This Week's Top DownloadsAndy OrinToday 4:00pm1EditPromoteGo to permalinkEvery week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
Make a DIY Soft-Focus Camera Lens for $15Andy OrinToday 7:00am21EditPromoteGo to permalinkSometimes clear focus isn’t what you actually want in a photo. Maybe you’re trying to create an impressionistic scene that evokes something other than literal reality. And one way to completely change your photos is to make your own soft-focus lens.
Maru in the SnowAndy OrinToday 12:11am1EditPromoteGo to permalinkStrange though unique in circumstance outdoors, cat walking Maru in the snow scenery is comfortable for time and speed. Surprise, and then, relaxation.
Remains of the Day: Windows 10 'Game Mode' Is Now Available in BetaAndy OrinYesterday 3:30pm63EditPromoteGo to permalinkOne of the new features to look forward to in the still work-in-progress Creators Update for Windows 10 is a “Game Mode.” It’s designed to eke out a little more performance when playing games and has just been added to the latest preview build of Windows.
News Feed Adds Interactive Audio News to Amazon EchoAndy OrinYesterday 11:00am1EditPromoteGo to permalinkBy default, the Amazon Echo can by deliver news reports by request, but is a little limited if you want to hear the latest stories from multiple outlets on specific topics. With News Feed by Audioburst, you can hear snippets of audio from a variety of news outlets through Alexa for a more lively look at the news.
This Week's Most Popular Posts: January 20th to 27thAndy OrinYesterday 10:00am1EditPromoteGo to permalinkThis week we talked with Alexa and learned the best skills you can add to an Amazon Echo, looked at the feature of Google Play Music you might not know about, opted out of people searching sites, and more. Here’s a look back.
Remains of the Day: Facebook Now Supports USB Security KeysAndy OrinThursday 3:30pm2EditPromoteGo to permalinkFacebook now supports security keys, an additional two-factor authentication method. Such keys plug into a USB port and work like a literal key, only allowing access to the account when the key is inserted. That and more in today’s news.
Remains of the Day: Google I/O 2017 Will Take Place May 17thAndy OrinWednesday 3:30pm2EditPromoteGo to permalinkGoogle I/O, the company’s developer conference that also serves as a public unveiling of their latest hardware and software projects, will be held May 17th through 19th in Mountain View, CA. That and more in today’s news.
I'm Max Levchin, CEO of Affirm and Co-Founder of PayPal, and This Is How I WorkAndy OrinWednesday 2:00pm153EditPromoteGo to permalinkIt would be a point of pride for any entrepreneur to start a single company and achieve profitability, but Max Levchin has done a bit more than that. He’s had a hand in creating an entire string of notable and influential startups.
The Basics of Outdoor Flash PhotographyAndy OrinWednesday 10:30am12EditPromoteGo to permalinkUsing a flash outdoors requires you to factor in more variables to get a good shot. You can’t light the whole landscape with a flash, and you can’t control any natural light sources, so you need to pay attention to what you can control.
Remains of the Day: macOS to Get Night ShiftAndy OrinTuesday 3:30pm11EditPromoteGo to permalinkNight Shift, the iOS feature that changes the color of a display to a warmer temperature at night, is coming to macOS. With Microsoft also adding a similar feature to future versions of Windows, nearly all major operating systems will have a built-in night mode. That and more in today’s news.
Remains of the Day: AT&T Introduces $10 Day Passes for International RoamingAndy OrinMonday 3:30pm161EditPromoteGo to permalinkAT&T is taking steps to move beyond the old days of roaming data charges when you’re traveling abroad by offering an international pass for $10 a day. It’s cheaper than their previous services, though other carriers offer international coverage for free. That and more in today’s news.
Ask an Expert: All About Training DogsAndy OrinMonday 11:45am1114EditPromoteGo to permalinkFor all the joy and companionship dogs bring to our lives they also add frustrating moments of mess and destruction. From raiding the kitchen garbage to chewing apart the sofa, dogs always find inventive ways to make our lives a little more difficult. Sit Fido, sit!
This Week's Top DownloadsAndy Orin1/21/17 4:00pm2EditPromoteGo to permalinkEvery week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
Make a Cheap and Portable Camping Stove From Shelving BracketsAndy Orin1/21/17 7:00am93EditPromoteGo to permalinkWhen you’re out camping and want to cook something in a pot or pan, all you really need is a way to hold the vessel above hot coals. One cheap and portable solution is to bring along a few metal shelving brackets.
Remains of the Day: Amazon Launches Virtual Versions of Real-World Dash ButtonsAndy Orin1/20/17 3:30pm1EditPromoteGo to permalinkIn a peculiar moment of self-referential skeuomorphism, Amazon has created digital versions of their popular Dash buttons. What a world—a virtual button that you click to buy things. That and more in today’s news.
This Week's Most Popular Posts: January 13th to 20thAndy Orin1/20/17 12:30pm1EditPromoteGo to permalinkThis week we squeezed more battery life out of Android phones with Doze, turned Airmail into the ultimate email app for iPhone, learned how to properly maintain cutting boards, made some nice warm winter cocktails, and more. Here’s a look back.