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- The State Of The Union Online, Facebook Promises Fewer Hoaxes [Tech News Digest]
- Which Web Browser Is The Most Secure?
- How To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse
- Watch Steven Soderbergh’s 2001: A Space Odyssey Recut For Free [Stuff to Watch]
- Forget WhatsApp: 6 Secure Communication Apps You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
- 5 Tools To Help You Find Anything In Your Facebook Timeline
- Should Google Announce Vulnerabilities Before They Have Been Patched?
- 10+ Sites To Find The Perfect Free Printable Calendar Template All Year Long
- How To Make Chromecast Your Smart Media Centre
- Learn To Be On Top Of Your Business With The Productivity Hacks Bundle
- What Makes Quora Better Than Other Q&A Sites?
- Why Buying A 4K TV Right Now Is A Waste Of Money
| The State Of The Union Online, Facebook Promises Fewer Hoaxes [Tech News Digest] Posted: 21 Jan 2015 03:30 AM PST  The State Of The Union debuts online, Facebook reduces hoaxes, Netflix plans to expand, Wavelength waves goodbye, get Theme Hospital for free, and watch the trailer for Unfriended. The State Of The Union Online Embargo U.S. President Barack Obama delivered the 2015 State Of The Union address on Tuesday (Jan. 20). However, while some of the proposals made in the speech are newsworthy, the most newsworthy aspect of all is the way the entire speech was posted online to Medium before the President even began speaking. This wasn’t as the result of a leak or hack, but was instead a... Read the full article: The State Of The Union Online, Facebook Promises Fewer Hoaxes [Tech News Digest]     |
| Which Web Browser Is The Most Secure? Posted: 20 Jan 2015 06:30 PM PST  When you choose a web browser, the first thing you probably worry about is usability. Can it do everything you want it to do in a way that feels comfortable? You probably think about extensions and performance as well. But do you think about security? If you’re not, you definitely should be. So, which browser is the most secure? Which should you install to make sure your web browsing experience is safe? What can you do to make sure your existing browser is as secure as possible? All of this and more is answered in the handy infographic below! Via... Read the full article: Which Web Browser Is The Most Secure?  |
| How To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse Posted: 20 Jan 2015 06:00 PM PST  The zombie apocalypse is quite literally the stuff of nightmares. Imagining any kind of scenario in which hordes of rotting corpses are roaming around should fill any right-thinking person with dread. And it matters little what kind of zombies they are or how they got infected. Whether you personally believe that the zombie apocalypse is long overdue or that it’s never going to happen, doesn’t it pay to be prepared? You know, just in case? We’re here to help, and while helping our readers prepare for the zombie apocalypse is a little out of our remit, it’s surely better to... Read the full article: How To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse  |
| Watch Steven Soderbergh’s 2001: A Space Odyssey Recut For Free [Stuff to Watch] Posted: 20 Jan 2015 05:30 PM PST  By age 26, Steven Soderbergh had won the Palme d’Or at Cannes for his 1989 breakout indie drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape. In 2001 he reached new heights by directing the Ocean’s Eleven remake. Now in 2014, at age 52, he’s turned his attention to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. It’s not clear whether the director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer has any legal right to upload and distribute his own edited version. What is clear is a deep emotional attachment to a work of art that paved the way for an entire genre of mystery and wonder. Opening The Pod Bay Doors On his website, extension765, Steven muses about... Read the full article: Watch Steven Soderbergh’s 2001: A Space Odyssey Recut For Free [Stuff to Watch]  |
| Forget WhatsApp: 6 Secure Communication Apps You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Posted: 20 Jan 2015 09:00 AM PST  The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a lobby group dedicated to “defending civil liberties in the digital world”. At MakeUseOf we love what they do. I’ve featured their work before in my explanation of warrant canaries and many other authors have also written articles that cite them. As well as actively campaigning around issues like Net Neutrality and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), the EFF also publishes information about what companies support your civil liberties online. One of the many things they maintain is the Secure Messaging Scorecard. From the EFF: The Secure Messaging Scorecard examines dozens of messaging... Read the full article: Forget WhatsApp: 6 Secure Communication Apps You’ve Probably Never Heard Of  |
