10 Front-end developer tools you can't live without
This article will provide a somewhat opinionated stance on what tools you should be using, along with a few alternatives for each category. So let’s get started with those essential tools. EDITORS Sublime Text 3 www.sublimetext.com/3 Sublime Text is a sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose. You'll love the slick user interface,…
Category : Software 16-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Google renovates Maps with 3D, cards, social search
Google says taht it has rebuilt Google Maps for the Web with a new version that's more dynamic and social. The new version takes a page from Google's mobile efforts by putting the search box inside the map and making use of cards -- Google's take on interactive information widgets. "It's simple…
Category : Software 16-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
The new hangout, Google challenges to Whatsapp
More news coming from Google I / O. In the end, the rumor mill has not fully successful, and the new messaging service that unifies the various communications services Google, will be called Hangout and will be available from today on both Android as in iOS and web, what comes…
Category : Software 15-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Firefox 21 released for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android
Mozilla on Tuesday officially launched Firefox 21 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Improvements include the addition of multiple social providers on the desktop as well as open source fonts on Android. The new desktop version was available yesterday on the organization’s FTP servers last night, but that was just the…
Category : Software 14-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Firefox for Windows 8 expected to exit beta in November
In February, Mozilla launched the first version of its Firefox web browser made for the Modern UI of Windows 8 for its standard public Nightly testers. However, it's looking like it will be some time before the first non-beta version of Firefox for Windows 8 will be ready for the general…
Category : Software 10-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Walking through the new and improved Android Central app
As you by no doubt have heard, there's an all-new version of the Android Central App amongst us. And now we're going to walk through it in all its awesomeness. It's got full access to the Android Central blogs, forums, wallpaper gallery, store, podcast, and videos. Our people have worked hard…
Category : Software 09-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Download the Old Archives of your Website from Google Reader Before It’s Too Late
Google Reader is shutting down on July 1st and while we have quite a few worthy alternatives. to this popular RSS Reader, there are some things that are likely disappear with Google Reader. One are obviously your RSS subscriptions and any others items that you have “starred” in Google Reader. Getting…
Category : Software 09-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
A Year Later, What Google Drive Means for Startups
A year ago, we were a launch partner when Google unveiled Drive. Much has been made of what this means for Google or the cloud storage wars, but there’s been an even bigger impact for startups targeting prosumers and SMB: The opportunity for profound growth using platforms like Drive as…
Category : Software 07-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
30 Amazing Resources for Sass
We’ve compiled this list of thirty amazing resources for Sass. In it you’ll find all kinds of goodies built on and for Sass: frameworks, plugins, apps and a lot more. Frameworks and Grid Systems 1. Compass Sass is an extension of CSS3 which adds nested rules, variables, mixins, selector inheritance, and more. Sass…
Category : Software 01-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Preview the new Chrome packaged apps
A few months ago, we announced the developer preview of Chrome packaged apps and the Chrome App Launcher. That preview enabled you to to upload your Chrome packaged apps to the Chrome Web Store and test the app install flow. However, a Chrome packaged app was discoverable only if you had a direct link…
Category : Software 01-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Home networking explained: How to set up a home network
Computer networking allows you to browse the internet, stream music from one location to another and much more. Save yourself the pain of weak wireless signals, slow internet browsing and other problems through these useful tips. CNET editor Dong Ngo explains us the basics of home networking in 6 parts: Part 1:…
Category : Software 26-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Remove duplicate and empty Google+ photo albums in your Gallery
Has your Gallery gone haywire with blank and duplicate Google+ albums? Don't worry, you're not alone. Since the implementation of Google+ Instant Upload and its deep integration into the included Gallery app, more and more of the photos you see on your device aren't actually... on your device. This all works…
Category : Software 26-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Useful Bookmarklets for your iPad and iPhone
The Safari browser of your iOS device (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) doesn’t support extensions (or add-ons) but you can still add extra functionality to the mobile browser with the help of bookmarklets. Bookmarklets, if you are new, are like regular bookmarks but instead of opening new websites, bookmarklets are often used…
Category : Software 26-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Google Drive can now automatically sync all your Docs, Sheets, and Slides so you can access any file offline
Less than three hours after the last Google Drive update, Google has announced a very useful feature: automatic syncing of all your Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. You can now also create and edit drawings offline. The two features are rolling out over the next “few days” so you should see them…
Category : Software 25-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
The Best Experimental Chrome Features You Should Check Out
Google Chrome is a great browser as it is, but that doesn't mean it doesn't come with its share of annoyances and curiosities. You can fix some of these, as well as add new features by playing around with Chrome's experimental settings. Here are a few we really like. When you…
Category : Software 24-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Secret way to zoom in closer on Google Maps
(Credit: Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET) In an effort to debunk a supposed Google Maps murder scene, Reddit user "xythrowawayy" shared a simple trick to zoom in closer than Google Maps allows. Google lets you zoom in only so far, but if you make a small tweak to a URL for a…
Category : Software 24-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Top Ten Android Tips
Welcome to the sometimes wild, often wonderful, but always fascinating world of Android! Chances are the Android OS is a bit different than what you're used to, even if you are moving over from another smartphone platform. We want to help you get settled in and familiar with your phone…
Category : Software 22-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
100+ Best Google Chrome Extensions
There are a lot of extensions specific to Google and its services, which isn't surprising considering Chrome is Google's browser. They work across operating systems. Best of all, every extension mentioned here is entirely free, so there's no harm in giving them a try. If you don't like one, just…
Category : Software 16-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
13 Top Free Android Productivity Apps
If you are an android user and a blogger, then this post is for you. We have listed the top free 13 android apps for productivity. 1. Google Goggles Search the real world by taking a picture. Search by taking a picture. Goggles uses image recognition technology to recognize objects and return relevant…
Category : Software 15-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Top 10 Alternatives for Whatsapp
Are you a user of the messaging app WhatsApp? If you are part of the crowd who don’t like paying for messaging apps, we’ve got 10 awesome alternative free messaging apps you can try. Recommended Reading: Send & Receive SMS On Computer With Mysms App 1. Line Line is developed by NAVER. It is a…
Category : Software 11-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
