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How to Create a Website Header Image Using PowerPoint

I’m sure everybody is familiar with the terms “Love at first sight” and “First impression will last forever”. Those statements tell you the importance of first impression. There’s even a statement saying “You only have three seconds to make your first impression”.

In the terms of web presence, the first thing that people will see on your website is the header. So if you want your web page to give a good impression, you should create a nice header image. It is like a handshake and will tell the visitor about your personal quality.

There are many ways to create a header image. But for those who have an allergy towards graphic editors, you can use just about any application with the ability to insert images and edit text to create one.

How To Watch RapidShare Movies On Your Computer

Streaming free movies is becoming more of a valid alternative to ‘real’ downloads. Instead of having to wait for an entire download to finish, you can just keep pace and tag along.

The problems with video streaming always boils down to quality. Not all movies free streaming movies offer enjoyable resolutions, especially when you live outside the U.S. and are deprived of Hulu and the like.

As a RapidShare user, I recently went looking for a streaming platform. After all, movies can be uploaded in splendid quality, and downloaded only partly, if necessary. This tutorial details how. Unfortunately, due to all the restrictions, this technique doesn’t work for free RapidShare accounts.

DISCLAIMER

Be sure to inform yourself of copyright laws in your country. Downloading copyrighted material can be illegal and punishable by law. Doing so will be at your own risk.

Step One – Install The DivX Web Player

The application we’re going to use, RapidWareX, streams RapidShare movies with the DivX web player; an incredible and equally famous video platform. To save us a bit of trouble later, download and install the DivX web player on your computer.

Step Two – Install RapidWareX

Next, we’re going to download and install RapidWareX. Essentially a fully-fledged RapidShare downloader, this application can be used for other purposes than just a streaming intermediary. In this article, we’re only going to discuss the latter aspect.

Because the RapidWareX application is merely a single EXE file, you just need to unzip it to the right folder, and optionally add a quick start shortcut manually. In the application, add your account details under Settings, and press Update. Apart from the green checkmark, RapidWareX will also show you how many megabytes you’ve got left. Remembering your details will eliminate this step in future occasions.

Step Three – Start The RapidWareX Stream

To launch a RapidShare streaming session, fire up the application and go to the Add Links tab. In the second big text field, add your RapidShare link(s) and press the streaming button as indicated in the screenshot below. RapidWareX supports the following formats:

• DivX or XviD encoded.
• Extensions .avi .divx or .mkv.
• Collection of uncompressed and unencrypted .rar files (storage mode).
• Collection of HJSplit files (e.g. *.avi.001).

You can use FilesTube (recommended) or an alternative RapidShare search engine. Using FilesTube’s advanced search, you can omit results from other file sharing sites, and even specify the file type.

Your primary browser will launch with a final verification of the input link(s). In case Auto Detect doesn’t provide the right results, here you can also specify the link type manually.

A final button gets you your video, in all its glory. The DivX web player gets you the same resolution as you would’ve had with a finished download. Of course, you can also switch to full screen, or even make the video pop out of your browser in a separate window.

With less than a few minutes effort, you can start watching a video from RapidShare as soon as you’ve got the link.

Do you know any other cool video streaming alternatives? Let us know in the comments section below.

How to Disable or Hide Mafia Wars and Other Applications in Facebook?

Facebook has gained way much popularity overtaking Myspace and other social networking sites. So almost everyone out there who has an internet connection has a facebook account. But some of the applications from facebook that your friends may enjoy might be annoying to you. Its not bad, its just that different people have different taste.            

But you can easily disable or hide applications in facebook, so no matter which friend of yours plays mafia wars or something, it will not crowd your facebook homepage.

So how to disable or hide mafia wars and other applications in facebook?

Hiding and disabling mafia wars in facebook is very simple and all that it takes is a simple click.

When you see an application or game in your facebook homepage that you don’t want to see it anymore, just hover the mouse over it and you will see a hide dropdown menu. You can click on Hide Mafia Wars or other as you choose.

Now your facebook homepage will be free of mafia wars!!!

