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Oct 26

Automatically Reset Volume On Your Android Device With Hearing Saver

If you use an Android device, you have probably had this experience. You have been listening to a great new tune in the car at full volume without a headset. A few hours later, you head to the cafe to get some work done and whip out your earbuds, so as not to disturb the other patrons.

As you hit the play button on your music app, a jostling wave of sound enters your ears and you almost fall out of your seat. If you don’t want to have to remember to constantly adjust the volume of your device, you should check out Hearing Saver. Read more

Oct 24

Wash Away Terrible Memories Of iOS Calendar App With Agenda Calendar

The calendar app that comes with an iOS device is admirable for its attempt at being functional, and yet straight-forward enough to not overwhelm the end user, but it is certainly capable of being improved upon, especially in regard to its interface and navigational options.

Agenda Calendar by App Savvy attempts to address these shortcomings with panache. Read more

Jul 20

Identify Which Add-Ons Are Slowing Down Firefox

Add-ons are a great way to customize your web browser and introduce new functionality to your default installation, yet, installing them may have a drawback: speed. Particularly a problem for Firefox, many users find that installing too many extensions results in noticeable drops in performance.

Upon close inspection, it turns out that not all add-ons are created equal, and some will have a more deleterious impact than others on Firefox’s day-to-day speed. Mozilla has gone the extra mile and has collected enough data to help you identify which add-ons are the worst offenders. Read more

Jun 24

Discover Interesting New Books With YourNextRead

Reading and edification are essential aspects of my life and I’m always on the look out for tools that enable me to discover new, thought-provoking material. Although retailers, such as Amazon, and sites, such as Goodreads, offer new book recommendations based on your purchase history or friend suggestions, respectively, many people may not want to be bothered with the hassle of navigating a cluttered interface, or setting up and configuring an account with a new service.

YourNextRead is a recommendation engine that can help you quickly find new books based on ones you’ve previously read and liked with minimal fuss. Read more

Jun 15

How To Completely Uninstall OS X Applications

Typically, application uninstalls on OS X are easy. All that is required is that you drag the application icon to the trash bin. What you don’t know is that the app may be leaving behind associated files scattered across your Mac’s file system. Even worse, some recalcitrant apps refuse to remove themselves from your system even after you’ve moved them to the trash (e.g., Hotspot Shield). In order to address both of these issues, you will need to utilize third-party utilities. Read more

May 11

FindTheBest Of Everything

Information overload is a common complaint of the average Web user. You have a vast amount of knowledge at your fingertips, but what good is it if it is not organized in a way that is relevant to your needs? Search engines, like Google, try to address this issue, and while useful, often lack the precision you require.

In addition, the source and quality of the provided links may not be of the highest standards. A new search and comparison engine called FindTheBest may provide an intelligent solution. Read more

May 4

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One Password Manager To Rule Them All: LastPass, Part 3

This is the third entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 1 Part 2

It’s time for the good stuff. What’s the point of being introduced to a great product, if you’re not sure how to take advantage of it? As I’ve commented before, LastPass is an amazing tool that is jam-packed with useful features. Although it is nice to have choices, many may find the numerous options overwhelming.

Therefore, the purpose of this post is to show you the minimum steps you’ll need to take in order to start living a more secure digital lifestyle with LastPass. Read more

Apr 11

TechEdified Does Tech Support

For many months, I have been working with a new partner that will enable me to offer remote technical assistance to those in need. I am very excited to discuss a pioneer in Web 2.0 technical support, TeamViewer. Read more

Feb 28

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One Password Manager To Rule Them All: LastPass, Part 2

This is the second entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 1 Part 3

O.K. So, now you know what the problem is, you recognize what constitutes good, password policy and you’ve been introduced to one possible solution. Yet, some nagging questions remain and you’re skeptical (as you should be). Why should you trust a third-party with your sensitive information? Exactly what information is being sent to them, how is it secured and is this really the best solution for password security? We have much ground to cover, so let’s dig in. Read more

Sep 24

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Increasing Your Online Privacy And Security With Tor

Security and the protection of an individual’s online activity is becoming an ever more relevant issue for the global citizen. Whether we are being monitored by a malicious third party, an employer, an ISP or our own government, security and privacy in online communications is seen by many as a basic human right. If you adhere to this belief and would like to know how to obtain a satisfactory level of security with relative ease, I would like to introduce you to Tor. Read more

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