27 May 2013

5 Tools For Outlining Ideas For Writers And Artists



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An outline is nothing but a hierarchical breakdown of what you plan to write or create. Arranged according to levels of importance and flow, and marked by numbers, roman numerals, headings-subheadings, indentations, or any other format. Think of them as breadcrumbs for creative inspiration.

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5 Tools For Outlining Ideas For Writers And Artists



laptop

An outline is nothing but a hierarchical breakdown of what you plan to write or create. Arranged according to levels of importance and flow, and marked by numbers, roman numerals, headings-subheadings, indentations, or any other format. Think of them as breadcrumbs for creative inspiration.

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SkyDrive vs Google Drive – Which Is Best for Office Productivity?



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As the push towards web apps has evolved, we're now met with two powerful cloud solutions -- SkyDrive and Google Drive. These two options offer all the tools needed for file synchronization and office productivity. However, while both of them can be great, only one of them can be the best solution for office productivity. In order to objectively evaluate which solution is more ideal, we will take a close look at both. Who shall be the winner?

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Ubooq: Not Just An Online Booking Website, But A Complete Appointment Manager [Giveaway]



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Ubooq is an excellent online tool that can help you cut down the time your on the phone by providing your clients a way to book appointments with your company through on online portal, without ever making a call. We have ten 1-year paid subscriptions of your choice to give away!

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The 7-Minute Workout for Busy Professionals (Apps)



A scientifically-proven workout routine promises to get you in shape with 7 minutes of daily exercise. And there are apps to help you follow that routine.



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Digital Inspiration @labnol This story, The 7-Minute Workout for Busy Professionals (Apps), was originally published at Digital Inspiration on 27/05/2013 under Health, Internet.



Google Buzz Posts Will Be Automatically Transferred To Google Drive In July [Updates]



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Google's former try on a social network, Buzz, has gone through a slow, painful death behind closed doors, and it seems as if Google has finally decided to officially pull the plug on the service. After being unavailable to the general public for a year, Google announced on Saturday that all Google Buzz posts will be moved to Google Drive.

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Make It Easier for Users to Complete your HTML Forms on Mobile Devices



You should use the correct data type (like email or URL) with your HTML forms and it will trigger the appropriate keyboard making it easier for mobile users to enter data in these forms.



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Digital Inspiration @labnol This story, Make It Easier for Users to Complete your HTML Forms on Mobile Devices, was originally published at Digital Inspiration on 27/05/2013 under Forms, Html5, Internet.



Cool Websites and Tools [May 26th 2013]



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5 Ways To Quickly Improve Your Technical Skills Without Spending A Dime



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People argue that training costs money - but for technical skills that just isn't true. You can improve your technical skills without paying - assuming you already have internet access that is, which is a pretty safe assumption to make if you're reading this. So read on: here are 5 ways you can improve your technical skills today.

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26 May 2013

Download WhatsApp for PC - Windows/Mac





  • Are you in search for finding out How to Use WhatsApp on your Computer at your own comfort? In this tutorial we described a step by step tutorial on downloading and installing whatsapp on your PC either it might be Windows or Mac machine.


If you are a smart phone user then you might have been using it since few months. WhatsApp is an awesome application which helps users to send sms to any other mobile for free of cost.On an average around 1 Billion messages are sent through WhatsApp every day,which is 1/7th of the world population(That means every 7th person is sending a message using Whatsapp).


How to Use WhatsApp on PC:


Using Whatsapp on your PC is pretty much straight forward.All you need is a Android Emulator to sync android apps on your Windows or Mac Operating System.



Step by Step Guide to Download and Install WhatsApp on your PC:






  • Choose the operating system which you are using either it might be Windows or Mac and download the respective version and install the app.


If you are getting some error like "The application failed to initialized properly (0xc0000135) . Click on ok tp terminate the application",then .NET framework is missing on your PC.Click Here to Install latest Version of .NET Framework.


  • After installing Bluestacks open the Software and there you see some already installed apps.




  • Click on Search button and search for WhatsApp.



