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Are you a die-hard Facebook chat user? If most of your friends use Facebook, using their chat service is a great way to keep in touch with them. There is now a standalone Facebook messenger out there.  You do not need a browser open to use it. I don’t use Facebook chat a lot from the social networking site. I tend to log in through 3rd party chat applications. I find it easier since I am already signed into them. However, the Facebook Messenger application has certain features that other IM applications do not offer. Setting up Facebook Desktop Messenger Right now there are not many exciting features in the messenger. However, it is what you need to get the information you need. I’ll explain in a bit. Here is the quick setup. After you download the messenger , you will only need to log in to Facebook to make it work. After you sign in on Facebook you will see a message telling you the messenger will be logged in until you log out of Facebook. You need to have the “keep m...

Take it with a big, fat grain of salt, but an unconfirmed report says Apple might release the iPhone 5 as early as this summer. iPhone models have typically been released in June, though the iPhone 4S broke tradition with an October 2011 release. 9to5Mac reports that a source at device manufacturer Foxconn says Apple’s next iPhone is currently ready for production, and a few sample handsets — each slightly different from one another — are floating around the factory. The Foxconn source says that all of these potential iPhone 5s have a few things in common: a display 4 inches or larger; a longer and wider symmetrical shape (contradicting last summer’s rumors of an asymmetrical teardrop design); and a non-iPhone 4/4S form. Daring Fireball’s John Gruber calls bunk on this. Longer and wider ? Sounds like bullshit. I can see Apple putting a bigger display on a device of the same size. I can’t see them making a bigger device. 9to5Mac has a hit-and-miss track record when it comes t...

When Google+ announced they were going to develop games for the social network, many users cringed. The thought of having to put up with more updates from Angry Birds, Farmville and other games on another network was enough. However, Google was wise enough to realize that what social networkers want is the ability to filter the useless posts on their Streams from the useful ones. This is where the concept of the Games Stream came from. Google+ offers a dedicated Games Stream when you get into Google+ Gaming so your primary Stream is not flooded with updates. This allows you to keep up on the important updates while maybe taking a look at the games ones if you decided to use Google+ Games. We will take a look at the Google+ Games Stream along with how to invite others to play games with you on Google+. If you have not ventured into Google+ Games yet it’s about time you tried out this feature? Let’s get started. How to use the Google+ Game Stream The first step to getting start...

If you’re not a huge fan of television talent shows, then you can probably switch off now. Britain’s Got Talent is returning to UK TV screens in 2012, and the so-called ‘Mr. Nasty’ Simon Cowell will be returning to the judging panel too, alongside Alesha Dixon and David Walliams. However, it has just been announced that the YouTube community is also being invited to join the judging panel this year. Whilst last year potential participants were invited to apply via YouTube, this year the people behind the show will pinpoint the best submissions before asking viewers on the show’s YouTube channel who they think should get the chance to present their talents at the official casting in Birmingham on February 18. However, if you fancy yourself as more of a performer than a couch-judge (there is a £500,000 prize up for grabs after all), then you have until Tuesday, January 22, to upload your video submission . The shortlist of candidates will be announced on Monday, February 6, whe...

Whether you realize it or not, there are Google ads in the standard Maps.app on your iPhone. Every few months, someone notices and makes a big stink about them online, but the fact of the matter is that they only have Apple to blame. The ads, which were introduced in late 2009 , come in the form of a ‘Sponsored Link’ that appears in the results of any search of the Maps app on the iPhone. The icon is different from the simple pins that appear for the other results and is often coded to the type of search that you make. If it is a hotel result, for instance, it is a small bed icon. If it is a restaurant, it’s a tiny picture of a plate and silverware. It is significantly different from the shiny red pin icon and jumps right out at you when you glance at your results. Which, I would guess, is the point. When you tap on the icon, you’ll see that the result is labeled as a ‘Sponsored Link’. This behavior is very similar to the sponsored links that appear in Google’s map...

