AppJump Launcher is a handy, drop-down launcher for your Google Chrome Apps

AppJump Launcher is a handy, drop-down launcher for your Google Chrome Apps: "

The Chrome Web Store is finally here, and many of you probably have a handful of apps installed -- if for no other reason than a little eye candy on your new tab page. If you'd prefer a way to launch your apps that offers a bit more convenience and customization, check out the AppJump Launcher extension.



In addition to adding a handy drop-down panel from which you can launch your Chrome Apps, AppJump also allows you to create groups, which lets you categorize things for quick drill-down access -- which will be very useful once you've accumulated a few dozen apps.



One feature which is missing from AppJump is drag-to-reorder (which is also missing from the Chrome new tab page). I'd love to be able to move my apps around and sort them however I choose, but for right now you're stuck with whatever layout AppJump displays.



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The EyeWriter 2.0

The EyeWriter 2.0: "The EyeWriter is a low-cost eye-tracking apparatus + custom software
that allows graffiti writers and artists with paralysis resulting from
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to draw using only their eyes. The
original design, as shown here, featured a pair of glasses as the basis
for the eyewriter de...
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How to build an Awesome Sidewalk with recycled lumber for only $50.00

How to build an Awesome Sidewalk with recycled lumber for only $50.00: " After reading that title you might
wonder, why would anyone make a sidewalk out of wood? Well, there are a
few very good reasons for doing it. A little history
More than 25 years ago my wood sidewalk
started out as an experiment to see how practical it might be. We needed ...
By: Vyger

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Beta List helps you join private betas ahead of the crowd

Beta List helps you join private betas ahead of the crowd: "

In most cases, by the time you hear about a cool beta test that you'd like to be a part of, it's too late. When sites like TechCrunch or Mashable break the news of a startup with an exclusive, the sign-up queues are inevitably flooded with wannabe testers, leaving you with a very big chance that you'll be left out in the cold. What you really need is an insider site, something that might warn you about closed, private betas before big tech sites announce the public beta. Something like betali.st, or Beta List, for example.



I must warn you: never has a single page contained so many hideous top-level domain wanks, and site names ending in the letter 'r'. But, despite the worrying, continuing prevalence of all-lower-case websites, Beta List is rather cool. Of course, for it to actually beat TechCrunch and Mashable to the punch, startup owners will have to actually tell Beta List about their closed beta tests. It has some well-established competition in the shape of The Museum of Modern Betas, too.



You can subscribe to Beta List via RSS, but the newsletter is probably a better option -- that way you can be properly alerted every time a new beta test is listed.

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Three password apps to protect yourself from trouble like the Gawker database hack

Three password apps to protect yourself from trouble like the Gawker database hack: "

Sure, it's fun to post comments on websites and converse with your fellow readers, but there's always a little danger involved. Why? Because sometimes the sites where you post those comments rile up the wrong people and wind up with a big security breach -- like the one at Gawker.



One of the biggest lessons to be learned from the Gawker fiasco is this: don't use the same password everywhere.



But remembering all those different passwords is hard, yo!



Yes, it is -- but there are secure tools you can use which make it so you don't have to do the remembering yourself. Apps like LastPass, OnePassword, and KeePass make creating and utilizing complex, secure passwords a trivial task. All you need to do is pick an app, create an account, and set up one really good password you can remember to protect it. Your password manager will take care of the memorizing.



Take the jump to see how easy it can be to better protect your logins online!

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Cool Websites and Tools [December 12th]

Cool Websites and Tools [December 12th]: "

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SVG Edit – Are you a designer looking for a competent tool to create and edit SVG images? If yes then you might be considering a number of paid applications that deal with SVG files. But before you go for paid software, remember to pay a visit to SVG Edit, a free to use online web tool that lets you create and edit SVG images. Read more: SVG Edit: Create & Edit SVG Images Online

		eBay Instant Sale – launched via eBay’s green channel, aims to facilitate easy and hassle-free sale of old gadgets and electronic items that someone has no use for anymore. The user interface is simple and easy to use. You can search for the gadget you are planning to get rid of, and then select it from the results. Next, you have to tell eBay about the condition of the tool. Based on that they’ll offer you a price. Read more: eBay Instant Sale: Exchange Old Phones & Gadgets For Cash
		VPlayer – While the default video player for Android phones can play some video formats, it won’t be sufficient if you intend to play a lot of videos on your phone. You will need a better multi format video player for android, and only a third party app like VPlayer can handle that. This app can play a huge number of video formats. Read more: VPlayer: A Multi-Format Video Player For Android
		PDF Unlock! – PDF is one of the most popular formats for documents but they can be a pain if you accidentally lock your PDF or if you receive a locked pdf file from somebody. The locking can prevent you from editing, merging and even printing the document. PDFUnlock! is a simple tool that unlocks any PDF for you. Read more: PDFUnlock!: Unlock Password Locked PDF Files Online
		Facebook Disconnect – Not too long ago, there was a time when websites were not cluttered with Facebook ‘Like’ buttons and everything you did or said was not shared on Facebook. If you miss that time, you’ll love this Google Chrome extension. FacebookDisconnect eliminates all evidence of Facebook from your browsing experience. Read more: FacebookDisconnect: Eliminate Facebook Buttons From Sites You Visit [Chrome]

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Make Your PDF Files More eReader-Friendly With Briss

Crop margins out of PDFs to them reader friendly for your Kindle, Kobo or other e-reader device. Briss is a cross-platform program that makes a format, designed with printing in mind, work a little better on e-ink devices.

The PDF is a fantastic document format, looking the same across all platforms and including all fonts and images necessary to print a given file. It was never designed to be read on devices however, particularly the smaller screens offered by modern e-ink devices. This is where Briss comes in.