Kik Messenger is a mobile IM app that allows free text messages on your phone. It is much like the beloved Blackberry Messenger (BBM) that many blackberry users cannot live without. In fact the creator of Kik is a former Blackberry Employee. While many agree that Kik is a great SMS alternative, there has been no verdict on whether it should be called the BBM Killer or replacement.
This past week (November 6th) Kik announced that it reached 1 million users. This is pretty amazing considering it relaunched the messenger client …

If you are one that likes to watch inspirational or motivational videos (especially for success), this video is a much watch. The clip is of the “Hip Hop Preacher” Eric Thomas and his Secrets to Success.
Eric Thomas uses an aggressive no BS no sympathy approach that can show others a new way to view life and going about your dreams. Here he is speaking to the students of Michigan State University.
I first saw this video on my facebook newsfeed. At first a friend of mine had posted it. By the …

Launch is a smart search program that is a great Windows Start Menu alternative. It efficiently allows you to search & open for Programs, files, folders, and websites on your PC.
Once installed press Hot Keys (by default) Alt + Space and a small search widget will appear allowing you to search throughout your computer. With Launchy you are able to search for any program on your computer. Search for Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Windows utilities such as Control Panel. You can even type in web addresses into …

When doing laundry or packing, I always have to mentally prepare myself before for the task. I usually save folding my shirts for last because I hate the time it takes. There are a few techniques that you can find online about How To Folder Your T-Shirts. Well out of all of them I have found a favorite. This article will explain a technique to fold your shirt in about 2-3 seconds.
While I cannot be sure because I did not find any confirmation or references, I have heard …

With Facebook releasing the Groups feature, it seems that Mark Zuckerberg is trying to make the website exclusive again.  When the company was exclusive to the world its members seemed to be much more satisfied.  But what is it about Facebook that makes the service no longer exclusive?  Why has it lost the cool factor?  Remember when no one knew what Facebook was?  Yea, me either.  But there was a day when Facebook was a place where you and only your friends could go.  This was the time when you …

Today there was a event held by Facebook (October 6th, 2010) where they made some announcements.  Newly added to the network’s features will be Facebook Groups and options to Download Your Information.
Groups:
The Group feature allows you to create a small “group” within your Facebook friends.  It allows you to share content with only those in the group, if you choose.  With Groups you don’t have to worry about your wall posts, comments, links to be seen by unwanted eyes.  We all have had those times where we post an inappropriate …

If you have an old keyboard lying around, you might as well make some use of it by doing something interesting.  How about turn it into a QWERTY Rubik’s Cube!  Matter fact we’ll go out on a limb and say do this even if you don’t have an old keyboard. Ha!
To complete this task you will clearly need a Rubik’s Cube and QWERTY keyboard.  The keyboard can be from a desktop or a notebook.  You will need some sort of glue.  You could use crazy glue, a hot glue gun, …

Skype is now available free to download, for all android phones.  After a waiting so long, Skype is now available for more than just Verizon Android phones.  The application is available for download and use by anyone running Android 2.1 or above.
Shortly after naming former Cisco executive Tony Bates as its CEO the company is in the spotlight once again with the release of its mobile application working on all Android handsets.  Please visit the Android Market to take a look and try it yourself.
The app will allow free Skype …

Ever tried to think of clever hiding places to keep things away from your roommates?  Leading a double life and need to keep important documents away from your spouse (…lol we do not encourage this).  Well YiTing Cheng has figured out multiple ways to hide your most important possessions in plane site.  It actually is quite amazing.  Some of my college buddies would have found this useful.
As you will see in the screenshots and video wallets & laptops are hidden in a shelf, while passwords are secretly written on a …

One of the worst feelings is when you miss your favorite show. Unfortunately, not all of us can take advantage of the wonderful world of Tivo living. For those that cannot, all is not lost. There are many websites and services that provide full episodes of your favorite TV shows. This post may not be useful for those that already know this and are taking advantage of the services.
But were you out the house when that Glee episode aired with Britney Spears? I don’t watch the show, but I must …