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If you’re in college, chances are you’re overwhelmed by rising tuition and textbook costs.  Here’s how you can get a little break with absolutely free development and design software from Microsoft via DreamSpark. Although many students still don’t know of it, DreamSpark has been offering free Microsoft software to students since 2008.  Similar to MSDNAA, students can download and use software for educational and personal use entirely for free, except with DreamSpark, all students are eligible.  DreamSpark has recently expanded it’s offerings with training and access to the Windows Mobile Marketplace.  Let’s look at how you can take advantage of these offerings if you’re a student. Register With DreamSpark Head over to the DreamSpark website ( link below ) to see all the software available to students.  There’s plenty of stuff here to interest almost everyone, though it does not include Windows 7 or Office.  DreamSpark includes: Visual Studio 2010 Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Get Free Student Software From Microsoft at DreamSpark

The best VPN routers to make use of your virtual private network connection A Virtual Private Network (VPN) (opens in new tab) is an essential service for maintaining your online privacy, and it’s really easy to use: install an app, tap a button, and you’re protected in seconds. But what if you’re looking to protect everything in your home? Use a VPN router, and there’s no need to install apps everywhere and learn how they work. Just connect your phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs and anything Wi-Fi-enabled to the router, and it automatically shields all your online activities from attackers. We’ve uncovered the routers with the best VPN functionality, the most capable firmware, and how widely they’re supported by the top VPN providers. Of course you’re looking for a great router, too, so we also pay close attention to design, connectivity, speed, coverage, and bonus features such as parental controls. So, read on for our list of the best VPN routers, and at the end, … [Read more...] about Best VPN routers (February 2023): top routers for Virtual Private Networks

Would you like to start your own blog or website?  With a free WordPress  account, it’s free and easy to get started creating your own professional quality blog site. This is the first part in a series on how to create your own professional quality blog site. No, we’re not talking about some cheapo looking blog from Blogger or something on Facebook, but creating a quality blog you can be proud of and present to millions of readers online. WordPress is one of the most popular blogging platforms, powering hundreds of high-profile websites and blogs around the world.  It’s both powerful and easy to use, which makes it great whether you’re just starting out or are a blogging pro.  To start out with your blogging project WordPress is completely free, and you can use the online interface or install the WordPress software on your own server and blog from there. Getting Started You can start a blog in just a few minutes.  Head over to WordPress.com and click Sign up now on … [Read more...] about How To Start Your Own Professional Blog with WordPress

Purchasing textbooks, starting new classes, and trying to hammer out a schedule can be hectic when starting school. We put together a guide to some of the best apps and discounts to help you make the most of the new school year. Photo by Svadilfari Make Sure You’ve Got The Basics First, of course, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the basics covered.  It’s fairly cheap to get up-to-date software as a student, so there’s no reason to skimp.  Microsoft is currently offering Office 2010 Professional for $79.95 and Windows 7 Professional upgrade for just $29.95 if you’re a college student.  For more on this check out this check out how students can upgrade to Office 2010 and Windows 7 cheap and easy .  Your college bookstore may also offer discounted software, so be sure to check it out too. If you’re currently running another edition of Windows 7 on your computer, such as Starter or Home Premium, you could use this discount to upgrade to Professional with Anytime … [Read more...] about Back to School Guide to Some Awesome Apps and Resources

Are you tired of your old blog and find it too much trouble to maintain?  Here’s how you can get a fresh new start with a new, free Tumblr blog. Whether you’re an entrepreneur and want to share your latest products with the world or a mom with parenting tips to share, chances are you have a blog or have considered starting one.  Blogs are great to share your thoughts and favorite things with the world, but most blogging systems can be cumbersome and difficult to manage.  Tumblr is a different take on blogs.  It is built around the concept of sharing what is most important to you, and makes it very easy to post pictures, videos, quotes, links, and even traditional blog posts.  It takes the work out of blogging, and lets you focus on your content.  Let’s take a look at how you can create a Tumblr blog for free. Getting Started Signing up for a free Tumblr blog is very simple.  Head over to Tumblr.com, and simply enter a username, password, and URL for your new blog.  Note … [Read more...] about Create a Beautiful & Easy to Update Blog With Tumblr

