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5 Best Free Online HTML Editors to Test Your Code

HTML runs the modern world. True, if you ask anybody what it takes to be a web developer, they’ll tell you all about JavaScript web frameworks, Python web frameworks, web programming practices, etc. Yet underneath all of that, HTML is what holds it all together. There is no web without HTML, and you need to… read more »

How to Quickly Find a Photo in Google Photos

Most of us have a Google account, probably for something like Gmail or Google Calendar. But did you know that Google is also a great option for storing and searching all of your photos too? Google Photos offers free unlimited (compressed) storage for your photos, making them available across a multitude of devices. If you… read more »

Is Bitmoji a Threat to Your Privacy?

Bitmoji was the number one most-downloaded app from Apple’s App Store in 2017. Millions of people have downloaded the app to create goofy, cute representations of themselves to share with friends and family. But what information does Bitmoji collect? Who does the company share that information with? And why does Bitmoji need full keyboard access?… read more »

Your Backbone Will Thank You: 6 Great Standing Desk Designs

Sitting can kill you or at least cause serious health issues. Unfortunately, many jobs require sitting at desks for several hours a day. While it’s tough to change what you do for a living, it’s pretty easy to switch your desk, and therefore your sitting and standing habits. An excellent means of remaining active at work is… read more »

The MakeUseOf’s Online Shopping Guide

Internet shopping requires knowing a lot more than just products. You need to know where to find reviews, how to shop safely, how to compare prices, and — above all else — how to get the best deals from your favorite sites, like Amazon, Walmart, and many other online retailers.This guide is available to download as… read more »

How to Turn Your Amazon Fire TV Stick Into a Fire TV Box

Your Amazon Fire TV Stick is a great device, isn’t it? Ideal for watching Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, or installing Kodi! Then there’s apps like Plex for streaming video from a PC to your TV. But this HDMI TV stick isn’t so good for other things. For instance, you’re limited only to wireless networking. Also,… read more »

5 Things You Must Do After Installing Windows 10

Windows 10 is a behemoth. Even after you’ve gone through the tedious process of preparing your system to install Windows 10 and sitting through the long installation procedure, you still have more work to do: setting up the operating system how you like it. Here are some of the bare minimum things you’ll want to… read more »

How to Use Git Branches to Structure Your Programming Project

Movies and television portray programming as a frantic activity. A bomb’s timer counts down, and the nerdy sidekick who was a burden up until that point works feverishly on a laptop. Code flies across the screen until she hits the final return key with a satisfying clack! The timer stops, and all is right in the… read more »

A Complete Beginner’s Guide to iOS 11 for iPhone & iPad

So you’ve just bought your first iPhone or iPad, and you’re a little unsure where to begin. Fortunately, smartphones aren’t that complicated and Apple’s are designed from the ground up with usability in mind. In spite of this, first time iOS users can often feel perplexed. So we’ve put together a small guide that we think will… read more »

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