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- Google Nexus 6 Reviews, Say Thanks Via Facebook, & More… [Tech News Digest]
- 5 Websites For The Comic Book Fan
- Copyright On The Internet And Why You Should Care
- 6 Ways To Use GoPro Cameras That Don’t Involve Extreme Sports
- 5 Free Microsoft Online Services & Apps You Didn’t Know Existed
- Beginner’s Electronics: 10 Skills You Need to Know
- 5 Underrated Gems You Can Get On The 3DS eShop For Under $5
- Learn To Navigate Windows Without A Mouse, Keyboard Or Screen
- 5 Lessons That Other MMOs Can Learn From ArcheAge’s Mistakes
- 10 Best LinkedIn Influencers To Follow For Job Search and Interview Advice
- 5+ Sandbox Games Like Minecraft You Must Play
| Google Nexus 6 Reviews, Say Thanks Via Facebook, & More… [Tech News Digest] Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:30 AM PST  Also, YouTube Music Key, open-source .NET, Facebook followers used as cash, and PS One games played on Android Wear. Nexus 6 Reviews Roundup The Nexus 6, manufactured by Motorola and branded with Google’s insignia, has arrived, and with it, Android 5.0 (Lollipop). We have already told you everything you need to know about Android Lollipop, but now it’s time to see what the Internet thinks of the Nexus 6 itself. The Verge is quick to point out the Nexus 6 is a phablet. A big phablet that outsizes both the iPhone 6 Plus and the Galaxy Note 4. They’re impressed... Read the full article: Google Nexus 6 Reviews, Say Thanks Via Facebook, & More… [Tech News Digest] |
| 5 Websites For The Comic Book Fan Posted: 12 Nov 2014 08:30 PM PST  If there was one thing the Web was made for, it was for comic book reading. Particularly with tablets and mobile phones. Instant downloads, instant comic book purchases, lots of fan information, and no waiting in line at the comic book store anymore. But then again, if you didn’t go to the comic book store anymore, you wouldn’t be able to meet nice ladies. Today on Cool Websites and Apps, we are going to profile 5 websites for the comic book fan. ComicBase — Catalogue Your Collection If you have a growing collection, then you will need some sort of cataloguing system... Read the full article: 5 Websites For The Comic Book Fan |
| Copyright On The Internet And Why You Should Care Posted: 12 Nov 2014 06:30 PM PST  Copyright is a big deal on the Internet, and it has a huge impact on everyone, whether you create content or just read the stuff produced by sites like MakeUseOf. It might not be something you think about on a regular basis, but it’s always there. The image below provides all kinds of information on copyright and why it matters to you. Via Who Is Hosting This Click to Enlarge Read the full article: Copyright On The Internet And Why You Should Care |
| 6 Ways To Use GoPro Cameras That Don’t Involve Extreme Sports Posted: 12 Nov 2014 05:30 PM PST  GoPro has established itself as the leading brand of personal video cameras. There are obviously other brands of action cams available, but GoPro is arguably to digital video cameras as Hoover is to vacuum cleaners and Biro is to ballpoint pens. GoPro cameras are heavily associated with extreme sports and adventurous activities. This is, after all, the reason they were developed in the first place, with Nick Woodman deciding to create a camera system able to capture footage of his own surfing. However, GoPro cameras can be used in plenty of ways other than shooting extreme sports, six of which... Read the full article: 6 Ways To Use GoPro Cameras That Don’t Involve Extreme Sports |
| 5 Free Microsoft Online Services & Apps You Didn’t Know Existed Posted: 12 Nov 2014 10:00 AM PST  When you think of Microsoft, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Expensive software maybe? The much-hated BSOD? Or the nightmare called Windows 8? It might take you a little longer to think of something positive. We’re here to help with that. Microsoft does some really awesome stuff and they share some of it for free. Epic S**T From The Microsoft Garage In 2009, Microsoft initiated an employee innovation programme called The Garage. The motto: Do epic s**t! At The Garage, Microsoft employees share ideas with colleagues and turn them into real projects; all during their free time. The... Read the full article: 5 Free Microsoft Online Services & Apps You Didn’t Know Existed |
