21 November 2013

Enjoy The iOS 7 Look On Any Device!



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Have you installed iOS 7 on your Android yet? No? Well, that’s probably for the best, but it doesn’t mean you can’t get your chance to enjoy the iOS 7 look without an iPhone. iOS 7 brought many new features to the table, which you might be curious about even if you’re not an Apple user. Alternatively, you may just like the looks of it, but don’t want to give yourself over to the Apple side. No worries, we’ve got you covered. If you like dressing up your tech, you can now dress up Android, Chrome and even Windows in...


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Enjoy The iOS 7 Look On Any Device!



ios-android

Have you installed iOS 7 on your Android yet? No? Well, that’s probably for the best, but it doesn’t mean you can’t get your chance to enjoy the iOS 7 look without an iPhone. iOS 7 brought many new features to the table, which you might be curious about even if you’re not an Apple user. Alternatively, you may just like the looks of it, but don’t want to give yourself over to the Apple side. No worries, we’ve got you covered. If you like dressing up your tech, you can now dress up Android, Chrome and even Windows in...


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Microsoft Store Opens On eBay For Online Shoppers In The U.S.



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Microsoft expanded its retail footprint with the opening of an official store on eBay (U.S). Microsoft has its own online shopping portal with the Microsoft Store. The Microsoft Store on eBay is positioned as a complementary offering especially as the busy holiday shopping season draws near. Microsoft’s lineup of products like Surface and Xbox, as well as various Microsoft accessories will be available here. Microsoft would obviously benefit from another point-of-presence that could make it more convenient for eBay shopping loyalists. The screenshot (below) from the store’s homepage also advertises the benefits of the eBay experience. Customers can also avail...


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5 Great Gift-Buying Websites You Haven’t Heard Of Yet



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For some of us, the stress of holiday shopping is already hitting us in full force. The gift-giving season is a wonderful, joyous time for the most part, but it can be a daunting task trying to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. Add to that the inconvenience of actually making the purchases in time? More stress. So why not do all of your shopping online this year? If you’re new to shopping online, have no fear: our online shopping guide will get you started with all you need to know. But if the usual online shops aren’t...


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Secure Your Browsing Activity With Private Internet Access VPN [Giveaway]



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Are you concerned about your privacy online? Many people are and have taken to encrypting their internet traffic with a VPN (Virtual Private Network). For the uninitiated, a VPN allows you to tunnel your Internet traffic through another computer. The computer, acting as an intermediary, ensures that any data you send out cannot be identified to you based upon your IP address. More often than not, VPNs employ encryption; ensuring that nobody on your local network can intercept your traffic. VPN usage has historically been linked with the enterprise, offering companies a way for remote workers to access an internal...


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Xbox One Reviews, Winamp Loses, Google Newsstand, Scroogled Merchandise [Tech News Digest]




Today in Tech News Digest, the Xbox One is reviewed ahead of release, Winamp gets condemned to death, Instagram arrives on Windows Phone, Google releases its own Apple-inspired Newsstand, a clever scam to mine Bitcoin is uncovered, and Microsoft starts selling anti-Google merchandise as part of its ongoing Scroogled campaign. Xbox One Reviews Roundup Playstation 4 or Xbox One? #HardestLifeDecisions — Joe Ramos (@LaxusDreyahr) November 21, 2013 The battle of the next-gen consoles has now begun in earnest, with the PlayStation 4 having been released last Friday (Nov. 15) and the Xbox One being released this Friday (Nov. 22). Having...


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Windows 8.1 Start Screen Customizer



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The Start screen, first introduced with Windows 8 has been enhanced with Windows 8.1 update. The Start menu replacement now supports more tile sizes, lets you uninstall multiple apps at once, and also allows you set desktop background picture as Start screen background image. By now, everyone who cares would know that Windows 8 didn’t […]

YouTube Easter Egg for Doge Meme



"Doge is a slang term for 'dog' that is primarily associated with pictures of Shiba Inus (nicknamed 'Shibe') and internal monologue captions on Tumblr. These photos may be photoshopped to change the dog's face or captioned with interior monologues in Comic Sans font," informs KnowYourMeme.



YouTube has an Easter Egg that changes the search results page for [doge meme]: colorful text, Comic Sans, much wow, so hip, help plz.









