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		<title>Compile Music Libraries Online &amp; Backup Your Songs, Playlists</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Digital music has revolutionized the way tunes are spread and enjoyed. With the advent of popular mp3 players like the iPod, for example, CDs increasingly were rendered obsolete. Now, many people have been going even more digital by finding their music online and storing their music in the cloud. 5 Ways to Protect and Backup Your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="Backup Your Songs, Music and Playlists" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/headphones-listening-to-music.jpg" alt="Backup Your Songs, Music and Playlists" align="right" />Digital music has revolutionized the way tunes are spread and enjoyed. With the advent of popular mp3 players like the iPod, for example, CDs increasingly were rendered obsolete. Now, many people have been going even more digital by finding their music online and storing their music in the cloud.</p>
<h2>5 Ways to Protect and Backup Your Digital Music</h2>
<p>On that note, here’s a list of programs, services, and suggestions designed for those who seek to always keep their music close at hand.</p>
<h4> 1. Back-up your Music with Recovery Tools</h4>
<p>Programs like<strong> Acronis True Image Software</strong> &lt;<a href="http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download</a>&gt; writes and stores images of your files and data, allowing it to revert and restore your computer to the last-saved image at any time. Acronis software saves not only your music, but all files and computer configurations as well. Similar Free alternative tools can be found <a href="http://alternativeto.net/software/acronis-true-image/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<h4>2. Make a Spotify, Last.fm Collection</h4>
<p>Making a <strong><a href="http://www.spotify.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a>or <a href="http://www.last.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Last.fm</a></strong> collection ensures that your favorite playlists will always be there, even if your personal music files are lost. Spotify is a Swedish digital music streaming service that allows you to search for artists, view similar artists, create playlists and radio stations, and easily share what you’re listening to with friends on Facebook.</p>
<p>Because Spotify survives on <a href="http://www.quicksprout.com/digital-marketing-agency/" target="_blank">digital marketing</a>, your listening experience will occasionally be punctuated by advertisements. Paying for a premium Spotify membership, however, eliminates the ads and allows you to access Spotify on your smartphone.</p>
<h4>3. Copy your Music to Dropbox</h4>
<p><strong>Dropbox.com</strong>, a service that offers both free and paid web-based file hosting, is a great way to store and back-up your music. You can <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/4928/google-music-alternative-droptunes-stream-play-mp3-songs-in-dropbox">stream your music in Dropbox</a> on any computer or device on which the app is installed. On computers without Dropbox, you can still view and play your music by using a web link. Moreover, as an added bonus, Dropbox allows you to access your music even without an internet connection and to share files with friends and family members.</p>
<h4>4. Build a Google Music Library</h4>
<p><a href="http://music.google.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Music</a> is a newly-launched and one of the <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/4995/top-5-free-music-streaming-sites-listen-new-songs-albums-online" target="_blank">popular music streaming services</a> and online music store. Music can be purchased from the Google Android Market and then added to your online library. The product – which has already built up a wide assortment of songs and artists – further allows for automatic caching of your music for offline play and can support free storage for up to 20,000 songs.</p>
<h4> 5. Copy your music to an External Hard Drive</h4>
<p>Always a reliable option, an external hard drive can offer significantly more storage capacity than online services. An external hard drive might just be the best and most practical option for backing-up and storing music for those with very large music collections. You can also backup the songs using <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/4965/top-5-free-cloud-storage-services-with-best-referral-space-bonus" target="_blank">free cloud storage services online</a> which protects you from losing your files ever.</p>
<p>These are just a few of the many services out there for those who seek to compile and manage their music digitally. If you’re looking to expand, diversify, or simply store your collection, you may want to start your search by evaluating these resources.</p>

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		<title>Top 5 Free Music Streaming Sites: Listen New Songs Albums Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Along with parties and late-night cram sessions, music is ubiquitous with college and work life. While in the past college and masters degree students or office employees were forced to find music on their own or through sites like Napster and LimeWire, streaming music services now make discovering new genres and artists much easier. Where [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; padding: 10px;" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/headphones-listening-to-music.jpg" alt="Top 5 Free Music Streaming Sites: Listen New Songs Albums Online" />Along with parties and late-night cram sessions, music is ubiquitous with college and work life. While in the past college and <a href="http://www.mastersdegree.net/" target="new">masters degree</a> students or office employees were forced to find music on their own or through sites like Napster and LimeWire, streaming music services now make discovering new genres and artists much easier.</p>
<p>Where a few years ago there were just a few services, now there seems to be a new one launching every month. Here&#8217;s a look at five of the best, from old standbys to new trailblazers.</p>
<p><em>Tip : <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/best-free-music-players-to-get-high-quality-sound-in-laptops/" target="new">Music Players to Get High Quality Sound in Laptops</a></em></p>
<h2>Best Free Websites for Listening to Songs Online for Free</h2>
<h3>1. <a href="http://grooveshark.com/" target="new">Grooveshark</a></h3>
<p><img style="float: right; padding: 10px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/67/Grooveshark_logo.png/200px-Grooveshark_logo.png" alt="Top 5 Free Music Streaming Sites: Listen New Songs Albums Online" />Of all the services, Grooveshark is probably the easiest to get started using. No sign up, nothing to download, just search for a song or artist and get started listening. The range of music available through the service is impressive, and it has just signed new licensing deals allowing even more music to be featured. Grooveshark is free, with an optional subscription.</p>
<h3> 2. <a href="http://www.pandora.com/" target="new">Pandora</a></h3>
<p><img style="float: right; padding: 10px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d3/Pandora%27sLogo.png/200px-Pandora%27sLogo.png" alt="Top 5 Free Music Streaming Sites: Listen New Songs Albums Online" />One of the older, more established providers, Pandora has been steadily gaining popularity throughout its existence. As one of the first services to use the radio paradigm, Pandora drew in users with its ease of use and kept them with its large variety of music. Pandora is only available in the U.S., offering a free ad supported service or optional ad-free subscription.</p>