There are quite a few games for iOS that make your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad feel like a pretty hip version of a Game Boy. You don’t play them for hours on end, but they’re good for wasting time now and again. Having said that, calling an iOS device a “gaming console” still feels like a reach. Gaming consoles like XBox and PS3 give you more a lean back experience, meaning you’re probably plopped down on the couch playing them and not touching a screen. A company called 60Beat aims to change that with the release of its new iOS accessory, the GamePad . There’s no doubt that gaming consoles are a massive market, with 1.7 million of Microsoft’s Xbox flying off of the shelves last November. I’m actually quite surprised that Apple hasn’t come out with its own controller, but that could very well be something it’s working on for 2012, along with new iPads . The 60Beat GamePad plugs into the headphone jack of your device, and can only be played with compatible games. Unfortunate...

Perhaps the biggest frustration with modern-day smartphones is no matter how little you use them, they very rarely last more than a day thanks to their constant data connectivity and background synchronisation. Whilst many have mitigated the issue by purchasing a battery extender such as a Morphie Juicepack, additional batteries can be bulky and also still require charging, so if you forget, you are still left with a dead iPhone. Enter the Cord-On-Board case by CaseInity. Emerging as a prototype on community funding website KickStarter, the Cord-On-Board case solves your charging problems by incorporating an iPhone USB cord within its case. The case is light and is slim enough to slip in your pocket, ensuring that you can slip it in and out of your pocket to charge it using one of the hundreds of USB ports you encounter each and every day. The CaseInity team explains how the case works: Each Cord-On-Board iPhone 4/4s Case by CaseInity case comes with a custom 9.5” USB c...

Just hours after it emerged that “official” Siri for Android applications had made their way onto Google’s Android Market, the search giant has not only pulled the offending app but has also removed all apps by controversial app developer “Official App”. If Android device owners perform a search for the application, a number of Siri clones and third-party solutions still appear in the search results but Siri for Android is now no longer to be found. The developer’s other app “Pinterest”, which was a mobile wrapper for Pinterest’s own mobile website, has also been removed from the listings. Yesterday, we revealed what was described as an official Siri port for Android named ‘Siri for Android’ had launched on the Android Market on December 28, using Apple’s own Siri icon to function as a shortcut for Google’s own Voice Actions. At the time of writing, the app had been installed on more than 1000 devices.       With Google employing little-to-no checks ...

UK mobile phone network O2 has signed a deal that will see free WiFi rolled out across two key areas in London, in what it’s calling “the largest free wireless hub in Europe”. O2 has signed deals with Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, giving residents and visitors to the area free WiFi Internet access on their mobile phones, laptops and tablets in what is being touted as a landmark deal. The operator says the programme will run at no cost to the councils or taxpayers. The initiative underpins part of both councils’ plans to enhance the city’s digital reputation, and so that the millions of visitors have the best possible experience. The deal is particularly timely given that 2012 sees the city celebrate two major events – the Olympic Games and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. However, the deal isn’t a temporary one for the tourists, and will offer longer-term benefits to businesses and individuals alike. The free WiFi will be availab...

It seems that Spotify forcing users to use Facebook to sign up for the service isn’t the only source of gripes for its members. One Spotify user in the UK is reporting that when trying to cancel his Spotify subscription, he was forced to call up a sales representative to cut the cord. We have verified this, with a UK-based member of The DT team getting the same message. In an extremely surprising move, when UK users try to cancel their subscriptions they’ll be met with the following message: We’re really sorry that you’re considering cancelling your Spotify subscription. Is there anything we can do to help change your mind? Next steps Please call us on 0203 318 46 00 Mon-Fri: 09:00 – 22:00 One of our agents will help you with any problems you’ve been having or cancel your subscription for you Not only is Spotify forcing users to make a phone call to cancel an online service which they paid for online , a process which Spotify doubtless makes easier than ever, they are a...

