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My Favorite Android Apps For Newbies With A Droid Phone

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Before I got my new Motorola Droid X phone, I had an iPhone 3. Back then, I wrote about all of my favorite iPhone apps -- to help newbies figure out which ones might be worth exploring. (I also touched on the best iPhone game apps for non-gamers.) Now, I'll share my favorite Android apps. I've also been asking friends what their favorite Droid apps are. It's interesting to see what's important to some, what's not important to others, and where people put their priorities in terms of … [Read more...]

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6 FUN Things You Can Track Online That Will Save You Time & Money

People have become obsessed with tracking everything online these days! All you have to do is log onto UPS tracking, DHL tracking, or FedEx tracking to see what I mean. The same is true with tracking packages on Amazon. These websites get millions of requests to track packages that people are waiting to receive, or that they themselves have sent. Here's one that tracks all delivery companies in one place: PackTrack! (Package Mapping is similar, as is Track Packages.) There's also a … [Read more...]

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5 Interesting Things I Found On Twitter This Week

Following are 5 things I would not have known about were it not for reading about them on Twitter. If you're not already familar with what Twitter is, here's the scoop: What Is Twitter And Why Should I Care About It? Videos: 7 Twitter Addicts Explain Why They Like Twitter   Okay, now onto the fun and interesting things I found... … [Read more...]

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NetVibes: A Great Personalized Homepage And An Amazing RSS Feed Reader

Want to have some fun with the start-up page on your computer? You know... that page that shows up first every time you open up your browser. You probably already know that you can set your opening page to any website address that you want. But did you know that you can change it to your very own personalized page -- one that serves as a massive on-screen collection of all your favorite things? The best part: your personal web desktop can be accessed from any computer at any time, and … [Read more...]

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Reasons To Switch From The Internet Explorer Browser To Firefox

I made the switch from Internet Explorer (IE) to Firefox in April 2005, and I've never looked back! What follows is a growing list of all the reasons that I personally love Firefox. That's right, after more than 20 years of being loyal to IE, I officially gave it up about 2 years ago. Why? Mostly because everyone who was worth their weight in gold in the Internet world was using Firefox. So, yeah, peer pressure kind of got the best of me. But also because... as web site designers, … [Read more...]

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Firefox Tip: How To Remove Typos And Other Text From The ‘Saved Forms’ Boxes

It is definitely a time-saver to check the "Remember what I enter in forms and the search bar" in Firefox. (Under Tools - Options - Privacy) It's the same as "AutoComplete" in IE -- which stores previous entries and suggests matches for you. (Under Tools - Internet Options - Content) This amazing shortcut saves you boatloads of keystrokes, especially if you routinely complete the same stuff at your most often-visited websites. (Think: uploading photos, logging into websites, etc.) Today, I … [Read more...]

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Pros & Cons of Google’s Free Web-Based Applications vs Yahoo’s Free Programs

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At the recommendation of a visitor to this site (thanks, Jeffrey!) I decided to check out Google's web-based programs for the very first time. Long story short... I've found quite a few oddities & shortcomings with regard to Google's applications at this point.   … [Read more...]

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Got A New Computer?… Try These FREE Programs & FUN Shortcuts

Did you recently get a new computer? If so, here are some fun programs & computer shortcuts you might want to consider... In preparation for a little "outdoor computing" from the many porches of our new (soon-to-be-built) log home, we purchased a laptop computer for me this past weekend. For those who are keeping tabs... yes, that makes a total of 5 (working) computers in our household at this point. That's right... just two adults, no children, and two dogs -- but even they haven't … [Read more...]

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Fun Quick Tips For Those Who Use The Internet & Carry A Cell Phone

If you're the type that knows just enough about computers to get by and you carry a cell phone merely for the ability to send & receive calls -- nothing more -- then listen up. Here are a couple of easy tricks to make your Internet and cell phone experience even better. In other words, if you're a technophobe or a newbie to digital gadgets, then these will be right up your alley! The following fast & easy tips are guaranteed to make your online experience even more enjoyable, … [Read more...]

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How To Subscribe To RSS Feeds Using A Newsfeed Reader

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Talk about a confusing topic!... To read RSS feeds, do you need a "news reader", an "aggregator" an "RSS reader" or a "newsfeed reader"? What exactly is an RSS reader, you ask? Here's my take on why you should subscribe to RSS feeds for all of your favorite websites in the first place, the easiest way to subscribe to RSS newsfeeds, and how to choose the best RSS feed reader for your needs. (Plus, the best FREE news readers, including bonus tips for using the Yahoo RSS reader as your … [Read more...]

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