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  • 5 Great Android Apps for Cloud Admins

    If you administer cloud servers or services, such as those from Amazon Web Services or Rackspace, you might be relieved to learn that you don't need access to a notebook or desktop PC to perform routine administrative tasks.

  • NetworkClean screenshot NetworkClean's dashboard gives you an overall look at the state of your Facebook account.Is Your Facebook Presence Hurting You? Find Out With Free NetworkClean

    Facebook is a lot of fun...until you realize that much of the information posted there could be found by someone you might not want to see it. Like your boss, or potential boss. Your mother, or your potential mother-in-law. Ever wonder how your Facebook page might make you look to someone else? NetworkClean can show you: This free service scans and monitors your Facebook account, alerting you to any problems lurking there.

  • Breezi sample site screenshot Breezi's demo has you set up a website for selling Unicorn Meat, and shows the visual editing features well.Make a Website Without Coding Knowledge, Thanks to Free Beta of Breezi

    Just because Microsoft no longer makes FrontPage doesn't mean people no longer need a visual way to create websites. On the contrary: Breezi (currently in free Beta) joins the ranks of visual website creation tools alongside Wix, Weebly, Jimdo, and many other tools. Breezi may not be unique, but it sure has style.

  • Daminion Standalone screenshot Daminion lets you browse photos according to date taken, among many other metadata.Daminion Standalone Organizes Photos Like the Pros Do

    Back in the days of traditional film photography, it was easy to see when you had many photos: Shelves full of albums (or shoeboxes bursting with prints) were visible. Today, you could have hundreds of thousands of photos in your collection, and they would take up next to no physical space. Organizing all of those photos, however, is still a massive undertaking. Daminion Standalone is a free application that tries to help you tag and sort your photos in ways that make sense.

  • Kensington KeyFolio Keyboard Case Review: Rubber Keys, Bulky Case

    Want to head down to the café to work on your novel, but worried about spills near your precious iPad? Going to a meeting, and bringing your coffee along? Either way, the waterproof rubberized keys and the stylish synthetic leather of the Kensington KeyFolio ($79 as of May 11, 2012) should fit the bill--as long as you don’t intend to do a lot of typing.

  • Belkin YourType Folio and Keyboard Review: Great Case, Removable Keyboard

    You want a keyboard case for your iPad because sometimes you need physical keys for an extended typing session. The problem is that most keyboard cases add lots of bulk to your sleek Apple tablet. Belkin solves that problem with the YourType Folio and Keyboard ($100 as of May 11, 2012), which makes the keyboard portion removable.

  • Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Review: Slim, Stylish, and Functional, but a Fingerprint Magnet

    The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is the thinnest iPad keyboard cover I've encountered. Even at its thickest point, the keyboard cover is just shy of the thickness of the third-generation iPad, and it's more tapered, too. More important, the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover ($99 as of May 11, 2012) provided one of the best typing experiences in my recent tests of six models.

  • Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG Review: Innovative Design, Spongy Keys

    The Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG, originally created for the iPad 2, covers only the front of the tablet when it's closed. The slight increase in thickness of the third-generation iPad is therefore no problem, and the designers didn't need to redo this keyboard cover ($99 as of May 11, 2012) to accommodate Apple's latest slate. However, while the aluminum frame provides solid protection for the front, the case leaves the tablet's back fully exposed. At least it matches the aluminum back of the iPad for a seamless look.

  • ZAGGfolio Keyboard Case for iPad Review: Slim Fit, Solid Typing

    ZAGG's folio-style keyboard case was popular with iPad 2 users, and fortunately the existing design accommodates the third-generation iPad, too. While many slim-fit cases don't work with the slightly thicker build of the latest iPad, the ZAGGfolio ($99 as of May 11, 2012) snugly slips around the new tablet.

  • ClamCase for iPad Review: A Keyboard That Tries to Turn Your iPad Into a Mini-Laptop

    The ClamCase ($149 as of May 11, 2012) takes a straightforward approach to the idea of adding a keyboard to your iPad by turning it into a laptop. Made of a sturdy matte plastic, the case surrounds the iPad and attaches via a hinge in the back to the keyboard base. Unfortunately, this model stumbles in usability and design.

  • HTC Evo 4G LTE Review: Gorgeous, but No LTE for Now

    Sprint's original HTC Evo 4G was the carrier's very first 4G WiMAX phone. Two years (and a few other Evos) later, we have the HTC Evo 4G LTE ($200 with a new two-year contract from Sprint; price as of 5/10/12). But despite the name, this smartphone is currently just a 3G phone until Sprint builds out its LTE network. Outside of this issue, the Evo 4G LTE is a solid phone. The display, camera, design, and multimedia features make it the best phone currently coming from Sprint. Sprint will have the HTC Evo 4G LTE available on May 18.

