Ghaus Iftikhar Nakodari

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Cloud Save Saves Files And Images To The Cloud From Chrome

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As more users turn to the cloud and use it as their primary storage, it becomes clear that saving files directly to an online storage is a better solution than downloading it first to the desktop and then uploading later, as many users do. Cloud Save is a newly released extension for Google Chrome from the developer of drag2up, which can upload images (or any type of files) from websites directly to different cloud services, such as, Picasa, Flcikr, Dropbox, CloudApp, Box.net, Min.us, Droplr, Posterous, and Twitpic. For files it only supports Dropbox, CloudApp, Box.net, Min.us, and Droplr. Read More

Display QR Codes Of Android Apps In Android Market

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Android Market makes it easier to install apps with just one click but lacks QR codes. But why would someone need QR code when he/she can simply sign in and push the apps directly to the device? It is an interesting question but I can see various scenarios where a QR code would definitely come useful. Suppose a group of friends browsing around the Android Market. Not everyone can sign in to push the apps to their devices. Therefore, the best case scenario for everyone would be to use Google Goggles or Barcode Scanner to download apps directly to their devices. Now suppose another situation where writers (like us) and users (who post on forums) want others to try out an app, we can simply post the QR code making it easier for them to download. Showing a QR code on the app page also means that you can print them too. Read More

Mgnet.me – Torrent Magnet Link Shortener

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In near future, we are going to see less .torrent files and more magnet links across all torrent sites because it is beneficial to owners of these sites and as well to the users. Magnet link is an alternative to .torrent file, which first has to be downloaded on the local computer and then opened to start a torrent download. The magnet links identify a file by the content’s hash value and are usually long. An example of a magnet URL is, magnet:?xt=urn:btih:ZFDAPKCLULVRSUTTDU. Read More

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review And Giveaway

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The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is the successor to the original Arc Mouse with a new sleek and flexible design. The most prominent change is the use of touch to scroll instead of wheel and BlueTrack technology which allows it to be used on any surface. Check our full review (and giveaway) after the jump. Read More

EvImSync Syncs Evernote Notebooks With Gmail

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If you are an Evernote user on Windows, you might want to have a look at backing up your Notebooks to Gmail account. EvImSync is a new applications that does just that. It synchronizes Evernote notebooks with your Gmail account, thus saving them as emails inside one folder (of your choosing). Keep in mind that it is not a two-way sync, it can only sync one-way from Evernote to Gmail. Therefore, if an email is removed from Gmail, the note will not get removed from Evernote, you will have to remove the notebooks from Evernote to delete it from Gmail. The same goes for changes in tags. You must change them in Evernote to reflect changes in Gmail, not vice versa. Read More

Transparent Windows 7 Lock That Shows Desktop

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We all use the ever-helpful Win + L hotkey to lock our Windows 7 system, but what if you want to display the desktop while your system is locked? The question as to why any user would want to do that is daunting. After all, one of the basic purposes of locking the system is to protect the work from prying eyes. Having said that, transparent lock could have some benefits too, especially on a family computer in the living room. It can also come useful if you want to check the status of the download or transfer progress without unlocking the logon screen repeatedly. Read More

Sigil – Complete eBook Editor With Full EPUB Format Support

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In the past we have covered plenty of ePub Readers, Managers, Organizer, and Downloaders, but what about a full-fledged editor? Our popular Top 4 free ePub Readers post does not list any app that can edit eBooks in ePub format. Previously reviewed FBReader and Calibri are both strong readers and managers with the option to download eBooks online, but lack an advanced built-in editor. Read More

Use Apple Keyboard Under Windows 7 Without Losing Mac Functionality

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Apple Wireless Keyboard is a small script developed with AutoHotkey that allows users to use Apple Keyboard (both wired and wireless) under Windows 7 without losing the Mac functionality. It brings those useful Mac shortcuts that we use everyday, such as, Printscreen, Task Manager, iTunes Control, System Volume Control, Eject Button, and so on. Read More