{ via Phandroid, thanks Sushubh }

How to Get Your Identity Stolen in One Easy Step



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I recently found a discarded desktop computer, a Dell Inspiron model, lingering by the dumpster. Anything left next to dumpsters signifies that the former owner wants you to take it. Whoever abandoned the computer wants to do someone a favor. Unfortunately, computer donators don’t really know what they’re actually giving away: Privacy, passwords, security and potentially a great deal of money. After giving the discarded computer a quick teardown, I put it through a variety of security tests and found glaring problems – problems our readership may learn from. Stealing someone’s identity doesn’t take a lot of intelligence or even...


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How to Get Your Identity Stolen in One Easy Step



junked dell desktop

I recently found a discarded desktop computer, a Dell Inspiron model, lingering by the dumpster. Anything left next to dumpsters signifies that the former owner wants you to take it. Whoever abandoned the computer wants to do someone a favor. Unfortunately, computer donators don’t really know what they’re actually giving away: Privacy, passwords, security and potentially a great deal of money. After giving the discarded computer a quick teardown, I put it through a variety of security tests and found glaring problems – problems our readership may learn from. Stealing someone’s identity doesn’t take a lot of intelligence or even...


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YouTube's Follow Back in Google+



Emanuele Bartolomucci spotted a new YouTube feature: when you're watching a video from a channel associated with a page that follows you in Google+, you get this message: "X added you on Google+. Follow back for exclusive updates!"






I wasn't able to trigger this feature, so it's probably an experiment. It's also a sign that YouTube will integrate more with Google+.



{ Thanks, Emanuele. }

New Interface for Google+ Notifications



Google+ notifications have a new interface: there's a "previously read" section, just like in the Google+ app for Android, and there are some new transitions that mimic scrolling down.



The previously read notifications are no longer displayed below the Jingles icon, so you need to click "previously read" to see them. The notifications box is less cluttered and you can still read all your notifications.









{ Thanks, Mukil. }

What Do You Hate About YouTube’s Comments Section? [We Ask You]




Google recently made huge changes to the way the YouTube comments section works. Powered by Google+, and therefore requiring every commenter to have a Google+ account, the new YouTube comments section looks and feels different than it used to do so. There were some major bugs present at the beginning that Google has now fixed, but the changes to the ordering of comments and the need to create a G+ profile before commenting aren’t going anywhere. And, it has to be said, the spammers and trolls still seem to be leaking through, somehow. So let’s get to the bottom of...


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Google Wallet Card



Google Wallet users in the US can now get a physical card from Google. It's free, but you need to verify your identity, which means you'll have to provide more information to Google: the last four digits of Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and more.



"The Google Wallet Card is a physical prepaid debit card that allows you to access your Wallet Balance in the real world, at ATMs, banks, and wherever MasterCard® Debit is accepted. If you're in the US, and you have already verified your identity, you can request a Wallet Card from the desktop site at wallet.google.com, or from the mobile app. Once you receive and activate it, you'll be able to pay with the Wallet Card at online and physical stores that accept MasterCard® Debit, and make cash withdrawals at ATMs or banks."






Android Police reports that "Google says the card should be delivered to interested parties in 10-12 days". It's US-only, there are no fees to order or activate the card and the issuer of the card is The Bancorp Bank, which provides private label banking services.



Google provides a use case for the debit card: "Your roommate finally paid you back for dinner through Google Wallet, and you want to use that money right away to pay for groceries this week. Now, you can use the new Google Wallet Card to spend the money instantly, either by purchasing in stores or by withdrawing cash at ATMs, without having to wait for money to transfer from your Google Wallet Balance to your bank account."



Other advantages: free notifications on your mobile phone and no monthly/annual fees to use the card (there are some fees, though).



An important limitation: "you cannot use the Google Wallet Card outside the US right now".





Be An Energy Star: 20+ Reddit Tips That Help To Slash Your Utility Bill



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Is your utility bill killing you? Costs for gas, oil, water, and other natural resources rise steadily. In great parts of Europe, Australia, and Japan the worst price driver is electricity. Who would have thought that Reddit is a source of wisdom that can help you counter-balance these developments. Upon closer inspection, however, it’s not so surprising. Reddit is a haven for geeks, nerds, and intellectuals, interested in all sorts of niche topics, including energy efficiency and saving money. Moreover, Reddit is a community where everyone can contribute, regardless of education, status, or rank. And most importantly, contributions are evaluated...


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