Rockify.TV Is Like Pandora For Music Videos [Web]

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Rockify.TV is a web application that allows you to stream the best videos based on your likes and social trends. The app learns what you enjoy and gives you a personalized video watching experience, so you can sit back, and enjoy an endless stream of high definition music videos of your liking without having to browse much. Once signed in, Rockify will let you set Channels and Artists of your choice as the sorting criteria. You may create custom playlists and channels for all your favorite tracks, save them for later and share with friends. More after the jump. Read More

Bypass Facebook Social Reader App Install Requests To Read Articles In Peace [Chrome, Firefox]

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While browsing Facebook, we often come across articles shared by our friends from apps like Yahoo!, The Gaurdian or Washington Post. You might have noticed that when these links are clicked, you get redirected to the social reader’s app install request page, which accesses your personal information and posts on your behalf, including people you liked, articles you read and more.  Not only do these apps access your private details to learn your reading habits, but can also be very annoying thanks to their wall posts. If you want to read articles from various social readers but, at the same time, don't want to authorize a third-party application to access your basic information, then Unsocialize is just what you need. This Chrome extension and Firefox add-on adds an Unsocialize option to the right-click context menu, which allows you to open articles in a new tab without getting redirected to third-party apps and having to grant them access to your information. More after the break. Read More

Highlightr Ranks RSS Items Based On Their Social Buzz In Google Reader [Chrome]

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For anyone who uses Google Reader as their primary RSS reader, finding new items in the aggregator is nothing new. The number of items, however, would depend on the number of feeds that you've subscribed, and if that is a lot, daily unread items might touch staggering numbers. As Google Reader, by default, does not offer an extensive set of filtering options, it might be hard to locate what really interests you. This is where Highlightr comes in useful. This is a simple Chrome extension that basically highlights popular feed items using rank calculations based on the popularity of the article across multiple social networks, like Twitter, Facebook, Google+ etc, and adds a rank at the end of each post title. The higher the rank, the more popular the article is. Details past the jump. Read More

Analyze & Improve Your Typing Skills With Typing Stats For Firefox

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Typing Stats is a Firefox add-on that generates detailed typing statistics and useful information that can help you improve your typing skills. This handy tool analyzes various aspects of your typing and displays results in various charts and graphs. For instance, you will be able to view graphs for correct keystrokes, corrected characters, a histogram for intervals between keystrokes and much more. By analysing these details, you will be able to find out what exactly it is that you're doing wrong and how you can improve your speed. Not only does this clever tool generate stats, but also detects the mistakes you make, and displays their distribution by fingers. Read More

Get Auto, Inline Translation Of Uncommon English Words To A Desired Language [Chrome]

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If English is not your native language and you find some foreign language words as you browse the web, or if you’re in the process of learning a new language, then Auto Selective Translator could be a really handy tool for you. This Chrome extension switches uncommon words/phrases from English to a language of your choice, and automatically displays inline translations, letting you quickly learn and understand new words. Translated words appear in tiny boxes over the original ones, allowing you to read with consistency without having to navigate away from the page to look up a word. Moreover, you can choose how much of the page is translated, and the number of translated words can be customized from the extension's settings. Read More

Search For Research Papers On Selected Text From Right-Click Context Menu [Chrome]

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Researching or writing papers can not only take a lot of time, but also requires you to browse multiple journals, databases and websites. RightClick reSearch is a handy Chrome extension that makes research easier and helps you write great papers, without having you to visit multiple websites. This nifty little tool adds a search for option to the right-click context menu, which lets you access the popular research databases of Google Scholar, IEEE Explore, Springer and PudMed databases. After installing the extension, whenever you come come across a term for which you would like to find papers, all you have to do is, highlight it and select one of the mentioned options from the right-click context menu. RightClick reSearch will then instantly display a list of related research publications in a new tab. In addition to that, you can also quickly search the same term on multiple websites, without having to manually type URLs and enter terms into search fields. Read More

WeekPlan.net: Create Daily To-Do Lists While Keeping Track Of Long-Term Plans [Chrome]

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There are many task management tools available online, but most of them come with a lot of features and are too complicated. If you want something simple and don’t want to get loads of reminders, emails or notifications, then WeekPlan.net might be what you're looking for. The Chrome extension basically provides you with a weekly planner, where you can list down daily tasks that you need to accomplish for the week, and at the same time, define and keep an eye on your long-term goals. Read More