<h3>3. <a href="http://www.spotify.com/" target="new">Spotify</a></h3>
<p><img style="float: right; padding: 10px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/Spotify_logo.png" alt="Top 5 Free Music Streaming Sites: Listen New Songs Albums Online" />Possibly the fastest growing streaming music service, Spotify is rapidly gaining momentum. Focusing almost entirely on the social aspect of the music industry, Spotify requires a Facebook account to sign up, and shares your music activity on the popular social networking site. Its recently added radio feature now allows Spotify to compete more directly with Pandora. The one caveat is while Spotify&#8217;s basic features are available for free, many features are only available with a premium subscription.</p>
<h3>4. <a href="http://www.last.fm/" target="new">Last.fm</a></h3>
<p><img style="float: right; padding: 10px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/89/Lastfm_logo_red.png" alt="Top 5 Free Music Streaming Sites: Listen New Songs Albums Online" />Along with Pandora, Last.fm has managed to entrench its position as a mainstay of music streaming services. Last.fm&#8217;s Audioscrobbler lets other media players to send your listening habits to the service, allowing Last.fm to offer personalized music recommendations based on your preferences. The service is free, with a subscription unlocking various features depending on the user&#8217;s home country.</p>
<h3>5. <a href="http://www.we7.com/" target="new">We7</a></h3>
<p><img style="float: right; padding: 10px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/We7-logo-web.gif" alt="Top 5 Free Music Streaming Sites: Listen New Songs Albums Online" />One of the newer services available is the UK based We7. It offers 6.8 million tracks in the UK and Ireland, with limited content available outside of those two countries. In June 2011, We7 secured additional funding, hoping to expand its range within Europe. We7 is completely free, but registration is required for many features.</p>
<p>►<strong> Being in India,</strong> I noticed that <strong>Grooveshark, We7 and <a href="http://www.musicuo.com/" target="new">MusicUO.com</a></strong> are the only among the top sites which stream all types of songs and albums free. Enjoy&#8230;</p>
<p>From absolutely free to pay-to-play, these streaming music services offer a wide variety of options for music lovers. Whether you&#8217;d prefer to launch a desktop client or simply browse to a website, chances are one of the above services has something to offer you. If you haven&#8217;t found exactly what you&#8217;re looking for, keep on searching, because these are just the tip of the iceberg.</p>
<p><strong>Also Try :  <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/google-music-alternative-droptunes-stream-play-mp3-songs-in-dropbox/">Stream and Play MP3 Songs in your Dropbox Account</a></strong></p>

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		<title>MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Comparison of Top Features</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guest Post by Amanda : Are you in the market for a new laptop, or looking to give a great Christmas gift? Apple boasts a line of powerful laptops with the revamped MacBook Air as a recent addition in their product line. The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro have hardware, software, and an OS system that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Guest Post by Amanda</em> : Are you in the market for a new laptop, or looking to give a great Christmas gift? Apple boasts a line of powerful laptops with the revamped MacBook Air as a recent addition in their product line.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/3106414767_04369e25e5.jpg" alt="MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Comparison, Features" /></p>
<p>The <strong>MacBook Air and MacBook Pro</strong> have hardware, software, and an OS system that provides high performance and easy usability. However, it may be difficult to distinguish between the two MacBooks. The following chart provides a comparison between the two, helping you determine which is best for you.</p>
<h2>Comparing the Two : MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro</h2>
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<p align="center"><strong>MacBook Air</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>MacBook Pro</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Verdict</strong></p>
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<td valign="top" width="171">Price</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">From $999</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">From $1199</td>
<td valign="top" width="143"><strong>AIR &#8211; </strong>Based on price alone, the MacBook Air is relatively cheaper.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="171">Capability</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">The MacBook Air has either a 2GB or 4GB memory, and is capable of up to 256GB flash storage.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">The MacBook Pro possesses either 4 GB or 8 GB memory, and has a range of different hard drive and solid-state drive sizes.</td>
<td valign="top" width="143"><strong>PRO</strong> – MacBook Pros are for more dedicated users, and thus have higher capabilities and memory storage.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="171">Battery Life</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">5 to 7 hours</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">7 hours</td>
<td valign="top" width="143"><strong>BOTH &#8211; </strong>Generally, the MacBook Pro possesses a longer battery life. However, the recent 13-inch MacBook Air has a comparable battery, making it a tie between the two.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="171">Features</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">Because of the smaller size, the MacBook Air lacks a number of compatibility ports, such as a SD card slot or a SuperDrive. However, the Air has a higher resolution display at a comparably lower price.</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">The MacBook Pro boasts a number of features not available with Airs, such as the SDXC card slot and a SuperDrive. In addition, the MacBook Pro possesses a number of high performance features, including a HD camera.</td>
<td valign="top" width="143"><strong>PRO</strong> – As a powerhouse, the MacBook Pro provides greater advantages.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="171">Portability</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">The MacBook Air possesses a sleek, tapered design, ranging from .11 inches to .68 inches. In addition, it weighs about 2 pounds, making the Air one of the lightest laptops around.</td>
<td valign="top" width="162">The MacBook Pro weighs about 4.5 pounds, and is available in three different screen sizes, with the largest at 17 inches.</td>
<td valign="top" width="143"><strong>AIR – </strong>Given its specifications, the MacBook Air is clearly designed with portability in mind.</td>
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<h3><strong>Other Factors to Consider while Buying</strong></h3>
<p>Still confused as to which MacBook would be best for you? It may be easier to determine which MacBook to choose, based on your personality and occupation. Taking into account your preferences and your requirements in a laptop can help you choose a MacBook that suits your lifestyle.</p>
<h4><em>1.    </em><em>The Student:</em></h4>