How To Set Up Call Forwarding With Google Voice

Telephones are nothing new. They have been around since the turn of the 20th century, providing us with connectivity and convenience.  Today, an average person can have a whole slew of phones and a different number for each. Maybe you have a mobile phone, home phone, and a work phone.

This can lead to problems.  You have to keep a bunch of numbers committed to memory and give an acquaintance the appropriate number.  If they are a co-worker, probably your work number, a friend, your mobile, and so on.

Wouldn’t a single number that you can give to everyone and filter the calls to each phone be great? Well, you’re in luck. Google Voice offers a solution for how to set up call forwarding.

To get started, you’ll need a Google Voice account. You will need to get an invite from a friend, or you can request one here.

Once you have an account, log in with your username and password here, to choose a number.  You can then choose a number, any number in fact, as long as it is available in the database.

After you have a number chosen, the method how to set up call forwarding with Google voice starts with adding existing numbers to your voice account. Adding home, mobile, and work numbers for Google phone forwarding is a very straight forward and easy process.

To do this go to “Settings” at the top right and then click on the “Phones” tab in the main panel.  You should see the following.

Hit the link to add a phone and follow the steps. You will have to confirm the number either by having Google Voice call you and prompt you with a confirmation number, or by receiving a text message with a confirmation number.  This is done for security reasons and may seem like a hassle, but such precautions keep people from redirecting calls to other people’s phones without permission.

After you have added a phone or two, it’s time to take advantage of Google Voice’s phone call forwarding. Still in “Settings,” hit the “Groups” tab. You should then see the following screen.

You should have the base groups that you see.  But you can also add and take groups away, so you can get creative. Hitting “Manage Groups” should take you to your contacts list. Hit the add group key that looks like this near the top.

Then just type the name of the group. Then you can add contacts to that group or another.

Now that you have your groups set up, you can set which of your phones get rung up when someone in each group calls. Getting back to the “Groups” tab under “Settings,” hit “Edit” under the group you want to change.  You should see something like so.

Then hit “Edit” next to “Ring Default phones.”  Here you can change which headset will ring based on which group the caller is in.

Say, when your mom calls, you want to make sure you get the call. Well, have your mom in a group that rings all your phones.

How about your bummy friend that always wants to borrow your car, especially when you’re out on a date?  Have his calls ring up just your work or maybe just your home number so you won’t be disturbed.

You have a lot of possibilities here, especially if you have a lot of headsets.  Even better still, no longer do you have to give all these people different numbers to achieve these goals.  You merely give them your Google Voice number, and our friends in Mountain View take care of the rest.

Know of any other cool ways how to set up call forwarding in Google Voice?  Let us know in the comments below.

40 Unusual Websites you should Bookmark [PART 2]

Top 10:
1. beFunky – Awesome web app that turns images to cartoonized paintings and videos to cartoons.
2. DisplayWars – Incredibly simple tool that helps lots of people. Want to buy a new screen? DisaplyWars lets you compare screen sizes by mapping one display size on top of the other. For smaller items see SizeEasy.
3. DocSyncer – Synchronize office documents in your ‘My Documents’ folder with Google Docs account.
4. JotYou – By using this service you can send messages to others so they get them only when they are in the area you specify. [Video]
5. Keybr – Online keyboard to practice your touch typing skills.
6. Mint – The simplest way to manage your finances. More about Mint.
7. Numbr – Free disposable phone numbers.
8. PDFHammer – Merge, edit and rearrange PDF documents online.
9. PhoneSpell – Ever wondered if you phone number spells something memorable ? PhoneSpell will find it out.
10. SecondRotation / BuyMyTronics – Want to cash in on your old iPod ? Or mobile phone ? Both of these services will buy your old (broken) gadget, regardless of its condition.

