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labnol posted a blog entry

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:04:47 -0800

Gmail Account and Google Apps Got Hacked
My GMail, Google Apps and Google Accounts were hacked yesteday but luckily, they restored access in the next 3 hours. Here are...
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Ramesh N posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:04:22 -0800

How To Install and Configure Vi / Vim Editor on Windows OS
Question: On UNIX / Linux platform, I’ve used Vi or Vim editors and I’m very comfortable with it. I would like to...
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Ramesh N posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:01:27 -0800

Lisp Hello World Example: How To Write and Execute Lisp Program on Linux OS
Question: I would like to understand the basics of how to write and execute Lisp program on Linux OS. Can you explain it with a...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:31:29 -0800

Cool Websites and Tools [December 17th]
Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option)....
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:12 -0800

7 Ways To Properly Dispose Of Those Old Cell Phones
As time goes on and cell phones are more widely used, we seem to be more and more inundated with unused, outdated but perfectly...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:31:30 -0800

Top 5 Sites With Scary Stuff That Makes You Jump
If you’ve never been scared by a pop-up video prank and you scare easily, then I suggest that you turn back now. If...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:31:59 -0800

RadioTime – Listen To & Record FM Radio Online
I have nothing against Internet radio stations. In fact, I love to listen to radio online, and here at MakeUseOf, writers have...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:31:29 -0800

Cool Websites and Tools [December 16th]
Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option)....
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DogWings posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:58:41 -0800

And the Winner of the 2009 All American Christmas Contest is…
AL_American! AL_American sent me a message to collect his winnings. He wrote: How cool is this?!?! You did more than just get...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:31:28 -0800

Evernote – The Killer App For The Android Mobile Phone
If I have one really big weakness, it’s that I have an absolutely terrible memory due to my epilepsy. So if I need to...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:31:26 -0800

Five Essential Smart Mailboxes For Apple Mail [Mac]
Next to haggling with dozens of web browsing pages scattered all over my desktops, managing several dozen emails per day used...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:30:59 -0800

Sleep Better & Re-Energize On The Go With Pzizz For The iPhone + Giveaway!
Like most people, I enjoy lying on a comfortable bed with fluffy pillows, wrapped up a cozy blanket. Unfortunately,...
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Ramesh N posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:02:39 -0800

How To Create ASCII Drawings in Vim Editor (Draw Boxes, Lines, Ellipses, Arrows Inside Text File)
You can create line drawings in Vim editor using the Vim DrawIt! plugin. You can draw flow charts, ER diagrams, or any other...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:31:08 -0800

Cool Websites and Tools [December 15th]
Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option)....
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DogWings posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:24:42 -0800

What Do You Do When a 250 MPH Funny Car is Rolling Towards You? Keep Snapping Pictures
I joined the Navy because I wanted to be a photographer. I really love the way a single second in time can have such a profound...
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DogWings posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:11:21 -0800

Man Defends Family, Goes to Jail, Attacker Goes Free
If a man broke into my house and held my family hostage, I have every right to get a weapon, including a gun, and defend them....
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DogWings posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:50:32 -0800

Zero Tolerance Files: Second Grader Sent Home For “Violent” Picture of Christ on the Cross, Psych Eval Required by School
For a class project, a Taunton second grade class was asked to make a Christmas drawing. One of the students drew a picture of...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:31:39 -0800

6 Tips On How To Unblock A Web Page From Behind A Firewall
Sometimes you might find yourself not being able to access a particular website, and you may be wondering why. One reason for...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:31:42 -0800

A Writer’s Guide To Free Apps For Inspiration & Organization
Any creative writer should have three main aims: write, stay organized and get published. The following list of free websites...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:31:35 -0800

The Three Best MP3 Players For Portable USB Drives
Last week we talked about the advantages of carrying your music with you on the go – not on an MP3 player, but on an...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0800

Top 10 Resources For Computer Troubleshooting Advice & Remote Help
In the past, we here at MakeUseOf have covered sites that you can learn how to repair your own computer, but what happens when...
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labnol posted a blog entry

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:21:42 -0800

Goodbye Twitterfeed, Hello Google
Google Short URLs (goo.gl) and FeedBurner's Socialize feature now allows blog publishers to quickly and automatically push...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:30:05 -0800

Never Forget Anything Again With NotifyMe for iPhone + Giveaway!
Here at MakeUseOf, we’re driven by productivity. As you may have noticed, most of the writers here have that “do...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:30:24 -0800

Find The Fastest DNS To Optimize Your Internet Speed With NameBench
Google recently started a new service called Google Public DNS to help speed up your web browsing. This is an alternative to...
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makeuseof posted a blog entry

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:30:42 -0800

6 Different Ways To End Unresponsive Programs In Linux
Most Windows users know about the utility of the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys when dealing with an unresponsive application. A program...
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