Inventor of the GIF image format tells us how ‘GIF’ is properly pronounced

Enrique — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:23 +0000

During the 17th annual Webby Awards, Steve Wilhite received the Lifetime Achievement award. He deserves it too, since he’s the guy that brought us the Graphics Interchange Format. Or the GIF, as everyone calls it today. GIFs have a very special place on the internet — you can’t go through [...]

[Windows] Backup and restore open windows, programs, files, tabs, and more across multiple computers with Cupcloud

Briley Kenney — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:38:18 +0000

There are many ways to sync content and files cross-platform. Google Drive is a great way to jump from computer to computer and keep all of your files. It’s always good to consider alternatives though, as there are quite a few of them out there. Cupcloud is a different kind [...]

[Android] RegawMod Rebooter allows you to easily reboot, power off, or go into recovery or bootloader by clicking a button on your Windows computer

Briley Kenney — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:48 +0000

For Android power users, the option to quickly reboot a device is pretty significant. Several mobile apps incorporate the function, like Titanium Backup for example. After performing various tasks and changing certain settings it’s necessary to restart the smartphone, just like a desktop computer. When an Android device is connected [...]

[iPhone] Research prices and reviews before you buy with Decide Shopping & Price Predictor

Tucker — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:42 +0000

I’m a bargain hunter. I fully believe that paying full price is for suckers. I shop clearance and overstock sales, and generally find some amazing bargains. One of our recent acquisitions was a new H/K receiver that retails for about $500: we scored it for $175 thanks to careful shopping. [...]

Finally, a real PlayStation 4 teaser from Sony [Video]

Enrique — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:02 +0000

We’ve been getting fake or fan-made teaser videos for the PlayStation 4 for some time now. Isn’t it about time we got a hint of the real thing? Sony seems to think so. They’ve released this teaser video for the PS4, timed perfectly so the world wouldn’t forget about them [...]

The Leap Motion makes Windows 8 look… awesome [Video]

Enrique — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:08:35 +0000

The Leap Motion controller is supposed to change the way we use computers. After seeing this video of the Leap controlling Windows 8, I’m starting to believe them:

Microsoft designed Windows 8 to be used with touch — that’s why so many PC manufacturers are now shoving touch screens into [...]

Stunning photos of a white tiger [Amazing Photo of the Day]

Ashraf — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:06:42 +0000

These photos capture a Bengal white tiger in the Singapore Zoo during snack (feeding) time.

Bryce canyon [Wallpaper]

Ashraf — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:30 +0000

More beautiful scenery.

The impossible reCAPTCHA [Comic]

Ashraf — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:52 +0000

Indiana Jones and the ReCaptcha of God.

Microsoft unveils its next-generation console, the Xbox One: Here’s everything you need to know

Enrique — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:28:04 +0000

After several months of leaks and rumors, Microsoft officially announced the successor to the Xbox 360 at an event in their Redmond headquarters today. All signs pointed to the name, “Xbox Infinity,” but Microsoft amazingly kept its true name under wraps until the official reveal: the Xbox One.

In contrast [...]

[Windows] Backup and restore WiFi and wired network settings with Network Profiles Utility

Briley Kenney — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:13 +0000

If you manage multiple Windows installs or even configure various network profiles on a plethora of PCs, then the task can become quite tedious. It’s especially inconvenient if you need to set up a static IP or custom DNS server every time. Network Profiles Utility aims to eliminate that mess [...]

[Windows] Convert and optimize videos for various mobile devices with Click2Mobile

Briley Kenney — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:00 +0000

As mobile device screens and tablets get bigger over time, they become increasingly more useful for watching videos and movies. I mean seriously, they’ve successfully meshed a smartphone and tablet, to create a phablet (devices in excess of 5-inches). Quite honestly, especially when you have time to kill, watching videos [...]

How to read or view non-English text or font on Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, and Symbian [Guide]

Mukhi — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:57 +0000

Reading non-English text or fonts or scripts is relatively easy on traditional computers, thanks to Unicode and other protocols. However, doing the same on a mobile device such as a mobile phone or a tablet can be a pain since, more often than not, bizarre rendering of complex non-English fonts [...]

[Android] Automatically upload photos to Facebook with FaceDropt

Briley Kenney — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:34:43 +0000

One of the most common uses for a smartphone these days is to take pictures and videos of excursions, events or just daily activities. Pretty much everyone has a camera on them at all times now, and it’s safe to say that a lot of devices have their local storage [...]

[iPhone] Find local restaurants, gas stations, banks, and more with NearMe

Tucker — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:09 +0000

I’ve been thinking about moving lately: some interesting job listings and offers from friends have come across my desk lately, and it might be kind of fun. One thing I wouldn’t relish, however, would be having to find new restaurants, hang-outs, and amenities in a new city. I mean, that [...]

Chinese hackers have resumed cyberattacks on the US

Enrique — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:26:15 +0000

Remember all that hubbub over China hacking US companies a few months ago? It looks like they’re back at it. Surprisingly, the attacks have not only resumed but are originating from the same source – Unit 61398 in Shanghai. Why they chose to resume operations from a location that’s already [...]

There is a new 3D-printed gun, and its cheaper and more powerful than the Liberator

Enrique — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:45 +0000

When the Liberator first made its way onto the internet, many people bemoaned the fact that a dangerous weapon could be easily made using a 3D printer. What they didn’t realize was that the 3D printer that was used to create the original Liberator costs around $8,000 — well out [...]

Amazing 18-year-old invents tiny device that fully charges in 20 seconds, could power mobile devices of the future

Enrique — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:30 +0000

18-year-old Eesha Khare just won the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award and $50,000. Why? Well, you know, no big deal, she just invented a new supercapacitor that charges in 20-30 seconds.