  • Then you will be suggested different places from where you can get Whatsapp App.I prefer Google Play,so just click on Whatsapp Messenger on Google Play column and install the app.




  • After installing the App open it then you have to Choose your Country and Enter Phone number to start using Whatsapp on your PC.



Sync your mobile apps using Bluestack Cloud connect:




  • Open the BLUESTACKS application and Click on the settings button at the right end.




  • Choose the first option "cloud connect".

  • A box opens select "yes" and click on next.

  • Enter your email address , Mobile number and click on "Register".

  • Now you will receive a email with a Pin number.

  • Now take your android mobile and Go to market place and search for "Bluestacks", Download and install the application.

  • Open the application and enter the pin number that you received.

  • That's it now you can Sync any application on your mobile with your PC.


That's all for now friends.Enjoy using WhatsApp for PC.If you have any difficulty do leave a comment.I am always here to help you.Cheers :)







Cool Websites and Tools [May 25th 2013]



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25 May 2013

Convert the Mailto Hyperlinks on your Website into Contact Forms



You can convert the mailto links on your web page into inline contact forms by adding a single line of JavaScript code to your web template.



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Digital Inspiration @labnol This story, Convert the Mailto Hyperlinks on your Website into Contact Forms, was originally published at Digital Inspiration on 25/05/2013 under Forms, GMail, WordPress, Internet.



How to Use Flickr as a Photo Backup Service



Flickr offers 1 TB of free storage space, 200x more than Dropbox or Google Drive, and this should be enough to backup your entire collection of photos online.



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Digital Inspiration @labnol This story, How to Use Flickr as a Photo Backup Service, was originally published at Digital Inspiration on 25/05/2013 under Backup, Flickr, Internet.



Cool Websites and Tools [May 24th 2013]



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5 Ways To Search Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon And More At Once



If you're still having a hard time deciding which of the online movie streaming services is right for you, one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to making this decision is the selection they offer. Rather than search each service one by one to see if it has the movies or TV shows you like, with the following third party sites, you can search all four (and quite a few more) in one go.


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Collect, Curate, and Share Movie Lists Using Letterboxd and iPhone App Limelight



I use LibraryThing, GoodReads and my Amazon wish lists to keep track of the books I've read or want to read, but up until a few days ago, I hadn't been keeping track of the movies I watch. I recently decided that I would like to develop a movie library–at least virtually, online. Both the Letterboxd website and recently released Limelight iPhone app offer easy ways to build a movie library and connect with film lovers, critics, and friends.


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You Can Now Search Through Your Google+ Photos Straight From Google Search [Updates]



Google has just announced a new search feature, which lets you search within and across your Google+ photo albums from Google Search itself. All you have to do is need sign into the account you use to store your Google+ photo albums and fire away with a keyword. What takes this search technology up a notch is Google's introduction of machine learning and computer vision to the way it recognizes specific photographs.


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Avoid Window Overload: 5 Great Tools To Manage Multiple Windows



Using the Windows desktop involves managing windows. Some people may use full-screen windows, but power users know that the key to being productive is having multiple windows visible at a time, whether you're using multiple monitors or the side-by-side Aero Snap feature in Windows. Sadly, the Windows desktop still lacks many useful window-management features. However, you can get many great new Windows desktop features by installing third-party utilities.


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24 May 2013

How To Try Google Chrome OS On Your PC



How many times have you been approached by a friend or family member who says that they really have very little use for a big, powerful computer, since all they do with it is check email and maybe read a couple of websites every day? The fact is, there area whole lot of people that fall into this category. Computers just aren't a big part of their lives, it's as simple as that. What they really need is an ultra-simple computer.


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Protect Your PC With IObit Malware Fighter 2



Malware remains a potential threat for many PC owners. Here at MakeUseOf, we’ve been helping to combat that threat by offering several anti-malware apps free of charge through our Rewards Program. One of those apps has a sequel. IObit Malware Fighter 2 is a major overhaul of the company’s anti-malware app. It adds a variety of features that update the software for modern times, including cloud security and full Windows 8 support. Let’s see how IObit’s new app stacks up.


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