Top 10 Movies about Computers, Internet and Technology
Written by admin on April 6th, 2011
Movies featuring the intricacies and never-ending possibilities of technology never fail to draw big crowds. Perhaps it’s because of our innate curiosity for things yet unseen, or maybe it’s just the braggart in us surfacing, always ready to relish in our accomplishments in the sciences and technology. Whatever the reasons are, we will always love us some movies about such themes. Here’s a list of some of our top picks.
1. Bicentennial Man. This movie starring Robin Williams is both a delightful and tragic story. Andrew, the robot, fell in love with a human being, pushing him to want to become a full-fledged man himself. While everyone around him desperately works and hopes to achieve everlasting life, we watch our hero longing to die so that he won’t outlive the love of his life.
2. Gattaca. In this movie, Vincent, a child born out of true love, has been doomed to a life of prejudice and discrimination simply because he has been conceived without the aid of science. His genetic makeup projects that he has a low life expectancy due to a tendency to develop heart and mental disorders, making him automatically disqualified to become an astronaut, his lifelong dream. However, as this is a movie, against all odds, Vincent finds a way to pursue his aspirations, and in the end, gets to fly out of space.
3. I, Robot. This movie revolves around the three laws of robotics conceived by the prolific science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. In this movie, robots are shown to be integrated in the society, living as the servants of humans. Of course, as it would, a program goes awry, creating VIKI, a central computer with artificial intelligence. VIKI ends up controlling all robots, commanding them to dispose of humans. Not to worry though! Will Smith, who is part robot, saves the day by destroying VIKI.
4. Hackers. One of Angelina Jolie’s earlier films about a group of computer savvy friends who discover an evil plot that will let loose a virus to invade computer networks throughout the world. These young men and women must then exhaust all their knowledge of computers to both stop the plot and capture its perpetrator.
5. The Net. This movie stars Sandra Bullock as a very intelligent computer expert. She unwittingly stumbles upon a secret terrorist plot, after which she finds her life turned upside down. Dodging arrests from police and continually running away from hired guns, she successfully informs the FBI of the eminient attack that will destroy computer networks.
6. The Social Network. This movie circles around the story of Mark Zuckerberg and his most famous creation, Facebook. Of course, we now know this man as one of the richest internet pioneers to have ever existed. But prior to his amassing billions, he had to suffer lawsuits and allegations of breach of trust before he was finally able to fully launch his invention.
7. The Matrix. Of course, any list of movies about computers and technology is not complete without mention of The Matrix. This movie centers on the struggle to break from the super computers that have taken over and enslaved humans. This is of course Keanu Reeves’ most famous role ever, where he leads a revolutionary group of humans to freedom from the computers’ control.
8. Tron. This is perhaps the only movie that utilized illuminated body suits almost all throughout! Well, aside from the enticing and futuristic visuals, Tron teaches us to at least value the software programs that are at work when our computers are switched on. Imagine being a brilliant computer game designer, getting zapped into the computer world, and then having the very characters you created try to obliterate you! Talk about a whole new level of education!
9. Electric Dreams. Computers and the 80’s don’t match? Think again! Electric Dreams is certainly one of the funnier movies out there. It revolves around a computer that gains sentience and eventually names itself Edgar after its human owner Miles accidentally spills champagne on the machine. And this is not all, as Miles, who gets a little romantic assistance from Edgar to woo a beautiful neighbor, finds his robot friend falling for the woman too! Love triangle involving two humans and a self-aware computer—what could possibly go wrong?
10. You’ve Got Mail. This romcom(puter!) circles around two people who exchange e-mails regularly. Of course, neither knows the real identity of the other person as they both use screen names in their correspondences. In real life though, they know each other as arch rivals. The guy is a scion of a very large and highly successful chain of bookstores, while the girl struggles to keep her small family book shop afloat. This movie features e-mailing heavily, and is in fact the very activity that connects and eventually helps develop the couple’s romantic relationship.
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Top 10 Weirdest Apps
Written by admin on April 6th, 2011
The iPhone and the iPod have gained extreme prominence in the consumer electronics market. Because of their portability and multiple functions, a lot of people have fallen in love with these products. Further, aside from their functionality, there is a vast multitude of different applications which users can download to their convenience. These applications range from weather forecasting to news, blogging, games and anything you can imagine. With the countless applications available online, you will most definitely find some wacky apps in amongst those fancy calculators and news blogs. The following list takes you to some of the weirdest applications to hit the market.