Facebook parent Meta had a rough 2022. The social media giant laid off thousands of workers , reported its first revenue drop and saw a decline in daily active users on Facebook . Now Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is focusing heavily on efficiency in 2023 as it continues to invest in the metaverse and artificial intelligence. For the last 18 years, the social network has grown rapidly, but it's entering a new phase, Zuckerberg said. "It's very hard to really crank on efficiency while you're growing that quickly and I just think we're in a different environment now," he said during a call with analysts on Wednesday after Meta reported better-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter. If the company becomes more efficient, he said, Meta will be able to do better product work and become a more fun place to work because employees will get more done. The focus shows how Meta is responding to economic uncertainty as advertisers pull back spending. Meta has … [Read more...] about After Mass Layoffs, Zuckerberg Says Meta Focused on ‘Efficiency’

As telecom operators roll out 5G services in India, the central government has announced plans to set up 100 labs in the top engineering institutions across the country to develop apps and services for the next-generation network. "To realise new opportunities, business models and employment potential, the 5G labs will cover applications such as smart classrooms, precision farming, intelligent transport systems and healthcare applications," said finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2023-24 speech. India rolled out 5G services in October last year. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have launched 5G in more than 200 cities and towns across India. Read Also 5G rollouts on in select pockets but backhaul infra to cost Rs 3 lakh crores over 4-5 years: ICRA 5G rollout to unleash new economic opportunities The announcement comes a day after the Economic Survey report for 2022-23 said that 5G services can unleash new … [Read more...] about India will set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps, services: FM during Union Budget

Would you like to use Ubuntu Linux programs, but prefer the convenience of Windows 7?  With VMware Player, you can install a full copy of Ubuntu and integrate it with your Windows 7 computer for free. VMware Player makes it easy to install Ubuntu Linux as a virtual machine in only 5 clicks.  It then offers easy access to Ubuntu programs straight from your desktop with Unity mode.  Here’s how you can set this up on your computer. Getting Started First, download and install VMware Player ( link below ).  It is a free download, but requires registration. You may see some prompts about installing drivers; simply approve them.  We didn’t see them on our latest test, but have in the past.  When you are finished installing VMware Player, you will have to restart your computer. Install Ubuntu Once you have installed VMware Player and downloaded Ubuntu, you’re ready to setup Ubuntu.  Open VMware Player, and choose “Create a New Virtual Machine.” You can … [Read more...] about How To Run Ubuntu in Windows 7 with VMware Player

One of the great features of Dropbox is the ability to share and sync your files with other computers and mobile devices. Today we take a look at adding Dropbox to your iPhone or iPod Touch. If you own an iPhone or iPod touch and want to always have access to important files in your Dropbox, installing the free Dropbox App is a must. It’s free, easy to use, and can help keep your work organized while on the go. Download and Install with iTunes First you’ll need to get the Dropbox app, and there are several ways to do it. Here we look at getting it on your computer through iTunes first. Go to the Dropbox iTunes preview site (link below) and click View In iTunes . Or you can just search for it in iTunes App Store and download it. You can also get it from the Dropbox site. Which ever way you go about getting the app, once downloaded you’ll find it in iTunes under Apps. If you haven’t already done so…go to the Apps tab and check Sync Apps. Then drag … [Read more...] about How to Use Dropbox with an iPhone or iPod Touch

They say that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. And now there’s no such thing as a free, viral AI chatbot . ChatGPT has been quite a rage since it burst on the tech scene on November 30. OpenAI , the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a paid version of its chatbot. Here are all the details: What is the paid plan of ChatGPT and who can access it? According to a blog post by the company, the new subscription plan, ChatGPT Plus, will be available for $20/month. ChatGPT Plus is currently available only to customers in the United States. OpenAIhas a process of inviting people from its waitlist in the next couple of weeks. What are the benefits of getting ChatGPT Plus? Users will get general access to ChatGPT, even during peak times. Further, OpenAI says that paid subscribers will also see faster response times. Other than that the users who subscribe to ChatGPT Plus will also get priority access to new features and improvements. Does this mean … [Read more...] about OpenAI launches paid version of ChatGPT: All the details