| 5 Tools To Help You Find Anything In Your Facebook Timeline Posted: 20 Jan 2015 08:00 AM PST  Where is that post I shared on Facebook?! Sound familiar? You want to show something you posted to someone in person and can’t seem to find it anywhere. Or maybe there was something a friend posted, or something you liked or commented on. No matter what it is and why you need to find it, this is a notorious problem people have on Facebook. What many don’t realize is there’s a far better alternative than endlessly scrolling down your or a friend’s Timeline. Native Facebook Features & Tips Before allowing an app to access your Facebook, try experimenting with Facebook’s own features.... Read the full article: 5 Tools To Help You Find Anything In Your Facebook Timeline  |
| Should Google Announce Vulnerabilities Before They Have Been Patched? Posted: 20 Jan 2015 07:30 AM PST  Google is unstoppable. Within less than three weeks, Google revealed a total of four zero day vulnerabilities affecting Windows, two of them just days before Microsoft was ready to release a patch. Microsoft was not amused and judging by Google’s reaction, more such cases are likely to follow. Is this Google’s way of teaching their competition to be more efficient? And what about the users? Is Google’s strict adherence to arbitrary deadlines in our best interest? Why Is Google Reporting Windows Vulnerabilities? Project Zero, a team of Google security analysts, has been researching zero day exploits since 2014. The project was founded after... Read the full article: Should Google Announce Vulnerabilities Before They Have Been Patched?  |
| 10+ Sites To Find The Perfect Free Printable Calendar Template All Year Long Posted: 20 Jan 2015 07:00 AM PST  It’s never too late or early to make a plan. Once you start planning, you’ll need a calendar. While you can use an online calendar, we understand there are benefits in working with pen and paper, not least that it can be more pleasurable. Whether you want to organize your life, keep track of events, create a passion planner, plan your vacation, or simply manage your time, here are free printable calendar solutions that will help you maintain an overview of your most valuable personal resource: time. Pro tip: If you do decide to print a calendar, please consider using recycled paper... Read the full article: 10+ Sites To Find The Perfect Free Printable Calendar Template All Year Long  |
| How To Make Chromecast Your Smart Media Centre Posted: 20 Jan 2015 06:00 AM PST  You unbox your Chromecast. Connect it to your TV’s HDMI port. Then you stream YouTube videos to it, and forget about it… At just $18, the Chromecast is an unmistakably great way to make your TV “smart”, but it can feel a bit of a one-trick pony once the initial euphoria wears off. Fortunately, using various collections of apps, you can turn your Chromecast into a fully featured media player, even smaller than the Raspberry Pi! Chromecasting From Your Computer With your Chrome device connected to your TV, Wi-Fi and fully setup, the first way you might choose to use... Read the full article: How To Make Chromecast Your Smart Media Centre  |
| Learn To Be On Top Of Your Business With The Productivity Hacks Bundle Posted: 20 Jan 2015 05:30 AM PST  Staying on task is hard. The world is filled with distractions that pull you away from the work you’re trying to accomplish. So how are you to beat this? You need to learn productivity skills! This is especially important for freelancers and business owners, as a lack of productivity translates to a direct loss of income! We’ve found a fantastic two-course set called the Productivity Hacks Bundle. It will teach you all kinds of productivity tips aimed at your business skills! Best of all, this deal gets you lifetime access to the course for 97% off the full price so what... Read the full article: Learn To Be On Top Of Your Business With The Productivity Hacks Bundle  |
| What Makes Quora Better Than Other Q&A Sites? Posted: 20 Jan 2015 05:00 AM PST  While “Answers” websites aren’t particularly new or unique, Quora is one website that has successfully taken the Q&A format to new heights thanks to its creative execution. Don’t lump it in with other crowdsourced answer websites like Yahoo! Answers or WikiAnswers. Quora is loaded with several features that make it more than a one-stop destination for search engine queries. It’s a living ecosystem worth participating in. For those of you who aren’t already using Quora, why not? Maybe it’s time to give it a try. You may be surprised by how useful it can be and how well you fit in.... Read the full article: What Makes Quora Better Than Other Q&A Sites?  |
| Why Buying A 4K TV Right Now Is A Waste Of Money Posted: 20 Jan 2015 04:00 AM PST  If you’re in the market for a new TV, 4K or UltraHD are two terms you need to know. The next step is figuring out whether you really need 4K, because there’s an obvious price difference between the new generation of 4K TVs, and older Full HD models. Spoiler: No, you don’t need 4K. What Is 4K Or UltraHD? Simply put, 4K refers to the resolution of the screen. There is also 8K, which is twice the resolution. Both 4K and 8K fall under the bracket of UltraHD. The resolution of the more common Full HD TVs is 1920 x 1080... Read the full article: Why Buying A 4K TV Right Now Is A Waste Of Money  |
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