We’ve noted several times that we employ the Windows Phone app store (known as the ‘Marketplace’) as a baramoter to measure the health of the smartphone line. If development activity and app downloads and sales are up, then it’s a good indicator that things are at least not stagnating. We’re forced to use such secondary metrics as Microsoft is quite mum on the issue of how many WP7 handsets it has sold. Today we have a new number that may say quite a lot about what’s possible for developers on the Windows Phone platform: an indie game has hit the 100,000 download mark. Now, other apps have done the same, undoubetedly, but having the official Facebook app hit the mark isn’t quite the same as having a game built by unknowns is. The app, Taptitude , is a game that is a collection of puzzle challenges that the development team, FourBros Studio , updates weekly. Some 54 mini games are included in the application. According to the team, the app, which is free, has n...

A networking business, which is also called a network marketing or multi-level marketing business, can be a lucrative venture for anyone who is ambitious enough to start their own company.  Most networking businesses have payment structures that enable people to earn money on their own sales as well as the sales of others in their downline.  You can get your network business up and running by following these steps. Instructions Things You'll Need Wholesale supplier Vendor's license and DBA Digital camera Multi-level marketing software Website Self-replicating websites Mailing list of business opportunity buyers Postcards 1 Search the Internet for network marketing or multi-level marketing companies. Look at the types of products they sell. Think about what type of products you enjoy and decide if there is a high demand for the products. Consider joining an online network marketing company to get a...

LinkedIn is a social media networking site that caters to professionals.    The site boasts over 70 million members in more than 200 countries. When you become a member of LinkedIn you are asked to create an online profile. From there, LinkedIn provides a number of tools for connecting with others in your field to facilitate online business introductions and help you potentially make money.    You can also purchase advertising space on LinkedIn to further promote yourself and your business.     Instructions Things You'll Need LinkedIn membership 1 Create your LinkedIn profile. Outline details about your education, employment and professional affiliations. Include information about membership in industry and community organizations and provide details about your professional goals and objectives. 2 Make a note o...

Facebook is an free, indispensable tool for WordPress bloggers for many reasons.    With more than 500 million active users on the site, Facebook provides bloggers with a massive audience to reach out to and provide content for. Through the use of Facebook, WordPress blog posts have the potential to attract many more readers.   With the proper tools, you can have your Facebook page automatically updated with all new posts you write on your WordPress blog.   Instructions 1 Log into your Facebook account. Once you are logged in, type "NetworkedBlogs" into the top search bar. Click on the "NetworkedBlogs --- App" result. 2 Click the blue "Go to App" button in the center at the top of the page. You are taken to the Request for Permission page. Click "Allow." 3 Select at least five blogs t...

If you run a website, blog, or just write articles for websites like AlloPlus.Com , then you know how important it is to have a good network of inbound links to your content.    But did you know that you could get paid directly for your link building? Some social link building sites actually pay you through revenue sharing modules for the links that you build.   Instructions 1 Join some social link building websites. These sites include, but are not limited to, Xomba, She Told Me and Redgage. She Told Me pays you a good amount of the advertising on their site. Redgage only pays a penny for every 10 views or so, but backlinks are backlinks. Xomba is probably the best site to join to build links. They pay 50% of the adsense earnings, and they generate a good amount of views. 2 Don't be greedy with your link building. You will want to build links to ...

Many people are looking for creative ways to bring in some extra cash.   If you need some extra spending money, you can find several ways to get the money you need, all without jeopardizing your full-time job.    From temp jobs to freelancing opportunities, make extra money by using the skills you already have.   Instructions 1 Ask your current employer if additional hours or overtime are available. You might be able to bring in some extra money by offering to work more hours at your current job. 2 Make a list of your skills and abilities. Have a copy of your resume with you as you prepare your list. 3 Sign up with a few temporary staffing agencies in your area, especially if they have part-time positions that match your qualifications and skills. Once you are registered with the temp agency, check for ne...

