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• Cool Websites & Tools – Draw Floor Plans, Get Friend Recommendations, & TV Show Stats
• Dumb Grammar Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make, But Probably Do
• Is Virtual Reality Going To Change The World? [We Ask You]
• Google Presentation and Drawing Apps Add Image Cropping, Masks and Borders
• 4 Ways To Factory Reset Your Windows Computer
• If Your Inbox Is Out of Control, IQTELL Might Be the Answer
• Not Just For Writers: 4 Essential Word Tools For Windows
• 10 Amazing Recycling Ideas You Can Find On Instagram
• Plan Ahead: The 5 Programs That Will Save You When Your Hard Drive Dies
• Be Mobile & Travel Well With Expedia’s New Responsive Homepage Redesign
• How To Create Effective Images For Your Facebook Page
• 5 Reasons Why You Love Windows XP & What You Sacrifice
• Technophilia Episode 106 Live
• On A Diet? Google Lets You Compare Any Two Foods’ Nutritional Information
• 4 Of The Best Ninja Video Game Franchises Ever Made

Cool Websites & Tools – Draw Floor Plans, Get Friend Recommendations, & TV Show Stats Posted: 26 Mar 2014 09:31 PM PDT RoomScan – draws floor plans all by itself – just touch each wall with your phone. The free version of RoomScan is great for scanning single rooms, and RoomScan Pro is available with more advanced features. For super-accurate instant floor plans, use RoomScan in conjunction with a laser measure. Just tap a wall on the finished floor plan and input your measurement. Posse – helps you find all the best places in the world according to people whose tastes you can trust – your friends. So the next time you’re in a new city or are even just hanging out... Read the full article: Cool Websites & Tools – Draw Floor Plans, Get Friend Recommendations, & TV Show Stats

Dumb Grammar Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make, But Probably Do Posted: 26 Mar 2014 07:30 PM PDT How many times have you used the word ‘loose’ when you should have used ‘lose’ instead? That or which? There is or there are? It may sound correct when you’re speaking it, but in the written form, your grammar mistakes makes you look plain dumb. Don’t ever repeat them. Click to enlarge. Via ShortStack Read the full article: Dumb Grammar Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make, But Probably Do

Is Virtual Reality Going To Change The World? [We Ask You] Posted: 26 Mar 2014 06:30 PM PDT Virtual reality has existed for many years now, as anyone who has set foot in a flight simulator can confirm. However, a new effort to bring virtual reality systems into the home is underway, and some people seem utterly convinced that VR is going to change the world. We are not so sure, hence this week’s We Ask You. Is This Real Life?! We want to know, Is Virtual Reality Going To Change The World? We’re particularly keen to hear your feelings about virtual reality in the home, and whether you believe such systems will ever become mainstream. You should... Read the full article: Is Virtual Reality Going To Change The World? [We Ask You]

Google Presentation and Drawing Apps Add Image Cropping, Masks and Borders Posted: 26 Mar 2014 05:30 PM PDT After cutting prices on storage for Google Drive and delivering new features on the Spreadsheet app (which are now available for everyone), Google has now turned its attention to the Presentation and Drawing apps. Since images are a big part of those, a new update brings simple image editing tools, like cropping, shape masking and adding borders. The cropping tool is pretty basic. When you upload or select any image in a slide, click the new “Crop” button in the toolbar. Drag and drop the the blue handles until the image has been cropped the way you want. A shadow... Read the full article: Google Presentation and Drawing Apps Add Image Cropping, Masks and Borders

4 Ways To Factory Reset Your Windows Computer Posted: 26 Mar 2014 03:00 PM PDT A reset to factory conditions is the quickest and easiest way to return to normal, whether your system has been running slow or caught a virus. Not only does it get your computer clean, but it will also run at optimal performance. Here are four different ways you can reset your Windows computer. Use the Recovery Partition Modern computers come with the operating system pre-installed and a recovery partition to restore it. A partition is a portion of the hard drive that is sectioned off. Primarily, they’re used to limit the amount of space that can be used for certain data. For example, a... Read the full article: 4 Ways To Factory Reset Your Windows Computer

If Your Inbox Is Out of Control, IQTELL Might Be the Answer Posted: 26 Mar 2014 02:00 PM PDT If you’ve ever tried to get to “inbox zero,” you know that it can feel like a monumental task—and even if you get there, you have to manage dozens of Gmail labels, Evernote notebooks, and task management categories. There’s a new mail client on the block, and it aims to change all of that. We’ve showed you how to use Outlook as a GTD organizer, and reviewed some apps that help you keep your tasks organized, but this is something totally different. IQTELL is an email app available for iOS and Android, as well as on the Web. It is specifically designed... Read the full article: If Your Inbox Is Out of Control, IQTELL Might Be the Answer

Not Just For Writers: 4 Essential Word Tools For Windows Posted: 26 Mar 2014 01:00 PM PDT You don’t need to be a writer to care about the English language. If you type frequently and at length, there are some cool apps on Windows that will help you make better use of English. If you don’t “typ lyk dis” and hate reading that, you need these tools. WordWeb I swear by this software and it’s among the first things I install on any Windows PC. WordWeb is a dead simple dictionary lookup app that sits quietly in your system tray till you ask a definition. You can set a hotkey to bring it up as well as a mouse-click... Read the full article: Not Just For Writers: 4 Essential Word Tools For Windows

