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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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Cool Websites & Tools – On Demand Printing, Live & Feel Better, & Amazon Cloud Services

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 09:31 PM PDT

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Your Name In Life – The Game of Life was invented by John Horton Conway in 1970. It is a cellular automation, which consists of a group of cells in a grid. The cells switch between states based on a set of rules. Your Name in Life allows you to create a unique Game of Life based on your name. Printful – is an on-demand online printing site where you can get your custom design printed on a variety of items, including posters, framed prints, mugs, and T-shirts. Just register for an account and upload your design. The goods will...

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Microsoft Releases OneNote 2013 As Free Download for Mac And Windows

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 08:30 PM PDT

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Microsoft’s OneNote is the best note-taking app for Windows 8 and there’s some good news. It’s now completely free and Microsoft has also come out with a version for Mac, which means OneNote is now a cross-platform app available on Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. OneNote 2013 is completely free for users to download and install, but there is a premium version for Office 365 and Office 2013 users with features like SharePoint support, version history, Outlook integration and more. But the core capabilities are intact in the free version, Microsoft says. Plus, everything is synced with...

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Caption Contest: Bigger Is Better

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 07:30 PM PDT

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In an attempt to bewilder others, John fitted his smartphone in the mouthpiece of a large-scale, old school phone replica. Got a caption for this cartoon? Submit it in the comments section and you’ll be in the running to win a fabulous MakeUseOf geeky t-shirt!

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You Love Apple Or Hate Apple, No Exceptions [We Ask You Results]

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 06:30 PM PDT

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Apple is often cited as being the best company in the world. Perhaps it is, perhaps it isn’t, but what’s clear from our recent We Ask You discussion is that a) everyone has an opinion and b) everyone sees this in black and white, with no gray, in-between, sitting on the fence views being expressed. Black Or White, No Gray We asked you, Is Apple The Best Company In The World? There was a good, though not extraordinary, number of responses to this question. There were certainly more than enough responses to allow us to build a picture of what...

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LINE Call For Android Launches In 8 Countries With Cheap International Calls

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 05:30 PM PDT

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Line, the popular messaging app, has just announced a new feature within their app, LINE Call, which allows users to make calls to non-Line numbers in eight different countries. Currently, the service is only available on Android, but they have said that an iPhone version should be coming out soon. LINE Call is available in Colombia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Spain, Thailand, and the USA. Prices go as low as two cents per minute for some countries, as illustrated by the graphic below. Line is fighting to be competitive in a crowded arena that is spearheaded by messaging giants...

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Make Sure You Don’t Suck At Facebook [Weekly Facebook Tips]

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 04:30 PM PDT

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Do you suck at Facebook? Would you know if you did? Most of us probably think we’re doing okay, but are in fact annoying people somehow. Let’s see how you stack up. Personal Account, Page Or Group? You’d think by now most people would know what sort of account they need to set up on Facebook, but that doesn’t seem to be the case everywhere. Small business owners who have been told they should “get on Facebook” seem to approach the site and immediately set up a personal account with their business name. Worse still, they often go on to...

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Heads Up Charades! The Mobile Game You Hold On Your Forehead

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 02:00 PM PDT

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Some may argue that smartphones are ruining our lives, but I truly believe that they can make our lives more fun and more social with games like Heads Up Charades! Most modern games involve a single person using a single phone, staring down at their screen and blocking out everyone around them, but not this one. This is a game to play with a group of friends — a truly social smartphone game. You simply select a category, hold it up to your forehead so that your friends can see the word or phrase but you can’t, and then they try...

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Are Your Files Getting Lost in the Cloud? These 4 Cloud Storage Managers Will Help

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 01:00 PM PDT

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How can you keep track of your files when they’re all in different places? With the availability of free cloud storage increasing all the time, and more people using multiple providers, you’ll probably need to answer this question soon. When you have documents and photos all over the Internet, it’s easy to lose track of them. Was that spreadsheet in Dropbox or Google Drive? Is your presentation in OneDrive or SugarSync? Did that picture get uploaded from your phone to Amazon Cloud Drive or Flickr? These four websites promise to help you keep tabs on your cloud accounts. Let’s see...