  • Keyboard Covers for the Latest iPad Turn Your Tablet Into a Productivity Tool Keyboard Covers for the Latest iPad Turn Your Tablet Into a Productivity Tool

    Currently, the iPad is best known as a consumer device, designed more for the enjoyment of content rather than the creation of it. But there's no denying its growing popularity for all kinds of applications, including content creation and other business needs. For extended sessions, however, no app can replace the comfort and speed of typing on a physical keyboard.

  • Botanicula glowing details The level of detail of the luminous plant bodies, with pale green and orange veins, is what you can expect from Botanicula.Step Into a Magnificent Microcosmos in Botanicula Game

    Botanicula is magical. Its beautiful world and creatures that fly, dance, and sing can baffle and amaze, and even make you laugh out loud. The makers of the critically acclaimed Machinarium, Amanita Design, brings you their latest point-and-click creation, Botanicula. You play this game as a team of five plant and insectoid characters who adventure through the branches of a tree to save it from parasitic spider-like enemies.

  • Samsung UN46D6000 Review: $1000 Set Has Great Features, Middling Video

    On paper, or on a website, the Samsung UN46D6000 looks like an all-around excellent HDTV, especially for a street price of around $1000 (as of 5/5/2012). While the UN46D6000 refreshes the screen at a rate of 120Hz, Samsung claims that the HDTV's “Clear Motion Rate” technology simulates the smoother motion you might see on a 240Hz set (more on that later). The set's sleek, easy-to-navigate Smart Hub feature provides access to your home network and the Internet. You can even control the set from your iPhone or Android device.

  • Any Video Converter screenshot Any Video Converter interface is simple, which is all it needs to be.Convert Video Files--Even in Rare Formats--With Any Video Converter

    As the rioting that ended the career (at least as named) of the band "Free Beer" teaches us, you have to be careful what you name something. Free program Any Video Converter is a name that makes a bold promise… And darned if it doesn't deliver.

  • MapMyRun screenshot MapMyRun helps you plan a running or jogging route.Four Free Services to Help Plan Your Run

    It's that time of year when mosts of the Northern Hemisphere is starting to warm up to the idea of being outside. Going for a run in the fresh air sounds appealing, but don't lace up your shoes just yet. Spending a few more minutes at your computer (or in some cases, your mobile device) can help you choose the best route and make the most of your workout.

  • Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523 Review: Sub-$1000 HDTV Offers So-So Video, Great Audio

    The 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523 doesn’t stand out from the HDTV pack in design, features, or picture quality, but once you look at its price and its range of connected features, it starts to get a little more interesting.

  • Drag and Drop Search screenshot The Drag and Drop Search configuration interface looks like it was lifted out of a 1997-era webpage, and requires prior knowledge to work.Speed Up Searches--And Reduce Typing--With Drag and Drop Search

    Drag and Drop Search is a free Chrome extension that offers an elegant solution to a common problem: Searching on the website that will give you the answers you need. Google is a great engine, but there is no reason to go through it for everything. If you're after quick facts and figures, you might be better off searching Wikipedia directly; if it's videos you're after, then a direct YouTube search might let you find them faster. If you'd like to get a sense for a place, searching for it on Flickr will show you what it's like. With Drag and Drop Search installed, you only need to select a term, then drag and drop it on the name of the search engine you'd like to use.

  • Drakensang Online stats screenshot The latest revision of Drakensang Online includes many new talents and changes to previous skills.Missing Diablo? Play Drakensang Online for Free

    Blizzard sweats the details of its games, and action RPGs served up Diablo-style are the house special. These spicy dishes are carefully made, but the truth is the recipe for a good Diablo clone is more fast food than fine dining. There are a few basic elements: satisfying click-based combat mechanics, a varied leveling and loot system, a bit of crafting and a dose of personality, but the formula isn't hard to follow. The few games (Torchlight, Titan Quest, etc) that made a credible attempt were successful, but the number of good spinoffs has remained bafflingly low. Bigpoint.com adds its new MMO RPG, Drakensang Online, to that select lineup and provides two unique distinctions to set it apart from its brethren: It's browser based, and it's free to play. No money or installation required.

  • GeForce GTX 670 Review: Lower Price, Great PerformanceGeForce GTX 670 Review: Lower Price, Great Performance

    Nvidia’s GTX 670 arrives hot on the heels of the super-expensive, dual-GPU GTX 690. The 690’s rarified price--a cool grand, if you can find it--makes it of limited interest to most gamers. The GTX 670, on the other hand, offers performance as good or better than last year’s high-end GTX 580 while consuming much less power. At roughly $399, it’s still not a budget card, but it’s certainly affordable for users looking for a robust PC gaming experience on HD-resolution displays, but unwilling to shell out the $500 or more necessary for its high-end cousin, the GTX 680.