Facebook unveils Facebook Home for Android
Mark Zuckerberg and company just revealed Facebook Home, an app launcher (home screen) replacement that will run on select Android phones.
12 Solid PDF Tools for Professionals
PDF files are preferred over other document formats because of the ease with which they can be created and presented. It is not just about being able to view them and read them. There are some amazing tools enabled by Web 2.0 technologies that help interacting with PDF format files.
For instance, highlighting, annotating, adding colors, customizing text font, inclusion of hyperlinks and many more such things have now been made possible on PDF through these tools. Here are a few of these amazing tools any serious professional must make it a point to have.
PDF Aid
PDF Aid is a convenient web tool that helps users extract the images on their PDF files with ease. This tool is available free and is very user-friendly. No longer will you have to worry about extracting all those images from your PDF presentation. With PDF Aid you can easily extract all the images with a single click of your mouse.
PDF Reader
As the name itself suggests, PDF Reader is another excellent online tool that is free of charge and is a great tool to work with on any of your PDF documents. It lets you work on the document with the same ease that you would work on any word document of Microsoft. Especially, it is the best tool that helps you annotate, just as you would on any word document.
PDF Excel Converter
You no longer have to worry about the PDF documents that you need to present in the Excel format for editing purposes. You can use the excellent tool PDF Excel Converter that helps you effortlessly convert any PDF document into the Excel format for presentation.
What Cool Stuff Can You Make Using 3D Printing?
Since it has hit the scene, 3D printing has exploded as a technology, allowing people to print objects of all kinds in minutes. Today, scientists and manufacturers can produce medical supplies, everyday essentials, toys and more. Today we take a look at some of the coolest things they are making right now using 3D printing! Get inspired by the pure blinding awesomeness of the future!
7 Ways to Stop Buying Things You Don’t Need
If you’re like most people, you probably have purchased things that you really did not need. Whether it was a new blouse or cell phone cover, buying things you do not need can add a lot of clutter to your home and drain your wallet. Understanding the clear difference between a need and a desire is a must.
When you make any kind of purchasing decision, be sure to think a twice about what you’re buying. If you have a habit of purchasing items you do not truly need, here are some useful tips that you can follow.
Consider Renting Items
If you know that you will only use an item once or twice, it is pretty silly to buy it. A better option would be to rent that item. For example, if you need some kind of power tool to fix something in your home and believe you will only need it one time, you should definitely rent the item from a home improvement store.
Borrow From Friends and Family Members
Another way to avoid buying something that you will only use once or twice is to borrow it from a family member or friend. For example, before you go out and buy a book, find out if someone you know already has it. Then, ask to borrow it. Just make sure to return the item in a timely fashion and keep it in good condition.
Leave Your Credit Cards At Home
Carrying credit cards with you can be dangerous if you are an impulsive shopper. Before you know it, you could end up charging hundreds of dollars on your credit card for items you really do not need. It is best to leave your credit cards at home and only bring cash with you.
Ecovacs Winbot 7
When it comes to floor cleaning systems, there are an abundance of automated cleaning machines in all shapes and sizes. However, when it comes to cleaning windows, most are still doing it manually and usually do not look forward to doing this task. With Ecovacs’ Winbot 7 (not an operating system), people can have the inside and outside of their windows cleaned by a robot. “Others are still trying to clean floors,” said Nick Savadian, Executive General Manager. “We’ve moved on to windows and I’m very pleased to say we do windows really well too.”
The remote-controlled Winbot cleans glasses of any thickness including Thermopane windows. It automatically determines its cleaning path based on the window size. Winbot programs a zigzag path that ensures the glass is cleaned thoroughly. The company guarantees Winbot delivers a scratch-free, non-slip, silent cleaning.
Ecovacs has designed Winbot 7 with several safety features. Its internal vacuum pump and seals have powerful suction ability. The dual suction rings automatically detects any loss of suction and adjusts its settings accordingly. Should any problem occur while Winbot is cleaning, it will automatically stop, and an indicator light will flash and an alarm will sound.
Winbot is easy to use. Just press the start button, and it will commence its three-stage cleaning process. First, dirt is moistened, loosened and absorbed by the front cleaning pad. Second, the remaining water-borne dirt and dampness are drawn off the window by a squeegee. Third, the rear cleaning pad wipes the window to a dry clean finish. When it’s done cleaning, it will signal that the job is finished and will return to its original starting position.
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Fujifilm Finepix XP200
The rugged Fujifilm FinePix XP200 is a point-and-shoot camera, it features a 16MP sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens, Wi-Fi transfer options, and is waterproof in depths up to 50 feet…
Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones
With conventional earphones much of the sound never makes it into the ear. To stop this kind of leakage, we have developed earphones that can be adjusted to fit the contours and curves of the individual ear. The speaker unit itself can be moved up or down or side to side until the most comfortable and effective position is found. This ensures that they sit comfortably and firmly regardless of whether you’re jogging or just relaxing.
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Visit nearby Stars
Visit nearby stars, a gorgeous video made in collaboration with The Barbarian Group for the 100 Year Starship foundation, showing some of the stars we might visit after our first journey 100 years from now. Have a look at the video…
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Quad Lock iPhone 5 Bike Mount Kit
The Bike Mount Pro can be mounted to most bicycles and motorbikes. Using the supplied o-rings the bike mount can be quickly and easily attached and removed should you want to mount it to a different bike…
Microsoft Previews HD Insight Big Data Framework
Microsoft has announced its first public preview of HD Insight. HD Insight is the Hadoop big-data framework which works on the Windows Azure technology. Microsoft has developed this application in partnership with Hortonworks. This application is a framework aimed at helping the user to handle large amounts of data (both structured and non-structured) across all clusters.