<p>Generally, students look at price first when choosing a laptop. However, the choice of which MacBook will depend on the requirements of the students. For everyday users simply looking for a laptop, the MacBook Air is relatively cheaper and a good way to go. However, for students that are in computer science or production majors, the MacBook Pro is a better choice.</p>
<h4><em>2.    </em><em>The Programmer:</em></h4>
<p>Programmers, by their very profession, are constantly using computers and have more requirements than the average user. In short, they require a laptop that offers high performance and reliability. For programmers, the MacBook Pro is a better choice as it provides a number of extras and features not available with the Air.</p>
<h4><em>3.    </em><em>The Traveler:</em></h4>
<p>Travelers look for a laptop that possesses a long battery and is relatively portable. Given its small size and light weight, the MacBook Air is a popular choice for individuals on the go.  Though the Air possesses a shorter battery life than the Pro, the 5 hour battery life provides enough time for individuals without a plug.</p>
<h4><em>4.    </em><em>The Video Professional:</em></h4>
<p>The MacBook Pro, particularly the 17-inch version, has been seen as a mobile powerhouse. High quality processors and advanced graphics allow video professionals and editors to tackle video projects with ease.</p>
<h4><em>5.    </em><em>The High Roller:</em></h4>
<p>Money not an issue? For individuals that are simply looking for the best quality laptop, the MacBook Pro is one of the best choices available. The 17-inch MacBook Pro in particular possesses a wide range of features and benefits, and one of the most advanced operating systems in the market.</p>
<p>Choosing between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro is a tough decision. However, by keeping requirements and the amount of usage in mind, the user can determine whether they prefer the portability and flexibility of the MacBook Air, or the computing powerhouse of the MacBook Pro.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>About Author</strong><em><strong> : </strong><strong>Amanda DiSilvestro</strong> is a writer on topics ranging from social media to <a href="http://www.business.com/finance/credit-card-processing/" target="new">credit card processing</a>. She writes for an online resource that gives advice on topics including background checks to small businesses and entrepreneurs for the leading business directory <a href="http://www.business.com/" target="new">Business.com</a>.</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Tip : <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/best-popular-rss-readers-for-windows-mac-os-online/">Best Popular RSS Readers for Windows, Mac OS</a></strong></p>

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		<title>Top 5 Personal Finance Apps to Keep Track, Manage Your Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Managing one&#8217;s personal finances has never been easier thanks to the proliferation of financial applications on mobile devices. For both Android and iOS, there&#8217;s a financial application that can satisfy virtually every financial need you come across in the field of mobile accounting. Balancing accounts and creating budgets for the future with mobile applications is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: right; padding: 10px;" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/spilt-manage-rent-track-expenses-sharing-apartments.jpg" alt="Top 5 Personal Finance Apps to Keep Track, Manage Your Money" />Managing one&#8217;s personal finances has never been easier thanks to the proliferation of financial applications on mobile devices. For both Android and iOS, there&#8217;s a financial application that can satisfy virtually every financial need you come across in the field of mobile accounting.</p>
<p>Balancing accounts and creating budgets for the future with mobile applications is easy and in some cases downright fun. Whether you&#8217;re an established doctor or a <a href="http://mastersdegree.net/" target="new">master&#8217;s degree</a> student, managing your finances requires a certain amount of commitment. The key is to choose the right applications for your own specific requirements. For all of your personal finance management needs, the following applications should suffice.</p>
<h2>Best Personal Finance Applications, Services</h2>
<p><em>Guest Post by <strong>Elaine Hirsch</strong></em></p>
<h3>1. <a href="https://www.mint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="new">Mint</a></h3>
<p>For the past few years, Mint has been the preferred web application for everyday people who need an easy way to manage their finances. They now offer a full-featured mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.mint.com/images/rd/home/oct-tour/hero_mobile2.png" alt="Top 5 Personal Finance Apps to Keep Track, Manage Your Money" /></p>
<p>Mint gives you the power to create and organize budgets, manage and track expenses, plan for future expenditures, and keep tabs on every aspect of your finances. When it comes to keeping your financial house in order and making sense of all your various accounts and expenses, Mint has got you covered.</p>
<p><img src="http://debt-dog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/3.jpg" alt="Top 5 Personal Finance Apps to Keep Track, Manage Your Money" width="160" align="right" /></p>
<h3>2. <a href="http://debt-dog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="new">Debt Dog</a></h3>
<p>Offered exclusively on the iOS platform, Debt-Dog is an application that allows you to manage your credit card debt more conveniently. It shows you what rate you&#8217;ll pay on any given item, as well how much it will end up costing you over the life of the payment based on monthly payments and APR.</p>
<p>By showing you exactly how much your impulse buys are costing you, Debt-Dog can end up saving you hundreds if not thousands of dollars every year. It&#8217;s a must-have for anyone with a credit card.</p>
<h3>3. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="new">PayPal</a></h3>
<p>Using PayPal to make payments online is so common nowadays that we often forget about how useful it is. It offers numerous benefits over a debit or credit card. For one thing, it&#8217;s an added layer of protection in between hackers and your bank account.</p>
<p><img src="http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/091/Purple/d8/89/b1/mzl.lxjkzknk.320x480-75.jpg" alt="Top 5 Personal Finance Apps to Keep Track, Manage Your Money" width="250" />  <img src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/118/Purple/c2/9e/22/mzl.ugwpeysb.320x480-75.jpg" alt="Top 5 Personal Finance Apps to Keep Track, Manage Your Money" width="250" /></p>
<p>Furthermore, you won&#8217;t have automatic charges that you&#8217;ve forgotten about come back to haunt you later on down the line. PayPal offers mobile apps for every platform, so there&#8217;s no reason not to have it installed on your phone.</p>
<h3>4. <a href="http://www.ireconcile.com/ireconcile" rel="nofollow" target="new">iReconcile</a></h3>
<p>Whipping up a weekly or monthly budget never looked as good as it does on iReconcile. It runs on the iOS operating system, so you can use iReconcile on either the iPhone or the iPad. The application lets any user compile budgets and track expenses, much like any other finance app. The thing that sets iReconcile apart is its charting and visualization tools. You can easily export data to CSV and work with it via Excel or another spreadsheet program on your desktop or laptop PC.</p>
<h3>5. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iwallet-budget-expense-income/id348673754?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="new">iWallet</a></h3>
