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Spotify vs Pandora

July 31, 2014 at 06:37AM: When Apple handed over US$3 billion to rapper Dr. Dre and producer Jimmy Iovine for their Beats Electronics headphones business recently it signalled a probable change in the way that we will listen to music in the future. With technology moving at such a rapid pace it was only a matter of time before our music listening habits would be put to the test once again.It all began, of course, with vinyl records and the radio being our main sources of listening pleasure. It wasn't until the 70's that the cassette and the much-loved 8 -track were introduced to the world. Then there was the development of the CD in the 80's and that ruled the roost until iTunes come along and turned them into a thing of the past as well. Now it seems we are heading in the direction of music streaming services as the main source of accessing the music that we love. Apple has had a lingering problem surrounding the actual 'ownership' of songs purchased on iTunes so

Why does audio stop working on my Win8 Asus laptop with “being used by another device” message?

July 31, 2014 at 04:36AM: Asus laptop running Win8 (NOT 8.1). Sometimes audio goes out. When I test my speakers it says “Being used by another device. Turn the other device off.” I can’t find the other device to turn it off. I’ve updated my drivers. It runs both the white speaker icon on the taskbar and an orange Realtek audio manager which has an orange speaker icon on the taskbar. I’ve tried turning off various services that say audio in the task manager, but the only way to get my audio back and the “in use by another device” message not to pop up is to restart or reboot. I can’t find what’s causing it to go off. Sometimes my MagicJack works with the USB headset, but when I manually switch back to laptop speakers and test, I get no audio and the “use by another device” message. I thought MagicJack was the culprit, but when I safely remove the USB device I still can’t get my audio back. Sometimes even if I haven’t plugged in MagicJack this session, my Thunderbird mail sounder will go

Which apps for Windows Phone 8 work only on pinning them to main screen?

July 30, 2014 at 11:05PM: I noticed that a GPS app did not work when installed and activated but worked only after pinning it to the front screen. Which other apps (GPS and others) work like that, and how can I tell if the app works by pinning only? Post and answer: Which apps for Windows Phone 8 work only on pinning them to main screen? Read Question - Answers: MakeUseOf Answers

Why does my PC require several switchings-on to start up?

July 30, 2014 at 10:58PM: When I switch on my Windows desktop PC, it does not boot up. Usually it will switch on and the BIOS screen followed by a dual boot screen will come up, but it will not actually boot into any system. The PC will only start after switching off the PC and then on again. Sometimes a third off/on cycle is required. Post and answer: Why does my PC require several switchings-on to start up? Read Question - Answers: MakeUseOf Answers

21 Dice

July 25, 2014 at 04:24PM: 21 Dice - the all new addictive indie game by BitStern! ✓ Swipe the dice to hit 21 or get busted ✓ Fast paced, intuitive controls & unique design ✓ Completely free, NO In-App Purchases ✓ Choose from 3 exciting modes ✓ Classic: Complete all stack to gold level 21 ✓ Arcade: Get a new highscore with special dice ✓ Time Attack: Complete one stack as fast as possible Share your highscore & compete with friends! http://ift.tt/1uGuaKr BitStern - Independent Studios http://www.bitstern.com http://ift.tt/1tZtlbv http://ift.tt/1uGu9Gj Read full article: FeedMyApp

Animaker

July 25, 2014 at 04:17PM: Animaker is a intelligent video making app which simplifies the process of animated video making and presentation. It is one click animation studio on cloud where everyone can own it and use it. Animaker (Do-it-yourself) is the first tool to give excellent graphical tools for non-designers to create video of studio quality. It has an option to publish videos in HD quality. Top Features of Animaker: Helps to craft 5 different video styles starting from 2D, 2.5D, Infographics, Typography and handcraft. Huge Assets starting from characters, backgrounds, Music, SFX, etc. Option to download Full HD Video. Say No to big studios, instead own your own for some video making experience. It simplify the video content making process and gives power to super rocket any startup marketing. Mission : Help Everyone to create video of studio standard. http://ift.tt/1uGu1Xn Read full article: FeedMyApp

FitQuickly.com

July 25, 2014 at 03:32PM: FitQuickly.com is an international project that provides a tool for online consults between dietitians, nutritionists and their clients over video chat. The idea behind this platform came as a result of connecting two elements: the accessibility of video communication, and an introspective look at the health problems facing the world today (growing obesity, difficulties in weight loss, children obesity, anorexia, bulimia, diabetics). Consults provided by the experts at FitQuickly.com offer a source of professional insight into the world of dieting, healthy nutrition, and healthy lifestyle overall. FitQuickly.com offers its clients a tailored approach to dieting, through access to an abundance of qualified dietitians and nutritionists in one place, allowing to get help even on the most precise topics. Aside from the general search tool, users are able to navigate the platform using tags, thus filtering the base of experts according to their preferences. It is e

What are the best phone unlocking tools available?

July 30, 2014 at 02:49PM: Hello, What are the best phone unlocking tools available? I see a lot unlocking websites. However, I would like something more permanent. I heard something about some type of box . Hope I made sense haha thank you all. This website is awesome Post and answer: What are the best phone unlocking tools available? Read Question - Answers: MakeUseOf Answers

How can I recover corrupted messages in Windows Live Mail “Recovered items” folders?

July 30, 2014 at 02:47PM: I have been using Windows Live Mail for some time. It worked in Vista and Windows 7. I have now installed it on a Windows 8.1 computer. I use storage folders to keep my e-mails so I can back them up and keep them off the e-mail servers. Recently WLM came up with all my folders in a “Recovered Items folder”. I now have a bunch of e-mail that WLM cannot read properly. I’ve used Notebook and Microsoft Office Word and they read the e-mails just fine. It looks to me that WLM has lost the file structure of these unreadable e-mails. Has anyone seen this and can suggest a solution? Post and answer: How can I recover corrupted messages in Windows Live Mail “Recovered items” folders? Read Question - Answers: MakeUseOf Answers

How can I recover my Facebook password without a Yahoo account?

July 30, 2014 at 02:43PM: I lost my password to log into my Facebook account. Is there any way I can get on Facebook without a Yahoo account? I just want to get my old Facebook, but when I used my phone for a new Yahoo account and Facebook will not let me use it. I just want to get a new password. Post and answer: How can I recover my Facebook password without a Yahoo account? Read Question - Answers: MakeUseOf Answers

Why does my Samsung Galaxy S5 not show callers’ names?

July 29, 2014 at 08:02PM: I’m using an Samsung Galaxy S5, G900i (Android 4.4.2, build number KOT49H, G900iztu1ane3). All phone book entries begin with +country code because I travel. It’s brand new, and works perfectly other than the following: When I receive a call, if it happens to be a local call without the +65, no ID will be shown. It will show the number (so it’s not a service provider caller ID issue). I’ve reset my phone but that didn’t help. There are no apps on this phone that weren’t on my S4 (which worked fine). My previous S5, 900H, worked fine too. It’s not in the phone book settings or anything. If I rename a phone book entry and delete the +65, then when that person calls their name will show up. Post and answer: Why does my Samsung Galaxy S5 not show callers’ names? Read Question - Answers: MakeUseOf Answers

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