1. Rimshot & Crickets. This application is free and functions like a personal soundtrack to one’s life. Basically, the application aims to provide the most appropriate type of sound effects for a certain occasion. If you want to tell a funny joke then the Rimshot can provide the iconic “bah-dum-bum-chsssh” cymbal crash to finish it with style.
2. Drunk Dialer. When you’re drunk, it is a big NO-NO to call anyone. Nearly everyone who has ever been the culprit of the humiliating drunk dial has regretted it. Chances are your contact list contains the numbers of the people you dated in past, people you have crushes on and horror-of-all-horrors, your parents. Well, this app avoids the morning after cringe by registering the user’s movements. A gentle sway will cause the keypad to block, and the phone will not be able to make a call until it remains stationary for a certain amount of time. Sounds handy, that is, if you remember to open the app in such an inebriated state!
3. Hold On! This is a free application which takes the cake as one of the most useless to ever grace the App Store. The only purpose of the application is to test how long you can press a virtual button. Your endurance levels will be measured and can be submitted for a personal record. While you may find yourself secretly grinning over a personal best, it’s not really something to boast about!
4. Multi-coloured concert lighter. No concert is complete without a “lighter song”. Usually this is a slow ballad where people raise their lit lighters in the air and softly sway to the music. Basically, the application puts a virtual lighter on the iPod or iPhone’s screen. Just like the real thing, the virtual light can also flicker, and sways according to the user’s motions. While it may be amusing, unless you go to a concert with a lighter song or simply make your own concert, there’s no other use for it. On the plus side, this app should get a prize for reducing a common fire hazard!
5. iSteam. The software behind the iSteam is extremely impressive, yet the app itself is just bizarre. Basically, the application creates virtual condensation onto the device’s screen and allows the user to scribble just as they would on a moist mirror or car window. You can also blow into the microphone and create steam to fog up the screen again.
6. iFart. This is a free application and, as the name implies, lets you play a lot of trumping sounds. Choose from a variety of sound effects and have as much fun as possible until your friends’ sense of humor runs dry.
7. iBeer. The iBeer is an application for aficionados. It can mimic a glass getting filled with the foamy and rust colored liquid of beer. You can even tilt the screen and act as if you’re drinking real beer. While the application may seem amusing, certainly, you can only enjoy it up to certain extent. Still, nothing beats the real thing right?
8. Annoy-a-Teen. Because of the prevalent ruckus caused by gangs or hooded youths, corner shops and fast food restaurants often use annoying high frequency noises to drive teenagers away. Nonetheless, people with iPods and iPhones can have the same technology right at the palm of their hands. If you want to clear a pathway, you can certainly use the sound…if you dare.
9. Cat Photo Clock Light. This application is made for cat lovers, and only for cat lovers. Once downloaded, you can simply view different pictures of cats and other slideshows.
10. iBlackout. The purpose of the application is to provide a virtual torch that can offer sufficient light when the owner is trying to find something. Once accessed, the application turns the whole screen into one bright color of choice. Easy to see the advantages of this app, unless of course you need to find your iPhone.
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Top 10 Worst Computer Viruses
Written by admin on April 6th, 2011
Computer viruses are simply a nightmare. There are some with hacking skills capable of stealing personal information, while others are simply obstructive, capable of wiping out information and deleting files from the hard drive. Further, viruses can also completely block applications from running and prevent the computer from accessing any file. What is even worse is that many computer viruses are designed to replicate themselves and they can spread out to other computer systems through the internet or mailing systems. For those who are wondering why people are extremely worried about such, the fuss is all worth it. It is estimated that in 2008 alone, around $8.5 billion was lost due to computer infections. While viruses are just one type of online threat, they are the most prominent. The following list provides some of the most prolific virus to hit the computer market.
1.The CIH Virus (1998). The CIH virus was introduced back in 1998 and was said to have affected numerous computer systems. Vast amounts of computer data were destroyed and the estimated damage was around $80 million from all over the world. The virus came from Taiwan and was released around June. The CIH virus had been very detrimental due to its ability to overwrite data. Further, it can also overwrite the host’s BIOS which prevent booting procedures to push through.