<p>Billed as a “virtual wallet”, iWallet is a nifty application for Android and iOS that&#8217;s a comprehensive financial portfolio manager for every aspect of your professional and private life. While it packs in a lot of functionality for an app that&#8217;s only $2.99, it&#8217;s only as complicated as you want to make it. If you need an expense tracker that can handle all your expenditures and give you a simple way to figure out whether you&#8217;re in the red or the black, iWallet is it.</p>
<p><strong>Final words</strong>, While mobile applications can make bookkeeping and personal finance management much easier and more convenient, they&#8217;re no replacement for common sense. It should not take much effort or mental math to figure out roughly how much money you&#8217;ve got left in your checking or savings account.</p>
<p>Mobile finance apps are terrific, however, when it comes to financial planning for the future. Whatever your purpose for using financial apps on your mobile device, the apps detailed above are the best in their class for reliability and usefulness.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read : <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/splittherent-manage-rent-track-expenses-when-sharing-apartments/">Manage Rent, Track Expenses when Sharing Apartments, Bills</a></strong></p>

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		<title>How Safe is Usenet for Downloading Files or Sharing Private Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guest post by Jared Scott : I have been downloading from Usenet (wiki) for quite some time now. And whenever I start to share about Usenet with somebody, they always ask me the same question:  Is it safe? And actually, this really isn’t a surprise.  One of the biggest concerns among internet users today is security. We spend [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Guest post by <strong>Jared Scott</strong> :</em> I have been downloading from <em><strong>Usenet</strong> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet" rel="nofollow" target="new">wiki</a>)</em> for quite some time now. And whenever I start to share about Usenet with somebody, they always ask me the same question:  Is it safe?</p>
<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Usenet_servers_and_clients.svg/200px-Usenet_servers_and_clients.svg.png" alt="" align="right" />And actually, this really isn’t a surprise.  One of the biggest concerns among internet users today is <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/security-tips-to-follow-at-a-cyber-cafe-browse-safe-protect-privacy/">security</a>. We spend tons of money on anti-virus subscriptions hoping to prevent disaster.  We are cautious about which emails we open.  And we all have a firewall installed to keep intruders out of our hard drive.</p>
<p>The internet has become an interactive world, much like life. The Web of today is very different than it was years ago. Google recently took steps to protect the data being transferred to other websites whenever you do a search.  And search engines like <em>DuckDuckGo.com</em> offer the ability to encrypt all of your search activity.</p>
<p>Many <strong>Usenet</strong> providers have taken steps to insure the security and privacy of their customers as well. The most important of these steps is 256-bit SSL encryption.</p>
<p>SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptographic_protocol" rel="nofollow" target="new">cryptographic protocol</a> that provides communication security over the Internet. The original version of SSL was actually created by Netscape and is the same level of encryption used by banks and credit card companies for doing business online.</p>
<p>Basically, and encrypted connection is a secure connection. When you login to Usenet through an encrypted connection, a virtual tunnel is formed between the Usenet server and your computer.</p>
<p>This tunnel acts as a barrier that keeps the information being exchanged between you and the server inside while keeping anybody that is trying to peek into that connection out.</p>
<p>It also prevents anybody from reaching in and tampering with the connection. Many of the best <a href="http://www.binverse.com/BNV/what-is-usenet.cfm" target="new">Usenet</a> providers today are offering 256-bit SSL encryption as part of their service package, or in some cases it is available for an additional fee.</p>
<p>Compared to other download technologies, like peer-to-peer and <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/share-transfer-files-between-pc-laptops-over-wi-fi-ad-hoc-network/" target="_blank">sharing over ad-hoc networks</a>, the level of privacy and security offered by Usenet is drastically superior. With other technologies you are often joining with a group of others to download and share a file at the same time.</p>
<p>On Usenet, the connection is between you and the Usenet server.  There is no need for you to upload anything yourself.</p>
<p>This direct and secure connection allows you to transfer information from the Usenet server to your own computer without prying eyes being able to see inside.</p>
<h3><strong>So, is downloading from Usenet safe ?</strong></h3>
<p>Yes, it is a lot safer than the other ways that people are downloading online.  If privacy and security are important to you, you may want to give Usenet a try.</p>
<p><strong>Also See : <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/drag-drop-files-inside-browser-to-auto-upload-files-share-link/">Drag Drop Files Inside Browser to Auto Upload Files &amp; Share Link</a></strong></p>

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		<title>What is “App Gap” and How it Stops Poor Students from Learning</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I came across this seemingly brilliant TEDx talk by a 6th grader named Thomas Suarez who had taught himself and developed iOS apps from scratch using Apple&#8217;s iOS SDK and programming languages and began selling them on iTunes. Recently, he&#8217;s been focused on the development of applications for the iPhone, and has established his own company, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday I came across this seemingly brilliant TEDx talk by a 6th grader named <strong>Thomas Suarez </strong>who had taught himself and developed iOS apps from scratch using Apple&#8217;s iOS SDK and programming languages and began selling them on iTunes.<br />
<img style="display: none;" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/ipad-learning.jpg" alt="iPad : children's toy of the year" /><br />
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<p>Recently, he&#8217;s been focused on the development of applications for the iPhone, and has established his own company, CarrotCorp. His most successful application is one he terms &#8220;an anti-Justin-Bieber game&#8221; called &#8220;Bustin Jieber&#8221;. &#8220;It&#8217;s is a variation on the Whac-a-Mole theme&#8221;.</p>
<p>Its great to see people at such a small age getting interested in technology and using them for learning and growing as an individual. But, experts believe according to a recent study that due to this sudden popularity of mobile devices and apps,  a new kind of gap called the &#8220;<strong>App Gap</strong>&#8221; has crept in especially between growing kids and students who have and don&#8217;t-have access to these technologies and educational apps.</p>
<blockquote><p><em><strong>Jasmine Hall, from onlinecolleges.net</strong> wants to share this great article <strong><a href="http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2011/11/14/15-telling-facts-about-the-app-gap/" target="new">15 Telling Facts About the App Gap</a></strong>, which takes a look at facts about the app gap, screen time for children, and how technology affects education at large.</em></p></blockquote>
<h2>15 Insightful Facts About the &#8220;App Gap&#8221; You Should Know About</h2>
