Windows/Mac/Linux: Next time you get the urge to rearrange your furniture, don’t strain your back randomly shoving your sofa around the room. Download Sweet Home 3D and do the heavy lifting on your computer screen before moving a stick of furniture.
A lot of people were upset over how Google handled their privacy when they launched Buzz, and it looks like Google may pay the price in legal fees. According to SFGate, a class action complaint has been filed against Google alleging that it “broke the law when its controversial Google Buzz service shared personal data without the consent of users”. Good thing we’ve got that handy disable button now. [SFGate]
Ever wish you could acheive a documentary-style face blur in your video projects? DIY video blogger extraordinaire Tinkernut details how to do exactly that with a handful of free software.
Windows: Backing up just your data is better than no backup at all, but creating a complete disk image allows you to restore not just your data but your entire operating system and all your settings. SelfImage can help.
Android: Google’s Listen was already a pretty handy podcast client, except that managing your feeds was a pain. With its latest release, Listen now lets you manage your subscriptions from Google Reader, and adds voice search for finding new shows.
You likely don’t work in an industry where knowing cutting-edge fashion is a requisite but that’s no excuse for looking clueless or unprofessional. Check out this basic but thorough primer to get up to speed.
Sometimes you just want to turn on the television and, well, actually watch TV, but maybe keep Windows Media Centre handy to record or watch something else. A quick shortcut hack can start your rig up on live television.
If you’re a fan of universal memory service Evernote, but can’t or won’t run its desktop software for quick access, the service suggests making Evernote.com easy to search from the address bar.
