Category: Features
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Top 50 Apps That Fit on a USB Drive
Sometimes you just need to take your apps on the go. Whether you're providing support or just trying to make a strange computer feel more familiar, having a collection of portable applications is very useful. From development to security, these apps are some of the best tools you'll ever keep in your pocket. -
Top 25 (Non-Obvious) Ways RSS Feeds Can Make Your Life Easier
RSS feeds are a great way to stay on top of news and blogs, but that's hardly all they're good for these days. If you're looking for ways to more fully incorporate RSS into your technology repertoire, here are 25 applications, sites and ideas that can help you make the most of RSS. -
8 Ways a Competitor Can Sabotage Your Site
Competition on the web is fierce and getting more ruthless by the day. Some webmasters have resorted to using dirty tricks, known as "Google bowling," to sabotage competing websites. Arm yourself with knowledge and protect your site from these techniques that may be used to undermine your site's reputation. -
Whoops! The 15 Biggest Screw-ups in Internet History
Everybody makes mistakes sometimes, but when those mistakes are made online by high-profile figures, it's hard not to stare at the train wreck. Whether you've accidentally launched a virus, or given control of your company blog to a stranger, it's obvious you've screwed up big time. Check out these 15 Internet screw-ups that will live in infamy. 
The 7 Most Hated Internet Innovations of All Time
Did you know that the very first spam email was sent out in 1978? The very first email was sent… Read More...-
30 Amazing (But Unknown) Google Apps You’ll Want To Try Right Now
Whenever Google officially decides to take over the world, we will already be well-acquainted with their unending sets of online tools and applications and overall knack for simplifying our lives. If, for some reason, you're still unaware of how the Google enterprise is revolutionizing the way even non-techies gather information and play on the Web, read below for 30 of the best Google applications that you need to try. -
50 Things To Do With Google Maps [That You Never Knew You Could]
It shouldn't be any surprise to those used to the easy and flexible functionality of Google's products that Google Maps is good for a lot more than mapping the quickest route on your next road trip. Some uses of the technology are just for fun, but there are also many practical, real-life applications that can make your life on and off the Internet easier. -
As one of the world's most useful products, pretty much everyone loves duct tape, but techies seem to have a special place in their hearts for the versatile adhesive. From the practical to the slightly silly, here is a list of some of the best techie uses for duct tape.69 Techie Uses for Duct Tape -
50 Hacks & Add-Ons To Supercharge Your Google Calendar Experience
Much like Gmail, Google Reader and Google's other products, Google Calendar is fast becoming the application of choice for users all over the world. With great functionality and integration with Google's other products it's no wonder its popularity is growing. But chances are good that you're not maxing out all the features of Google Calendar that you could be. Here are a few ways you can try to add to your Google Calendar experience. 
Ever wonder why birthday parties on TV always feature the song “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”? While you might… Read More...Public Domain: Why the US Is on Hold Until 2019 -
20 Best Funny Internet Scams (Warning: These Stories Are Downright Ridiculous)
If you've had an e-mail account for more than a couple of years, or even just a couple of months, you've probably received an e-mail hoax promising you the opportunity to make millions working from home, asking you to donate money to a fraudulent fund, or just passing along a fascinating (but false) story to elicit a widespread response from the public. While many, truly damaging scams are designed to covertly steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from innocent people, this list is mostly comprised of those hoaxes that are just downright ridiculous. -
100 Cool Nintendo Wii Hacks (Including How To Mod It For Homebrew)
If you're fortunate enough to have a Wii, you certainly know by now that it's a really fun and flexible system. But no matter what you've done so far, there's a good chance that you've only found the tip of the iceberg. 
10 Completely Innocent Websites Britain Blocked (And How It Happened)
Ambiguously-worded and vague laws have caused a lot of trouble in many countries throughout history. Legislation that uses vague and… Read More...-
34 Hacks To Make Your Linux Box Mimic A Mac
Whether you love Apple's design and functionality, or just want to play around with your computer, it can be both fun and helpful to emulate a Mac while running Linux. Here, you'll find tutorials, hacks, tools, and more that can help you copycat Mac. 
50 Things That Real Geeks Know Without Googling
In days of yore, it was easy to spot a geek. We were the ones: who were into computers before… Read More...-
50+ Killer Resources for Computer Science Students
Computer science students are lucky because the Internet is like a living textbook, full of information and advice for their field. Many professors, experts, and other people skilled in computer science have created essays, tutorials, and resource points, all designed to make your life easier. We've compiled over 50 of the best here. -
Top 50 Open Source VoIP Apps
For many businesses, open source VoIP programs and apps offer a great way to save thousands of dollars every year in telephony costs. Here are a few of the open source programs and developers out there that have had loads of success as VoIP and open source solutions for it become more and more common in businesses around the world. 
6 Bad Digital Habits and How to Beat Them
Are smartphones and tech gadgets making us rude? You’re not alone if you think so. Many beliee that the rise… Read More...-
How to Turn Your Old Computer Into the Ultimate Media Center: 100 Resources and Tools
So you've gotten a newer model. It was bound to happen, as new technology becomes more and more demanding. But after years of faithful service, you're probably not excited about saying a final farewell to your old computer, and you don't have to. With these resources, it's easy to give your old computer new life as a media center. -
As a web developer, you probably assume that your work is pretty environmentally friendly, and for the most part, you're right. But despite all of your paper saving and working at home, your work, specifically your websites, still contributes to rising CO2 levels.GreenDev: 50 Environmentally Friendly Apps, Hosts and Resources -
How to Homebrew Wii Games: 37 Tips, Tutorials and Resources
Certainly you've heard that fully integrated Wii homebrews are in the near future, but did you know that developers are already homebrewing for the Wii? Through the Internet Channel, you can play Flash and Javascript games, and yes, even make your own. So if you've spent all your money on a bidding war to get the Wii and you're out of cash for games, follow this guide to some of the best Wii homebrew resources out there. -
Oh, to be a Web developer or designer these days. Great jobs, great pay, great respect. Right? Okay, so maybe we're a little off. Web workers actually have it pretty rough. From dealing with dopey clients to making do with little pay, it's a wonder you're still in the biz. Give yourself a little break and check out this list of 10 funny (but true) rants about the Web world.WebDev Rage Hall of Fame: 10 Hilarious (and Familiar Sounding) Rants -
10 Hilarious Stories Involving Monkeys
Who doesn't love monkeys and apes? They're cute, weird, scary, and of course, hilarious. Whether you're watching them at the zoo, monitoring the poor things for research purposes, or just trying to smuggle them under your hat, monkeys are a barrel of fun and surprises. Take a break and check out this list of 10 hilarious real-life stories involving monkeys. -
The Web Worker's Stress Busting Toolbox: 50 Tips to Improve Your Life
Many Web employees work from the comfort of their own home and don't even have to get out of their comfy PJs to go to work if they don't feel like it. But that doesn't mean working on the Web isn't stressful from time to time. Online projects pile up and deadlines loom just like they do for those working in an office. They've also got the added stress of sometimes unreliable Web hosting and no IT department to fix a troublesome PC. So how can you beat the stress of day-to-day Web work? The following are 50 ways you can become happier and healthier by reducing the stress in your life.
