7 Free Apps & Programs for Photographers on a Budget
If you're a newbie, amateur, or hobbyist photographer, then by definition you aren't making money from your photos. And if that describes you, it won't be long before you figure out -- if you haven't already -- how expensive this hobby can be. Most of us don't have a lot of money to throw at photography, and when it comes down to making a choice, wouldn't you rather spend your budget on gear inste
A Brief Guide To Critiquing Your Own Photos
Understanding what works and what doesn’t work in your own photos is the perfect way to improve your photography skills. This guide shows you how and why you should be critiquing your own shots. Legendary photographer Ernst Hass explained; “The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are”. To remove your limitations in photography, you must be able to see more c
How to Quickly Improve Your Photos: 16 Tips
It doesn't matter whether you're shooting with the latest and greatest DSLR or a three-year-old smartphone, what results is still a photograph. Good photos and bad photos aren't determined by cameras but by photographers. The difference between a bad photo and a good photo—or a good photo and a great photo—can be very slim. Subtle changes may be all that's required to close the gap. With that in m
9 Awesome Gmail Features You Probably Don't Use
Everyone loves Gmail, right? It's one of the best email services, it's completely free, and it works like a dream. But you'll be surprised how little of Gmail's plethora of features you are actually using. Good old Gmail got a few exciting new features recently, but that's only the tip of the iceberg. Several cool things in Gmail have existed for a long time without anyone bothering to use them. L
5 Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts You're Not Using (But Should Be)
Keyboard shortcuts can speed up your browsing workflow like tremendously. Today we have some useful ones to share with you if you’re a Chrome user. For Clearing Browsing History To delete browser history, do you navigate to History and then click on the Clear browsing data… button there? It’s what I used to do. As it turns out, there’s a shorter way to bring up the Clear browsing data dialog: Ctrl
Google Drive Sign In & File Sharing Made Easy
Google Drive is awesome for collaborating on documents online. If you aren't using it, we highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you've never used cloud storage before. But even if you're already comfortable with an alternative cloud storage service, do consider making the switch. For starters, Google Drive is secure enough for most users. Also, if you're already integrated with Google Do
How to Mirror Your Android Screen to PC or Mac Without Root
Sometimes, you might want to view your Android phone's screen on your computer. How do you do that? A few years ago, the best methods required you to root your Android device. But you can now easily mirror Android to your desktop or laptop without rooting. We'll walk you through the simple steps to display an Android phone screen on your PC or Mac. Why Should You Mirror Android to Your PC? Why wou
How to Recover Deleted Images from an SD Card
Good news: whether due to a corrupt card or accidental deletions, you can often recover lost photos. Accidental deletions are the bane of our digital existence. We've all been there, whether due to careless editing or being too quick to format a memory card. The good news is, deleted files can usually be recovered with a fairly high success rate -- that doesn't mean it'll always work, though. (It
Maximize Evernote with 5 Powerful Features
With over 100 million users, Evernote is arguably the web's favorite productivity and note-saving tool. But there's much more to this powerful platform than meets the eye. Since its launch in 2008, Evernote has quickly become the ubiquitous platform for "storing everything." From photos of receipts, to copies of bills. From hurriedly typed notes, to downloads of your favorite blogs. Whatever it is
8 Absolutely Brilliant Chrome Extensions That You Should Know About
Despite having used Firefox in the past, having dipped my toes in the water with Safari and Opera, and even going totally crazy after using Internet Explorer for 10 minutes, somehow I always seem to come back to Chrome. And it's easy to see why. The number of Chrome plugins is huge, and when a developer makes a plugin, it always seems to be for Chrome only these days. Almost as if Firefox doesn't
Save Your Time With 10 Underused Google Features
Google's email service was born on April Fool's Day. Today, it's no joke. We can't do a day without it. Trivia about Gmail may not be useful for productivity, but I bet you will jump at a tip that shows you how to delegate your email to an assistant or spouse. It turns out Google is filled with these little nuggets. We ignore them because sometimes we take common tools for granted. Google's tools
10 Advanced Microsoft Word Features That'll Make Your Life Easier
Everyone knows Clippy. But are you friends with Pilcrow? If you are, then you know more about Microsoft Word than most people do. Do you know about widow lines? The extended clipboard? There are plenty of lesser-known Microsoft Word features that you should know about if you want to be truly proficient with the software. Here are some advanced Microsoft Word features that can make your work and li
4 Google Keep Tips And Tricks For Better Notes, Lists And To-Dos
When you want take notes or write a list, it should be easy and quick. Google Keep, the Internet giant's note-taking service, is renowned for those two qualities. It's one of the best apps for notes and to-do lists. But it can be better. Apart from the Android app, it works great in the Chrome browser and as a web app, but that's about it—there is no iOS app or desktop version at the moment. Regar
8 iPhone IFTTT Recipes You Can't Live Without
When IFTTT launched an iPhone app in July, it opened up a whole slew of new possibilities about how to put the incredibly handy service to even better use than ever. New channels accessible via the iPhone app allow access to your iPhone contacts, photos and reminders. Once you've activated the channels on your phone, you can create new recipes from the comfort of your browser. We've put together a
The 14 Best Sites to Find Free Creative Commons Music
Need to get hold of royalty-free Creative Commons music? Find everything you need for your projects on these sites. There are lots of times you might need to get hold of royalty-free, Creative Commons music. You could be putting together a short film, designing a video game, or recording a podcast; with the right license, you can use CC music for all of that. You can find plenty of free music acro
11 Quick Tricks To Become A Chrome Omnibox Power User
Do you want to become an Omnibox power user and save plenty of time and keystrokes? All you need are a few good extensions and a little knowledge of how to tweak the search settings. The Omnibox in Google Chrome is useful for more than just searching with Google or visiting a link quickly. Omni literally means 'universal' and the Omnibox can be used for almost every task on the Web or otherwise, b
8 Tumblr Blogs To Download Stunning Wallpaper Images
Are you big fans of Tumblr? Here at MakeUseOf, we certainly are. The blogging platform brings together the idea of blogging together with social networking and has become home to some of the most creative, entertaining, humorous and thoughtful posts we've ever come across. With an easy-to-use backend that lends itself to both creating new content and sharing content that you like, it is home to so
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