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Free Software February 18, 2011 posted by

Nevernote lets you sync Evernote on your Linux computer

If you’ve never heard of Evernote, you should take a look at their site. It’s a handy service that allows you to sync notes and pictures across a variety of devices. Personally, I have an ongoing project that involves a few people, and we use Evernote on our phones, computers and even my tablet to keep all of our information synced. There are two ways to access the notes: Either you download the standalone software, or you use their web…


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Nevernote lets you sync Evernote on your Linux computer
Recommended February 16, 2011 posted by

Skype lets you pay for internet by the minute at 500,000 hotspots worldwide

Internet access is one of those things that almost seems mandatory these days. Since I hate trying to hunt around for someplace that offers free WiFi when I’m out, I’ve made sure that I can tether my phone for 3G access. However, if you’re someone that just needs it now and then, that’s probably not the best move, financially. Well Skype has announced Skype Access, which will let you pay by the minute at certain hotspots. The great thing about…


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Skype lets you pay for internet by the minute at 500,000 hotspots worldwide
Free Software February 15, 2011 posted by

Groovylists pulls your iTunes, Spotify and Last.fm playlists into Grooveshark

When it comes to streaming music, there are a number of services at your disposal. Grooveshark is known for its ability to let you create your own playlists from their library. This is great if you’re at the office without your iTunes library, or just don’t own the songs to begin with. If you do already have playlists setup in iTunes, there’s a handy web app that will let you import it into Grooveshark. Groovylists can take any playlist that…


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Groovylists pulls your iTunes, Spotify and Last.fm playlists into Grooveshark
announcement February 14, 2011 posted by

Google for Weddings looks useful, if unexpected

Need to plan a wedding? There’s a Google App for that. I honestly thought it was April 1st when I saw this, but I assure you, it is not. It would seem that the search giant has decided to branch out in a very unexpected direction, offering a slew of tools for planning your nuptials. Google for Weddings isn’t so much a new tool, as it is a grouping of existing ones. What they’ve done is added a bunch of…


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Google for Weddings looks useful, if unexpected
Free Software February 11, 2011 posted by

MacDropAny lets you sync any folder on your Mac with Dropbox

I’m lazy, and I’ll be the first to admit it. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for software that can take some of the hassle out of life. One such program is called MacDropAny. This specialized application targets people who both work on a Mac, and use Dropbox. Instead of simply using the designated Dropbox folder for shared files, this allows you to use multiple folders in that way. Yes, you can do this without any extra software. It…


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MacDropAny lets you sync any folder on your Mac with Dropbox
Mobile Tech February 11, 2011 posted by

Camera Mic App lets you control your shutter with a swipe of the finger

The iPhone 4 seems to be the latest craze, seeing as Verizon even wants a piece of the action. One of the annoying things about the iPhone though is its camera taking capabilities. Not the quality of the photos or anything like that, but the ways in which you have to awkwardly hold your phone to tap the screen button. The new Camera Mic App is here to change all that and improve your iPhone picture-taking experience. It works by…


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Camera Mic App lets you control your shutter with a swipe of the finger
Mobile Tech February 10, 2011 posted by

Starbucks Mobile App has a simple security flaw

Here’s something to watch out for. Remember that Starbucks app that lets you pay for your drinks with your smartphone? Well you’ll want to be very careful with your phone if you use it. Since the screen that is scanned is static, you don’t actually have to have the app open on your phone to buy a drink. With that in mind, if someone were to take a screenshot of your phone with the app open, they could email it…


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Starbucks Mobile App has a simple security flaw
Free Software February 9, 2011 posted by

Need a secure chat window? Use TorChat

Do you ever have conversations that you want to make sure are kept completely private? Perhaps you need to transfer a sensitive file to someone elsewhere, and need to be sure that it won’t be discovered by unwanted eyes. There are many reasons why one would feel it necessary to be so secretive, such as if your last name is Bond. Regardless of your motives, there is a simple application that can help you achieve such anonymity. TorChat is a…


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Need a secure chat window? Use TorChat
Free Software February 9, 2011 posted by

Google Translate comes to the iPhone

I cannot remember how many times a translator app would�ve been beneficial in different situations. Google released an iPhone Translate App that can work either through text, or speaking. It�s a free app, so there�s really nothing to stop you from getting it. It has about a 4.5 rating from almost 300 reviews, and works pretty decently if I do say so myself. Using it in the Japanese to English version, it did hold up pretty well, but you must…


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Google Translate comes to the iPhone
announcement February 8, 2011 posted by

Kindle update brings �real� page numbers to your eBooks

I’ve been reading eBooks almost exclusively since I purchased my iPad last year, and I doubt that I’ll be switching back anytime soon. Of course, there are a few things that do bother me. One of these is the fact that if I were to pick up a real book, I’d have no idea what page I was on. Sure, there are page numbers on the eBooks I read, but they’re only relative to the size of text on the…


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Kindle update brings �real� page numbers to your eBooks
Free Software February 4, 2011 posted by

FunctionFlip gives you control of your MacBook’s function keys

I love my MacBook, but as with all devices, there are little things that annoy me. One of these is the fact that all of my function keys are already assigned to various tasks. Granted, a few of them are very useful, but some I’d prefer to assign to another function. You have the option of disabling all of the functions, but what if you want to keep a few of them? There’s an app for that. Here’s a handy…


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FunctionFlip gives you control of your MacBook’s function keys
Free Software February 3, 2011 posted by

Google Shopper comes to the iPhone

Android users have had access to a pretty useful tool for a while, called Google Shopper. This app takes shopping and price comparison to a whole new level. Not only can you scan barcodes to check prices, but you can even take a snapshot of the cover or speak the name of a product. Then you’ll be able to select the product and check prices, reviews and even local availability. Well Google has finally decided to bring this wonderful little…


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Google Shopper comes to the iPhone
software February 3, 2011 posted by

Mozy nixes unlimited storage plans

I’ve been a big fan of Mozy‘s cloud storage service, and have been using it for a couple of years now. It’s saved me a lot of hassle on more than one occasion. Granted, I just use their free service, because I back up most of my larger files on a small NAS. However, the day-to-day use files get backed up to the cloud. It’s quite wonderful, really. Unfortunately for the heavier users, you’ll find that the winds of change…


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Mozy nixes unlimited storage plans
Gadgets January 27, 2011 posted by

Kindle Singles � Quick reads for busy lives

Sometimes taking on a full book while in the midst of our busy schedule is a bit much. We get overwhelmed and can only read a couple chapters at once before we run out of time. By the time we return to where we last left off, we forget what we read in the first place. Amazon is trying to help us get some cohesive reading done, and in adequate length. Called Kindle Singles, these are short stories that span…


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Kindle Singles � Quick reads for busy lives
Mobile Tech January 20, 2011 posted by

Pay for your Starbucks drinks using a smartphone

We like being able to do fancy things with our phones. All the fancy apps and games we get to download just make us giddy. There are a lot of useful apps out there, such as this one. Starbucks has put together an app that will let you pay for your favorite drinks and snacks via your phone. The next question everyone wants to know is, which phones is it compatible with? I am quite glad to say that the…


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Pay for your Starbucks drinks using a smartphone