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Pinterest Is Not Women-Only: 7+ Great Boards That’ll Interest Anyone

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 12:00 PM PDT

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Pinterest is unisex by nature. How come Pinterest alternatives are popular among men, while the mother of virtual pinboards remains dominated by women? The infrastructure is impartial, users define the content, and a closer look reveals that Pinterest holds plenty of material anyone will find interesting. What are you missing out on? Technology: Retro Tech This is by far our most favorite topic here on MakeUseOf and Pinterest doesn’t disappoint. Whether you’re looking for tech infographics, high tech or cool tech & gadgets, it’s all there. With Retro Tech, Mark Thomas takes a look back at technology of yesteryears. Did...

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Let’s Talk Productivity: 7 Podcasts You Should Listen To For Working Awesomely

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 11:00 AM PDT

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Can seven strangers improve the way you work? They can change your life. If you give them your ear. Podcasts are the Web’s gift to people who like to go by the ear. Podcasts won’t cure the vexing problem of rush hour traffic and losing that parking space. But they could help lower your blood pressure if you listen to the right kind. So, instead of overusing the sphygmometer let us talk about productivity — or let these seven life hackers talk about the little things we can do to work awesomely. Plug in…sit back…and listen. If you are driving,...

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Google Play Games Levels Up With Game Gifts, Multiplayer Invites, And iOS Support

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 10:30 AM PDT

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The Game Developers Conference (GDC) saw a number of new Google Play services and tools make their debut. Right off the bat, Google has launched “Game Gifts”, multiplayer invites for your favorite games, inclusion of the iOS platform for multiplayer games, and also an updated Play Games Unity Plug-in for cross-platform multiplayer game play. Google threw in a few enhancements for game developers and game owners to end the annual conference on a positive note. Industry professionals and everyday players should welcome the launch of game gifts and multiplayer invites. Both work as they sound. Game gifts allows you to...

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6 Places To Find Out What Are The Best Video Games Ever

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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The history of video games, while short compared to books, movies, and other entertainment mediums, has been packed with some releases of incredible quality. As such, it’s only natural for a fan of gaming to wonder what the best games ever made are, or at least what the experts think are the best. After all, it’s subjective, and different people will have their own opinions on the matter, but it’s definitely fascinating to take a trip down memory lane and see what’s out there. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most notable lists...

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Gauntlet Reboot, Twitch Streaming From iOS, Infinite Crisis Open Beta [Video Game Hub]

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 09:30 AM PDT

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Welcome to MakeUseOf’s Video Game Hub, the weekly news show where we count down the top three news stories from the busy world of video games. We are moving to show to Tuesdays, and we hope you enjoy the more convenient time to watch the show! This week, Twitch streaming is coming to iOS games starting with Asphalt 8 from Gameloft, classic arcade game Gauntlet is getting a reboot equipped with Steam OS support, and Infinite Crisis is now in open beta and free for everyone. We break down each of the stories so you can have your finger on...

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Your Business Can Reach Fans On Facebook: Here’s How

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 09:00 AM PDT

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You can get free marketing on Facebook. It may be a challenge to effectively advertise to your customers on Facebook, but it certainly is not impossible. With some hard work and determination, you can learn a lot about the way your Facebook audience reacts to the things your company has to say. This information will reveal the trends that you can use to expand your customer base and get more from your social media marketing. Introducing Facebook Reach On Facebook, your company’s ability to get a message to an audience is called Reach. There are two main type of Facebook...

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7 IRS Website Tools That Could Save You Time And Money

Posted: 18 Mar 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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According to Ben Franklin, nothing in this world is certain but death and taxes. Well, I can’t help you avoid death, but I can try to give you a hand with your taxes. Taxes no matter where you live, are a real burden. Unless of course you live somewhere where you don’t have to pay any income tax, in which case please tell me where you live so I can move there. Taxes in the U.S. are especially frustrating. There are just so many forms, so many laws and so many potential loopholes and pitfalls. It’s tempting to just give...

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