Gliffy is a web-based application for creating diagrams. There are a variety of graphics and templates available such as Venn diagrams, flowcharts, floor plans and different shapes to help you get started. Here are some examples of Gliffy diagrams: On the site, there is an option for a free or premium membership. With the free […]
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Rid Distractions with Freedom Software
October 4th, 2013
If you constantly find yourself checking your email, updating your Facebook, reading blogs, shopping online or watching YouTube videos (when you are trying to get important work done) there is hope yet! With Freedom, a program available for Mac and PC users, you can set parameters to disable your internet access from 60 seconds up […]
Extending Laptop Battery Life
September 20th, 2013
Your laptop’s battery life can be extended if you take precautions to avoid frequent total discharges. One step you can take is to set up alerts so you’ll know to plug in the power adapter when the battery goes down to a particular level. Almost all laptops display alerts if the battery has 5% or […]
Prevent Advertisers from Tracking your iPhone
May 1st, 2013
With the introduction of iOS6, Apple has snuck in a feature that many users don’t even know exists. Identifier for advertisers, or IFA, is a random number assigned to a device and its user. It’s nothing all that unheard of, think grocery stores providing tailored coupons based off data they collect every time you use […]
Hacked: What Next?
March 1st, 2013
No matter how many steps you take to protect yourself or your information, there is still a chance you will get hacked. However, the sooner you identify you have been compromised and the faster you respond, the more you can minimize the harm. ACCOUNTS You probably have numerous online accounts for everything from online banking […]
Instantly Record Screencasts with Jing
January 15th, 2013
Jing is a software program that allows you to easily take, edit and share screen captures from your computer. With Jing software, a free download for Mac and PC, users can upload images and videos to Jing’s website then simply copy and paste the item’s URL anywhere — email, IM, Facebook, Twitter, wikis, etc.. Anyone […]
Fast and Free Video Conversion
October 5th, 2012
With all of the video formats out there, AVI, WMV, FLV and MP4, to name a few, it can be a challenge to keep track of which video files are compatible with your different systems and devices. With Sothink Video Converter, you can take any video or audio file and convert it to the proper […]
Share Presentations and More with Slideshare
September 7th, 2012
SlideShare is a free Web-based sharing program that allows users to find, create and share presentations online. With SlideShare, anyone can upload slides to the Web from PowerPoint, OpenOffice, Keynote or a variety of other formats, including PDFs, videos and prerecorded webinars. You can easily sync MP3 audio files with your slides to create a […]
Easily Convert to PDF in Office 2010
May 2nd, 2012
As a new feature in Microsoft Office 2010, you can easily convert your document to a PDF from any Office program (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). In previous versions of MS Office, you needed to have additional software installed to create a PDF. Now when you save your document, PDF is among the file types to […]