27 February 2013

Gmail Attachments in Google Drive?



Jérôme Flipo spotted a new GDrive feature in an animated GIF file shared by the Google Drive team: a "Gmail attachments" section.






It turns out that there are many references to Gmail attachments in Google Drive's code, so this new feature is not yet enabled in the public version of Google Drive, but Google employees test it.









It's likely that you'll be able to manage Gmail attachments from Google Drive, find attachments and share them with other people. Google Drive is already the central file repository for most Google services.


AppStars: Best Apps Finder For Windows 8



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The official Windows 8 app Store has over thirty-thousand apps and the number is counting. The Store receives hundreds of new apps each day. Other than the design, the downside of the the official Store app is that it doesn’t let you filter available apps by most popular or trending. Because of this, it’s quite [...]

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 10 For Windows 7 [Updates]



Microsoft is finally rolling out Internet Explorer 10 to users with Windows 7 installed on their machines. This is a huge user base, as Microsoft claims there are over 700 million customers still using Windows 7 as their operating system of choice. How many of those are still using Internet Explorer as their browser? According to StatCounter, just under 30% of Internet users are using IE.


Microsoft claims that Internet Explorer gives a real-world speed increase of 20% over IE9, which is certainly no small difference. Microsoft also cites studies that show that Internet Explorer 10 is the fastest browser available on Windows. Even with the speed increase, Microsoft also shows evidence that IE9 is the second fastest browser, edging out Firefox version 15.


Just like the Windows 8 version of IE10, the Windows 7 browser has a major focus on HTML 5. This seems like a smart move, as it’s clear that HTML 5 is taking over the web, and Microsoft has tools in place to help web developers make the most of it.


IE10 on Windows 7 also comes with the Do Not Track (DNT) feature for users concerned with privacy. By default it is on, but users can go to options and turn the DNT signal off if they prefer.



If you are making the switch to Internet Explorer 10, make sure you check out our Internet Explorer 10 tips and tricks article, as it will help you get started with the latest version of Microsoft’s browser.


Internet Explorer 10 is available for download now directly from Microsoft. With the improvements to speed and security, are you willing to give Internet Explorer another go on your Windows 7 machine? Are you going to stick with your current browser? Hit the comments section below and let us know.


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Download Microsoft Surface Pro Drivers



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Earlier this month, Microsoft’s highly anticipated Surface Pro with Windows 8 operating system went on sale. Unlike the Surface RT tablet, which is powered by Windows RT operating system, Surface Pro can run both legacy desktop programs and modern (metro) apps installed from the official Windows Store. The Surface Pro tablet has an Intel Core [...]

How To Beat The Eyeballing Game – An Addictive Online Timewaster



the eyeballing gameYou may not think geometry plays any part in your life, but you’d be wrong. If you do anything practical – hanging a picture, putting up a shelf, or building flat-pack furniture — you deal with geometry. Choosing how to furnish your house, recognizing faces, and even shooting photographs all require some knowledge of the shapes, sizes, and angles you’re seeing.


If you want to know how good you are at dealing with geometry then The Eyeballing Game is just for you. It’s simple to play but difficult to master, which gives it an addictive quality (similar to Tetris and its various clones) that will likely keep you playing. You’re presented with seven different challenges, and tested three times on each. The idea is to correct the image as accurately as possible, with the lower the score the better.


At the end of The Eyeballing Game your scores are averaged out by the margin of error. Zero is the ultimate aim, though I doubt anyone has yet, or ever will, achieve a perfect score. To make things even more challenging you’re competing against the clock, though speed is a secondary concern. What follows is each challenge in turn detailed along with some simple tips to help you get closer to the desired 0.0.


Parallelogram


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The first time I played The Eyeballing Game I wasn’t sure what a parallelogram was, so my guess for the correct position was wildly inaccurate. the easiest way to think about this challenge is that a parallelogram features two sets of parallel lines.


