A recent comment left by a reader put us on the trail of “Writage” – another Markdown related tool, but not an editor in the conventional sense. Rather, Writage is an extension for Microsoft Word that can produce a document in Markdown. Why? There are many Markdown editors, including those we have covered and some we may have not. None work in quite the same way as Writage, however, as they were standalone programs....

1. Epistory – Typing Chronicles (PC) Why settle for drab graphics and dreary interfaces when you can play a beautiful videogame with a compelling narrative while honing your typing skills? Epistory is one of the best uses we’ve seen of integrating typing into a game. You’re riding a fox through a magical land that’s being corrupted by various giant insects and grubs. Explore the world, fight off waves of enemies, and navigate the world entirely through typing....

1. Switch from Voice Call to FaceTime When you are on a voice call with someone using the Phone app, you can quickly switch to a FaceTime call without disconnecting the call. 2. Start a FaceTime Call Using Siri You can use Siri to create a FaceTime call without touching your phone. 3. Disable Your Video You can have a FaceTime video call without enabling your camera if you so choose....

If you are having a difficult time getting out of bed and always find yourself hitting that Snooze button, try to think of something personal that will motivate you to get up for work. An idea that has always worked for me has been keeping my job and being able to pay rent at the end of the month. But if you need some extra help, hopefully the following Android alarm apps will help you get out of bed....

1. Using Network Preferences This may be the preferred way for those of our readers who don’t want to go through the hassle of issuing commands and doing geeky stuff. Here’s how to use this way. Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner on your screen followed by “System Preferences …” It will then let you access the network preferences panel where you can get your task done....

What about Pi projects though? What about all the programs and software that Raspberry Pi hobbyists have set out to create in order to make the Raspberry Pi what it is today? In this article we attempt to find out just that. Here’s a list of four Raspberry Pi-based software projects that anyone can check out and try on their own! 1. Pi-Hole Though many websites use advertisements these days, most users loathe viewing them....

GNUMP3d – The GNU Streaming MP3 / Media Server Platform: *nix, Windows, OSXBrowser/Client Player: ClientSupported formats: MP3, Ogg VorbisConfiguration: Text File So far, I think GNUMP3d is my favorite simple music streaming application. According to the website it runs on Windows as well as the UNIX type systems you’d expect from GNU. I’ve only tested it on Linux and it’s been a breeze. To install GNUMP3d, you just download and extract the tarball from the GNUMP3d website, and run Configuration is done through a plain text file, instructions are provided on the website....

The following is a list of excellent alternatives to Microsoft’s ever-popular program. Each one on the list has its own strengths and weaknesses, but the general theme here is that you can chat with the comfort of knowing that your data on these apps is safe. 1. Signal This Android app made its way over to Linux a couple of years ago and has been wooing everyone on the platform ever since....

Thankfully, there are several good download managers for Linux users to try. Here are four of the best. While we are using Linux Mint as an example, most of them should work on other Linux distros, too. 1. Persepolis If you’re looking for an open-source, quick, and capable download manager for your Linux Mint installation, look no further than Persepolis. Persepolis is actually a GUI wrapper for a terminal download utility called aria2....

1. Kinesis KB600 Advantage 2 For over 25 years Kinesis has been designing and manufacturing premium-grade ergonomic keyboards. Its latest offering, the Kinesis Advantage 2, is one of the funkiest looking keyboards on the market. However, its unusual appearance is the result of maximizing user comfort and reducing strain. The Kinesis Advantage 2 sports a split keyboard design. This positions the arms at shoulder width, which helps keep your wrists straight and alleviates strain....

What Is a File Manager? Let’s start with a definition first to make sure we are on the same page. A file manager is a computer application that you can access and manage the files and documents stored on your hard disk. In Windows this application is called Windows Explorer, and in macOS, Finder. In Linux there is no one standardized file manager application for all distributions. These are some of the best Linux File managers....

There are many classic note-taking apps for Mac, but only a handful are available when it comes to sticky note-taking. In this article, we’ve rounded up the best sticky note apps for Mac. 1. Stickies Stickies come pre-installed with macOS. It allows users to create notes in post-it like fashion on the screen. With Stickies, you can write short reminders and to-do lists and set them as sticky notes. The app features several customization options....

Touchscreen gloves work by bridging between your fingers and the gloves. This can be done by having less material in the tips to let a charge through or having “pads” that carry it through the glove’s material. That way your body’s electrical charges can reach the screen and interact with your phone’s touchscreen without needing to get your hands cold. These are some of the best gloves out there to keep those mitts warm over the winter months....

1. Change The Background First things first. You should use the same background for your Desktop and Start screen so switching between them no longer feels awkward. Right click the taskbar, and select Properties. Open up the Navigation tab and check the box that says “Show my desktop background on Start”. 2. Add Custom Tiles Most apps use small icons for their Start screen tiles. While this may be nice, to gain a bit more flexibility, you can use Oblytile to add tiles with custom icons to the Start screen....

However, seeing as how Firefox is one of the most customizable browsers out there, you probably won’t be satisfied with its default speed-dial-like new tab page. Luckily, there are tons of addons available that you can install to make your Firefox’s new tab page more to your liking. 1. Live Start Page LST Perhaps the most worthy Firefox startpage replacement is Live Start Page. When you use it you’ll get a whole lot out of it....

Whether you are planning to launch a new website, write a blog, develop a web service or establish a start up company – the domain name is one of the important factors which decides the success or failure of your online venture. Choosing the right domain name for your business or organization is necessary because there is no undo button, when you have registered one. Almost all the domain registrars have their own domain name suggestion tools, but there are basically two problems with them....

Any way you slice it, museums are a treasure trove of knowledge. Unfortunately, some of the best museums are scattered all around the world, out of reach for most. Thanks to the Internet, you can satiate your curiosity with online virtual tours. It may not be as good as the real thing, but you can’t beat visiting some of the world’s most famous museums from the comfort of your living room....

1. CodeSpark Academy An award-winning choice available on Android and iOS, CodeSpark Academy is one of the best known coding apps for kids from 4 to 10. With more than twenty-million children in over 200 countries using the app, it is clear to see why this app is a favorite. Using its own patented “no words” interface, children are introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming. Through interactive activities, puzzles and step-by-step creative projects, learning is fun and engaging....

The convenience offered by online shopping is great, but that doesn’t mean you should blindly buy any item online. There are many scams, security breaches, identity theft and other risks involved in online shopping. Additionally, you have access to thousands of online stores, thus making it hard to find the best deal for your required item. To help you shop smartly, we are listing six online shopping tips. 1. Online Store Security You need to make sure that your connection with the online store you are buying from is secure....

1. WhatsApp’s Click-to-Chat Feature WhatsApp has a native feature that allows you to message someone without saving their phone number. This feature, known as click-to-chat, is not directly available in the WhatsApp app. To send messages without saving the contact, you must create a link containing the number and open that link. Note: This method works on both mobile and computer. Use the following steps to create and use click-to-chat links: Examples:...