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Cool Websites and Tools [July 8th 2013]

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 09:38 PM PDT

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4 Games You Might Not Expect To Find On Twitch.tv

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:30 PM PDT

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There are certain games that you'd imagine are watched the most on Twitch: League of Legends, StarCraft II, Dota 2, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, etc. Though they may be the most popular, there is a lot more to watch. Let's look at gaming as a spectator sport, and I'll share with you four of my favorite not-so-popular games to be watched on Twitch.

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iA Writer for Mac & iOS: The Best Word Processor You’ve Never Used

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 07:00 PM PDT

Be it a school paper or a blog post, all of us at some point find ourselves in the position of having to dump a bunch of characters into a text file. While cell phone operating systems are tripping over themselves to embrace flat, minimalistic design, Microsoft Word looks like the control panel for a space shuttle. Thankfully, iA Writer for Mac and iOS bucks that trend, and is perhaps the most joyously simplistic text editor that you can find on the market today.

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How Do Celebrities Manage Their Social Media Accounts And What Can We Learn From Them

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 06:30 PM PDT

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Celebrities are the premium fuel of the social media world, and people like you and me just keep burning it. I'm certainly not saying it's bad thing, though. It's just a fact! However, have you ever inspected just exactly how celebrities manage their social media accounts? They are all just a little bit different than your Average Joe's Twitter account, and it's for a variety of good reasons, too.

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Easily Find Anything You Want On eBay, Amazon, Etsy, And Craigslist With RSS

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:30 PM PDT

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Do you ever find yourself wanting a hard-to-find game, comic book or electronic part? Manually searching through Amazon, eBay, or Craigslist can waste a tremendous amount of your time – so why keep acting like a sucker? You can get notifications automatically delivered to you on virtually anything sold on Etsy, Craigslist, Amazon or eBay. This article details how to get RSS feeds for Etsy, Craigslist, Amazon, and eBay.

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Noowit: A Solid Flipboard Alternative That Helps You Create Personalized Magazines

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 05:00 PM PDT

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As Google Reader has shut down its RSS reader, there has been a lot of talk about where to go next. Many alternatives have been suggested, and Feedly seems to be one of the most popular options to have benefited from Google's decision. That said, there is another service which recently launched its public beta and might be worth giving a spin. Noowit is not a traditional RSS reader by any means.

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Relive The Hottest Tech Trends Of The 80s & 90s With The Computer Chronicles [Stuff to Watch]

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:30 PM PDT

The Computer Chronicles was an American television series that aired on the country's public broadcasting network PBS from 1981 until 2002. More than 20 years of technological advancement in consumer electronics was recorded, discussed and now, thanks to the Internet Archive has been preserved indefinitely for your enjoyment.

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Safeguard Files and Login Information With oneSafe for Mac and iOS

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 04:00 PM PDT

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For the last few years I have not used a traditional wallet to carry around my bank cards, business cards, and paper notes. My iPhone and a stylish credit card case are now my paperless wallet. And apps like oneSafe provide a way for me to better manage my documents across my Apple devices. For those of us striving to maintain a paperless approach to managing documents, accounts, and other data, secure software programs like oneSafe for Mac and iOS are indispensable.

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How To Upgrade To Windows 8.1 Preview & What To Expect

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 03:30 PM PDT

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Anyone using Windows 8 can now upgrade to a preview version of Windows 8.1 for free. This update refines Windows 8, giving keyboard and mouse users important interface improvements and making the Modern interface more powerful. Note that you can't downgrade back to Windows 8 without completely reinstalling your operating system from Windows 8 installation media or a recovery drive. Windows 8.1 Preview is thus best confined to computers you can afford to experiment with and virtual machines.

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How To Find The Cheapest Books Online

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 02:30 PM PDT

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I've written before about my love for reading, but I also have a side of me that loves bargains and hates spending unnecessary coin. What's a man to do when he wants to buy and consume as many books as he can while preserving the health of his wallet? Use the Internet, of course! (Legally.)

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Tons Of Awesome iOS Apps Now Free On The App Store [Updates]

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 02:00 PM PDT

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iOS users who love playing games and using apps on the go are in for a treat as some of the best apps ever released on the platform are now free for a limited time. This is a rare opportunity for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners to get some really good stuff without spending a dime.

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Is The Best Known Also The Best? 5 Lesser-Known Twitter Clients You Should Try [Android]

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 01:00 PM PDT

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So you're looking for a good way to browse Twitter on your Android device. Which app should you go for? You may need to look beyond the list of most popular apps. Google Play hides some real gems, some of which have only been installed on a handful of devices worldwide. Most chances you've never heard of any of the Twitter apps below, but I have no doubt you're going to immensely enjoy at least one of them. Want to be ahead of your time, and get an awesome Twitter app to boot? Dive in!

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15 Star Wars Cubeecraft Paper Toy Models You Will Also Want To Make!

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:30 PM PDT

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Last week, I featured 15 Cubeecraft paper toy models that everyone should make. Unexpectedly, that article turned out to be a hit! Who knew geeks love papercraft? Today, I'll feature 15 more Cubeecraft toy models, with a Star Wars twist.

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How To Reinstall Mac OS X For A Fast, Squeaky-Clean Mac

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:00 PM PDT

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Just like Windows, prolonged use of a Mac slows down the operating system. When you've been hoarding data and applications for over a year, the difference in performance starts to show. It just doesn't run as smoothly as it once did. A lot of users are hesitant to reinstall their entire operating system. There are plenty of advantages to a fresh install, especially performance-wise, but it's a much bigger undertaking to start over from scratch. In this article we will run through the process from start to finish.

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How To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Irresistible

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 11:00 AM PDT

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If social media has turned us into digital narcissists, then we should be building up our resume on LinkedIn all the more as it is a valuable platform for professional networking. Welcome to the digital age where we can be made or broken with what we are linked to (pun intended) on the web. So, it's time to make your LinkedIn profile irresistible.

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