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• Cool Websites & Tools – Class Collaboration, Generate Mac Tokens, & Design Your Own iPhone Cover
• The Crazy Things People Search For On Google
• VICE News Delivers Raw Uncensored Coverage Of Global News & Events [Stuff to Watch]
• 5 Apps To Improve Your Daily Commute
• Gumby: A Web Framework That Deserves More Love
• WritePad for iOS & Android Turns Your Handwritten Notes to Digital Text
• Why Windows XP Users Should Switch To Ubuntu 14.04 LTS “Trusty Tahr”
• How To Deal With Your Job Search In The Internet Age
• How To Handle Suspicious Windows Task Manager Processes
• Automate Your Learning: Level Up With This Powerful IFTTT Recipe
• Snapchat Adds Video Chat & Instant Messaging To Make Your Conversations Better
• 3 Better Ways To Store Your Files Than On The Desktop
• Peek Into The Lives Of 15 Top Tech Innovators Through Instagram
• 4 Useful Ways To Manage Your Android APK Files
• Kickstarter Consumer Protection, Netflix For The Blind, Win At Rock, Paper, Scissors [Tech News Digest]

Cool Websites & Tools – Class Collaboration, Generate Mac Tokens, & Design Your Own iPhone Cover Posted: 05 May 2014 09:31 PM PDT Chalkup – gets everyone involved in the learning experience. It’s a new communication and collaboration platform for the modern class. Chalkup keeps the conversation going, exactly where you left off. Stay involved, and don't miss a beat. Chalkup gets everyone on the same page from day one. The whole class is instantly organized and connected all day long. Tokens for Mac – makes it remarkably easy to generate, share, and track promo codes for your iOS and Mac apps. Create tokens in seconds. Never wrangle iTunes Connect to get a promo code again. Use the share menu to conveniently share... Read the full article: Cool Websites & Tools – Class Collaboration, Generate Mac Tokens, & Design Your Own iPhone Cover

The Crazy Things People Search For On Google Posted: 05 May 2014 07:30 PM PDT Has Google ever thrown some ridiculous search terms suggestions at you? Those aren’t random. No — instead, they’re search terms entered quite often by other users. Some suggestions were so out there, that SearchFactory.com decided to compile the weirdest search term suggestions in one convenient infographic. Click to enlarge. Read the full article: The Crazy Things People Search For On Google

VICE News Delivers Raw Uncensored Coverage Of Global News & Events [Stuff to Watch] Posted: 05 May 2014 06:30 PM PDT Roughly two weeks ago VICE News reporter Simon Ostrovsky was captured, held hostage and manhandled by pro-Russian separatists in the town of Sloviansk. His coverage of the conflict has attracted millions of views for VICE News on YouTube, and separatists finally snapped. This is the sort of raw and daring journalism the fairly new VICE News operation has quickly become known for, establishing itself firmly as a “fast-turnaround” new media outlet for the YouTube generation. You won’t see this kind of reporting on the 6 o’clock news. Russian Roulette: The Invasion of Ukraine VICE News coverage of the Ukraine crisis serves as somewhat of a video timeline of events that have... Read the full article: VICE News Delivers Raw Uncensored Coverage Of Global News & Events [Stuff to Watch]

5 Apps To Improve Your Daily Commute Posted: 05 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT As the amount of traffic on our roads increases, so too does the amount of time we spend commuting. Research suggests that workers in London, on average, spend forty two days per year commuting, while a typical American worker doesn’t fare much better – clocking in at an average of thirty eight days per year. Both those figures represent more days commuting that most people get in annual leave. It’s a worrying trend. What if we could speed up or improve that commute by using technology? It turns out we can. There are numerous apps that try to make our... Read the full article: 5 Apps To Improve Your Daily Commute

Gumby: A Web Framework That Deserves More Love Posted: 05 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT If you’re an experienced Web developer, you know that a good framework can do wonders for project timelines. The right framework allows you to throw a beautiful, responsive website together in virtually no time — and when you work on a per-project budget, that is essential. It’s not just speed, though: the Web is constantly evolving, and having a solid foundation for your site makes it easier to maintain in the future. That’s why you need Gumby framework. Who Can Make Friends with Gumby? To get friendly with Gumby, you will need to have a good working knowledge of HTML and... Read the full article: Gumby: A Web Framework That Deserves More Love

WritePad for iOS & Android Turns Your Handwritten Notes to Digital Text Posted: 05 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT If you still use handwritten notes but like the idea of going paperless, your iPad can bridge the gap between handwritten notes and digital text. We have reviewed the smart Wi-Fi pen, Livescribe which converts handwritten notes to digital text, using special paper and pen. We have also reviewed several iOS notebook apps that are great for handwriting and drawings – but PhatWare’s WritePad for iOS ($4.99 iPad, $1.99 iPhone) and Android ($4.99) is different. It’s perhaps the only app of its kind that converts your handwriting notes to digital text as you write. This handwriting recognition software has gone from strength to strength over the years, and it’s... Read the full article: WritePad for iOS & Android Turns Your Handwritten Notes to Digital Text

Why Windows XP Users Should Switch To Ubuntu 14.04 LTS “Trusty Tahr” Posted: 05 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT Ubuntu 14.04 “Trusty Tahr” is here, and this isn’t an ordinary release – this is an LTS (long-term support) release. This means that the release will be supported for a full 5 years, which is great piece of mind after support for Windows XP ended. In fact, if you’re still trying to dump Windows XP but haven’t found an alternative yet, Ubuntu 14.04 is a great choice. Let’s take a look at what makes it awesome, and why it’s a great choice for Windows XP refugees. Easy to Learn and Use Although Ubuntu doesn’t look very much like Windows, don’t... Read the full article: Why Windows XP Users Should Switch To Ubuntu 14.04 LTS “Trusty Tahr”

