Damien

Damien Oh is the owner and chief editor of Make Tech Easier

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App Locker II Cleverly Protects Your Android App By Faking Crashes & Mislead The End User

applocker-force-close-msgFor those who own an Android phone, I am sure you have plenty of apps that contain your personal information. It could be the Gmail app that contains all your emails, the Dropbox app that contains your documents or even the note app that contains your passwords. If left unprotected, in the event that you lost your phone, all your confidential data are exposed.

One of the commonly used method to protect your phone is to set up a lockscreen passcode. In addition to this, it is also advisable to use an app locker to protect the individual app. In case you are not sure, an app locker protects your app and require you to enter a password before you can access the app. Out of all the app lockers in the Android market, the one that I like best is App Locker II.
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How to Add Social Tracking For Google Analytics In Your Site

ga-social-mainFor all of you who have implemented the social sharing buttons on your blog/website, don’t you wish that you can track the traffic generated from the clicks of these buttons? You can’t do that in the past, but with the new social tracking feature in Google Analytics, you can do it now. By adding a few lines of code to your existing Google Analytics code, you can quickly get GA to track the number of clicks on your social sharing buttons and the effectiveness of your social media campaign.

At the moment, the social tracking feature in GA only supports Facebook, Twitter and Google +1. The Google +1 tracking is already integrated to GA, so you don’t have to add any extra code. This article will show you how to implement the tracking code for Facebook and Twitter.
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How to Install Gnome 3 In Ubuntu

gnome3-logoEven though Gnome 3 (aka Gnome shell) is still in beta, it has sure garnered a lot of attention from both Linux enthusiasts and power users. Most of us who are not happy with Ubuntu unity tend to install Gnome 3 (or try out Fedora) and see how it fares against the Unity desktop. If you are one of those who wanted to try out Gnome 3 on your Ubuntu, but don’t want to deal with the compilation of code, here’s how you can install it easily via a PPA.
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15 Useful Google Chrome Extensions To Get The Best Out Of Google+

gplus-logoIt has only been several weeks since Google+ opened its door to limited users and it has already created plenty of buzz. While many people still have not gotten their invites, there are already 10 million users on the platform and a billion items shared per day. If you find yourself terribly addicted to Google+, Here are 15 Google Chrome extensions that make using Google+ a better experience.
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Share And Receive Large Confidential Files With TitanFiles + Free Giveaway [Contest Closed]

titanfile-logoHave you ever wanted to share a large and confidential file with your colleagues or clients but can’t find the appropriate tools to do it? While there are plenty of online services that allow you to send/receive large files, the main concern is still the security issue.

TitanFile is one file sharing service built with security in mind. It is an online hub where you can upload files and share them with your clients and also allows your clients to share files with you. All the files are encrypted and stored in the TitanFile server so you can access it anywhere with an Internet connection.
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Today Tech Deals: Save $300 Off Intel Core i7 Laptop, Gaming Case, Laser Printer, Dual Core Tablet And More…

hotdeal-25072011-laptopLooking to buy some computers, peripherals, software and other goodies on a bargain? Look no further than our deal list for discounts on all tech stuff.
We’ve combed the net for the freshest tech deals in town for you to take advantage of. Most of them are time limited. Grab them while they last!

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How to Schedule Database Backup Using Cron Job

backup-keyFor backing up of your WordPress database, there are plenty of plugins around that can get the job done. Some of them backup only your database while others backup the whole WP directory. If you have used WordPress long enough, you will realize that these plugins are not reliable. They will work one day and fail another day, for thousand and one reasons. It could be that they are not compatible with the new WordPress version that you have upgraded to, or that they are conflicting with a newly activated plugin. As in my case, it could also because your database is getting too big for them to handle.

Whatever the reasons, rather than relying on plugins, a better alternative is to use a cron job in your server and schedule it to backup your database everyday.
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StartMenuXP Restores Your Start Menu to XP Style [Windows]

startmenuxp-mainIf you have installed lots of applications in Windows 7, you will find that your Start menu is cluttered, messy and finding the applications you need is no longer a quick and simple task. What makes it worst is that the more applications you have, the slower the Start menu loads. A task that needs only one second to complete now requires five seconds.

For those who came from the Windows XP background and love the cleanliness and efficiency of its Start menu, StartMenuXP is an application for Windows 7 that can replace the W7 Start menu with a dropdown menu in the Windows XP style. It added the much needed organization and efficiency to your existing Start menu, making it a pleasure to use.
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Search Sidebar Lets You Search Everywhere On Google

search-sidebar-smallIf you want to do a search, the usual choice is to go to Google.com and type in your search. What if you want to search in Facebook, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, or even your own Gmail or Google Docs account? You have to go the respective sites to do the search. Very troublesome, isn’t it? How about getting all the search results in one page? The Search Sidebar extension allows you to do just that.

Search Sidebar is a very useful add-on that allows you to search multiple sites with one query and search interface. The best thing is, all the search results appear in your Google search result page, so you don’t have to get used to any new interface.
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How to Change The Font Of WordPress 3.2 HTML Editor [Quick Tips]

If you are using WordPress and have recently upgraded to the latest 3.2.x version, you will notice that the font for the HTML editor has changed. In most WordPress upgrade, changes are good, but in this case, the changed font is not web friendly and is straining to the eyes.

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One of the way to change it is to directly edit the wp-admin.css file under the “wp-admin -> css” folder. This is not a good solution because the next time you upgrade your WordPress, your files will be overwritten.
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