Related By now, you should have heard of eBooks. It is pretty much an electronic book. Just have a look atMake Use Of’s eBook collection. The only downside with eBooks is that it is only available online in an electronic format. What happens if you want to publish it and have it in print? You are up for a lot of fees, printing, and publication costs. you better get legal advice, find a publisher to publish your book and the list goes on....
Related I am a bit of aGoogle Maps&Google Earthfan. I used them to get hopelessly lost between Germany and the Netherlands the other week. But what about all those photos you see when you hit themoretab at the top of a Google map? Where do all those photos come from? That’s right -Panoramio. Basically, this will be a guide on how to geotag your photos. Using Panoramio is a good way to get more eyeballs on your photography work and gain some more exposure....
Related Are you looking to spice up your system a little? Maybe you want a little something that your friends do not have? Maybe you want to impress that special someone (if they are as geeky as you are!) Do you want to add a window switcher that will knock your socks off? After downloading and running Vista Switcher, you will have a new icon in your system tray. It resembles an X in a box....
The following is a suggested list of the various types of Flickr discussion groups you might consider joining. Nearly all popular digital 35mm and compact cameras have at least one Flickr group dedicated to it. If you’re a Canon user, for example, there’s theCanon DSLR User Group. There’s groups for Nikon and Kodak camera users, as well as for Sonys and Panasonics. If such a group doesn’t exist, create one....
How hard is it to share a simple folder? Only do this if you trust all computers and users that have access to your internet. The first step is to customize the prefs under " Sharing and Discover'. UnderNetwork Discover, check " Turn on web connection discovery' and clickapply. UnderFile Sharing, click " Turn on file sharing. It is up to you if you want to have Public Folder Sharing active or deactivated....
Related The digital camera is another great example of a technology we take for granted. without questioning how it works. I have to know how things work. No good reason for that. That makes me a slow, but tenacious, learner. And really annoying when Jeopardy! paimei01via Flickr.com The underlying technology of the digital camera is a light sensor and a program. Kind of like the programs that help make your microwave oven or iPod work....
Related Are you a self proclaimed artist? Maybe you write graffiti or maybe youdoodle? I did not do that for this article. Let’s see how it works. you’re able to see drawings other users have created on the right hand side. it’s possible for you to tap on them and see what the users created. To create a drawing online yourself (why else would you have gone to the site?)...
However, writing for MakeUseOf often forces me to think a bit outside the box. How would I accomplish a home security system inexpensively or free? However, what I’m going to describe today is a combination of all of those things. In essence you could create a giant personal surveillance web connection without limitations. As you’re able to see even from this first screen - the software has alotof capabilities. The next screen in the wizard lets you choose from the three standard methods of broadcasting your captured video....
Related The release of Windows 7 is just a couple of days away. We have written our fair share aboutWindows 7on MakeUseOf. Overall it is an upgrade/new purchase that you should definitely consider. Everything feels snappier and there are some added new features as well. Aero Peek, Aero Shake and Aero Snap for Windows 7, to mention a few of them. This is what I am talking about. The utility is calledWinShakeand is available for downloadhere....
Related Sometimes what we hide is more important than what we reveal. Especially, documents with sensitive information, some things are supposed to be " for some eyes only'. Such scenarios are quite common, even for the more un-secretive among us. As important as these two are, the most common use could involve a normal printing job. That too, without the hassle of repeated cut and paste. It’s a simple single click process....
Related I did not realize what a shutterbug I was until I had my daughter. I have my screen saver showing them - that is when my machine is idle. So basically no one sees all my hard work and no one enjoys these pictures right now. Well that is about to change. I downloaded a little 15MB software called PhotoFilmStrip (actually they send you toSourceforgeto grab the installer.) Simply manipulate it with your mouse for each one....
Related Linux has always had an impression of being a geek’s toolbox. it’s possible for you to find it underSystem > Administration. In the sidebar you will find a special section dedicated to Linux games and amusement. Choose from official, multiverse and universe and you will see the games that are available via the repositories. Playdeb (for Debian/Ubuntu based distros) Playdeb [Broken Link Removed] is a gaming repository. They mention Ubuntu specifically but you should be able to use playdeb with other Debian/Ubuntu derivatives just fine....
Related Have you ever wished for super powers? Move things around with nothing but my will. I wouldmostlyuse my powers for good and not evil. You do need a web camera for tracking purposes and some time to be amazed. You download the software from here. We grabbed version 1.1 and it weighed in at a shocking 2.5MB. You do need to see to it your web camera works before beginning....
