4 New Articles on MakeUseOf

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• How To Build The Perfect LinkedIn Profile
• Test Your IQ With The Pew Internet Quiz [Weird & Wonderful Web]
• Can Hackers REALLY Take Over Your Car?
• 6 Massive Cyber Monday Deals You Need To See To Believe

How To Build The Perfect LinkedIn Profile Posted: 29 Nov 2014 06:30 PM PST How would you like to have the perfect LinkedIn profile to attract potential employers? LinkedIn can serve as an awesome way to make yourself stand out. It could be the ticket to landing your dream job. Of course, a perfect profile isn’t going to happen automatically. You need to know how to build your profile. You need to know how to give the right amount of information, and how to sell yourself. Sound complicated? Don’t worry, this infographic will break down everything you need to know! Via Quick Sprout Click To Enlarge Read the full article: How To Build The Perfect LinkedIn Profile

Test Your IQ With The Pew Internet Quiz [Weird & Wonderful Web] Posted: 29 Nov 2014 05:30 PM PST If you’re a regular reader of MakeUseOf then you probably consider yourself something of a geek. A geek who knows all there is to know about technology and the Internet. But do you, really? It’s time to find out by taking this short quiz from Pew Research. By answering the 12 questions all about technology and the Internet, you’ll be able to determine how knowledgeable you are on all things geeky. You’ll also be able to compare your results to the representative sample of 1,066 people who officially took the quiz. Well, what are you waiting for? Test Your Web... Read the full article: Test Your IQ With The Pew Internet Quiz [Weird & Wonderful Web]

Can Hackers REALLY Take Over Your Car? Posted: 29 Nov 2014 08:00 AM PST Zubie is a small box that plugs into the On-Board Diagnostics (ODBII) port found in most modern cars. It allows users to find out how well they’re driving, and offers tips for extending their mileage with sensible, economical driving. And until recently, Zubie contained a serious lapse in security that could leave users vulnerable to having their car remotely hijacked. The hole – discovered by alumni of Unit 8200, the Israeli Defense Force’s elite cybersecurity team – could potentially see attackers remotely interfere with braking, steering and the engine. Zubie connects to a remote server over a GPRS connection, which... Read the full article: Can Hackers REALLY Take Over Your Car?

6 Massive Cyber Monday Deals You Need To See To Believe Posted: 29 Nov 2014 05:30 AM PST Black Friday may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the deals and savings are done, because Cyber Monday is on its way. We’ve found some absolutely insane deals from our friends at StackSocial. We’re talking about savings of up to 95% off full prices. Everything from digital software to an NES-styled Bluetooth controller is featured here. If you’re looking for some savings for yourself or for gifts, you’ve come to the right place. Hardware Let’s get the deal train rolling with some hardware that you can pick up through some great savings. Whether you’re looking to grab something... Read the full article: 6 Massive Cyber Monday Deals You Need To See To Believe

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Giveaway of the Day

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iFunia MKV Converter can convert Matroska video(MKV) to all types of videos for playback on portable media devices. Posted: 30 Nov 2014 12:00 AM PST iFunia MKV Converter can convert Matroska video(MKV) to all types of videos for playback on portable media devices like the new iPad Air 2, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.. It is able to convert MKV to AVI, MKV to PS3, MKV to VOB, MKV to WMV, MKV to MP4, MKV to FLV, MKV to MP3 etc. And its built-in video editor can help personalize your video for your needs. Meanwhile, you can save much time with its batch conversion and fast speed. If you are searching for software to convert MKV to other videos on PC, iFunia MKV Converter is surely your best choice.

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10 New Articles on MakeUseOf

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• 5 Sites For The Mario Lover In Us
• Where Are The Happiest Countries In The World?
• How Safe Are Apps Like Kik, Yik Yak And Snapchat For Teens?
• Get Extra Storage On Android With A USB Flash Drive
• Safe and Sound: 4 Great Smart Home Security Devices
• What Is The Best Video Player For Android?
• Pay What You Want Bundle Include 9 Fantastic Mac Apps And One Course
• 3 Simple Ways Tech Can Help Build Your Morning Routine
• PlayStation TV Review And Giveaway
• How To Sync Any Files To Your Smartphone Or Tablet Without The Cloud

5 Sites For The Mario Lover In Us Posted: 28 Nov 2014 08:30 PM PST Mario has been around for a long time. Mario, the Italian plumber was “born” in 1981 — so he has become an integral part of gaming pop culture. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone under the age of 40 who hasn’t heard of Mario. He and his merry team has spawned over 200 different games, including Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, and NES Open Tournament Golf. His cheery “Maariio!” is instantly recognizable, quotable, and often imitated (often by yours truly, much to the annoyance of the long suffering wife). So now of course, with the Internet providing... Read the full article: 5 Sites For The Mario Lover In Us

Where Are The Happiest Countries In The World? Posted: 28 Nov 2014 06:30 PM PST Do you think that, overall, the world is happy place? Where do you think are the happiest countries in the world? Do you think there’s a correlation between how rich a country is and how happy it is? How about climate? Are colder countries happier than warmer ones? Take a look at this infographic that breaks down the happiness index around the world and see what kind of interesting patterns you can find. Via MoveHub Click To Enlarge Read the full article: Where Are The Happiest Countries In The World?

