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Know which planes are flying overhead with Wolfram|Alpha

Know which planes are flying overhead with Wolfram|Alpha

The uses of Wolfram Alpha are countless. From performing complex mathematical operations to getting various high level statistical data, Wolfram Alpha does it all and using it is as simple as a pie. Give the name of any two cities and Wolfram Alpha will return results with relative data from both cities. Give it a problem of calculus and it will solve it for you within seconds. Added to the list is a feature that will leave you spellbound. Wolfram Alpha can now tell what planes are flying overhead while you have sipping your warm coffee.

How to Become a Tab Pro

How to Become a Tab Pro

All my friends used to make fun of my tab usage. I don’t blame them either; at any given moment in a browsing section, I would have anywhere from 20 to 40 tabs opened in one window. Everyone would tell me to stop middle-clicking every link to open in a new tab, but to me, having that original Google search really helps if the tabs I open at first aren’t as helpful as I would like. Then, I just delete the unhelpful tabs, and go back to the Google results page that I left open.

Why outsource?

Many businesses of all sizes outsource everyday duties, from cleaning to sales, to separate companies. However it may seem strange to some people that business owners are willing to trust significant areas of their business to people they don’t employ.

Illusions theme for Windows 7 by Josh Sommers

Windows 8 has already been released as developer preview by Microsoft. But it will take long before Windows 7 starts losing its charm. Windows 7 has lots of options for OS customization and enhancement of its visual appeal. A lot of cool Windows 7 themes are available for free. If you are looking for a creative and totally unique theme, you would be interested in the Illusions theme created by Josh Sommers.

Designing a brochure

When it comes to brochure design, it’s worth investing in. Most people are heavily influenced by the materials they read. If done right, the combination of words, design, and images could prove to be a winning strategy for your product.

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5 Classic Kindle Games for Geeks

If you recently scored a Kindle and now seek fun Kindle games to pass the time while you’re getting to and from work or school, below is a list of five classic Kindle games aimed at geeks.

How to import a blogger blog to WordPress(for larger blogs)

How to import a blogger blog to WordPress(for larger blogs)

Blogger is among the most popular blogging platforms in today’s world. Blogger provides a lot of options for bloggers that is barely provided by any other blogging platform. Many bloggers move to Wordpress blogging platform from Blogger after their blog on Blogger has gained a good traction for more control options. Importing a blogger blog to Wordpress is facilitated by import tools that are available as plugins for Wordpress or other third party tools.

How to save money on printer ink

How to save money on printer ink

Have you ever noticed how the printer-ink relationship has reversed in terms of cost? It used to be that printers cost much more than the ribbon doing the printing, but now ink printers are normally priced lower than an ink cartridge it uses. Computer printer ink today is said to cost more than the best wine, even the best champagne or perfume, ounce for ounce. It follows therefore that if you can save money on printer ink, you can save a substantial amount.

IT – don’t DIY

It’s one thing indulging in a bit of do-it-yourself (DIY) in your own home; putting up the odd shelf here, fixing a bit of plumbing there…but it’s another to do it in your office.

What HR software can do for you

What HR software can do for you

The modern organisation probably makes use of all of the latest advancements in technology: cloud computing, video conferencing, instant messaging, smartphones; the list goes on and on.

Tips for Finding the Best Blog Software

Tips for Finding the Best Blog Software

Looking to start a new career as a professional blogger or are you simply looking for a place to share your ideas? Creating your own blog is the perfect answer, but finding the right blog software for your needs has never been easy. To make finding the right blog software a little easier on even the newest bloggers, we have compiled a list of a few key features to look for when searching for new blog software.

The State of the Appmosphere

Currently there are over 250,000 android apps in Google Market Place, a number that will no doubt have almost doubled by the end of 2011. The Android platform is growing at the speed of light and may even overtake Apple’s ios platform any time soon. But do these facts equate to a unanimous success story?

Troubleshoot problems in Word using the ‘a’ switch

Troubleshoot problems in Word using the ‘a’ switch

With each new version, Microsoft keeps adding new features to its ever popular Microsoft Office suite and its component software like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel etc. But minor errors and issues pop up from time to time. Word has a useful feature that lets you troubleshoot and find where a problem persists. Using the ‘a’ switch, you can troubleshoot the issues in Microsoft Word. Here is how you use the ‘a’ switch with Microsoft Office. The ‘a’ switch disables the add-ins in Microsoft Word and also disables the global templates.

The Magic of WordPress

The Magic of WordPress

One of the premier web hosting sites is WordPress. WordPress is a company that is dedicated to helping their customers set up professional websites quickly and easily. There are numerous advantages to using WordPress...

Type quicker and smarter on your Windows computer

Type quicker and smarter on your Windows computer

Who doesn’t want to save time in typing text? If you are a person who regularly deals with word processing applications like Microsoft Word, OpenOffice etc. you would wish that some of your words and sentences got autocompleted on the fly. A quick and easy solution for typing faster is Phrase Express. Phrase Express is a free utility that lets you organize your frequently used text snippets and helps you type faster.

Motorola Atrix 4G: Not Just an Ordinary Smartphone

Motorola Atrix 4G: Not Just an Ordinary Smartphone

Often mistaken as a smartphone, the Motorola Atrix 4G, which serves as a laptop, a set top box, a desktop computer and a smartphone, is not “just” a smartphone. Its dual-core-CPU-sporting device carries the load of not only coordinating these four devices as one but also endorses support for a 4-inch, 960 x 540 display, HPSA +data and an array of other sensational specs. This is what renders the Motorola Atrix 4G as “a whole new kind of device”. A device projected to take the place of netbook, or perhaps even more through its Webtop environment. The question however is, will it prove proficient enough to take over as your replaced home theater? Does this device possess the potential to be a game changer or will it fade away like other trivial devices, without leaving a mark? Here is a review to help you decide.

How to sync audio with video in unsynced videos with GOM Player or VLC Player

There are some video files that may be corrupt and wouldn’t play well. Or there are some others that may not be corrupt but would be with some glitches. For example, we sometimes come across videos where the audio doesn’t perfectly sync with the video. Even if there is a lag of 10 seconds, it would wreck the whole experience. But don’t worry, if you want to sync audio with the video by a few seconds, you can do so easily using GOM player or VLC Player.

10 Great iPad Travel Apps

10 Great iPad Travel Apps

If you are traveling with your iPad, what are some of the best travel apps to choose from? The following are some recommendations that should make life a little easier while on the road.