2. Melissa (1999). Melissa, allegedly named after an exotic Floridian dancer, is considered one of the most damaging viruses to date. The estimated damage it caused to computer systems and corporations was around $1 billion. The virus specifically targeted computer systems using Microsoft Word versions 1997 and 2000. The virus stated as a mass e-mail process which spread over the first 50 contacts available in a person’s email address.
3. ILOVEYOU (2000). The I Love You virus was the brainchild of two students from the Philippines. Masquerading as a love letter from a secret admirer, It is one of the most famous viruses to be ever after it attacked millions of computers. Nearly 10% of computers using the internet were affected and damages were valued at $5.5 to $8.7 billion. The virus specifically targeted computer systems using Microsoft OS.
4. Code Red (2001). Code Red virus came in two forms Code Red and Code Red II. Both are classified as worms and damage caused is valued at $2 billion. The virus effectively created a back door to computers, allowing remote users to assume control. From the time it was released, the virus was said to leave in its wake an estimated damage rate of $200 million per day. Code Red was released in July 2001 and had detrimental self replicating abilities.
5. SQL Slammer (2003). The SQL Slammer brought the Korean online community to its knees and prevented online access for 12 hours. The virus was able to double its number of victims every few seconds, affecting 500,000 serves in total. Take note that the virus was able to infect not just computers but the servers themselves. It is a very small virus, a 376-byte worm, but its effects were exponentially damaging.
6. MSBlast (2003). This virus caused around $2 to $10 billion in damage, infecting more than one hundred thousand computers in different parts of the world. Following Microsoft’s announcement of certain vulnerabilities in its operating system, the virus was released. Six months after the virus was introduced, more than 25 million hosts were still affected. The MSBlast virus contained the mocking message, “Billy Gates, why do you make this possible? Stop making money and fix your software!”
7. Sobig (2003). More than 500,000 computer units have been affected by Sobig when it was released in 2003. Consumer losses were computed at $1 billion. The virus spread like wildfire as an e-mail attachment and began infecting once it was downloaded and opened.
8. Sasser (2004). Sasser reportedly caused tens of millions of dollars in damage and was even able to bring down satellite communications systems in various news agencies in France. Flights were affected and cancelled while companies from different parts of the world worked to shutdown their systems to prevent further damage.
9. MyDoom (2004). MyDoom affected around 10% of internet users and slowed internet programs and functions by as much as 50%. The virus spread throughout the online community as an e-mail. Once the attachment in the email was clicked, computer systems the infection began.
10. Bagle (2004). The Bagle was also reported to cause around more than ten million dollars worth of damage. Just like the rest of the viruses mentioned, the Bagle was able to infect computers through an e-mail attachment. It also had self-replicating capabilities, making it nigh impossible to remove.
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The Top 10 Most Successful Internet Entrepreneurs
Written by admin on April 6th, 2011
The internet is a major platform for people all over the world, and we are all to some extent dependent on the services it provides. From social networking sites to online shops to search engines, the internet has played host to the lucrative ventures of a number of pioneers. While most of us find the internet to be a very useful tool, some people are making big bucks from it. Here are the top 10 most successful internet entrepreneurs to date.
1. Larry Page and Sergey Brin – Google. Larry Page and Sergey Brin are the brains behind the most successful search engine and website to date: Google. With their creation recognized as the most visited website in the internet, Brin ranks as the 26th richest person in the world, and his billionaire colleague Page is among the top 10 richest in the United States. Sad to think we were probably still on the Gameboy while this revolution was taking place!
2. Mark Zuckerberg – Facebook. Harvard drop-out Mark Zuckerberg shot to fame when he launched the ubiquitous social networking site Facebook. With more than 500 million users to date, Facebook’s value is estimated to be $10 billion while Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in the world. Getting people connected has never been this lucrative.
3. Evan Williams – Blogger and Twitter. Evan Williams and Meg Hourihan were the brains behind Pyra Labs, a company that focuses on project management software. Williams spawned a new era of information exchange when he created “Blogger”. Since then, almost every internet user has created his or her own web blog. Twitter, Williams’ other creation, is a micro-blogging platform. Twitter gets 55 million visits per month and is estimated to be worth around $1.7 billion.
4. Craig Newmark – Craigslist. Born as Craig Alexander Newmark, this internet innovator carved his name in the internet business with his San Francisco-based website Craigslist. During its humble beginnings, the website only featured local events in San Francisco. Nonetheless, it soon exploded when merchant services, job ads and similar announcements started to feature on the site. To date, Craigslist covers around 50 countries and 570 cities.