How Safe Are Apps Like Kik, Yik Yak And Snapchat For Teens? Posted: 28 Nov 2014 09:00 AM PST There’s a common word thrown around with teens and most social apps: “safety.” What’s safe for my child? Will they be safe on the Internet? Is this a safe app to use? The reality is that nothing is safe – it’s how you use it that makes it safe. Quick Contact Mobile Apps Recent social apps tend to put a focus on brief, speedy, temporary communication these days, and many teenagers go into it blindly, not really knowing what to expect. Apps like Kik, Yik Yak, and Snapchat all have similar approaches to communication (but from different angles): they are somewhat disposable. Kik is all about unlimited messaging... Read the full article: How Safe Are Apps Like Kik, Yik Yak And Snapchat For Teens?

Get Extra Storage On Android With A USB Flash Drive Posted: 28 Nov 2014 08:00 AM PST Need more space on your Android smartphone or tablet? Want to play tunes from another device, or view videos and pictures stored elsewhere? You could be planning on a trip and want to take some movies with you, but don’t want to fill up your phone’s storage. If your Android has a microSD card slot, then the problem is easily resolved. You buy a high capacity microSD card. On the other hand, if you can’t afford greater storage but have some USB flash devices laying around, why not connect one of these? You can’t? Of course you can! It’s all... Read the full article: Get Extra Storage On Android With A USB Flash Drive

Safe and Sound: 4 Great Smart Home Security Devices Posted: 28 Nov 2014 07:00 AM PST Most smart home technology offers a lot of wow factor, but very little real world benefits. Home security is one area where the connected home offers distinct advantages over traditional security systems – whether you’re at home, work, or on vacation. There are plenty of options, but these four caught our eye. Homeboy Security Camera You can build your own motion capture security system with a Raspberry Pi, but if you’re looking for an easier off-the-shelf solution, the Homeboy is a great way to go. At first, it seems like just another webcam, yet it has a number of features... Read the full article: Safe and Sound: 4 Great Smart Home Security Devices

What Is The Best Video Player For Android? Posted: 28 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST Whether you’re using your Android as a portable movie theater or just viewing homemade clips, it’s important that you use the video player that best suits your needs. Convenience, performance, flexibility — all of these things matter. Why settle for less when you don’t have to? There are so many video players to choose from, which is great at first glance but proves to be a double-edged sword thanks to the paradox of choice. Long story short, having too many choices can make it more difficult to pick one, thus resulting in stress and dissatisfaction. Allow us to alleviate some... Read the full article: What Is The Best Video Player For Android?

Pay What You Want Bundle Include 9 Fantastic Mac Apps And One Course Posted: 28 Nov 2014 05:30 AM PST How would you like to be able to name your own price for nine useful Mac applications and a massive course designed to teach you how to use all of those awesome new apps? Sound too good to be true? Well, guess what? We’re here to introduce you to just such an offer! Today we are looking at the Name Your Own Price: Must-Have Mac Bundle featuring Typinator. It includes nine Mac applications spanning all different uses, as well as a tutorial for mastering all of the apps, valued at $543. All you have to do is beat the average nominated price... Read the full article: Pay What You Want Bundle Include 9 Fantastic Mac Apps And One Course

3 Simple Ways Tech Can Help Build Your Morning Routine Posted: 28 Nov 2014 05:00 AM PST You snooze, you lose. That’s more than just a trite turn of phrase. Hitting the Snooze button on your alarm clock has a negative effect on your health. It cuts your sleep cycle short, multiple times, and keeps you groggy for quite some time after you’re out of bed. There is a way to counter this effect, which scientists call sleep inertia. Set your alarm clock for later — to give your body the rest it clearly needs — and get up when it rings the first time. Now, resisting the temptation to hit Snooze is the difficult part. That’s where a well-planned morning routine can help.... Read the full article: 3 Simple Ways Tech Can Help Build Your Morning Routine

PlayStation TV Review And Giveaway Posted: 28 Nov 2014 04:30 AM PST Sony’s PlayStation Vita isn’t exactly setting the handheld world on fire in terms of sales, but it is a solid console with a decent lineup of games. It also plays quite nicely with the PlayStation 4, with games available via Cross-Buy and remote streaming possible. With the hardware not selling at a staggering rate, it makes sense that Sony would try to find another way to use the tech that powers it –and that’s exactly what the PlayStation TV does. PlayStation TV is a Vita tucked inside an Apple TV-like device. Is it worth buying? Does it deliver a solid gameplay... Read the full article: PlayStation TV Review And Giveaway

How To Sync Any Files To Your Smartphone Or Tablet Without The Cloud Posted: 28 Nov 2014 04:00 AM PST Sync any folder on your computer directly to your Android device — not a cloud you need to download from later. BitTorrent Sync‘s mobile app makes this easy. Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, iCloud: all services designed to keep your various devices in sync — and all of them store your data on their server instead of your mobile device. Whether you’re tired of storage restrictions, concerned about where your data is being stored, or just want all of your files to work offline, BitTorrent Sync offers a direct wireless sync between your computer and your mobile device. Sure, there are hacks... Read the full article: How To Sync Any Files To Your Smartphone Or Tablet Without The Cloud

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