IT’S OFFICIAL..ish! You can now access your Windows Live Hotmail emails for free through POP3 (previously this was only for users who paid for Hotmail Plus). This means you no longer have to use Windows Live Mail or Outlook combined with the Live Connector. Microsoft is slowly rolling this out to all users, so if it’s not working for you just yet, hold tight. Read more
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SOCIAL MEDIA and networking services can be extremely useful and rewarding, but with the sheer number that exist on the web today, it can be quite overwhelming for all but the most ardent of social media enthusiasts. Whether you’re a fan of these services for personal use, such as keeping in touch with friends, or you’re using them as marketing tools for your business, it’s important to have a clear understanding of which services you’re using, how you’re using them, and your reasons for using them at all, otherwise you might be spending far more time than you need to duplicating content over multiple services, or sifting through information that really has no benefit to you anyway.
If you’re feeling a bit swamped by information overload, or just want to know how to manage all incoming and outgoing social media activity, read on ‘cause I have a five step guide to keep your sanity in check. Read more
Hulu.com is a great service for watching popular TV shows and movies as they stream to your computer for free… If you live in the United States, that is. International users unfortunately don’t get a slice of the Hulu pie, and it sure is one hell of a tasty pie with shows like Fringe, The Simpsons and The Office available for viewing, plus many more.
Don’t fret just yet, though, because there is an easy way to trick Hulu into thinking your computer is connected to an ISP in the United States, and it doesn’t involve any configuration or mucking around with network settings. Read more
Google has become a verb. You know, like “I’m going to Google for chocolate cake recipes”. Google has pushed its way into mainstream conversation that even my grandparents know what Google is now. Everyone knows that you can go to google.com and search for anything your heart desires. Read more
So, you’ve got a shiny new iPhone or iPod touch, and you’d like to load all those shiny apps that everyone keeps talking about. But, oh noes! You don’t have a credit card, or the App you want isn’t available in your country’s store. Or, you’re sick of this week’s Free Single Of the Week. This guide will let you create a free account for any country the iTunes store runs in. Interested? Good, let’s continue! 