The device, which is small and around an inch in length, has the ability to “hold a lot of [...]

Yahoo completely redesigns Flickr — now provides 1TB of free storage, has new image-focused UI and sharing options

Enrique — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:18:07 +0000

At an event in New York today, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer made the expected acquisition of popular microblogging service Tumblr official. But before that, Yahoo also announced a massively redesigned version of Flickr (which was also rumored). After checking out the site and its new look, I have to say [...]

Tiger mom and her cubs [Amazing Photo of the Day]

Ashraf — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:13:59 +0000

Big cat photos are back after a long hiatus.

Beautiful red mountain [Wallpaper]

Ashraf — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:07:42 +0000

I'm not sure where this mountain is located, or even if it is a real mountain or not. I do know, however, that this is another awesome naturesque wallpaper.

Six ways to improve Yahoo [Comic]

Ashraf — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:54:04 +0000

Suggestion #6: Sell limited edition former-CEO figures, with new models coming every so often.

[Windows] Minimize and lock open windows to prevent unauthorized access with WinLock

Briley Kenney — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:38:38 +0000

There are many ways to lock down security in Windows, including through a wide selection of third party apps. You can even use the Win + L keys to lock the current session and keep unauthorized users out. Unfortunately, that locks the entire session but what if you only wanted [...]

How to bring back the classic drop-down menu in Office 2007, 2010, and 2013 on Windows [Tip]

Mukhi — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:40 +0000

Have you ever freaked out when using Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013? I know I did because Microsoft has killed the classic Office menu and toolbars which we were accustomed to for years, and come up with ribbon style! The result of this change? The learning curve is so steep that people [...]

[Android] Automatically backup photos and videos to Google Drive with CloudVault

Briley Kenney — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:37 +0000

Google+ now supports automatic photo uploads, if enabled the feature will upload images from your Android device and store them privately. They can be accessed via your Google account, where they can be shared, edited, downloaded and more. It’s a pretty convenient feature, but what if you never use Google+? [...]

[Android] Fabrik is an attractive ereader app that supports Dropbox and Google Drive

Briley Kenney — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:22:14 +0000

With the latest version of Google Books, you can now upload custom files for reading in the Books app. This is certainly a welcome addition and many will take full advantage of the feature. Personally, I don’t really like the Google Books reader as much as some of the other [...]

[iPhone] Is Moldiv yet another photo collage editor app or something unique?

Tucker — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:17:07 +0000

The App Store is jam-packed with “copycat” apps. In certain “genres,” there are tons of options that are all quite similar, without much to distinguish between the options. One genre of app that seems to be crazy popular right now are photo collage apps, by which I mean apps that [...]

[iPhone] bSafe provides a “panic button” that notifies friends and family when you are in danger

Tucker — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:15:19 +0000

My family comes from Wisconsin, so naturally I have a Green Bay Packers “Cheesehead” hat in my collection. In college, when I had to walk across campus late at night, I’d sometimes wear my cheesehead hat, joking that it was my “security” device. I’d joked with my friends that no [...]

[Mac OS X] Watch tweets and trends with ‘Echelon: a passive Twitter client’

Tucker — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:18 +0000

We’re lucky enough to live in an age where Twitter news of an earthquake travels faster than the quake itself. Twitter is a great tool to harness the power of crowdsourcing, discover trending topics and news events, or showing the reach of your brand. More and more often, professionals in [...]

Domino’s is making DVDs that smell like pizza

Enrique — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:07:57 +0000

What happens when you put together pizza, some DVDs, heat-reactive flavored varnish, and thermal ink? Why, a pretty awesome marketing campaign of course!

Domino’s in Brazil has partnered with 10 rental stores located in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to distribute DVDs that have a little trick to them. [...]

This is Google Glass from the eyes of a toddler [Video]

Enrique — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:07:41 +0000

We’re all probably sick of the airplanes, skydiving and hot air balloons that Google Glass has been showing us by now, so it’s time for something a little different. I’m surprised it’s taken this long, but someone has finally put the $1500 Explorer Edition of Google Glass in the hands [...]

Dell’s Project Ophelia turns any TV into an Android-based computer, shipping in July for $100

Enrique — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:52 +0000

Dell’s Project Ophelia has resurfaced, and it’s sounding a little less ambitious than the last time we heard from it. When rumors first dropped regarding Ophelia, it was pegged as a pretty crazy little device — users were supposedly going to be able to run all the major operating systems [...]

Google Hangouts has the best easter eggs ever

Enrique — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:23 +0000

Just in case you missed it, Google’s rumored universal chat platform, formerly codenamed Babel, made an appearance during the company’s almost 4 hour-long I/O 2013 keynote. It was formerly announced there as Google Hangouts and it replaces Google Talk, Google+ Hangouts, and Gmail’s chat. It’s available on Chrome as an [...]

Yahoo is acquiring Tumblr for $1.1 billion, according to WSJ

Enrique — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:39 +0000

Rumors on Yahoo acquiring Tumblr have been swelling over the past couple of days and it’s been widely expected that Yahoo CEO Marissa Meyer would formally announce the deal at a media event scheduled for tomorrow in New York (where Tumblr is headquartered). However, The Wall Street Journal has just [...]

Shrek, the runaway sheep [Amazing Photo of the Day]

Ashraf — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:01:54 +0000

Shrek escaped from the ranch he was being kept at in New Zealand. He went unfound, and untrimmed, for six years. When he was finally found in 2004, he had 60 lbs of wool... which is a lot.

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