Facebook released a new standalone version of its Messenger app today. While the app still requires a Facebook account to use, it’s separate from the rest of Facebook to hopefully help keep you from being distracted by everything else on Facebook. Read more…
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Facebook Launches Standalone Messenger App for Browsers
Once you’ve learned one programming language or programming tool, it’s pretty easy to get into another similar one. Sometimes, though, the fine differences are hard to remember. Hyperpolyglot is an awesome tool for looking up the differences and similarities between programming languages and tools. Read more…
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Hyperpolyglot Is a Side-by-Side Reference Sheet for Programming
A decent surge protector is an important piece of equipment in any office or entertainment center. They don’t last forever, though, so make sure you take the time and purge your surge on occasion to keep your electronics protected. Read more…
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Why You Should Periodically Replace Your Surge Protectors
Chrome: If you’re a regular Google Keep user, you might have missed a (relatively) new feature in the app. If you paste an image into a note, Google lets you convert the image into editable text. Read more…
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Scan Images Into Text with Google Keep’s OCR Feature
Just as your browser’s homepage can be a source of inspiration , so can the new tab page, since you probably open it quite often. How about some fine art throughout your day? Read more…
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Google Art Project Puts an Art Masterpiece on Every New Chrome Tab
Apple just released a public beta for iOS 8.3 and anyone can sign up to check it out. Here’s how to do it. Read more…
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Apple Releases iOS 8.3 Public Beta, Here’s How to Get It
Apple’s released iOS 8.1.2, which fixes problems with ringtones being removed from devices. That seems to be the only change in the update. You can snag it from Software Update right now. Read more…
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Apple’s released iOS 8.1.2, which fixes problems with ringtones being removed from devices.
“Hidden city ticketing” can offer steep discounts on airfare. Basically, you book a flight past your destination , with your target destination as a stop on the route, and save more than if on the direct route. Skiplagged is one site that shows you these hidden deals. Read more…
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Skiplagged Finds "Hidden City" Fares for the Cheapest Plane Tickets
With the holidays coming up, many of us are meeting relatives from our extended family. When they explain how they’re related, some of the terms are confusing. This chart gives you an easy guide. Read more…
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"Second Cousins," "Once Removed", and More Explained in Chart Form
iOS 8.1.1 was released earlier this week and includes a few small bug fixes . It also happens to break the current version of the iOS jailbreak . If you updated on accident and want to keep your ability to jailbreak, iDownloadBlog shows you how. Read more…
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Downgrade From iOS 8.1.1 to 8.1 If You Want to Jailbreak