Skiing has always been something of a nightmare for me. I first “learned” how to ski in middle school, and still to this day don’t really understand how to stop. I once went to a “black diamond” mountain in Minnesota (read: gently sloping Midwest hill) and had to slam myself into the ground before skiing straight into the ski chalet. I’m hardly alone in my… Read More
Voice chat is now standard fare in video gaming communities. Gone are the days when you had to share a couch to socialize while playing. Why bother when you can stay at home and chat over the internet all the same? The technology exists! But with so many options available, you may be confused as to which one is right for you and your circle of friends. We’ll show you the five best voice chat solutions for gaming and each of their pros and cons. 1. Discord Discord is a free app that runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and...
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Google is about to launch a small but useful update to Google Maps that will give you live guidance and interactive real-time notifications during your journey. The idea here is to give you real-time updates while you are on your transit journey. These updates will appear in the Google Maps app and, maybe most importantly, on your Android lock screen. To get started, you search for your… Read More
Digital cameras don’t always capture a photo the way the scene looks to your eye, so it’s best to edit those images. But do you really know how to make them look better? If not, one-click photo enhancers can help. No matter if you’re an amateur or a serious photographer, you should be editing your images. Simple effects like lighting changes and a little bit of airbrush can go a long way. But Photoshop isn’t for everyone, so let one of these smart, automated web apps do the heavy lifting. 1. Let’s Enhance (Web): Increase Photo Resolution Without Loss Let’s...
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Working from home can be a lonely life. Sure, you avoid rush hour traffic and can set your own hours, but the trade-off is less social interaction and more distractions. So, if you’re buying a gift for someone who works from home this Christmas, why not splash a little cash and get them something they’ll really appreciate? Everything from body massagers to good quality chairs is an option; it depends on how much you’re willing to spend. If you’re struggling for inspiration, keep reading. Here are 10 gifts ideas for people who work from home. 1. Incense Burner Buying an...
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3D printers are useful devices for all kinds of reasons, but most have a critical weakness: they simply take a long time to actually make anything. That’s because additive manufacturing generally works by putting down an object one microscopic layer at a time. But a new holographic printing technique makes it possible to create the entire thing at once — in as little as a second… Read More
Google has a treat in store for people who search for information on celebrities. A handful of celebrities have answered questions about themselves, with videos appearing at the top of search results. You just have to ask the right question about the right celebrity to trigger it. For reasons I don’t understand people are fascinated by the lives of their favorite celebrities. Whether the celebrities in question are actors, singers, or even reality TV stars, people want to know more about them. And where do they head to find out more? Why, Google Search, of course. Celebrities Answering Questions About...
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ollowing its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple released updated App Store guidelines that included a new rule allowing it to ban apps created by a “commercialized template or app generation service.” The understanding at the time was this was part of Apple’s larger App Store cleanup, and the focus was on helping rid the marketplace of low-quality clone and spam apps.… Read More
You have probably had a year of ups and downs. That is, after all, pretty much standard. However, on a global scale 2017 won’t go down as a feelgood classic. There have been terror attacks, natural disasters, and a political atmosphere where everyone seems to hate everyone else. It’s against this backdrop that social media sites are publishing their reviews of the year. And Facebook is no exception. Facebook has not only produced its own Year in Review, it has also made little videos for every one of its users. Whether or not they want to be reminded of 2017....
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Facebook, in a similar manner to what it did with its internal policies around Managing Bias, is making publicly available its policies on harassment and bullying. Facebook also has outlined its investigation process as a result of harassment or bullying allegations. Read More