How To Deal With Your Job Search In The Internet Age Posted: 05 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT Searching for a job has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Job hunters once had to rely on newspaper postings, “help wanted” signs and personal connections to find an open position. Today, however, job hunters can cast a wide net and apply to many openings from the comfort of their home. Unfortunately, this increases competition. A job that might have been obscure is now a single Craigslist posting away from tens or hundreds of applications. To stand out you'll need to refine your tactics – both old and new. Casting Your Net The first step of any job search... Read the full article: How To Deal With Your Job Search In The Internet Age

How To Handle Suspicious Windows Task Manager Processes Posted: 05 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT CTRL + ALT + DEL is the keyboard shortcut you routinely use when you suspect something’s wrong with your Windows computer. Sorting through the Task Manager, you notice something like svchost.exe using 99% of your CPU or several instances of a cryptic process running. So now what? Bill Gates admitted the CTRL + ALT + DEL keyboard shortcut was a mistake. It used to open the Task Manager, but was later replaced by a more comprehensive menu. The problem is, looking at raw processes listed in the Task Manager leaves most people confused and just as clueless as before. So... Read the full article: How To Handle Suspicious Windows Task Manager Processes

Automate Your Learning: Level Up With This Powerful IFTTT Recipe Posted: 05 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT Learning is not easy, but when you’re armed with an automation tool like IFTTT, it might be easier than you think it is. No matter what you’re attempting to learn, putting in at least some effort at it every single day is crucial to your progress. IFTTT can turn out to be a useful tool in helping you keep your efforts consistent. Automated Reminders Are Sneaky. You’ll Love Them! After I signed up to learn French on Duolingo, I have begun receiving daily email reminders to continue with my lessons. Every day, as soon as I receive one of those... Read the full article: Automate Your Learning: Level Up With This Powerful IFTTT Recipe

Snapchat Adds Video Chat & Instant Messaging To Make Your Conversations Better Posted: 05 May 2014 07:30 AM PDT Snapchat has always been about fleeting pictures. With the latest update, the popular photo sharing mobile app has added something more live — Video chat and instant messaging. Don’t worry about privacy because the ephemerality of self-destructing conversations is still there. It’s just that Snapchat believes that conversation feels better when it's visual. Getting to the new features is simple. Launch Snapchat and swipe the screen to the right. You will come to the list of your friends who are on Snapchat. Start a chat with an instant message or go for a two-way video chat (or even one-way) by... Read the full article: Snapchat Adds Video Chat & Instant Messaging To Make Your Conversations Better

3 Better Ways To Store Your Files Than On The Desktop Posted: 05 May 2014 07:00 AM PDT Did you know that storing files directly on your desktop can harm your productivity? I used to be one of “those” people who downloaded files straight to the desktop. If you can identify with that, then I have good news for you: you can do better. Desktop storage is simple, sure, but it comes with hidden drawbacks you may not know about. Kick the bad habit with these alternative file storage methods. They may not be as convenient but I promise that you’ll learn to love them in the long run. The Downsides to Desktop Storage The urge to save files... Read the full article: 3 Better Ways To Store Your Files Than On The Desktop

Peek Into The Lives Of 15 Top Tech Innovators Through Instagram Posted: 05 May 2014 06:00 AM PDT If you’re craving a glimpse into the professional and personal lives of some of the top innovators on the web, there’s no better way to get it than Instagram. Here are 15 individuals who’re working at the top of their industries, from the co-founder of Pinterest to the heads of global marketing agencies, all of whom offer a glimpse into their lives through Instagram. Christian Sanz (csanz) San Francisco based Sanz is the Founder and CEO of the aerial robotics platform Skycatch, which is helping to advance drones in various industries, from agriculture to logistics. His Instagram feed is filled... Read the full article: Peek Into The Lives Of 15 Top Tech Innovators Through Instagram

4 Useful Ways To Manage Your Android APK Files Posted: 05 May 2014 05:00 AM PDT Managing the Android APK files yourself means you get more support and flexibility. You can track down and install an older version of an application, before an update rendered it unusable on your older smartphone, look for apps outside of your region, or even install apps that are not yet available on the Google Play store. AppWererabbit Prominently featured in Kannon Yamada’s list of The Best Free Apps from XDA Developers, AppsWererabbit is the swiss army knife of APK managers; an all-in-one toolset to back up, export, import and manage Android APKs. Apart from being incredibly powerful, AppWererabbit is also beautifully designed... Read the full article: 4 Useful Ways To Manage Your Android APK Files

Kickstarter Consumer Protection, Netflix For The Blind, Win At Rock, Paper, Scissors [Tech News Digest] Posted: 05 May 2014 04:30 AM PDT Today in Tech News Digest, Kickstarter backers get consumer protection, EFF tests Privacy Badger, the Pirate King of MMA gets sued, Netflix for the blind, Google Now parking, and how to win at Rock, Paper, Scissors. Consumer Protection For Kickstarter This is dangerous and could mean the end of crowd funding: http://t.co/VB2M8UKgF2 — Ron Gilbert (@grumpygamer) May 2, 2014 One Kickstarter project manager who failed to deliver is being pursued by the State of Washington. Depending on the outcome of this case, which is using consumer protection laws to seek compensation, the nature of crowdfunding may be affected for better... Read the full article: Kickstarter Consumer Protection, Netflix For The Blind, Win At Rock, Paper, Scissors [Tech News Digest]

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