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MidiGlassPlayer 1.0 Review

While MIDI files can't compare to the MP3 for sound quality, they have tons of uses and can be tons of fun, too. MidiGlassPlayer is a free player that doesn't look like much but handles any type of MIDI files.

We never judge a book by its cover or a program by its skin, but not much about MidiGlassPlayer's user interface, from the purple fade to the scattered player buttons, appeals to our visual senses. Dragging resizes the window but not the control area (it stays the same size) and shading makes the toolbar difficult to see. … Read more

Keyboard and Mouse Cleaner 1.0 Review

We had to smile when we read about Keyboard and Mouse Cleaner and the one thing it does because it's such a simple and neat answer to a universal problem. Namely, how to clean your keyboard and mouse without either shutting down your PC or clicking and typing a lot of random keys (never a good idea).

This free app from Gromicho AF Systems turns off your keyboard and mouse for 60 seconds when you click its broom icon. That's enough time to blow out that crumb catcher you call a keyboard or clean the dust from your … Read more

How to unfollow a Facebook post using the mobile app

You can unfollow a Facebook post from the Web site with little effort, but unfollowing a post from your mobile device takes some work.

Unfollowing a post on Facebook allows you to comment on friend or family members post, perhaps a birth announcement or a promotion, and not be bombarded with alerts from the 50 other comments on the post all saying "congrats" or "woohoo." After you've done your social-media duty, do you really care what everyone else has to say? Take a look at this how-to for unfollowing posts on Facebook if this is … Read more

BlackBerry 10.1 reveals more than a dozen new features

BlackBerry is shoring up its latest BlackBerry 10 operating system with a slew of changes slated for the next update.

Reaching developers this week, the software developers kit for BlackBerry 10.1 ticks off 14 new features to start, as listed by blog site Crackberry. Some of the notable additions include a higher-quality HDR option for photo takers, PIN-to-PIN messaging available within the BlackBerry Hub, and an improved text picker.

Users will be able to turn off alerts for specific apps, use the power button to unlock the screen at the lock screen, and paste phone numbers directly into the … Read more

Text to Image 1.0 Review

Text to Image is a simple piece of freeware that does one thing, but it does it quicker and easier than just about any other tool. What it does is create image files out of text: You type it, choose the look, and press a button, and Text to Image does the rest. What use are the images? How about a custom title bar for your Web site? Or a restaurant menu? Or an invitation? For any kind of text that needs to be presented as an image file, Text to Image is a great first choice. Danaav's Text … Read more

EasyPost 1.0 Review

With so many social network sites to keep up with, it can be a hassle to have to log in to each one to share an article or video. The aptly named EasyPost solves this problem by creating a one stop shop for sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and via e-mail. Its simple but convenient navigation will make it a permanent fixture on your iPhone.

EasyPost opens with an attractive and easy-to-use interface that consists of four blocks representing Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or your e-mail. That's it -- easy enough. The app does require you to enter your username … Read more

CDK Kreative Kreations 1.0 Review

There's pretty much an app for everything, including access to exotic dancewear, thanks to CDK Kreative Kreations, a maker of such apparel. The company's app by the same name lets customers browse for and shop its wares. If you're interested in what the company has to offer, you can't go wrong with this app.

The CDK Kreative Kreations app opens with an easy-to-navigate interface that offers five straightforward menu options: Location, Shop, Reward, Gallery, and More. Tapping the Location button gave us the company's contact, address, e-mail, and Web site information. The Shop feature lets … Read more

How to manage accounts in the BlackBerry 10 Hub

Before I started using BlackBerry 10 I had already written off the Hub feature. The Hub basically consolidates your e-mail, text messaging, BBM, Facebook, Twitter, alerts phone calls, and voice mail into one central place. It allows you to quickly and easily read, compose, and manage all of your messages across multiple platforms and accounts.

Presenting a lot of information in once place can feel overwhelming -- if not chaotic. Thankfully, BlackBerry built in controls to manage which accounts show up in the Hub. If you'd rather not have every Facebook like and comment show up next to your … Read more

Always On: Best of Season 3

Well, folks, it's about that time again. That time when we head out into the world to get our hands on today's hottest gadgets and to explore the promising technologies of the future. And, of course, we'll keep an eye out for some clever ways to destroy those hottest gadgets, too. But, in the meantime, we've mustered up our favorite segments of Season 3 to make the wait for Season 4 less grueling.

First up, we head back to Mount Shasta Ski Park to watch Molly rev a snowmobile over the poor Kindle Fire, Nokia Lumia 920, … Read more

Timer of TOEIC 1.0 Review

The TOEIC or Test of English for International Communication is a test given to professionals in non-English speaking countries to measure their ability to communicate in an English language setting. There are a number of tools including both books and apps available to help prepare for the test. The Timer of TOEIC is one such tool, providing a timer that matches the individual sections on the TOEIC test.

The timer, itself, is fairly simple. You can set the amount of time for each of the timed sections (Parts V, VI, and VII), turn the alarm on and off, lock the … Read more