10 Amazing Recycling Ideas You Can Find On Instagram Posted: 26 Mar 2014 12:00 PM PDT You don’t have to be a hippie to recycle. It’s nice to care for the environment, sure, but recycling can be beneficial to you too. As long as you’re smart about it, you can save a good bit of money by re-purposing your waste into handmade products that will prove useful. You may not expect it, but Instagram is a great place to find some awesome recycling ideas. New to Instagram? Check out Nancy’s wonderful set of tips for Instagram newbies to get you started on the right foot. Otherwise, let’s dive into those recycling ideas! Cork USB Drive If... Read the full article: 10 Amazing Recycling Ideas You Can Find On Instagram

Plan Ahead: The 5 Programs That Will Save You When Your Hard Drive Dies Posted: 26 Mar 2014 11:00 AM PDT Sooner or later your computer’s hard drive will sing its swan song. You may be lucky and pick up on some signs that your hard drive is on its way out, or it may happen in a split second without warning. Even with a solid backup plan to protect your data, your backed-up files will be inaccessible until the hard drive is replaced. Even a day without your computer can cause problems, such as not being able to print important documents or submit project results. The following websites and tools provide ways for you to retrieve your data, no matter... Read the full article: Plan Ahead: The 5 Programs That Will Save You When Your Hard Drive Dies

Be Mobile & Travel Well With Expedia’s New Responsive Homepage Redesign Posted: 26 Mar 2014 10:30 AM PDT Expedia has finally responded to its legions of users with a new website design that also goes well with mobile devices. The world’s largest travel portal has gone for a responsive new look – the most significant one since 2002. Responsive web designs and simpler browsing are the flavor of the day because users browse across many devices. The Expedia homepage is now optimized for mobile usage with smart recommendations, faster page loading wrapped in a visually rich layout. The new homepage design is now live in the U.S. with global rollout coming later this year. Expedia has gone into... Read the full article: Be Mobile & Travel Well With Expedia’s New Responsive Homepage Redesign

How To Create Effective Images For Your Facebook Page Posted: 26 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PDT Did you know that Facebook users are more inclined to like photos than text posts? According to a HubSpot study, pictures get liked 53% more often than the average post. Human beings are visual animals. We love to look at pictures and videos, and that is a fact your business needs to exploit. There are a lot of hurdles businesses have to jump in order to get any exposure on Facebook. But the fact remains that activity on your Facebook page will result in a larger base of paying customers and more revenue. All you have to do is create... Read the full article: How To Create Effective Images For Your Facebook Page

5 Reasons Why You Love Windows XP & What You Sacrifice Posted: 26 Mar 2014 09:00 AM PDT Nearly 30% of computers on the web are still using Windows XP. It was the first consumer version of Windows that really delivered on its promise, providing a stable, reliable system after the unreliable DOS-based Windows 9x systems. But all good things come to an end. There are many reasons people love Windows XP, but most of them aren’t a good reason to keep using it. Your Windows XP Computer Works Fine Your Windows XP system may seem like it works just fine. Why bother upgrading to a modern version of Windows when Windows XP lets you get on the... Read the full article: 5 Reasons Why You Love Windows XP & What You Sacrifice

Technophilia Episode 106 Live Posted: 26 Mar 2014 08:59 AM PDT This week: Oculus sold out to Facebook! I can’t wait to see how my every virtual move is tracked and monetized. A Japanese city sets a 9 pm smartphone curfew for its teenagers. And our guest this week is Michael Robertson, the founder of MP3.com, Linspire and – most recently – RadioSearchEngine.com. Facebook buys Oculus. Fans are irate, but Oculus insists this allows them to do more. Notch says no more Minecraft for Rift. (Except for this one, which is a community mod) Japanese city of Kariya introduces smartphone bans for kids after 9pm Indonesian Anti-porn minister "accidentally" follows twitter porn account.... Read the full article: Technophilia Episode 106 Live

On A Diet? Google Lets You Compare Any Two Foods’ Nutritional Information Posted: 26 Mar 2014 08:30 AM PDT You can now compare the nutritional content of any two foods by searching Google. This feature, announced in December but missed by many, gives would-be dieters a quick way to make decisions. Whether you’re avoiding carbohydrates or just generally interested in nutritional information, getting these comparisons couldn’t be quicker. Just type the two foods into Google, with the word “Versus”. For example, you might be curious about the relative merits of celery and carrots. Curious which morning beverage offers more caffeine? Type “Compare coffee vs tea” and you’ll see this: And, as NPR points out, with this tool you actually... Read the full article: On A Diet? Google Lets You Compare Any Two Foods’ Nutritional Information

4 Of The Best Ninja Video Game Franchises Ever Made Posted: 26 Mar 2014 08:00 AM PDT Everyone loves ninjas. There is something fantastic about the skills possessed by a ninja. Not only are they adept at sneaking around without detection, but they can also bring the pain in a fight with a seemingly never-ending slew of enemies when the need arises. What is even more awesome than ninjas themselves? Taking control of a ninja and actually performing all of the incredible feats yourself in video game form, of course. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the very best ninja games and franchises you will find throughout gamings storied history. Ninja... Read the full article: 4 Of The Best Ninja Video Game Franchises Ever Made

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