I was just really geeked about Evernote for Windows 3.5 beta and its new features. If you use both Evernote and Google Reader, I promise you will love this tip. I store a lot of Google Reader links to Delicious for later reading. But, Evernote has become a repository of my various notes, references, tips, […]

iTunes-Like Syncing for the Rest of Us
on November 18, 2012 in Gadgets, Tech for Life, Tips & Tricks, Web Apps
If you use a iPod or an iPhone, you are probably used to using iTunes to easily sync you music and media to your device. But, if you are using one of the hundreds of other devices out there and want a simple syncing solution to share your media between computers and multiple devices, DazzBoard […]

Firefox 3.6.4 Protects Against Flash Crash
on November 18, 2012 in Firefox, Tech for Life, Tips & Tricks
It is so annoying to have your Firefox browser crash because a plugin like Adobe Flash, Apple QuickTime or Microsoft Silverlight crashed. The new version of Firefox 3.6.4 (beta now available for download) protects your browser from crashing because a page with Flash, QuickTime or Silverlight malfunctioned. The webpage and Firefox will continue to run […]
Firefox Extensions: Picks of the Week 08-03-13
on November 18, 2012 in Tech for Life
Elliott Spitzer, the New York state Governor, resigns after getting caught in a prostitution ring. Every news outlet is repeating how he spent $80,000 on hookers. How about we take a break from that and look at some cool Firefox extensions? Bookmark Previews: Have you seen the CoverFlow in Apple products? It’s where the album […]

Convert Your Ubuntu Linux to a Mac With Macbuntu
on November 18, 2012 in Linux, Tips & Tricks, Ubuntu Linux
As a fan of technology, I am not tied to any particular OS. I use Windows XP on my work laptop, Ubuntu Linux 10.04 on my work desktop, run Windows 7 on my home desktop and Mac OS X on my 21.5” Apple iMac. I like to try the best of breed apps in all […]

Amazon Offers Free Year of Prime Shopping For Students
on November 18, 2012 in Gadget Deals, Gadgets, Tech Deals, Tech for Life
Amazon Prime is an enticing program and you can really get used to getting a free 2-day shipping for anything you purchase.Plus, there are also some exclusive email deals from time to time. Amazon is extending a free year of Amazon Prime for Students to students with a valid .edu email address. That is a […]

Deal: Western Digital TV Mini Media Player $50 FS
on November 18, 2012 in Gadget Deals, Gadgets, Tech Deals, Tech for Life
If you have tons of digital media like movies, music and photos in your external hard drives or computer and have no way of watching them on your TV? Western Digital, WD TV Mini Media Player offers an affordable easy solution to do just that without breaking your bank. It turns any USB drive you […]

Mozilla Labs Brings Out a Social Sharing Firefox Extension
on November 18, 2012 in Facebook, Firefox, Firefox Add-ons, Social Networking, Twitter
I am a huge fan of software from Mozilla Labs – Firefox being one the graduates from there. They also brought out several interesting ones like Mozilla Prism, Ubiquity, Firefox Sync, BeSpin, etc. F1 is a new social sharing Firefox extension. Once installed, it makes it easy to share web links and content via Twitter, […]
Trailer of ‘The Social Network’ Facebook Movie Released
on November 18, 2012 in Facebook, Social Networking
The Social Network, the movie about origins of Facebook has been the most talked about movie recently in the social media and tech circle. Buzz for the movie has been spreading with teaser trailers with no actors but just dramatic music and voices. Check out the trailer for this movie here What did you think?

Add Cool Frames To Your Photos
on November 18, 2012 in Flickr, Social Networking, Tech for Life, Web Apps
Photos look great with frames around them whether they are physical photos or digital photos. Unless you are gifted with tools like Adobe Photoshop or the excellent free alternative Gimp, adding cool frames to your picture could seem like a daunting task. I have found a free tool that makes adding frames to your digital […]

Firefox Tip: Use Search Box as a Searchable Multi-item Clipboard
on November 18, 2012 in Firefox, Tech for Life, Tips & Tricks
I love Lifehacker and the community around it. Here is an awesome Firefox tip for those who are still loyal to this amazing browser. This tip is one of those that has been right under our nose but it took a genius to point it out. As you know, the Firefox search box remembers your […]

Goldmine of Drupal Videos – DrupalCon DC Website
on November 18, 2012 in Good Reads, Tech for Life, WordPress
A while back I asked you – my readers for Drupal blog recommendations. I was just getting started and I am still learning the inner workings of this excellent open source CMS. Recently I stumbled across the DrupalCon DC Website. It is the official website for the Drupal Conference held in Washington DC in March. […]

Get Local Traffic Alerts via SMS With Nixle
on November 18, 2012 in Tech for Life, Tips & Tricks, Web Apps
We were traveling to Detroit on I-96 E this past weekend and was turned back around due to an accident resulting in the closure of the Interstate. There wasn’t anything on the radio and we could have avoided the trip had we known about the accident. And so can hundreds of motorists everyday. What if […]

How to Get a Free US Spotify Invite Code?
on November 18, 2012 in Social Networking, Tips & Tricks, Web Apps
Spotify just launched in the US this morning. Those who have tried Spotify know it’s like a magical version of iTunes in which you’ve already bought every song in the world. – Wired If you didn’t know or haven’t heard about Spotify, that should explain what the service is all about. Spotify so far has […]

Free software for your computer
on November 18, 2012 in Tech for Life
I don’t pay for software anymore! I use open source software for Windows that are free for most applications. Gone are the days you had to pay for software like: Anti-virus Firewall Email client Photo Editor and the likes.. The lists of free software for windows are countless on the Internet and could overwhelm anyone […]
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