music and your photo collection (and probably social networking) into the mix of games and achievement unlocking is now part and parcel of owning a game console. It's a major selling point, one that should deliver the ultimate entertainment experience to living rooms and dens across the developed world. But hold on – why wait for an Xbox One or a PlayStation 4 when you can already stream video and music from computers across your home network and from the Internet into the existing Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo consoles? Continue reading the article Read full article: Which Game Consoles Can You Use as a Media Center? |
| You’ll Love These Fiendishly Frustrating Retro-Style Games Posted: 11 Jul 2013 01:00 PM PDT |
| A Conceptual Facebook Design That Gives Control Back To The User Posted: 11 Jul 2013 12:30 PM PDT |
| Encrypt Your Gmail, Hotmail, And Other Webmail: Here’s How Posted: 11 Jul 2013 12:00 PM PDT Edward Snowden's NSA revelations brought shock and awe into American households, as individuals and families started to realize that their communications were not quite as private as they had originally thought. To partially calm some of those nerves, I'd like to offer a few easy ways that you can encrypt your webmail to at least try and maintain some semblance of email privacy in a world filled with snoops and spies. Continue reading the article Read full article: Encrypt Your Gmail, Hotmail, And Other Webmail: Here’s How |
| What’s The Difference Between Linux Distributions If They’re All Linux? [MakeUseOf Explains] Posted: 11 Jul 2013 11:01 AM PDT When a user is first introduced to Linux, they might be told they're using Linux, but they'll quickly learn that it's called something else. Yes, Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint, Debian, openSUSE, and so many others are all variants of Linux, or "Linux distributions". That's cool and all, but if you give it a little thought, you'll be asking yourself why there are so many different distributions in existence, especially if they're all Linux anyway. Continue reading the article Read full article: What’s The Difference Between Linux Distributions If They’re All Linux? [MakeUseOf Explains] |
| Learn Basic DIY Skills Online With YouTube Posted: 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM PDT While DIY falls in and out of fashion depending on the state of the economy, individual styles, and the availability of professionals and materials, there will always be someone, somewhere keen to learn basic DIY skills . The Web is an invaluable resource for anyone in that position, with a multitude of websites and experts eager to spread the word. Continue reading the article Read full article: Learn Basic DIY Skills Online With YouTube |
| 6 Accessories That Can Make You A Better Gamer Posted: 11 Jul 2013 09:30 AM PDT Most games are a test of skill. You either face the game itself, or other players, and in either case your ability to interact with and manipulate the game ultimately determines success or failure. Or that's the idea, at least. Reality is a bit different. While skill is indeed the most important factor, it's not the only one. The equipment a gamer has can make him more or less effective, and that might in turn make the difference between victory and defeat. Not all devices are equally advantageous, however; here are some of the most useful. Continue reading the article Read full article: 6 Accessories That Can Make You A Better Gamer |
| IFTTT Launches iPhone App Full Of New Recipes [Updates] Posted: 11 Jul 2013 08:30 AM PDT |
| LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Review and Giveaway Posted: 11 Jul 2013 05:20 AM PDT LEGO is a product that transcends generations - I still have a few boxes in the loft. It is one of those few brands that has adapted well to the changing times - introducing themed sets and more recently expanding to create the Mindstorms line. Today we'll be reviewing LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0, the next generation, version 2.0 of the core Mindstorms product. And we'll be giving this $280 set away to one lucky reader. Continue reading the article Read full article: LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Review and Giveaway |
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