Other

11. BeamIt – Send pictures, music, videos, docs or any other file to your cellphone.
12. BooksInMyPhone – Download and read copyright-free books on a mobile phone. Comes with its own book reader.
13. CallTheFuture – Schedule text messages and get them delivered (as a voicemail) on any desired date in the future.
14. CameraSummary – Extracts so called EXIF data from the images. Shows what model of digicam was used, image creation date and time, resolution settings, location and so on.
15. CanYouRunIt – One-click web app that inspects your PC’s hardware and software settings to determine whether or not it meets gaming requirements for a game of your choice.
16. CellSwapper – Transfer your current mobile contract to someone else. Or get a free plan with only a short term contract.
17. CivilAnswers – Free legal assistance.
18. ControlC – This small cross-platform (Win, Mac, Linux) monitors your clipboard and saves everything online.
19. Definr – Incredibly fast online dictionary. It takes abt 14 ms to lookup a word.
20. Drop.io – By far the coolest service for private file collaboration and transfers. Add files by email, send voice messages from phone, etc.
21. File-Destructor 2 – Generates files (Doc, PDF, … ) that look genuine but won’t launch properly. Basically, it’s a tool that helps you put all the blame on your “faulty computer”.
22. File-encryptor – Secure encryption tool to freely encrypt/decrypt sensitive files online. Quite handy for sending over sensitive files.
23. FlashPhone – Free flash-based SIP-softphone. Simply add your SIP account and you’re good to go. No need to install anything.
24. Google Mobilizer – Makes your fav. websites mobile friendly. Must-have for your mobile bookmarks.
25. GetMyFBIfile – Here you can generate letter templates that you can use to request for a free copy of your FBI file.
26. LetterMeLater – Offers one feature that your email doesn’t have, ‘the ability to schedule when an email should be sent’. Coolest part about, you can use it directly from your email program (GMail, Outlook, etc.).
27. Mailbucket – Finally, a tool to help you forward emails to your feedreader.
28. Mobical – Over-the-air mobilebackup and restore service. Backup phone contacts, calendar, bookmarks and settings.
29. MoDazzle – Access Facebook, LinkedIn and dozens of other web services (weather, stock quotes, etc.) via email or mobile text messaging. Update Facebook ’status’, get un-read messages from Facebook inbox, get someone’s profile info from LinkedIn, and lots more.
30. Nanoscan – Super fast yet compehensive online virus scanner.
31. OhDon’tForget – It does only one thing, but does it really well: Schedule text message reminders to any phone.
32. ProQuo – Reduce junk mail by removing your personal data from telemarketing lists.
33. PPCalc – Comprehensive Paypal fees calculator.
34. Rondee – Fast, easy and free way to arrange phone conference calls with as many people as you want.
35. SpokenText – Convert PDF, Word, plain text, PowerPoint files, ,RSS news feeds, emails and web pages to speech.
36. Sullr – Obtain information about telephone lines in reverse mode. Get address, location, owner’s name etc.
37. WakerUpper – Schedule wake-up phone calls. Lots of useful features.
38. WebMarkers – Adds additional option to your ‘Print’ menu that lets you print documents (or webpages) directly to the web. [Screenshot]
39. WhatShouldIReadNext – Book recommendation service. Simply enter the author and title of your latest book and it will give you a list of recommended readings.
40. WorldTaxiMeter – Calculate the cost of a taxi ride in a number of top cities worldwide (London, New York, Rome …). Accessible both from the web and mobile phone.

40 Unusual Websites you should Bookmark

If you’re a long time makeuseof reader, at one point or another you may have seen several of these websites before. We have covered lots of lists and round-ups and plenty of cool websites, but this one is quite different: it lists undiscovered webservices that are original, rather unique, unusual, useful, free, and must-be bookmarked type. You won’t find any collaboration, storageor ToDo service here. Enjoy!

1. BugMeNot – instantly get disposable login details for any popular website that forces you to register.

2. DailyLit – read your favorite books by email (on your PC, mobile, etc.).

3. FranceRadio – neat MP3 Search Engine that lets you Find, Play and Download favorite MP3s for FREE.

4. Google SMS – provides mobile users with a quick access (via SMS) to a wide range of practical information and tools (i.e. business listings (pizzerias, shops, etc.), weather, movie listings, driving directions, currency converter and lots more.

