Tools | - Part 4

5 Clever Free Tools to Beat Twitter’s Restrictions & Annoyances

The micro-blogging social network is now big enough that everyone needs Twitter in their lives. But as anyone who has been using it knows, Twitter exerts a lot of control on what it allows people to do or not do. It recently tried to go beyond its 140-character limit, but not really. It tells you… read more »

How to Make the Most of Google Calendar with 7+ New Tools

Did you know that Google Calendar can help you make timesheets, manage projects and even find time for goals or things you want to get done, but have never been able to schedule? One of the things in shortest supply, for most people today, is time. If you are a super busy person or just… read more »

Use Wikipedia on Your Mac More Efficiently with These Tools

Regardless of whether or not it’s the most credible source, Wikipedia has become just about everyone’s first stop in their quest for knowledge. Going straight to the Wikipedia in your browser to look up The Who’s Lifehouse rock opera is fine, but there are better ways to access the site if you’re on a Mac. Whether you want faster… read more »

11 Fantastic Browser Tools for Making and Reading QR Codes

Are people still using QR codes? They sure are and not just for company advertisements and business cards. Providing a convenient way to share websites with friends or send links to our own mobile devices, QR codes are handy tools. QR code makers are available for most browsers and for some, there are readers as… read more »

6 Tools to Boost Snapchat for Beginners or Pros

The big news in the tech world recently is that Snapchat has more active daily users than Twitter now. If you ignored Snapchat previously for its notoriety as a sexting app, it’s time to rethink that image and get on board. Snapchat has matured a lot in the past couple of years, adding incredible new… read more »

5 No-Coding Tools to Build a Personal Web Site for Free

You already represent yourself in various ways on the web, be it your social networks or your company’s profile. But no matter who you are or what you do, it’s time to have a single portfolio online. The good news is that you don’t need any coding skills to make a beautiful personal site. Easy-to-use… read more »

5 Tools to Watch the Night Sky and Track Events in Astronomy

Remember how you felt when you first looked at the night sky through a telescope? All those stars, those distant planets — celestial bodies that form poetry in the blackness of deep space. A little help from technology can let you rediscover that child-like joy. Now, there are already programs like Stellarium to learn about… read more »

6 Free Tools to Create Stunning Panorama Photos

Summer is the best time to go outdoors and practice your photography skills. If you’re at a cool vantage point on a day with good weather, you could try taking multiple photos at adjacent angles from the same point – then using the tools we’ve featured below to help you stitch them together and create stunning… read more »

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