This makes the methodology for finding the correct position for the corner simple. All you need to do is line up one of the sides first before you deal with the other. When you’re sure both sets are parallel lock the position in and see how well you judged it.


Midpoint


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All you need to do here is find the midpoint of the line segment. This is probably the easiest of the seven challenges included in The Eyeballing Game, with the lowest probability of being wildly off. You are, after all, only dealing with one element.


As well as finding the midpoint you have to straighten the line. I always do this before working out where the center of the line is, but you may find it easier to do so using the temporary angle. Be careful not to accidentally adjust the spacing when you straighten the line out.


Bisect Angle


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You’re presented with a random angle and have to bisect it as perfectly as possible. In other words you need to determine where the line should sit if it’s going to be the same distance away from both of the other lines.


The differing lengths of the pre-existing lines can be wildly off-putting, so to remedy this place your hand on the screen to cover up any excess length. Once the two lines look the same it’s much easier to successfully bisect the angle.


Triangle Center


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You’re presented with a scalene triangle and asked to find the center of it. This is the point “equidistant to the edges.” This is one challenge liable to catch out many people on their first play-through, but it’s actually fairly simple to correctly judge where to make your mark.


Imagine drawing a perfect circle which hits all three sides of the triangle, sitting locked inside it. Then simply mark the center of that triangle. Finding the center of a circle is no mean feat, but it’s simpler when it’s this size rather than any larger…


Circle Center


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Following on from the last challenge is one which asks you to mark the center of a large circle. You’re presented with a perfect circle and asked to correctly judge where the central point should be.


Zooming your screen out can help with this one, or if that’s too much trouble simply move further away from your computer. The more of the circle you can see the easier it is to judge where the center would be. Try and line up the horizontal axis and the vertical axis in turn.


Right Angle


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Right angles are everywhere you look, though they’re more a part of man-made structures than the ones inherent in nature. They may be essential but it’s surprisingly difficult to judge the difference between a perfect right angle and one that’s just slightly off.


If you’re playing The Eyeballing Game on a portable device then turn the screen until the stationary line is pointing straight up. This makes it much easier to find the 90-degree angle. Also make the movable line longer to help you judge more accurately.


Convergence


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The final challenge is perhaps my favorite on the list. Mainly because it’s the one I always seem to hit pretty much spot on. You’re shown three straight lines and asked to find the exact point at which they would converge were they to carry on in the same direction.


The only way to beat this challenge is to tackle one line at a time. When they’re all dead straight you will have found the correct point to set, with one final look at all three insuring you haven’t veered off course.


Conclusions


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The Eyeballing Game is truly one of the most addictive games I have played in a long time. Like many of the best games it draws you in with its “just one more go and I’ll do better” mentality. This has quickly found its way into my list of fun things to do online when bored.


With local scores saved as long as you want them saved, and the best scores of the last 500 and last 10,000 games listed on the site, there’s an obvious lure tempting you to keep on trying. Hopefully this article will help banish the frustration felt when you fail to do well.


Have you played The Eyeballing Game? It’s been online for several years but remains something of a hidden gem. Use the comments section below to let us know what you think of this fun timewaster, or, if you’re so inclined, let us know the best score you’ve achieved. If your gray matter needs more massaging then you can try these other games for the brain.


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Facebook Search Used As An Interpersonal Weapon: What To Watch For [Weekly Facebook Tips]



facebook searchFacebook has always been an easy way to accidentally expose yourself to unwanted privacy breaches, however with the new Facebook Graph Search it’s even easier to get stung. You might think you’ve locked down your account very well, only to find that things that you’d forgotten all about are now embarrassing you.


It doesn’t even matter if you have enemies or not – all it takes is for someone to come up with the right search term and your secrets could all come out. This might be via a clever prankster, a vindictive ex, or a careful HR person – you never know who is evaluating you based on your Facebook profile and what they can learn from it.


Today we’ll look at a few things you can do to lock down your account just a bit further. Plus, we’ll also discuss a little about why these settings are important these days. The more you know, the better protected you are. Most importantly today is to ensure your Facebook “likes” are adequately private. You’ll see exactly why soon.