5. Podlinez – listen to your favorite podcasts from any phone. Just enter the RSS feed URL for the desired podcast and get a free-toll number to access it from a phone.

6. RetailMeNot – locate fresh discount coupons for thousands of web merchants and services right from your browser toolbar. Video demo.

7. SoLow – on a daily basis SoLow auctions 4 different items (iPhones, HD Screens, etc.). Anyone with a mobile/PC can participate in the auctions by placing their bids via text-messaging. The user with the lowest unique bid wins the auction.

8. TeleFlip – auto-forward your emails to your cellphone as text messages. Video demo.

9. UrbanDictionary – hilarious (and practical) 100% user-maintained dictionary where users provide and vote on definitions for urban words (slangs).

10. Yak4Ever – make free international calls from US, UK and Ireland to 50+ countries.

=== Mobile – related ===

11. Bitbom – schedule free text message reminders to your phone. Schedule online or using mobile. (Similar PingMe.)

12. Flurry – follow up on your emails (send, receive) and receive latest articles from favorite blogs/websites on your mobile.

13. Foonz – place group calls and send messages to multiple people for free (from your mobile or any other phone).

14. GameJump – lots of free games for mobile phones.

15. GrandCentral – single phone number for all your phones and a web-based centralized voicemail system. (Similar: YouMail, GotVoice)

16. IQzone – post your classified ad to a number of online and print classified networks directly from your mobile.

17. Jott – simple and convenient service for leaving yourself notes and ToDo reminders using your mobile.

18. Mosio – text any question from your mobile phone and shortly receive up-to 4 answers.

19. mShopper – instantly check up on the bargain deals for any product (or even order) right from your mobile phone. Video demo.

20. NoPhoneTrees – simple phone directory that lists direct human access numbers to support employees in hundreds of companies.

21. Nutsie – takes a copy of your iTunes library file and creates an online copy of your library. Access this library from PC or mobile phone.

22. Google SendToPhone – forward anything you find on the web (maps, address, text, etc.) to any mobile phone for free (US only).

23. Qipit – take quick document pictures and turn them into properly formatted PDFs. Save online, email, or fax documents right from mobile.

24. Soonr – handy application that lets you access your PC remotely using your mobile or any other PC (work, school, etc.). Video demo.

25. TelePixie – quickly schedule and receive daily (or one time) wake up phone calls, reminders, weather forecast calls, jokes, and more.

26. TellMe – free local directory service for business listings (Car Repair Shops, Pizzerias, Restaurants, etc.), maps, and directions.

27. PhoneZoo – convert your MP3s to custom-length ringtones and forward them to your phone. Plus 1000s of free ringtones from other users.

=== Other ===

28. BossBitching – fun and active community where people can bit*h about their bosses anonymously.

29. eSnailer – send free postal mail letters (to anywhere in the US) right from the desktop. From Canada? Check out EasyPost.

30. Yapta – get a refund (or credit) from the airlines on a purchased ticket in case its price drops.

31. ListenToaMovie – lets you ‘listen to a movie’, i.e. stream the audio part of various movies and some TV-shows.

32. OpenDNS – provides a safer, faster, smarter and more reliable way to navigate the Internet.More details + video demo.

33. PodioBooks – search, subscribe and browse through a variety of totally free audio books (100% legal).

34. PriceProtectr – tracks the price of items you bought online and notifies in case of price-drops, so you can request a refund.

35. RateMyDrawings – excellent place to draw, share your drawing creations, learn to draw, and watch other people drawing. Video demo

36. SwitchPlanet – cool and active marketplace where you can switch (or trade) used DVDs, CDs, Video Games and Books. Video demos.

37. Scribd- search, browse, rate, share various types of documents (jokes, facts, stories etc.). It’s like Youtube for text documents.

38. ViaTalk – make up-to 10 minutes long free phone calls to anywhere in the US and Canada. You don’t even need to sign-up.

39. VideoSift – popular Digg-like voting community for user-submitted videos.

40. Wordie – make lists of words (words you love, words you hate, or whatever) and share them with others.

UPDATE : 40 Unusual Websites you should Bookmark [PART 2]