2011 Year in Review: Technology

Posted on January 1, 2012 at 5:10 am

With 2011 quickly coming to an end, and 2012 just around the corner, it’s sometimes good to reflect on the progress that has occurred throughout the year. ‘11 was an overall good year for technology, and we’ve made some significant leaps forward over the past 365 days. Technology tends to move fast, and this year… it did just that.

In today’s post, we will review the year in technology, by listing some of the most important, major, and influential happenings of 2011.

1. The Death of Steve Jobs

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Google 466453 Text Number Hacks and Commands

Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:48 am

Google’s SMS (text messaging) search function can be very useful, particularly for those people who don’t have smartphones or have a data plan for their cell phones. Most everyone has text messaging, but many mobile phone users simply prefer standard flip phones, or standard, “non-smart” phones. If you don’t have an iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry, etc… you can still use any regular cell phone to get live Google search results.

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Try Windows 8-Style Metro Browsing

Posted on December 30, 2011 at 5:04 am

The launch of Windows 8 is still a year away, but already we are starting to see programmers experimenting with the proposed browsing style. Instant Beautiful Browsing is one of the first Windows 8-like environments to try to emulate early Windows 8 screenshots.

Before downloading and installing Instant Beautiful Browsing (IBB), you must update your Windows 7 .Net Framework to 4.

Install IBB. The installation will place a generic shortcut on your Desktop. Click it to start the program.

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Find YouTube Videos Based on Geolocation

Posted on December 29, 2011 at 5:15 am

If you plan to visit a specific area, YouTube videos can help you see small glimpses of attractions, festivals and local culture. However, a search string to find the kind of videos related to a specific location is not always obvious.

MapsTube displays YouTube videos based on geolocation tags embedded in videos. This means you can simply search for a specific location and all videos shot in and around the location will appear in your search.

At the top of the screen, replace the words What’s on your mind? with a location, then click Search.

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Mac vs. PC Pros and Cons List

Posted on December 28, 2011 at 5:09 am

Previously, we posted about some of the differences between Apple and Microsoft in terms of OS X and Windows, but also some of the programs and applications that each company develops. In today’s post, we will continue with our guide to Mac vs. PC by listing some pros and cons of each operating system.

Mac Pros (Reasons why you should buy a Mac)

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Guide to Mac vs. PC

Posted on December 27, 2011 at 5:08 am

Making the decision of whether to buy a Mac or PC can be a tough one, as each of the two platforms have their shares of pros and cons, and each are quality choices, respectively. However, there are some things that you can take into consideration that will help you to choose the computer, or operating system, that is right for you. In today’s post, we will review some factors to help you decide whether your next computer purchase should be a Mac or PC.