Look After Your Facebook Privacy Generally


Here at MakeUseOf, we constantly strive to provide you with the best advice about looking after your privacy on Facebook. Things change often, so it’s a bit of a game of cat and mouse at times. However, there are plenty of articles and guides we’ve written which offer timeless good advice about ensuring you maintain your Facebook privacy. Very recently, we wrote a specific guide to preparing your Facebook account privacy settings for Facebook Graph Search.


Even if you think you know all there is to know, take a look and make sure. There are plenty of privacy settings that used to be difficult or impossible to hide which are now very important to check.


Your Embarrassing Facebook Likes


So, you entered a competition or you liked a company so you could get news of cheap deals. So what, right? Well, sadly the reason behind your “like” isn’t always clear to the person who sees it. What if your boss notices you’ve “liked” the competition? Will they understand? What if your friends see it and think you’re a sellout?


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What’s even worse than these casual misunderstandings are the “likes” that really give away who you are at heart. You know, the part of you that’s passionate about a particular cause, sexual preference or religion which you wouldn’t normally harp on about in front of workmates and family simply because it would start debates which never end well. While you may not be embarrassed by them, it may still be wise to keep them out of the public eye just in case.


Another set of embarrassing “likes” are the ones that give away things you used to like and no longer care for. Take for instance, the thought that a friend may search for “Married friends who like OKCupid”. Despite the fact that you may have “liked” the page several years ago when you were single and available, the fact that your face shows up in the Facebook search results makes you look like you’re currently playing the field. This is a misunderstanding that most people would quite happily avoid.


Don’t forget that your “likes” stretch across photos, images, random posts by friends or pages and more. What sorts of conclusions will people draw when they can easily see all the images you like?


Suggested Posts – Another Great Reason To Hide Facebook Likes


Have you seen Facebook’s “Suggested Posts” in your timeline before? What you may not know is that these pages are generated by the “likes” of your friends, who may have liked the page at any point since the beginning of Facebook. Conversely, what this means is that any page you’ve ever liked may make its way into your friends’ timelines with a photo of your face endorsing it. Do you even know what pages you liked on Facebook three years ago?


How To Hide Your Facebook Likes


So now we get to the important step of actually hiding your Facebook likes, which really isn’t that hard. You can easily see all of your “likes” on one sub-page of your timeline.


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At the top of this page, on the right-hand side is an “Edit” button. From here, you can choose the privacy setting for each category of pages you have liked. Remember that you can set the privacy to “Only Me” or use custom settings, which let you add a whitelist and a blacklist of people either by using names or by using friends lists. This is the best way to ensure your general “like” privacy settings are exactly as you expect.


Now, you may also want to remove some entries entirely from Facebook Search. Just take a quick look at everything listed and click the x in the corner of anything that shouldn’t be there. Don’t forget that if you’ve ever been caught by a Facebook scam that you may have strange pages in your likes that you never willingly liked.


If you want to leave a modestly embarrassing “like” listed, but hide it from people, there is a way to do it. Set one of the categories to “Only Me“, then move the embarrassing “like” to that category, even if it doesn’t seem like it makes sense there.


Don’t forget to click on “Done Editing” at the top before you leave the page!


Try A SimpleWash


If you think your profile is okay, or you just can’t face the idea of going through every single Facebook update you’ve ever made, there are some great tools to help you clean things up. One of these is really worth trying out: SimpleWash (used to be FaceWash, but now covers Twitter also). The service scans all of your updates and reports on whether or not it deems them to be “clean”. This includes updates you’ve made, photos you’ve uploaded, posts and photos you’ve been tagged in and more.


Obviously, SimpleWash may have a different idea of what needs cleaning up to you, but at least you’ll see your posts from the eyes of a stranger and can make your decision from there. SimpleWash can check updates written in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish at this stage.


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What sorts of things have you hidden from your Facebook Timeline and why?


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