It might be a while before we get to see Android 5.0, but what would you expect from the future Android OS? A cleaner lock-screen, perhaps? How about a reworked Settings page? Or extended widget functions on the lock-screen? Well, this is what Codebuild came up with. Is it missing anything in particular?
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Technology is always evolving, always improving, always changing to suit the needs of the world and its inhabitants. Just 20 years ago the Internet was fledgling technology, and it was only five years ago that smartphones were beginning their long ascent to (near-) ubiquity. As 2013 draws to a close and 2014 opens with expensive fireworks displays in major cities around the world, we here at MakeUseOf are looking to the future. We recently asked you to stare into your crystal balls and mystically gaze into the swirling clouds until a vision of the future became clear. Your Best Predictions...
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Facebook has recently introduced a new “Donate Now” feature for charities, allowing regular Facebook users to quickly nominate an amount of money and give a donation to the charity through Facebook. Charities who are accepted into the program will be able to feature a “Donate Now” button on both their Facebook Page and posts, which are easily shareable across Facebook. This is great, but not immediately useful for charities that are not eligible for it (at the moment, this is most charities). So, what else can a charity do to be successful on Facebook? Let’s take a look. Which Non-Profits...
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Don’t let the terminology mislead or turn you off! .IMG files are useful for everyone who uses software or game CDs / DVDs on a regular basis. Let’s take a look at what an .IMG file is, what you can do with .IMG files, and some tools to help you make the most of them. What is an .IMG File? You may have guessed that an .IMG file type is an image file of some sort. However it’s not about photographs or pictures. No, the kind of image we are talking about is a copy of a disk, whether it...
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Apple’s Mac Pro is no longer the company’s star product, and for a time some fans wondered if it might be discontinued entirely. Instead, Apple surprised everyone by heavily revising the system for a new century. The older model’s big silver enclosure has been exchanged for a small, futuristic, glossy-black cylinder that is small enough to be easily moved, yet large enough to accommodate powerful hardware. Putting powerful components in a small case usually bumps up the price, however, and the Mac Pro is no exception. The most basic quad-core version is $2,999 and stepping up to six cores adds...
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Articles about browser games are nothing new on MakeUseOf. We’ve shown you plenty of our favorite games before. “But I’ve seen it all,” you say. From Newgrounds to Kongregate, you’ve scoured the Web in pursuit of a fresh diversion, and nothing surprises you anymore. Well, buckle up, because it’s about to get weird. Each of the following browser games is a hot slice of crazy from the far corners of the Internet that you have to see. Life in the West Kanye West is one of the world’s cockiest hip hop stars. His antics have ranged from swiping a mic...
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Are you the parent, aunt, uncle, or guardian of a child who’s interested in video games? That can be a precarious situation to be in, especially if you aren’t a big gamer yourself. There’s so much sex and violence in games today – even in games that aren’t marked M for Mature – that it can be difficult knowing which games are suitable for young children. But rest assured, suitable games do exist! Here are the criteria I would use to determine whether or not a video game is appropriate for a child: Maturity: I’m not one who would support...
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Hey you! Do you like getting awesome games without spending a lot of money? Of course you do! Well, did you know GOG, the number one site for downloading older PC games actually offers a ton of games for below $5, specifically those in the point-and-click adventure genre? That’s right, you can download some classic adventure games on your PC without breaking the bank and spending big bucks. We’ve already looked at some classic games you can download for really cheap, and we are moving to another awesome genre, the point-and-click adventure. The Longest Journey The Longest Journey is not...
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Netflix is a fantastic service, but users on Windows 8 have multiple options for enjoying it. Should you go with the modern-styled Windows 8 app, or the desktop version accessible in the browser? Well, both have their pros and cons. For the most part, the Windows 8 app will be a simpler, dumbed down version of Netflix on the desktop, with larger buttons that are better for a touchscreen. The Web version, on the other hand, has more features and options, but isn’t as aesthetically pleasing and is difficult to navigate with a touchscreen. If you’re running Windows 8, there’s...
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There are plenty of reasons to choose a desktop PC over a laptop, but the one thing I miss the most on my desktop is the trackpad. A mouse is great, but there are times when a trackpad is what you need, whether it’s for multi-touch gestures or using your thumb to scroll around without lifting your hand from the keyboard. In fact, Windows 8 works best if you use swipe gestures. So I started looking at keyboards that come with built-in trackpads or trackballs. Over the past two years, I’ve tried out many of them. Here are my picks...
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