View Size, Dimensions, URL & Other Details Of Web Images From Right-Click Context Menu [Chrome]

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When Google revised its design for Google Images and rolled out the new results view, it also incorporated additional details about images such as the image size in the thumbnail and filters on the side for narrowing your search result. Google recognized that when looking for images, users might be looking for a particular size or type of image and that is true whether you’re browsing Flickr, Picasa or any other website. Image-Details is a Chrome extension that aims to make this task easier. The extension adds an Image-Details option to the right-click context menu, which when clicked, displays a window that lists the file name, type, MIME type, size, dimensions, source URL, and the option to download the image to local storage. Read More

Voyage Displays RSS Feeds In A Scrollable 3D Space [Web]

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We’ve covered many different types of RSS readers in the past, but Voyage stands out in the way it displays the feeds. It is a free online RSS reader that displays feeds as floating items in a 3D space, arranged along a timeline. Feeds are stacked in layers, newer items are bold and bright, whereas older feeds appear faded in the background. This forms a 3D effect as you you scroll through the news. Clicking an item brings it to the front and you can. You can use your arrow keys or the mouse wheel to go back in time and navigate feeds using the timeline. The slick 3D interface makes reading so much easier and lets you read your favorite stories in a whole new way. Read More

BrightNest Provides You With Weekly Tips & To-Dos For Home Maintenance [Web]

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BrightNest is a free web application that helps you take care of your home by providing you with tips, reminders, manuals and more, related to household maintenance. The app only requires a simple signup, after which you will enter a few details about your house, such as number of rooms and types of appliances. Once done, you will be able to add to-dos, tips and more to your Dashboard. In addition to that, you will be able schedule and assign important tasks to yourself and other members of the family. The app will then deliver weekly to-dos to your dashboard and Inbox. These tips can help you save cash and maintain your home in a more organized manner. More details after the break. Read More

Firefox 13 Now Available For Download, Brings A New Tab Page & SPDY Support

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With Mozilla’s release schedule, most Firefox updates we’ve seen in the past have been quite slow, but this time around, things are a bit different. Firefox 13, which is now available for download, actually introduces some major improvements, including a redesigned Homepage and a New Tab page. When you first start up the browser, the Firefox new Start Page gives you easy access to Settings, along with Downloads, Bookmarks, History, Add-ons, Sync, and Restore Previous Session options. That’s not all; the new version finally offers the long-promised New Tab page, which comes with thumbnails of often-viewed sites. This page automatically loads thumbnails for your pinned tabs/frequently visited websites, but you can always remove unwanted pages and drag bookmarks for your favorite websites on to the page. Additionally, Firefox now supports the SPDY protocol, which will improve performance and load times. Read More

Slide.ly: Create Slideshows With Photos & Music From Popular Social Networks [Web]

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Creating slideshows for your favorite photos not only requires a lot of effort, but can also be a time consuming task, especially when half of your photos are on Facebook, others on Instagram or Flickr, and the rest saved on your computer. So, with all your pictures scattered, how do you create a slideshow? Slide.ly is a free web application that grabs all your photos/albums from multiple popular social networks, such as Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Picasa and Google Images, letting you create gorgeous slideshows with a mix of your favorite music tracks and effects. The app is easy-to-use and comes with a slick interface. Once you’ve connected all your accounts, the service will let you pick and arrange images from different sources. For instance, you can select five photos from Facebook, two from Instagram, a few from the local disk and so on. When the images have been added, you will be able to arrange or shuffle them, add your favorite music from YouTube or SoundCloud, and add bright dots, spots, dust or glow effects to your slideshow. Moreover, with Slide.ly, you can share slideshows on social networks, email, embed or copy the URL. Read More

Get Relevant Google Search Images For Each Pinterest Photo [Chrome]

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If you love Pinterest but want something more out of it, then Pin Search | Image Search On Pinterest can be a super handy tool for you. This Chrome extension not only offers you with detailed information for images found on Pinterest, but also lets you view other similar images from the internet using Google search for images. This nifty little tool basically adds a Search button to all images on Pinterest, which, when clicked, scours  the Google search engine for your selected image, so you can discover other similar images or find where else the exact replica has been used. Then, it might help find useful information pertaining to the image in question, for instance, you can find details about the photographer, chef, designer or location for a particular item. Details to follow. Read More

Picisto Is A Free Online Collage Creator With Customizable Templates [Web]