In these tough economic times, sometimes the only way for many of us to stay current on our bills is to find another source of income.  Whether you are someone with a job who is looking for a way to earn extra income, or a stay-at-home mom looking for a way to supplement her husband's income, it often isn't feasible for you to take on a second job.  Below is a list of ways you can earn extra money in your spare time without getting a second job.   Instructions Things You'll Need PayPal Account Computer Internet Access 1 Enroll in eHow's Writers Compensation Program. If you are an American citizen with a social security number and a PayPal account, simple go to eHow.com and sign up for the program. In your spare time, write a few articles and wait for the residual income to start rolling in. It may take a few months for you to start earning a decent amount, but it's not uncommon f...

Many people use the Internet to generate extra income, and this extra income can be earned by putting Internet ads to use.  Combining free Internet ads with an affiliate marketing venture offers a low-cost, and usually free, method of making money online.  Affiliate marketing allows you to make a commission--often ranging from 10 to 75 percent--on other people's products. With this money-making activity, you'll need to make a time commitment and have perseverance. Instructions 1 Find a product to sell in your Internet ads. Create a product yourself, such as an ebook, digital ecourse or shippable informational CD/DVD. You may also search for an affiliate product to advertise and promote. Go to an affiliate marketplace such as ClickBank, PayDotCom or Commission Junction. Look through the product listings to determine which one you want to promote and sell through Internet ads. 2 Register as an...

Bringing in extra income as a working mother can be difficult because it either means working longer hours at your job, or getting a second job to make more money.  There are many ways that you can earn extra income while working your full- or part-time job.  Online opportunities offer the easiest way, allowing you to make extra cash before or after work, on your lunch hour, or on weekends or holidays.  Be wary of websites that ask for money, though. You should never be asked to pay any money in order to make money online.   Instructions Things You'll Need Computer Internet connection 1 Determine the type of work you would like to do. Online opportunities include freelance writing, paid surveys, mystery shopping, blogging and affiliate marketing, to name a few. Some companies also hire customer service agents who work from home. Each job has its benefits and disadvantages. You should...

Extra income is always welcome among most people, unless you're already incredibly rich or believe wholeheartedly in living off what people give you.  Making extra income truly hinges on being resourceful and finding another job that interests you or is at least worth your time.  This extra income will not only make your life easier but help the people around you to have what they might want or not have to worry about not having something they need.  The ways to make extra income are numerous, but some ideas make more sense then others. Sell Your Stuff Check your garage or storage. Do you really need that riding mower you never use? Or what about that painting that's gathering dust in the closet? Or your bobblehead collection that you've lost interest in? Take some digital photos and post an ad on craigslist.org (which is totally free) or on ebay.com (which has a nominal fee for the listing). This will consist of maybe an hour-plus of ...

Amidst all the email spam and advertisements claiming you can make money through the Internet, you may wonder if any of it is really true.  Money is waiting to be made, although its unlikely to make you as rich as the advertisements might claim.  From selling second-hand goods to writing articles to taking surveys, you can earn extra money online if you are willing to invest your spare time. Instructions 1 Sell goods online, using one of many available sites, to make extra money. Obtain items to sell from flea markets, yard sales, second-hand thrift stores and even your own home. Sell your items at a small markup, compared to the cost of the item, for a quick and reliable sale. Spend time refurbishing items and sell them at an even higher price. Examples of websites which support the selling of goods include eBay, Amazon and Craigslist. 2 Write articles for one of the many sites currently of...

It may sound too good to be true, but everyday, millions of people around the world get paid to give their opinions on various products.  Individuals get paid in cash, prizes and merchandise by market research companies. Filling out surveys in your spare time can earn you as little as a few cents a hour to $75 or more a hour. Learn how to get the most out of filling out surveys.   Instructions Things You'll Need Internet connection Separate email address Pen and paper. Time 1 Set up a free e-mail address, separate from your personal e-mail. You do not want your personal bills and letters from friends getting mixed up with junk mail. Trust me you will get allot of it. Personally I like gmail, but any of the free accounts will work. 2 Develop A Strategy: Do not expect to make a living from signing up at only a few sites. However if you are just doing this as an e...