<p><strong style="font-size: 13px;">1. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/25/us/screen-time-higher-than-ever-for-children-study-finds.html?_r=1" rel="nofollow" target="new">Affluent families are far more likely to download specialty apps for kids</a> </strong></p>
<p>Although apps on mobile devices can be educational for children, not all kids have access to them, and typically, low income children are left out. In families with incomes over $75,000, almost half of them download apps for their young children, but in lower-earning families with incomes of $30,000 or less, only one in eight downloaded apps. That means low income children may be missing out on educational resources that might help them in the future. Some schools are adopting iPads and other mobile devices for learning, but they are not yet prevalent, leaving students without the means for mobile learning in the dark.</p>
<p><strong>2. <a href="http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;104/2/341" rel="nofollow" target="new">The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend apps for young children</a><br />
</strong></p>
<p>Experts and parents worry about the possibility of low income students being left behind while rich kids learn from their iPads, but this disparity may actually be doing them a favor. Although parents are often quick to hand over their iDevices on demand, the AAP recommends that children under the age of two do not experience any “screen time.” This includes iPhones, iPads, and other devices, even if they do offer educational apps. According to the AAP, children over the age of two should not have more than one to two hours of screen time each day, and it should be broken up into half hour intervals.</p>
<p><strong>3. <a href="http://gawker.com/5853121/app-gap-is-an-exciting-new-gap-between-rich-and-poor-kids" rel="nofollow" target="new">Many low-income parents don’t even know what an app is</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>For many moderate to high income parents and kids, apps are a fact of daily life, whether they are for email, entertainment, or learning. But in lower income brackets, apps are a mystery that both parents and kids are clueless about. In a recent study, more than a third of low-income parents did not know what an “app” was. For kids, this means that they can’t benefit from something their parents aren’t even aware of.</p>
<p><strong>4. <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/story/common-sense-media-research-documents-media-use-among-infants-toddlers-and-young-children-2011-10-25" rel="nofollow" target="new">There’s a gap between screen time and reading in young children<br />
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<p>Screen time, whether it’s from mobile devices, computers, or TV all adds up throughout the day. And although some of this time may be touted and accepted by many as educational, in practice it’s often taking the place of a more valuable learning tool: reading. Screen media use in children often dwarfs that of reading time. Even in infants and toddlers, kids typically spend over twice as much time watching DVDs and TV as they do being read to or reading independently.</p>
<p><strong>5. <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/191074/why_ipad_is_the_childrens_toy_of_the_year.html" rel="nofollow" target="new">The iPad has been called “Children’s Toy of the Year”</a></strong></p>
<p><img style="float: right; padding-left: 12px;" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/ipad-learning.jpg" alt="iPad : children's toy of the year" />The iPad is so popular for kids in entertainment, learning, and let’s face it: distraction, <em>PC World</em> once referred to it as the “Children’s Toy of the Year.” The magazine highlighted how naturally kids seem to gravitate to the iPhone and iPad user interface, and somehow immediately know what to do with it.</p>
<p>That means it has the potential to be a great tool for educational learning, giving kids an attractive toy to play with and learn from. And as <em>PC World</em> has pointed out, it’s a substitute for DVD entertainment in cars, as kids can change apps and watch movies independently, a use that’s perhaps more developmentally beneficial than watching TV.</p>
<p><strong>6. <a href="http://gigaom.com/2011/10/25/app-gap-emerges-highlighting-savvy-mobile-children/" rel="nofollow" target="new">App use is not as prevalent as you might think</a></strong></p>
<p>News articles and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=iphone+%221-year-old%22+OR+%22one+year+old%22&amp;search_type=&amp;aq=f" rel="nofollow" target="new">YouTube videos</a> might have you believe that practically every kid in the developed world is walking around with their own mobile device in their pockets. And although parents (and kids) are increasingly adopting iPhones and iPads, statistics indicate that their use may not be as widespread as it seems. Or at least, kids aren’t using them day in and day out. Each day, just 11% of 0-eight-year-olds use a smartphone, iPod or similar device for apps, games, videos, and entertainment. And even when they’re doing so, they don’t actually spend that much time doing it, with the average amount of usage time coming in at 43 minutes a day.</p>
<p><strong>7. <a href="http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/02/10/6024491-do-iphone-app-purchases-prey-on-kids" rel="nofollow" target="new">Some parents may not be paying attention to what their kids are doing on their iPhones</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Aside from the obvious cost to own an iPhone and maintain a data plan, there may be another reason low income parents don’t typically download apps for their kids: the hidden cost. Parents may not be paying a lot of attention to the apps they’re downloading for kids, and without careful supervision (or disconnection from a data plan or WiFi), kids can rack up hundreds, even thousands of charges from the app store and even in-app purchases. One article from MSNBC highlights the stories of boys who “$52 buying virtual coins to play with dolphins in an iPhone game,” and a young girl who ran up a whopping $1,400 bill on iTunes for “Smurfberries.” The parents of these children had no idea the purchases were made until they noticed them on their credit card statements.</p>
<p><strong>8. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/25/us/screen-time-higher-than-ever-for-children-study-finds.html?_r=1" rel="nofollow" target="new">More kids have mobile devices than ever before</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Although the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend regular screen time for children, young kids are spending more time than ever in front of screens. And although TV makes up a lot of that time, mobile devices do to. In fact, according to studies, half of children under eight have access to a mobile device, including iPods, iPads, and iPhones.</p>
<p><strong>9. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/25/us/screen-time-higher-than-ever-for-children-study-finds.html?_r=1" rel="nofollow" target="new">Doctors aren’t talking about screen time with parents</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Mobile device use and apps are prevalent, and although they’re certainly coming up as a topic of discussion in mom groups, it doesn’t seem like it’s coming up in doctor’s offices. In fact, reports indicate that just 14% of doctors have ever discussed media use with parents of children two and younger.</p>
