Feb 02 2013
Embedding a YouTube video on your site or blog is an easy task. By simply clicking on the share/embed option, users can embed YouTube videos anywhere. While there are many basic embed options available, there are some additional embed parameters that allow you to control how the video is played. From hiding the controls to …
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Jan 31 2013
Twitter, the platform that transformed the way we communicate into 140-character snippets, recently rolled out an iOS mobile application that enables anyone to convey a slice of their life in a 6 second video. Aptly titled, Vine has already hit some records in downloads and shows tremendous potential. After a few minutes of testing this …
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Jan 11 2013
I was home and my wife called me in a panic, as she just received this email indicating a recent transaction at Kmart for Windows 8. This prompted me to check the email and it was textbook SPAM as the sender’s email address had a Russian extension (.RU) and it had numerous phishing links to …
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Dec 11 2012
Where’s my iPhone? This is a question that has surfaced many times around my household, as I have conducted many long searches for missing iPhones. This prompted me to do some research, as I knew there had to be a better alternative to combing the house with a flashlight and a tracking mobile phone. I …
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Nov 08 2012
There was a time when fan page content on Facebook was easily accessible in your home feed with little filtering. We also accepted that Facebook was an ad-driven engine, so we tolerated the ads in the sidebar. However, many Facebook fan page owners have complained that their impressions have diminished by almost 50%. This means …
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Oct 10 2012
I knew there had to be an easier solution to transform any video into a viral sensation. Check out this latest product and make sure you click on the big play button to view it. 🙂
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Sep 22 2012
During a recent upgrade to a WordPress build, I discovered an error message that looked like this: After a little research, I discovered that it had to do with a maintenance file that is on the root of the base folder of the blog. My initial panic subsided as the solution was quite simple. First, …
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Sep 16 2012
Time to upgrade? For many power computer users, moving on to the latest and greatest OS platform is a way of life. They want to be on the cutting edge and own it. While for others, they are more inclined to wait it out to see how the dust settles and bugs are worked out. …
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Aug 02 2012
Have a WordPress-powered site? Have you thought about a backup yet? Now’s the time to look at getting a backup system for your site. On a positive note, the process of configuring a backup system requires very little effort and most of the packages are free or relatively inexpensive. The importance of backing up your …
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Jul 22 2012
Pinterest continues to show no signs of slowing down as it is the third most visited social network in the U.S. With that growth, there is a need to track performance and activity. In addition, companies have leveraged Pinterest for rich media, by adding company photos and videos to their boards. The Pinterest API makes …
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Jul 04 2012
iGoogle Will Be Discontinued According to Google’s Official blog, iGoogle, the popular custom gadget-driven platform, enabling fans to get the latest in weather, news, mail and more is discontinuing in November, 2013. The official explanation from Google clearly indicates that iGoogle has run its course. “With modern apps that run on platforms like Chrome and …
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