5. Jeff Bezos – Amazon.com. Anyone trying some online shopping should look no further than Amazon.com, thanks to Jeffrey Preston Bezos. Since going live in 1994, Amazon.com has become a major online shopping destination for people all over the world. Bezos was named Person of the Year back in the 1999 issue of Time Magazine. U.S. News & World Report also included Bezos in the list of America’s Best Leaders back in 2008.
6. Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner – Broadcast.com. Todd R. Wagner and Mark Cuban are the much-loved founders of Broadcast.com, one of the first providers of streaming live sports events online. The pair is also known for its affiliations with 2929 Entertainment, Dallas Mavericks, Chairs HDNet, and an HDTV cable network. In the year 1999, the two decided to sell their website to Yahoo priced at $5.7 billion. Wagner and Cuban become billionaires overnight.
7. Bob Parsons – Go Daddy. Bob Parsons is the founder and CEO of The Go Daddy Group, Inc., a domain name registry service. Valued at $250 million, Go Daddy establishes Parsons as one of the most successful online entrepreneurs.
8. Kevin Rose – Digg. Kevin Rose is known for his social-bookmarking website Digg. He is also one of the founders of WeFollow, Pownce and Revision 3. With an initial investment of $60,000, Digg’s worth has now climbed at $200 million.
9. Sky Dayton – EarthLink. Sky Dylan Dayton is the mastermind behind EarthLink, one of the founders of eCompanies and also the chairman of Boingo, a worldwide WiFi provider. Earthlink is now one of the biggest internet service providers in the United States with over two million subscribers. The company takes in over $1 billion annually in profits.
10. Joshua Schachter – Del.icio.us. Joshua Schachter is the creator of Del.icio.us, a bookmarking site where users can keep tabs on their favourite pages, and see what’s currently hot in cyberspace. Schachter is also the founder of geoURL, a site which connects URLs to their global locations, and one of the creators of Memepool, a show-and-tell page for hilarious internet finds. Schachter is one of the pioneers of tagging and social bookmarking functions. When Yahoo obtained Delicious, Schachter was reported to have received around $30 million.
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Top 10 Most Viewed YouTube Videos
Written by admin on April 6th, 2011
Before the arrival of the internet, any aspiring celebrity would have had to use the right resources, know the right people, and generally have a lot of good luck. Budding stars had to audition and wait in grueling lines just to get a shot at fame. Moreover, wanting to share information on a large scale would have had to get in touch with a person or a company influential enough to get them the necessary publicity. While all of these may still hold true for some, the advent of the internet and the introduction of YouTube, has sent the world of fame and fortune in a completely different direction. By simply posting a video on YouTube, it’s more than likely that you’ll get the necessary attention and spotlight you want. Here we count down the top 10 most viewed videos of YouTube. These videos may only last a few minutes, but they have succeeded in turning their artists’ worlds upside down.
1. Justin Beiber ft. Ludracris – Baby (476,504,704 views). By the time you are reading this Justin Bieber’s Baby music video may have surpassed the half billion mark. Considered as one of the biggest teenage sensations to date, Justin Bieber’s hit single received massive reception, not only in the United States but all over the world. Now a slightly premature global teenage heartthrob, young Mr. Bieber has YouTube to thank for his international stardom. Music industry executive Scooter Braun stumbled upon a home video Bieber had posted on YouTube and instantly recognized the potential of this star in the making.
2. Lady Gaga – Bad Romance (351,620,853 views). Known for her unique antics and a barrage of bizarre yet interesting performances, Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance currently ranks as the second most viewed YouTube video. With her striking blonde hair and a plethora of accessories and definitely distinctive scenarios, many have been hooked to Gaga’s Bad Romance.
3. Shakira – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (309,961,284 views). Colombian singer Shakira managed to stay ahead of the pack despite joining the music scene almost two decades ago. With her song chosen to be the theme for the world’s biggest football eventl, FIFA, Waka Waka became an instant hit. Combined with Shakira’s distinctive voice, this 2010 World Cup stint has been a sure win in views.
4. Eminem ft. Rihanna – Love the Way You Lie (296,974,332 views). What happens when you team up one of the most popular and best selling rappers of all time with one of the biggest names in pop? You get nearly 300 million views. This latest offering from Eminem and Rihanna not only peaked in various charts but also managed to become one of the most highly viewed videos on YouTube. As if that weren’t enough, the video also features the appearance of one Megan Fox.