<p><strong>10. <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7763811/Children-more-likely-to-own-a-mobile-phone-than-a-book.html">Children now are more likely to own a mobile phone than a book</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Although some apps include books gone interactive, it seems like mobile devices and their apps may be replacing books as handheld entertainment for children. In a study by the National Literacy Trust, it was shown that nearly nine in ten students have a mobile phone, but less than 75% of kids have their won books at home. While apps may be educational, they can’t take the place of books, and parents would do well to either provide books or visit the library to get books for kids to read in place of using apps.</p>
<p><strong>11. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/technology/21brain.html?pagewanted=6&amp;_r=1&amp;ref=yourbrainoncomputers" rel="nofollow" target="new">Older kids typically prefer digital distractions over books</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>The iPhone has only been around since 2007, not long enough to have an incredible impact on the development of older kids from birth. But still, even in older childhood, digital distractions are increasingly popular for kids. And although phones with apps and even computers can be educational, they’re not always used that way, much to the detriment of students’ education. In a <em>New York Times</em> article, one student was only able to finish 43 pages of a summer reading assignment, one that he should have finished in less than two months, but instead preferring to “get a whole story in six minutes” from YouTube.</p>
<p><strong>12. <a href="http://www.edutopia.org/blog/app-gap-digital-divide-audrey-watters" rel="nofollow" target="new">Low income kids do often have access to computers, however</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Although some worry about the app gap leaving low income students behind as higher income students are able to learn and play on the go, the fact is that digital learning resources are typically available to most students who want them. Schools may not be full of iPads for every student, but most children do have access to a computer at home, often at home: 72% of children eight and under have a computer they can use at home, including 48% of low income families. Educational computer games, apps, and learning websites can be utilized on computers as well as mobile devices, so the app gap may not be as worrisome as it seems.</p>
<p><strong>13. <a href="http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/App-Gap-Emerges-Among-Rich-and-Poor-Families-132569723.html" rel="nofollow" target="new">Kids frequently use computers</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Even as mobile device use grows, computers remain a popular device for children. For the average child, computer use begins around age three, earlier than even public school. And although kids that age may not be using a computer every day, that number grows with age. At ages two to four, about 12% of kids used a computer each day, and 24% used a computer at least once a week. By age five to eight, 22% of kids typically use a computer each day.</p>
<p><strong>14. <a href="http://www.marketingcharts.com/interactive/iphone-toting-moms-download-apps-for-kids-10906/" rel="nofollow" target="new">Most iPhone moms will let their kids use them</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>It’s not surprising that lots of parents with iPhones allow their children to play with them. Most kids recognize the phone as a fun toy and will often demand or simply take it to play with, even if parents are a little wary about handing over an expensive piece of hardware to a tiny master of destruction. In fact, more than 59% of US moms with iPhones will let their children use the device, and of these, 61% with download apps, games, and other entertainment just for their kids to use.</p>
<p><strong>15. <a href="http://www.theatlanticwire.com/technology/2011/10/these-gaps-are-more-important-app-gap/44104/" rel="nofollow" target="new">There are far more important gaps to worry about</a></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>The app gap, and its possible result of disparity of education between kids who have apps, and those who don’t, is a seemingly small inequality that may or may not have any merit at all. Educational DVDs, computer programs, and apps may be helpful, or they may not, and they all add up to screen time, which the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend for children under the age of two, and recommends limited use for older kids. Still, poor children have much more to worry about, including gaps in nutrition, health care, and even availability the simplest of electronic learning devices, all of which can affect achievement much more than the latest iPhone game for kids.</p>

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		<title>Quickly Convert Photos of Yourself to Cartoons, Emoticon Faces</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cartoonizer is a new photo editing app designed by Pho.to team. It is a rather specific and straightforward app. What it excels in is portrait photo editing. Apparently, it got its name from the &#8220;cartoonizing&#8221; filter that converts photo into cartoon. Potentially a great way to play pranks on your unsuspecting friends. Moreover, there&#8217;s a score [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Cartoonizer</strong> is a new photo editing app designed by <em>Pho.to</em> team. It is a rather specific and straightforward app. What it excels in is portrait photo editing. Apparently, it got its name from the &#8220;cartoonizing&#8221; filter that converts photo into cartoon.</p>
<p><img src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/cartoonizer-app-funny-face-1.jpg" alt="Quickly Convert Photos of Yourself to Cartoons, Emoticon Faces" /></p>
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<p>Potentially a great way to play pranks on your unsuspecting friends. Moreover, there&#8217;s a score of face-distorting effects, like chubby cheeks or alien head-shapes, in case you want to further mess with the photo. Expressions vary from smug grin to sad face to shocked or scared grimace, etc.</p>
<p><img src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/cartoonizer-app-funny-face-2.png" alt="Quickly Convert Photos of Yourself to Cartoons, Emoticon Faces" /></p>
<p>You can easily apply realistic emotions to a face – flirty wink, nice smile, screwed up eyes, sad face, surprised expression, etc. But Cartoon.Pho.to is a lot more than that. It can help you to make caricature effect, turning an ordinary face into an alien, troll, good-soul, bulb-head or a tough guy.</p>
<p>One of the most fun features of the app is the one that lets you animate faces (cartoonized or not), turning them into realistic living emoticons. You can create either static or animated avatar, and you can also adjust animation speed to make your avatar Super Mega Fast or Super Mega Slow <img src='http://www.snaphow.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> .</p>
<p><img src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/cartoonizer-app-funny-face-3.gif" alt="Quickly Convert Photos of Yourself to Cartoons, Emoticon Faces" /> <img src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/cartoonizer-app-funny-face-4.gif" alt="Quickly Convert Photos of Yourself to Cartoons, Emoticon Faces" /></p>
<p>Smile and wink to your virtual friends, they will appreciate it. Depending on the template you choose, the app will change the expression of a cropped face and even play a short animation.</p>
<p>When you&#8217;re done, you can save the resulting image to your iPhone or just instantly share it with your friends on Facebook or Twitter.</p>
<p><strong>► Links : <a href="http://cartoon.pho.to/" target="_blank">Online Tool </a> |  <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ar-pho.to-cartoonizer/id454172632?mt=8" target="_blank">iTunes App. Link</a></strong></p>
