4 Good Alternatives to TweetDeck & Seesmic Desktop (Twitter Desktop Clients)

But why, when there are so many desktop clients around? What are their unique features when compared to the common Twitter desktop clients? HootSuite HootSuite is an easy-to-use but powerful Twitter software. you’re able to have multiple tabs, with each tab showing up to four columns of tweets. Columns can be used for Groups, Mentions, DMs, and Searches just like other apps. it’s possible for you to use up to 5 Twitter accounts and create up to 5 groups....

September 27, 2009 · 1 min · 158 words · Katelyn Thornton

MS Outlook Tip: How to Automatically Organize Incoming Emails

Related The Ford Model T assembly line is often cited as a world-changing example of productivity. Outlook rules may never have that honor but it’s a great productivity tool if tweaked properly. Outlook’s rules can truly serve as an assembly line for all your incoming email management tasks. Think of rules as traffic cops who direct and move (email) traffic and streamline the flow. Rules are specific sets of instructions that are applied to messages under a specific set of conditions....

September 27, 2009 · 2 min · 276 words · Matthew Hall

Geeks Weigh In: Does a Human Think Faster Than a Computer?

In fact, what is the question about really? Is it even a fair comparison? The Question: Does a Human Think Faster Than a Computer? The question itself represents the fallacy of how people think about computers. When a person uses a computer, if it’s slow then it’s junk. First, to partially answer the “speed” question we need to examine data transmission. That’s pretty fast! In 2006, thefastest reported fiber optic transmissionrate was 2....

September 26, 2009 · 2 min · 270 words · Kevin Allen

What to Do With Old Computers: 10 Cool Uses for Used PCs and Laptops

That’s too bad because there are a number ofgood uses for old computers. Here’s the how-to video: Unfortunately, Tom’s Hardware Guide took down the complete guide. With a working wireless connection you could even make it show your latest Flickr photos. You’ll find detailed instructions all over the net. Repair4Laptop.org provides an extensive list of instructions sorted by laptop models. Unfortunately, some links are outdated. Shuttertalk has instructions using a LCD monitor and laptop....

September 26, 2009 · 2 min · 311 words · James Bell

How To Share The Internet Connection Between Mac and PC

Where I live, it’s actually possible – things like these do happen without reason. It costed me quite a bit but I thought it would be worth the money. Now, here’s the tricky part. In my home web link, we have 2 Macs and one PC running on Windows XP. The UMTS gadget connects via USB. How do we decide who gets to use it? I rolled up my sleeves and got to work....

September 25, 2009 · 2 min · 386 words · Victor Allen

Get Detailed Info About Your OS & Hardware with PC Wizard

Related Computer systems are getting more sophisticated every day. Some time back we looked atSystem Information Tool for Linux. Here is one you’re able to use with Windows - it is calledPC Wizard. It is available both as an installable exe file and a portable zip file. when you obtain it on your system, go ahead and fire it up. PC Wizard starts collecting information as soon as it loads....

September 24, 2009 · 2 min · 218 words · Kimberly Wright

5 Design Concept Websites to Get The Creative Juices Flowing

Related We all waste time online sometimes, don’t we? You’ve been there before, you log on to check your email and something catches your eye. Something strange, neat or really cool draws you away from whatever you were up to. Well, it happens to me. I’m not sure why, maybe I have a short attention span. But sometimes, something blows my mind and drags me away! Most of the blog posts are lists of items or objects that are in the same or similar context....

September 21, 2009 · 2 min · 250 words · Shawn Haynes

6 Things Windows Users should Know Before Switching to Mac

Related Ah, what an experience. I remember when I first switched over to a Mac. Actually, I remember when I was first exposed to a Mac. To be brutally honest, I didn’t find itthatfascinating. It just looked cool and what’s wrong with using the taskbar, I thought. Soon after that, I jumped ship and bought a Mac Mini. Weirdly, the first thing I did on my brand new Mac was load Boot Camp and install Windows....

September 21, 2009 · 3 min · 540 words · Brian Walker

2 Useful Tips For Organizing Electronic Files [Mac Only]

Related For some people, file management can be a very horrendous task. I’m still amazed at how messy the files and folders can be. I figured that there should be a few apps that I could offer as tips for organizing electronic files. Since MakeUseOf prioritizes on free applications, let’s dig a little deeper into File Actions and Automator. The first time you open this program, you’ll have a blank window....

September 20, 2009 · 2 min · 263 words · Douglas Martin

3 Easy Steps to Lifestream With StoryTlr

Some people still shy away from it because the word “Lifestreaming” looks intimidating and sounds complicated. Why Lifestream? There are different incentives for lifestreaming: How do you start lifestreaming? Let’s find out. you’re free to then choose the sources to add to your lifestream. Once StoryTlr has collected all your information you are ready to personalize your lifestream. There are 8 pre-built themes ready to be used. it’s possible for you to also choose a custom background and header image....

September 20, 2009 · 1 min · 171 words · Jennifer Buckley

7 Steps to Make Computers Accessible for the Elderly

Related Let me introduce this post by saying that it is primarily aimed at young people. After all it’s you guys who will be called for help. Computers are definitely not just a toy for the young generation. Everything is smaller, faster, and more sensitive. A nightmare for a slow person with bad eyesight and stiff hands. Windows also comes with tools that enhance visibility and accessibility. Let me show you some of them....

September 19, 2009 · 3 min · 619 words · Michael Avila

How to Save Power with SetPower (Computer Power Management Tool)

Related Here’s the true story - SetPower isn’t a magic wand. In simple terms it’s a computer power management program. Using SetPower you could time your system to go to sleep or make it wake up. The secret behind it are power schedules which let you control your system’s on and off cycle. Are you one of those who should use SetPower? SetPower returns control to the user who missed having a time bound power management feature bundled with Windows....

September 19, 2009 · 2 min · 232 words · Paul Bell

3 Ways To Strip Formatting From Text in MS Word 2007

Related The most amazing property of unformatted text is that it has none. But isn’t it the basic building block of all that we write and design? Ugh, plain text is so dull! Where’s the color"where’s the stylized font"where’s the pizzazz? Yeah, it’s ho-hum for sure. The feature as we all know is right there in MS Word. There’s also thePaste Optionssmart tag but it still involves moving the hands and selecting an option....

September 18, 2009 · 2 min · 256 words · Beth Cobb