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Picisto is a free web application that allows you to easily create different types of collages and before/after pictures in any layout of your choice. It is a simple yet powerful tool that lets you choose among several different templates, which can be further customized with text captions and background color options. Once a frame has been selected, the service allows you to upload photos by selecting a number of options, such as Upload Photo, Copy Photo from URL, Choose from Facebook and Google Image Search. Moreover, the app has an easy-to-use interface that lets you generate unique photo collages for sharing with your buddies on various social networking websites. To start off, login via your Facebook, Twitter or Google account, choose a layout for the collage and upload photos. When you're collage is ready, you can save it online or download it to the local system. That’s how simple it is! Read More

Plug.dj: Internationally Available Tunrtable.fm-Like Social Network For Music & Videos [Web]

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Popular social network Turntable.fm is one of the best ways to share songs online and socialize with music-lovers from across the globe. Unfortunately, it is only available for users in the United States. If you're based outside of the US, and want to experience something similar, then Plug.dj is what you probably need. This social network cum web application lets you explore a wide variety of DJs and tracks, create playlists, join DJ waitlists, join online chatting rooms and choose dancing avatars that express your personality. The app is integrated with YouTube and SoundCloud, which means you have a heavy repository of songs at your disposal. Moreover, you can join or switch between any number of virtual rooms, where you can discover or share music, talk to people from different locales using real-time chat translations! Additionally, Plug.dj features a reward system wherein you can earn points by participating in different activities, like joining rooms, voting for different tracks and you can even get points when people add your tracks to their own collection. Read More

WasteNoTime: Chrome Time Management Utility With Website Blocking & Usage Tracking

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If you're looking for a Chrome extension that can assist you in managing the time that you spend while surfing the internet, look no further than WasteNoTime. It's designed to help you track the total time you spend on most frequently visited websites, like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google +, etc. In addition, it also lets you restrict users from accessing the specified web sites. This feature may prove to be handy for those who want to prevent their children from accessing websites that contain explicit content. Read More

ManualsLib: A Massive Library To Find & Download Any Product’s Manual [Web]

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If you recently bought a product and misplaced it’s manual, finding it online can be really easy with ManualsLib. This handy web application can help you save both time and effort as you browse the web to find a particular manual. ManualsLib’s database has a massive collection of PDF files for all types of products, and has a slick interface, with Popular and Last Search categories. The service is quite easy-to-use; all you have to do is enter your query in the search field and quickly find what you're looking for. Search results include product's name, description, model number, date, size and number of pages. Once you’ve found the manual you're looking for, you can either read it online or download it to your local system. Moreover, these documents can be shared on various social media websites, like Facebook and Twitter. More after the jump. Read More

Lalo.li: Create & Share Short Text-To-Speech Messages On Twitter & Facebook [Web]

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Only a few days back, we covered Audiolip, a service that allows you to record micro-podcasts and share them with your buddies on different social networks. Lalo.li is a similar web application that lets you create short voice messages, which can then emailed or shared on Facebook and Twitter. Lalo.li is basically a free text-to-speech tool that transcodes typed messages and generates a unique URL, which changes with every character that you input. This URL can then be shared with anyone through various platforms. When the recipient visits this link, the voice message is automatically played. Lalo.li does not require any login or sign up; all you have to do is type your message, adjust the Amplitude, Pitch, Speed and Word Gap settings, and share it with others. Read More

Thingsly: A Universal Wish List For Online Content [Web, Chrome]

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Thingsly is a smart web application (with a powerful Chrome extension) that lets you collect, arrange and organize your favorite links and imagesfrom all over the web. It lets you connect to various communities that share similar tastes, and allows you browse through their discoveries. The service uses images to bookmark content, only requires a simple sign up, and offers visual bookmarking, which you can use to save content for later use or create wish lists for products or items you love. The Chrome extension for the service grabs all images from a website and displays them in a neat pop-up. Selected images can then be added to existing or new collections. Additionally, you can browse the Feed category that comes with a massive collection of images, or you can find people who have similar interests. More after the break. Read More

Audiolip Is Like Twitter For Podcasts; Lets You Share 15-Second Audio Recordings [Web]

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Audiolip takes the micro-blogging concept (the one that drives Twitter) a step forward, and allows you to record micro-podcasts up to 15 seconds long, which can then be shared with all your buddies on social networks the likes of Twitter and Facebook. Using the service, you can listen to, share, interact with and add replies to every recorded message available. Additionally, you may add new podcasts and comments directly from the browser, or via a toll-free number if you live in the US or the UK. More after the break. Read More