iPad Apps – Screen 1 of 3
31 dec 2010
This is a list of the most essential iPad apps that you should have on your device. It includes news apps, text editors, dictation apps and apps for reading books on your iPad.
Tech Notes
iPad Apps – Screen 2 of 3
31 dec 2010
Create mind-maps, record your voice, access computer files on the go, explore the world – do more on your iPad with these useful apps.
iPad Apps – Screen 3 of 3
31 dec 2010
Do you know that you use your iPad as a wireless keyboard? Or that you can download files from the Internet directly to your iPad? Discover some of the more useful iPad apps here.
Use your Webcam as a Mirror
23 dec 2010
This is creative. If you have a video conference call in the next few minutes and don’t have the time to rush to the washroom to comb your hair, you can use the webcam attached to your laptop computer along with your video chat program as a mirror.
How to Add Sidebar Gadgets in Gmail
16 dec 2010
Sidebar Gadgets let you do more with Gmail that just read email. Learn how to find and install gadgets in Gmail
The Most Common Google AdWords Mistake
09 dec 2010
In an interview with NYT, Google AdWords Evangelist Frederick Vallaeys shares common mistakes and tips on how you can be successful with Google Ads:
New advertisers often try putting up an ad or two based on a handful of keywords – but when they don’t get many people to click on them, they just figure pay-per-click isn’t for them.
Find the Reading Level of a Document with Word
05 dec 2010
Here’s how you may quick find the readability score or the reading level of any document / piece of text in Microsoft Word.
Go to File –> Options –> Proofing and under “When correcting spelling and grammar in Word,” check the following options:
Check grammar with spelling
Show readability statistics
Save your changes and then F7 to check your document for any spelling or grammar related errors.
Edit Hosts File with VB Script (VBS)
30 nov 2010
The easiest way to block websites on your home computer is through the hosts file or you may also use OpenDNS for blocking adult sites.
However, when you wish to block time-wasting sites only for a temporary period, this VB Script should help.
How To Get Your Facebook Account Disabled
26 nov 2010
In his presentation titled “How To Get Your Facebook Account Disabled,” Massimo Burgio shares some common mistakes that may get your Facebook account banned for life.
Risks include:
Using a fake name for your Facebook profile
Using a personal profile to promote a business.
Scan Business Cards with your Mobile Phone
25 nov 2010
The Google Google app, which is available for both iPhone and Android mobile phones, lets you scan business cards directly to your Google Contacts.
Just launch Google Googles, snap a photo of the business card and click the Add to Contacts button to save the details.