Everyone is looking for a way to make their resume stand out in today’s job market. One way to do that is by giving your resume some visual appeal. Well-designed resumes with color and images can attract attention over those with plain old text.
9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd
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Middle East Unrest Continues: Morocco & Libya As Seen Via YouTube
As pro-democracy protests spread like a virus through many parts of the Middle East, social media is still providing both a tool for organizers and a valuable window for the outside world into the volatile and intricate political situations in many countries.
Middle East Unrest Continues: Morocco & Libya As Seen Via YouTube
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Change The Firefox Default Zoom Level
Firefox, like any other web browser, offers options to zoom in or out of a web page temporarily which can be useful if a website uses fonts that are either to large or to small. Another application is to increase the font size if high-definition displays are used. Two of the biggest complaints about Firefox’s zooming feature are the inabilities to save zoom levels for future browsing sessions and to set a different zoom level for all websites by default.
Change The Firefox Default Zoom Level
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Windows 7 SP1, All You Need To Know, And Do
The first service pack for Microsoft’s operating system Windows 7, known as Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1, is just around the corner for all users of the operating system. Microsoft shipped the service pack first to its OEM partners before making it available to subscribers of its MSDN or Technet service and business customers with Volume License agreements.
Windows 7 SP1, All You Need To Know, And Do
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
iTunes Privacy Hole Lets Anyone with Your Email Address Spy on Your iTunes Library
IT professional Andrew McAfee explains how a privacy hole in iTunes allows anyone to hunt around in your iTunes library; all a potential spy would need is your email address. It's an outside-case thing that may not seem like that big of a deal, especially since it requires a somewhat tedious hunt-and-peck process.
iTunes Privacy Hole Lets Anyone with Your Email Address Spy on Your iTunes Library
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Facebook Photo Viewer - How to Go Back to the Old Classic Layout
Facebook recently upgraded the site's photo viewer such that pictures and associated user comments now appear in a dark pop-up window. This new layout of photos is live for most Facebook users though it looks a bit ugly and doesn't seem to gel with the otherwise very-elegant design of Facebook.com website.
Facebook Photo Viewer - How to Go Back to the Old Classic Layout
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How to Use Google Chrome as Your Default PDF Reader (the Easy Way)
If you’re anything like 99% of everybody, you have some sort of PDF viewing software installed on your PC—but did you realize that you can use Google Chrome to view PDFs from your PC? It’s easy!
How to Use Google Chrome as Your Default PDF Reader
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Be Aware of the "Unit Effect" to Avoid Marketing Tricks
The "unit effect", as it's called, says that even if you're aware of the units in a measurement, your mind will still put more emphasis on the size of a number, rather than the value it carries.
Be Aware of the "Unit Effect" to Avoid Marketing Tricks
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Secure Your Online Life the Easy Way
There are add-ons, VPNs, and apps galore that offer a safer browsing experience—but the browser you use, and the sites you visit, offer strong but simple security tools, too. Here are the best of the no-hassle, no-install-required options that you should be using now.
Secure Your Online Life the Easy Way
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
The 10 Coolest New Toys at This Year's Toy Fair
The holiday season just ended, but the toy industry is already looking ahead to the next holiday season and beyond. Toy Fair, the industry’s big trade show, hit New York this week and along with it, some high-profile attention-getting stunts. (If you were wondering, for instance, why Mattel chose this moment to publicize Ken and Barbie’s relationship struggles, this should answer your question.)
The 10 Coolest New Toys at This Year's Toy Fair
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Best Sellers - The New York Times
Rankings reflect weekly sales for books sold in both print and electronic formats as reported by vendors offering a wide range of general interest titles.
Best Sellers - The New York Times
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Monday, February 14, 2011
iPhone password security hacked in just six minutes
Never let your iPhone out of your sight – sage advice of course; but now all your securely stored passwords could be uncovered by an attacker with just six minutes alone with your device.
iPhone password security hacked in just six minutes
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tie Your Shoes Faster with the Ian Knot
We've shown you a few ways to tie your shoes more efficiently, but if you're looking for a super-speedy way to get your shoes on and out the door, the Ian Knot is a super-fast method that will make it happen.
Tie Your Shoes Faster with the Ian Knot
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Avoid Telemarketers by Understanding Their Secrets
I know that it's a good idea to keep a screen protector on my phone, especially if I want to sell it later to offset the price of my upgrade. The problem is, there are a lot of protectors to choose from, and even after I've got one, how do I apply it without messing it up?
Avoid Telemarketers by Understanding Their Secrets
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How Can I Apply a Screen Protector on My Phone Without All the Bubbles or Debris?
I know that it's a good idea to keep a screen protector on my phone, especially if I want to sell it later to offset the price of my upgrade. The problem is, there are a lot of protectors to choose from, and even after I've got one, how do I apply it without messing it up?
How Can I Apply a Screen Protector on My Phone Without All the Bubbles or Debris?
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Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2011
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 4/2011
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Friday, February 11, 2011
WinMend Folder Hidden, Hide Folders From Other Windows Users
It sometimes may be important to hide folders on a multi-user system to avoid access to the files stored within. It makes sense for instance for important documents to prevent that other users (kids anyone?) tamper with the data or access it. Hidden folders are not really a protection on the other hand, as it is easily possible to display and access those folders if the right setting changes are made on the system.
WinMend Folder Hidden, Hide Folders From Other Windows Users
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Internet Explorer 9 RC Now Available: Here’s the Most Interesting New Stuff
Yesterday Microsoft announced the release candidate of Internet Explorer 9, which is very close to the final product. Here’s a screenshot tour of the most interesting new stuff, as well as answers to your questions.
Internet Explorer 9 RC Now Available: Here’s the Most Interesting New Stuff
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Internet Explorer 9 RC Download Links
Microsoft is set to enable Internet Explorer 9 RC downloads later today. The official Internet Explorer 9 test drive is currently offering the latest public beta build for download. Read on to find out how to download Internet Explorer 9 RC ahead of the crowd.
Internet Explorer 9 RC Download Links
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Microsoft Unveils Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate
Microsoft has released the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (IE9 RC) to the masses, bringing the browser one step closer to a final launch.
Microsoft Unveils Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate
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