Google Drive is one of the best cloud storage service out there, but is it the only thing it is capable of doing? Did you know that Google Drive is capable of doing all your office productivity tasks as well? Learn some little known features of Google Drive and some 3rd party extensions that adds more functionality to it.
10 Little Known Google Drive Features
Saturday, June 01, 2013
10 Little Known Google Drive Features
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 features, announces Internet Explorer 11
The Internet rumor mill is buzzing with noise ever since Microsoft announced that it would release an update for Windows 8 this year. Windows Blue, or Windows 8.1, is not a service pack according to Microsoft but a feature upgrade for the operating system. Windows 8 has been heavily criticized ever since first public versions were made available by Microsoft for testing purposes.
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 features, announces Internet Explorer 11
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Google Street View Now Lets You Explore Central Park, 9/11 Memorial
Without Google Maps and Street View, I’d be utterly lost in New York, or anywhere in the world for that matter. And for all its usefulness, we’ve always had a few good laughs too. Today’s update to three distinct areas of New York might make you laugh, cry or sit back in astonishment.
Google Street View Now Lets You Explore Central Park, 9/11 Memorial
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Pro Golfer's Astounding Club Tricks Caught on GoPro [VIDEO]
Meet Romain Bechu. He's a French pro golfer. But maybe, just maybe, his future with the game isn't in trying to win tournament purses. Maybe insane YouTube videos are his true calling.
Pro Golfer's Astounding Club Tricks Caught on GoPro [VIDEO]
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5 Ways of Creating Word Documents Online
Microsoft Word is a great application that comes as part of the Microsoft Office suite. The application can create a wide range of documents, from simple letters and reports to more complex projects, includes spelling and grammar check functions. The lack of the portability or the expensive cost of the entire suite of Microsoft tools can represent big disadvantages for those wishing to create documents.
5 Ways of Creating Word Documents Online
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Eyewitnesses Tweet Baltimore Train Derailment and Explosion
A train derailed and later reportedly triggered a massive explosion seen for miles away near Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday afternoon. One witness, Twitter user @KRL224, tweeted pictures from the derailment. He escaped danger only moments before the blast, which was captured by others in the area.
Eyewitnesses Tweet Baltimore Train Derailment and Explosion
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
The Australian Spy Agency Lost Its HQ Blueprints To Chinese Spies
State-sponsored hacking attacks on sensitive targets is a new reality that Australian security forces have to deal with these days, but it sucks when one of the bad guys gets through the net. It was revealed last night that spies, reportedly from China, hacked their way into secure systems, making off with detailed blueprints to Australia’s peak spy agency, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
The Australian Spy Agency Lost Its HQ Blueprints To Chinese Spies
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 7/2013
The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 7/2013
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Take a 3D Tour of Mount Everest With This App [VIDEO]
A new app lets users explore Mount Everest in lifelike detail without ever having to leave the couch. Called Mount Everest 3D, the iOS app shows the world's highest mountain from "any perspective" in the form of a 3D map.
Take a 3D Tour of Mount Everest With This App [VIDEO]
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Collapsed Washington Bridge Already Removed From Google Maps
Google wastes little time updating its maps: The four-lane bridge in Washington state that partially collapsed on Thursday has been removed from Google Maps 12 hours after falling into the Skagit River. An empty placeholder now fills the bridge's location.
Collapsed Washington Bridge Already Removed From Google Maps
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Add the Ability to Copy the Contents of Any Text File to Your Send To Menu
We have previously covered how to add the ability to copy the contents of a TXT file to the right-click context menu, however this method would require you to create a separate registry entry for each type of file you wanted the ability to do this with (e.g. JS, BAT, LOG, HTM, CSS, etc.).
As an alternate method, you can easily add this functionality to your Windows Send To menu, which enables this feature for any type of file without having to touch the registry.
Add the Ability to Copy the Contents of Any Text File to Your Send To Menu
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Friday, May 24, 2013
10 Best iPhone Chargers
Do you want more from your iPhone charger than Apple's simple, in-box option offers? We have taken a look at some rather nifty third-party charging solutions.
10 Best iPhone Chargers
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Lost Apollo 11 Moon Dust Found in Storage
Vials of moon dust brought back to Earth by the first men on the moon have been found inside a lab warehouse in California after sitting in storage unnoticed for more than 40 years.
Lost Apollo 11 Moon Dust Found in Storage
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
NetChecker: repair Internet connection issues
It can be a frustrating experience if your Internet connection is not working when you need it the most, or if it dies quite often and especially in situations where it is inconvenient. Troubleshooting the Internet connection can be quite the daunting task.
NetChecker: repair Internet connection issues
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
How to Migrate Your Google Account to a New One
Whether you’ve outgrown your college era email address and you want a professional one, or you want to change your firstname.maiden account to firstname.marriedname one, we’ve got you covered with a start-to-finish Google migration guide.
How to Migrate Your Google Account to a New One
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Father of GIFs: 'It's Pronounced JIF'
Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, has ended the heated debate on how to pronounce "GIF."
Father of GIFs: 'It's Pronounced JIF'
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Handbags: Filthier Than Toilet Seats?
The next time your wife is rummaging around in her handbag for her lippy or car keys, you may want to surreptitiously hand her a wet wipe. A new study from UK washroom company Initial Hygiene has found that women’s handbags are often crawling with harmful bacteria that can pose a significant health risk to humans.
Handbags: Filthier Than Toilet Seats?
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Top 25 Free iPhone Apps of All Time
Apple’s App Store recently hit its 50 billionth download. Since its launch in July 2008, the store has been the go-to place for mobile apps. To this day, mobile developers often choose to release their apps here first. Popular from the start, just seven months after the App Store’s launch, the store surpassed one million third party apps, many of those free.
Top 25 Free iPhone Apps of All Time
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CommaFeed Is A Minimalist Google Reader Replacement
As the countdown to the death of Google Reader on 1 July continues, the list of potential alternatives grows. Another to consider: CommaFeed, a web-based service that closely replicates the standard Google Reader look.
CommaFeed Is A Minimalist Google Reader Replacement
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
If our viral video recap is any indicator, there's a boatload of animal news to catch up on this week. Good thing it's the weekend, so snuggle up and prepare for a healthy dose of furry fun.
Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
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