Dann Albright
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Denver, CO, United States
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6 Surprising Ways Your Data Is Being Collected
You know that your data is being collected, mainly by your ISP and the surveillance apparatus of the NSA and GCHQ. But who else is mining cash out of your privacy? → Read More
What You Need to Get Started Investing Online
Online tools can help take the hassle out of investing, but you need to make sure you're prepared before you get started. → Read More
MacBook Keyboard Covers: Should You Buy One?
Like many MacBook accessories, keyboard covers are a bit of an unknown: they seem like a good idea, but for less than $10, how good can they really be? → Read More
How to Import Data Into Your Excel Spreadsheets the Neat & Easy Way
Have you ever struggled with importing or exporting data into a spreadsheet? This tutorial will help you master the art of moving data between Microsoft Excel, CSV, HTML, and other file formats. → Read More
5 Calculators to Decide If You Can Afford a New Car or House
Taking out a loan can be a complicated procedure, but figuring out if it's a good idea in the first place can be even more difficult. → Read More
The 5 Best Sites to Play Free Board Games Online
Love to play board games? Want to play them in the digital space? These five online board gaming sites will help you get started, and they won't cost you a dime. → Read More
7 Pitfalls of Cord-Cutting You Should Consider First
Before you cut the cord to save yourself some money, there are a few things you should be aware of. → Read More
5 Ways to Print Documents When You Are Out of the House
Quality printing jobs when you are inside the house is easy. But what do you do when you are outside the house and need to get something printed on time? → Read More
What Is Malvertising and How Can You Protect Yourself?
Beware: malvertising is on the increase, representing a considerable online security risk. But what is it, why is it dangerous, where is it hiding, and how can you stay safe from malvertising? → Read More
Pre-Crime Is Here: How Police Assign a Facebook “Threat Score”
The social media monitoring capabilities of the Fresno police department, trialling a controversial piece of software called Beware, have caused a stir. Are police are actively scoring a threat rating based on YOUR Facebook posts? → Read More
The Online Budget Battle: Mint vs. You Need a Budget (YNAB)
When it comes to online budgeting and expense tracking, there are plenty of solutions, but two of the biggest names in the business are Mint and You Need a Budget (YNAB). → Read More
The 5 Best iPad RSS Readers
There are lots of iPad RSS apps out there that do the same job — so how do you know which one is the best? Here's your answer. → Read More
JPEG, GIF, or PNG? Image Filetypes Explained and Tested
Do you know the differences between JPEGs, GIFs, PNGs, and other image filetypes? Do you know when you should use one instead of the other? Fear not, MakeUseOf explains everything! → Read More
How To Post In Multiple Languages On Facebook
It's important to make it easy for people who don't speak English to understand your Facebook posts, where posts can travel between countries very quickly and are seen in a matter of seconds. → Read More
How a New Year’s Resolution Check-In Can Stop You from Failing
Stick to your New Year resolutions by reviewing them now. Even if you have failed to stick to your goals, it's not too late to use these tips and resume your personal development efforts. → Read More
What Are Metering Modes and How Do They Affect Your Photos?
Metering is one of the things that beginner photographers often don't understand very well, but which can make a huge difference to your photos. It's worth taking some time to explore. → Read More
Fed Up With Flat Photos? Add a Sense of Depth with These 6 Tips
Photos sometimes lack a sense of depth, and instead feel a bit "flat". Here are six tips to improve your shots and make photos feel more alive. → Read More
9 Apple Mac Antivirus Options You Should Consider Today
By now, you should know that Macs need antivirus software, but which one should you choose? These nine security suites will help you stay free of viruses, trojans, and all other sorts of malware. → Read More
6 Little-Known Corners Of The Deep Web You Might Actually Like
The deep web has a bad reputation—just about every bad thing you can think of is available there. But there are also some really great things you might want to check out. → Read More
7 Ways to Score Free Shipping on Every Online Order
Here are seven ways you can get free shipping when you shop online. → Read More