150 Best Windows Applications Of Year 2010 [Editor's Pick]

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AddictiveTips is popular for covering the latest and greatest desktop applications, having one of the largest collection of Windows freeware reviews on the web. Now that 2010 has come to an end, we take a look back at the best 150 applications.
We plan to cover more topics in 2011, including Cloud OS, Mobile (Android, WP7, iOS), Mac, and much more, apart from extensive Windows coverage. The AddictiveTips team wishes you a very Happy New Year!
Without further ado, here are the best 150 desktop applications (in order from January to December) that we covered in 2010. It is going to be a long ride, so grab a cup of coffee (which will finish by the time you reach 50 apps) and enjoy! Read More

How To Root Nexus S With A Single Click Using Superboot

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Famous Android hacker and developer Paul O’ Brien has just released Superboot for Nexus S on Modaco Forum, which allows anyone to root their device in a single click. Superboot is a boot.img that needs to be flashed to gain full root access on your Nexus S device. The benefit of this procedure is that even novice users can root their Nexus S without having to flash the system partition, using ADB, messing up with contents of data partition, overwriting the shipped ROM on your device, and so on. Read More

Download Evervolv Android 2.3 Gingerbread AOSP Rom For EVO 4G

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The wait is finally over. You can now install Android 2.3 Gingerbread on Evo 4G, thanks to the hardwork of XDA-Developers forum member preludedrew. The Rom is named Evervolv is based on Android 2.3 source code (i.e AOSP Rom). According to users who have tested it, everything in the package works, i.e, you will get working Contacts, Market, Gmail, Facebook, Wifi, Sound, Calls, Browser, etc. Read More

ROM Cleaner – Remove Unwanted Apps From Android Custom ROMs

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Rom Cleaner is a new desktop application to remove unwanted apps from ClockworkMod ROMs in ZIP format. According to the developer, it should work with every Android Rom file but has only been tested with Android Revolution HD so far. In short, it is a perfect tool to remove apps from any custom Android Rom before installing it. Read More

How To Unlock Google Nexus S Bootloader

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Now that Google has finally released Nexus S, the first thing most users might want to try is to unlock their bootloader. If you are new to the world of Android and have no clue about what bootloader is, read our awesome guide here. The good news is that unlocking the bootloader in Nexus S is very easy, but unfortunately, it will perform a factory reset of your phone. This must be taken as a huge warning. Before you begin, make sure your data is backed up. Read More

Swap Your Dual-Monitor Display Screens For Better Readability With SwapWin

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Most users (including me) work on second or third monitor to assist with the work which is taking place on the primary monitor. For example, we google for solutions, check references, or just start reading a long article. After a while, we hear our necks complaining and have no choice but to drag the active window to the primary monitor. This is one of the major annoyance I face when working with multiple monitors, and I am sure the same is with you. SwapWin is a brilliant open source app which solves this problem by swapping display screens of any extended monitor with primary monitor. Please keep in mind that it does not completely swap the screens, only the active applications or windows get swapped. The taskbar remains in the primary monitor. Read More

Install Android 2.3 Gingerbread on HTC HD2 with GingerHD2

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The awesome Android community of XDA Developers forum have done it again. XDA Forum Member IcedCube has released a new ROM called GingerHD2 which brings Android 2.3 Gingerbread to HTC HD2. The ROM is highly alpha at the moment and is intended for developers only, not common users. Many features are not working at the moment, including camera. Read More

Manage Your Firefox Saved Passwords With Saved Password Editor

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At AddictiveTips, we use LastPass, which is one of the best password manager around, but a lot of users still prefer to use the default password manager for Firefox to save all their passwords. The default password manager, as we all know, does not have any option to add a new entry, nor can it edit any saved passwords. Saved Password Editor is an add-on for Firefox that solves this problem. It extends the Saved Passwords window, allowing you to create a new password entry, edit an existing one, or clone an entry. Read More

Embed Facebook Albums, Events, Notes, And Other Objects On Your WordPress Blog

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Until today, there has been no easier way to embed Facebook objects, such as, albums, events, groups, notes, photos, or videos on a Wordpress blog. Being such a popular social network, it is surprising to see the lack of such a plugin for wordpress. Our friend, Sohail Abid found himself in a similar situation and created the most easy-to-use facebook plugin out there called Embed Facebook. Read More