5. Charlie bit my finger – again! (286,339,624 views). Adorable babies and kids always manage to get the spotlight, and this video is no exception. Two kids, one toddler and baby, are featured in this funny 1 minute video. What happens when a baby bites the finger of a toddler? Watch the video and you’ll see. Surprisingly, more than 200 million people found this little ditty absolutely fascinating.
6. Justin Bieber – One Time (222,161,184 views). Well he’s not a teenage superstar for nothing. Another Justin Bieber music video managed to get into the top ten of YouTube’s most viewed videos. With his trademark swooshy hair and voice of a pubescent angel, more than 200 million people logged onto to YouTube just to watch this youngster do his thing.
7. Eminem – Not Afraid (206,729,645 views). Grammy award winning rapper Eminem secured his superstar status by managing to get two videos with more than 200 million views each in YouTube’s most viewed videos. Matching the millions of albums he sold, after all these years, Eminem is still a force to be reckoned with.
8. Miley Cyrus – Party in the USA (198,227,782 views). A Disney child star turned actual pop star, Miley Cyrus is one of the most popular teenage sensations to date. Whether people wanted to a see a more mature version of Hannah Montana or simply the smiley Miley, the video is a clear testimony of her influence in the entertainment industry.
9. Pitbull – I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) (167,844,208 views). Pitbull’s Calle Ocho snagged the hearts and ears of many party lovers. His video for I Know You Want Me has more than 100 million views at present.
10. Evolution of Dance – (166,110,666 views). People never miss out a good talent or a funny performance on the internet, and this is no exception. Comedian Judson Laipply took it upon himself to explain the last 60 years through the medium of dance, with hilarious consequences. Seamless and cringingly accurate, Laipply has created an internet sensation. Check the video and see why more than a hundred million people tuned in to watch.
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Top 10 Milestones in the Age of the Internet
Written by admin on April 6th, 2011
People today can’t seem to function without the Internet. It’s as if everything is connected to the world wide web, and our lives are rapidly evolving around it. Regardless of whether we are at home, school, or work, the internet has a constant presence in our daily lives. Furthermore, most devices like cell phones are now connected to the internet, meaning that it virtually governs every aspect of one’s life. While accessing the internet is very common nowadays, it hasn’t always been like this. There have been considerable changes and advancements made throughout history in order to produce a platform of this scale and accessibility. The following sections outline some of the most important changes and happenings in the history of the internet. While they may seem to be a thing of the past, knowing these things helps us to appreciate the internet more. The internet is not an overnight sensation. On the contrary, it took a long time to get where it is today.
1957
During this year, the USSR developed and launched the first artificial satellite called Sputnik. In response to this venture, the United States created the Advanced Research Projects Agency or ARPA under the Department of Defense (DoD). The purpose of the ARPA is to help the United States gain a lead in terms of science and technology. This initial launch was a catalyst, spawning many more science and technology ventures, and opening a gateway into the world of networks and eventually the internet.
1962
Rand Paul Baran was hired by the U.S. Air Force to embark on a research focusing on how to maintain command and control over the country’s bombers and missiles following nuclear attack. Baran was working with RAND Corporation and was commissioned to do a study on developing a military research network that can withstand or persist following a nuclear strike. Further, the military also requested that the network be decentralized so that in the event that locations in the United States were attacked, they would still be able to access control to their nuclear arms and embark on a possible counter-attack. Baran’s research recommended different ways to make this network and connection work. The final proposal from his study discussed a packed switched network. Basically, this refers to the separation of data into different packets, or datagrams, with labels to note their origin and destination. These packets can be forwarded from one computer to another.
1968
The acoustics consulting team of Bolt, Beranek and Newman (BBN) won the ARPANET contract to build the first decentralized network for ARPA. During this time, the actual physical network was built, providing a connection to four nodes. These nodes included University of California at Santa Barbara, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Utah, and SRI in Stanford. The physical network was linked using 50 Kbps (Kilobytes per second)circuits.
1972
Ray Tomlinson, working under BBN, invented and organized the first e-mail program. During this time, the ARPANET made use of the Network Control Protocol or NCP during this time to be able to transmit data. This allowed communication to push through between hosts under the same network.