<p>In a nutshell, Cartoonizer is all about having some fun while editing portrait photos. Pretty simple and straightforward interface, “cartoonizing” filter and some hilarious effects (animating images, changing facial expressions and features, etc.)</p>
<p><strong>Note :</strong> We have also covered some tutorials on transforming your photos for fun like <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/transform-convert-photos-to-cartoon-like-caricatures-vector-images/">creating cartoon like caricatures</a>, or just like the annoying orange <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/put-faces-on-fruits-vegetables-create-cartoon-like-annoying-orange/">putting your faces on fruits and vegetables</a> or <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/put-your-face-on-dancing-body-create-funny-dance-with-face-photo/">put someone&#8217;s face on a dancing body</a>.</p>

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		<title>Top 5 Free RSS Feed Reader Applications for iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple&#8217;s iPad has revolutionized the mobile computing sector in a number of ways. The iPad and competing imitators have become a fixture from offices, classrooms, colleges to kindergartens, and of course private homes. One unforeseen consequence of the rapid adoption of tablet computers has been the resurgence of RSS readers and RSS reader application development. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kTaFrEr_318/Sc-O-HZkf9I/AAAAAAAAAzw/0QzbNvVe8-Q/rss%20feed%20watermark%20icon%5B3%5D.gif" alt="RSS Feed Reader" align="right" /><strong>Apple&#8217;s iPad</strong> has revolutionized the mobile computing sector in a number of ways. The iPad and competing imitators have become a fixture from offices, classrooms, colleges to kindergartens, and of course private homes.</p>
<p>One unforeseen consequence of the rapid adoption of tablet computers has been the resurgence of RSS readers and RSS reader application development.</p>
<h2>Top 5  Best RSS Reader Applications for iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone</h2>
<p>Here are five of the best RSS readers available at the moment for the iOS platform below. And if you are on windows check out this list of <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/best-popular-rss-readers-for-windows-mac-os-online/" target="new">popular RSS readers for Windows</a>.</p>
<h3>1. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobilerss-free-google-rss/id333925239?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="new">MobileRSS</a></h3>
<p>Occupying the first place spot on many a top ten list of favorite applications, MobileRSS is fairly straightforward app that synchs your iPad with your Google Reader account.</p>
<p><img src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/mobilerss-flipboard-rss-feed-reader-applications-ipad.jpg" alt="Free RSS Feed Reader Applications for iPad" /></p>
<p>It features support for local storage that enables you to peruse the latest news when you can&#8217;t get a signal or a WiFi connection. In addition, it allows you to lock your screen in landscape mode for a more pleasurable widescreen reading experience.</p>
<h3>2. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/feeddler-rss-reader-for-ipad/id364873582?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="new">Feeddler RSS Reader</a></h3>
<p><img src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/feeddler-rss-feed-reader-applications-ipad.jpg" alt="Free RSS Feed Reader Applications for iPad" /></p>
<p>As one of<em> Gizmodo&#8217;s <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5507569/gizmodos-essential-ipad-apps" target="new">essential iPad apps</a>,</em> Feeddler is a must-have for power users on the move. Offering the same Google Reader synching many other applications support, Feeddler distinguishes itself with its clean user interface and intuitive simplicity. It also gives users the ability to create and edit notes so you can easily bookmark entries for future reference.</p>
<h3>3. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flipboard/id358801284?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="new">Flipboard</a></h3>
<p><img src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/flipboard-rss-feed-reader-applications-ipad.jpg" alt="Free RSS Feed Reader Applications for iPad" /></p>
<p>It&#8217;s difficult to find a free iOS application nowadays that crams as much functionality into one program as Flipboard manages to do. It pulls in your streams from Google Reader, Twitter, Facebook, and many other social media sites seamlessly and without a lot of fuss. If you need an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink application that can handle RSS feeds as well, Flipboard will be right up your alley.</p>
<h3>4. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/byline-free/id375551811?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="new">Byline</a></h3>
<p>Yet another nifty application that takes the basic functionality of an RSS reader a few steps further, Byline is available in both free and premium versions. In addition to the requisite Google Reader synch, it&#8217;s also capable of Twitter feed integration and works quite nicely with services like Read It Later. Most importantly, it can store up to 1000 stories in your local cache for offline reading.</p>
<h3>5. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-feed/id399013334?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="new">The Feed</a></h3>
<p>Rivaling Feeddler in its uncompromising simplicity and ease of use, The Feed is fairly basic by most standards. One thing that stands out right away is its gorgeous UI, as well as its rock-solid stability. It&#8217;s free to download, has a great user rating on iTunes, and also integrates with Instapaper and Google Reader. For a stellar RSS experience that doesn&#8217;t throw in a lot of unnecessary features, choose The Feed.</p>
<p><strong><em>Final Thoughts : </em></strong>Which RSS reader best suits your own unique preferences and needs? That depends entirely on you, so you&#8217;ll just have to give them all a shot. Fortunately, the majority of RSS readers are free, so there&#8217;s no risk involved in giving each a trial run. In any event, a full-featured RSS application can do wonders for your productivity and effectiveness while working on a tablet computer. As screen sizes shrink, the humble RSS reader continues to grow in importance.</p>
<blockquote><p><em><strong>Guest Post by Elaine Hirsch,</strong></em> who is kind of a jack-of-all-interests, from education and history to medicine and videogames. This makes it difficult to choose just one life path, so she is currently working as a writer for various education-related sites and writing about all these things instead. She is currently a writer for a <a href="http://mastersdegree.net/" target="_blank">master&#8217;s degree</a> resource.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Also Read : <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/combine-rss-feeds-merge-multiple-rss-feeds-into-one-single-feed/">Combine RSS Feeds : Merge Multiple RSS Sources into One Single Feed</a></strong></p>

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		<title>Top 5 Free Anti-Virus Software, Security Programs for Mac</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>debajyotiecosnap</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although Mac computers are the latest and trendiest computers nowadays with cool interface and features, they are is still vulnerable to a number of malware and other computer errors. For that reason, it is important to avail antivirus software to get rid of these unwanted items on a Mac computer. Yet, in order to determine the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although Mac computers are the latest and trendiest computers nowadays with cool interface and features, they are is still vulnerable to a number of malware and other computer errors.</p>
