| Cool Websites and Tools [July 17th 2013] Posted: 17 Jul 2013 09:34 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. hubbl – If you want a certain app for your iPhone, usually you will have [...] Continue reading the article Read full article: Cool Websites and Tools [July 17th 2013] |
| Do You Watch What You Say Online? [We Ask You] Posted: 17 Jul 2013 08:30 PM PDT Piracy is an obvious way in which the two worlds collide, as we discussed last week. Another way the two butt heads is with the right to free speech and laws pertaining to libel. There have been countless examples of people saying something online which has got them into trouble in ways they could never have foreseen. Which leads us to this week's We Ask You discussion. Continue reading the article Read full article: Do You Watch What You Say Online? [We Ask You] |
| 7 Tips For Automating Your Mac With TextExpander Posted: 17 Jul 2013 07:30 PM PDT If you haven't gotten on the Mac automation spaceship by now, you're missing out. Applications like Keyboard Maestro, Hazel, and TextExpander can speed up your workflow and save you lots of clicking, copying, pasting and even the need to remember keyboard shortcuts. I routinely incorporate at least 20 or more TextExpander snippets in every MakeUseOf article I write, and in this article I will provide some advanced tips for getting more out of TextExpander. Continue reading the article Read full article: 7 Tips For Automating Your Mac With TextExpander |
| What is Node.JS and Why Should I Care? [Web Development] Posted: 17 Jul 2013 07:00 PM PDT JavaScript is a just a client-side programming language that runs in the browser, right? Not any more. Node.js is a way of running JavaScript on the server; but it's so much more as well. If you're at all interested in web development, you really should find out a little about Node and why it's making waves in the community. JavaScript is after all, just a language - there's nothing that says it couldn't be used on a server as well as in the user's browser. Continue reading the article Read full article: What is Node.JS and Why Should I Care? [Web Development] |
| 6 Best Kirby Video Games Ever Made Posted: 17 Jul 2013 06:30 PM PDT Kirby is a mainstay in Nintendo's staple of mascots, however, the little guy just doesn't get as much love as Mario, Zelda, and some of the Japanese company's other characters. Perhaps it is because Nintendo uses him in weird games outside of his typical genre. Maybe it's because he's too cute. Who knows? Whatever the reason, I am going to push aside the lack of love for Kirby and dedicate an entire article to listing off my favorite Kirby games. Continue reading the article Read full article: 6 Best Kirby Video Games Ever Made |
| Xbox Live Indie Games: Must-Play Titles That Won’t Break The Bank Posted: 17 Jul 2013 05:30 PM PDT Xbox Live Indie Games are the product of hobby and folly, providing anyone with an idea and some programming skills with a chance to make and release a game. The platform went live in late 2008 when the first indie games were released. Since then the number of titles has surpassed 2,000, and despite all the terrible Minecraft clones and avatar games there are some quality titles to be found. Unfortunately, Xbox Live Indie Games won't be around forever, so here are my must-play titles before time runs out. Continue reading the article Read full article: Xbox Live Indie Games: Must-Play Titles That Won’t Break The Bank |
| Share Your Screen With Anyone Using Screenleap For Gmail Or Chrome Posted: 17 Jul 2013 04:30 PM PDT |
| Get Smarter With Android: 5 Apps For Improving Memory, Math Skills, And More Posted: 17 Jul 2013 04:00 PM PDT "You won't always have a calculator on you!" That's what my math teachers told me all through high school. Little did they know we'd all be carrying around miniature computers in our pockets within the next decade. Now we're hearing that smartphones are making people dumber because we never have to think for ourselves anymore, which might be true but it doesn't have to be that way. When used in the right way with the right apps, your Android phone can actually help improve your mental strength and flexibility. Continue reading the article Read full article: Get Smarter With Android: 5 Apps For Improving Memory, Math Skills, And More |
| 3 Crazy Excel Formulas That Do Amazing Things Posted: 17 Jul 2013 03:30 PM PDT I have always believed that Excel is one of the most powerful software tools out there. It's not just the fact that it's spreadsheet software. No, Microsoft Excel 2013 simply has an awesome collection of built-in tools and features. Much of the power really lies behind the formulas and rules that you can write to manipulate data and information automatically, regardless of what data you insert. Here I show you how powerful formulas and conditional formatting can be, with three pretty useful examples. Continue reading the article Read full article: 3 Crazy Excel Formulas That Do Amazing Things |
| Navigate Google Maps On The Browser As The Invite-Only Restrictions Are Lifted [Updates] Posted: 17 Jul 2013 03:00 PM PDT |
| 4 Ways To Copy Files (Faster) In Windows Posted: 17 Jul 2013 02:30 PM PDT Windows 7's file copy dialog is okay. It isn't the fastest when copying a large number of files. However, there are faster ways to copy files. The traditional Windows file copy dialog's worst problem is the way it stops and waits for input when it detects a problem, preventing you from leaving the process alone to finish on its own. Luckily, Microsoft improved this with Windows 8. If you're not using Windows 8 yet, you can get this feature on Windows 7 or even older versions of Windows. Continue reading the article Read full article: 4 Ways To Copy Files (Faster) In Windows |
| 5 Free-To-Play Games Coming To PlayStation 4 Posted: 17 Jul 2013 02:00 PM PDT The PlayStation 4 has some fantastic games heading its way, which is one of the multitude of reasons why you should buy the Sony console over the Xbox One. Having already looked at five games exclusive to the PS4, it's now time to look at five PS4 games that will be free-to-play (F2P). Gaming can be an expensive hobby, unless you utilize some of the many ways you can game on the cheap. It's especially expensive at the start of a new generation of hardware, with the consoles sold at a premium until the costs come down enough for the manufacturers to cut prices. This won't leave the average gamer with much money left to buy the actual games they want to play. Continue reading the article Read full article: 5 Free-To-Play Games Coming To PlayStation 4 |
| AOL Reader: Feedly Competitor Or A Google Reader Alternative Runner Up? Posted: 17 Jul 2013 01:00 PM PDT |
| Reveal What’s In Your Future With These Lord of The Rings Tarot Cards Posted: 17 Jul 2013 12:30 PM PDT |
| Retro Gaming on the Raspberry Pi: Everything You Need to Know Posted: 17 Jul 2013 12:00 PM PDT Indeed, who in their right mind would have guessed that the little Raspberry Pi could prove so vital as a platform for so-called retro gaming, offering support for a vast array of emulators and different types of controller device. We've recently looked at setting up a "RetroPie" and configuring game controllers, but there are a few other things you will need to know in order to get the most out of your Raspberry Pi-based retro gaming centre, including a run-down of the potential outlay and the best places to find and download games. Continue reading the article Read full article: Retro Gaming on the Raspberry Pi: Everything You Need to Know |
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