Your browser start page, also known as your Home Page, is a launching pad of sorts. The first page that you see when you open your web browser, your start page can impact your browsing session in a couple of ways. First, the type of page you use as your start page can impact the speed with which your browser starts. Your choice of a start page also affects how quickly you get down to business even after your browser is open, as it can help you access other content faster. With those two sometimes competing interests in mind, let’s take a look at five types of browser start pages.
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Have you ever thought about trying out a piece of software, but had your eyes pop out of your head when you saw the price? Adobe’s Photoshop is a great example of this, coming in at over $650 on Amazon. That puts it out of reach for the average consumer. What to do? You could perform a Google search for "Photoshop alternatives," and pour over the results. There’s a better way to find software alternatives, though- head on over to AlternativeTo, and find other options as suggested by users.
What’s your morning entertainment routine? Do you listen to the radio, or watch television in the a.m? If you’re disappointed by the offerings, have you ever wished for a a morning show that focused on tech and social media? If so, you just might get your wish.
On various shows on the TWiT network, Leo Laporte recently has mentioned that he is in the planning stages of starting a morning show that you could watch on almost any internet-connected device. We’ve previously written about the TWiT network, an internet network that streams live audio and video shows that cover all angles of technology, including the internet, Apple, Microsoft, Google, security, and more. The network, a spiritual successor of sorts to TechTV, makes its shows available live, but also via audio and video podcasts (actually, the podcasts came first, followed by the live streaming). Read more
According to tech pundits, location-based apps are "the next big thing." Location based apps like Gowalla and Foursquare, which allow you to "check in" to locations and venues via your mobile device, and share with your friends or the world at large, are all the rage. Other apps share even more personal information, such as your spending habits. Blippy, for example, lets other people see and discuss what you’re buying, after you enter in credit card information and other types of accounts. How comfortable do YOU feel with the new round of social media apps?
How Google Can Save Buzz and Wave From Irrelevancy
My personal take on Buzz and Wave is that Buzz is a flop, and is useless in its current form, while Wave is useful, but for limited purposes. Read on, though, for how Google can save both services from irrelevancy.
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