<p>For that reason, it is important to avail antivirus software to get rid of these unwanted items on a Mac computer. Yet, in order to determine the exact program to employ in cleaning Mac, certain reviews on a number of antivirus software were solicited to help Mac user in deciding which among them to install.</p>
<h2>Best Freeware Anti-Virus Applications for your Mac</h2>
<p>The following are the reviews done on the top 5  free Mac antivirus softwares :</p>
<h3>1. MacKeeper for Mac &lt;<a href="http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>&gt;</h3>
<p>This free antivirus software for mac can handle with ease the routine tasks and keep <a href="http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/clean-my-mac" target="new">Mac cleanup</a> secured, fast, attended and reliable. It has a simple and powerful application for both beginners and experts alike.</p>
<p><img title="Free Anti-Virus Sofware, Security Programs for Mac" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/mackeeper-anivirus-mac.png" alt="Free Anti-Virus Sofware, Security Programs for Mac" /></p>
<p>It is equipped with clean-up utilities, cache cleaner, duplicates finder, logs cleaner, language cutter, old files finder, backup and data encryptor, default applications, login items, disk usage, shredder, wise uninstaller and online services Anti-Theft and Geek on Demand.</p>
<h3>2. iAntivirus Free Edition &lt;<a href="http://www.iantivirus.com/download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>&gt;</h3>
<p><img title="Free Anti-Virus Sofware, Security Programs for Mac" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/iantivirus-mac-freeware.png" alt="Free Anti-Virus Sofware, Security Programs for Mac" /></p>
<p>This software protects  a Mac against cyber-threats trying to get entry into the Mac and steal personal information. It has a database which is designed to sense and delete Mac specific threats. This facilitates a high level of defense while keeping memory footprint and resource usage at a minimum.</p>
<h3>3. Avast Antivirus for Mac &lt;<a href="http://www.avast.com/mac-edition" rel="nofollow" target="new">link</a>&gt;</h3>
<p>It offers a shield against the latest malware, virus, Trojan horse, and spyware risks. Its virus definition and scanning abilities is always updated several times a day to make sure that Mac is protected at all times.</p>
<p><img title="Free Anti-Virus Sofware, Security Programs for Mac" src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/avast-anivirus-mac.png" alt="Free Anti-Virus Sofware, Security Programs for Mac" /></p>
<p>It has a native execution of virus database on Intel platform Macs with fast emulation on PowerPC of assembler-level parts, upgrades definition database while performing background scanning, multi-threaded scanning daemon and fail-safe updating architecture. It also has an incremental updating system that minimizes the size of update files, automatic regular scan, better customized scanning and no pop ups.</p>
<h3>4. Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition &lt;<a href="http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>&gt;</h3>
<p>This software is easy to install and simple to use. It keeps computer safe from viruses and other malware because of its full-feature antivirus. Once installed, it runs quietly at the background while working and makes custom scan to check which files should remain and which should be removed.</p>
<h3>5. ClamXav for Mac &lt;<a href="http://www.clamxav.com/download.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>&gt;</h3>
<p>This software updates virus definitions, shows logging results to a file, locates infected files into quarantine, monitors folder for the changes in their contents and uses a finder contextual menu item.</p>
<p><strong>Also See : <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/7-best-completely-free-antivirus-software-download/">7 Best Free Antivirus Software for Windows</a></strong></p>

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		<title>Apply Cool Vintage, Color Effects to Photos Online Free with PicFull</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While there is a flood of image editing sites out there, we should focus on sites providing unique, high quality photo filters that are truly easy to use. Picfull is a free and online service to edit your photos with ease, completely online. While many different online services exist to spice up your images, most [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While there is a flood of <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/5-best-free-online-photo-picture-editing-websites/" target="_blank">image editing sites</a> out there, we should focus on sites providing unique, high quality photo filters that are truly easy to use.</p>
<p><strong>Picfull</strong> is a free and online service to edit your photos with ease, completely online. While many different online services exist to spice up your images, most of them are just for instant fun.</p>
<p>Their selection ranges from vintage filters to bolder modern ones, each of which has its own set of parameters that can be tweaked by the user in real time. Plus, multiple filters can be applied to the same photo, allowing for almost endless variations.</p>
<h2>Edit Photos Online with PicFull : Add Vintage, Colour Effects</h2>
<p><strong>Picfull</strong> tries to be different by providing a quality selection of high quality filers, which are truly easy to use. The quality of your photo is not compromised, as it doesn’t scale down the image but keeps the original resolution intact.</p>
<p><img title="Apply Cool Vintage, Color Effects to Photos Online Free with PicFull " src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/picfull-color-effects-vintage.jpg" alt="Apply Cool Vintage, Color Effects to Photos Online Free with PicFull " /></p>
<p>The process of editing your own photos is very simple. First, you choose a photo from your computer to work with. Next, choose one of the many filters to apply to your photo. Now, you can customize your photos to your liking, by changing one or more filter parameters.</p>
<p>Once you are happy with the result you can apply the filter, and then can choose another filter to process the photo with again. This allows for endless variations, as you can stack filters on top of each other. Finally, when you’re done, your photo can be downloaded and shared with the world.</p>
<p>Here are some samples of some the colour effects available. Visit the site for more&#8230;</p>
<p><img title="Apply Cool Vintage, Color Effects to Photos Online Free with PicFull " src="http://media.snaphow.com/images/picfull-color-effect-samples.jpg" alt="Apply Cool Vintage, Color Effects to Photos Online Free with PicFull" /></p>
<p>Here is a summary of Picfull&#8217;s most important features:</p>
<ul>
<li>High quality resolution output; no downscaling.</li>
<li>Large variety of high quality filters, each providing unique parameters for customization.</li>
<li>By tracking filters on top of each other, endless variations are possible.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>► Visit <a href="http://www.picfull.com/">http://www.picfull.com</a> to add cool colour effects to your photos. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Also See : <a href="http://www.snaphow.com/make-yourself-look-slim-thinner-in-photos-reduce-weight-inside-photos-online-free/">Make Yourself Look Slim, Thinner in Photos</a></strong></p>

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