1973
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) embarked on the development of the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and the IP (Internet Provider). The protocol was very important in letting different computers communicate with each other despite coming from different networks.
1981
National Science Foundation developed a backbone referred to as the CSNET (Computer Science Network). This is a 56 Kbps network which will allow different institutions to connect to networks even without access to ARPANET.
1983
The Internet Activities Board (IAB) was created during this time. Machines using the ARPANET were completely replaced and the TCP/IP became the Internet’s central protocol. The use of domain names and IP numbers also began during this period.
1990
The Advanced Network & Services was formed. This was a non-profit organization aimed at conducting studies focused on high speed networking. A new backbone was introduced, the 45 Mbps line. The original lines used for ARPANET were taken out.
1991
CSNET was no longer used and new network was established: the National Research and Education Network, or the NREN. This network specifically supports the huge amount of data transfer in the internet.
2000′s
The early 2000’s saw the era of dot-com sites. The internet extended to millions of users and capitalists began taking an interest in this platform.
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Top 10 Accounts Everyone Needs
Written by admin on April 6th, 2011
Online accounts are handy in this internet age. With newsworthy events typically unfolding before our very eyes on the web, it’s reassuring to know that we have multiple channels to help us stay connected to the whole world even if we’re only behind our desks. Here’s our choice of the top ten online accounts and why they are so gosh-darn useful.
1. Gmail. Gmail is the email service from the search engine giant Google. That in itself spells a whole lot of benefits as having a Gmail account automatically enables you to access other Google services. Furthermore, Gmail is perhaps the only email service provider out there to have such a gigantic memory capacity – and all of this for free! So store all the digital data you want on your Gmail and never again see the words “inbox” and “full” together.
2. LinkedIn. LinkedIn specializes in professional networking. So, if you need to establish connections with people who may prove to be beneficial to your career, then get yourself a LinkedIn account and start adding these people up in your network.
3. Facebook. With LinkedIn taking care of all the serious business, Facebook is definitely the frontrunner for the most widely-used and accessible social networking website. Do you ever wonder what your classmates in kindergarten are doing now? With Facebook, you may just be able to find out! And we’re not just talking about the possibility of touching base with acquaintances from the past, as you can readily establish bonds with people from all corners of the globe.
4. Twitter. Feel the need to constantly update friends on your comings and goings? Surely you can always ring them, but that takes time and not to mention money. With a Twitter account, you can do this as often as you like, as a single “tweet” gets sent to all of your followers. Talk about convenience, value, and efficiency!
5. WordPress. The Internet is instrumental in paving the way for self publication. Anyone can now get their written pieces distributed to as many readers as possible without ever signing a book deal. And if you’re into this kind of stuff, then you’re surely aware of the many available applications for self publication. Of course, none is as efficient and as easy to use as WordPress. In fact, this program has become the most preferred website architecture and template system! So if you feel the need to write down (well, online, actually) your thoughts, then perhaps you can do so using a WordPress account.
6. YouTube. Everyone has a video camera now, thanks to these gadgets becoming more and more affordable everyday. Of course, what good are those artsy shots of your cat wearing a tutu if they won’t be seen by anyone? With a YouTube account, this is of course possible. Having an account gives you access to use its video-sharing applications. Of course, you can upload as many videos as you want to entice followers to your channel, granted that you’ll follow the site’s posting dos and don’ts.
7. Tumblr. Tumblr is another self-publishing application, but with a little bit of a difference. While it too is a microblogging platform, unlike Twitter, it doesn’t impose a 140-character cap on its users. So, if you like to microblog but do so with more flexibility, then this might just be the application for you.
8. Del.icio.us. This is a social bookmarking website which allows you to manage favorite websites with ease. Furthermore, having a Delicious account gives one access to what other users are bookmarking, making searching for related themes a whole lot easier.
9. Flickr. Flickr is another self-publishing application where users can upload and share photographs. While creating captions for personal photographs is allowed, Flickr is used mainly by others as a repository for images. Running a blog and worrying about photographs taking up too much space? Then get yourself a Flickr which can serve as an extension to your blog!
10. Project Gutenberg. If you’re a certified bookworm, then you’ll surely find Project Gutenberg a gem! This is a website that features free downloadable digital and audio public domain books. Membership is not compulsory and you can go directly to the site to download chosen titles. However, if you would like to help in the effort of digitizing written public domain works, then signing up to become a volunteer will be required.
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