| Beginner’s Electronics: 10 Skills You Need to Know Posted: 12 Nov 2014 09:00 AM PST  Many of us have never even touched a soldering iron – but making things can incredibly rewarding. There are however some key skills you need when tackling electronics projects – whether you plan on fixing broken devices or assembling Arduinos (our Arduino guide), the right skills make the difference between rage and elation. Here’s a quick run-down of ten of the most basic DIY electronics skills to help you get started: Breadboarding A breadboard allows the construction of a circuit, but without soldering. Why? Because you won’t want to assemble using solder if any individual part is defective or if you’ve misunderstood the diagram. A... Read the full article: Beginner’s Electronics: 10 Skills You Need to Know |
| 5 Underrated Gems You Can Get On The 3DS eShop For Under $5 Posted: 12 Nov 2014 08:00 AM PST  As amazing as modern video games are, sometimes you get a retro itch that today’s online multiplayer and crazy graphics just can’t scratch. Whether it’s nostalgia driving you to play your childhood favorites, or you never got to experience them the first time around, the huge library of games gone by appeals to all. While there are some monumental classics that everyone should experience, plenty more games go unnoticed. You can get these fantastic, forgotten games right now on the Nintendo 3DS eShop, powered by Virtual Console. Catrap (1990) [Game Boy, $3] This game is one of the earliest examples of... Read the full article: 5 Underrated Gems You Can Get On The 3DS eShop For Under $5 |
| Learn To Navigate Windows Without A Mouse, Keyboard Or Screen Posted: 12 Nov 2014 07:00 AM PST  Your mouse has failed, and banging it on your desk won’t help, any more than thumping your keyboard might when that fails. Similarly, don’t bang the side of your monitor, as that is unlikely to repair it. Without the ability to see what you’re doing or interact with your computer, the first thing you will need to do is consider how you’re going to save your work. Why? Well, in the moments that follow, some unplugging may be required. Something might get knocked and unplugged in error; besides, why wouldn’t you want to save your work? Windows computers can suffer... Read the full article: Learn To Navigate Windows Without A Mouse, Keyboard Or Screen |
| 5 Lessons That Other MMOs Can Learn From ArcheAge’s Mistakes Posted: 12 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST  Two months after its official launch in North America and Europe, ArcheAge has been met with a mixed reception. Reviewers praise the game for its unique approach and sandbox style. Dedicated players gripe and stress that game balance and hacking issues are severely crippling (or even killing) it. There have been many ups and downs, and Trion is looking to turn a new page with the release of ArcheAge’s third continent. Having played the game for the first month of release myself, my personal opinion is that ArcheAge is one of the best MMOs that I’ve ever played, from a... Read the full article: 5 Lessons That Other MMOs Can Learn From ArcheAge’s Mistakes |
| 10 Best LinkedIn Influencers To Follow For Job Search and Interview Advice Posted: 12 Nov 2014 05:00 AM PST  Getting a job isn’t easy in these tough times. The right advice can make it easy, whether it’s in how to write your resume or how to answer a tough interview question. Let LinkedIn’s experts help you out. LinkedIn is the first step to connecting with people for your next job. You can also build your resume with it. But an oft-overlooked part of the social network is the wealth of information shared there by accomplished professionals. LinkedIn’s Pulse app makes it easy to discover professional news, with a lot of content being written by LinkedIn influencers. Here’s who you... Read the full article: 10 Best LinkedIn Influencers To Follow For Job Search and Interview Advice |
| 5+ Sandbox Games Like Minecraft You Must Play Posted: 12 Nov 2014 04:00 AM PST  Minecraft‘s debut was a revolutionary moment in gaming. Was it the first game to do what it did? Not at all. Was it an instrumental title that reinvigorated the survival sandbox genre? You bet. It’s one of the main reasons why “sandbox” is so popular these days. But perhaps Minecraft has grown stale for you over the past few years. The good news is that there are plenty of other games like Minecraft that provide a compelling survive-in-a-sandbox environment. What counts as “like Minecraft“? For us, it means a sharp focus on creativity, survival, and freedom. All of the games... Read the full article: 5+ Sandbox Games Like Minecraft You Must Play |
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