Bloggers, reporters, novelists, and anybody else whose job involves writing know too well about the writer’s block. There comes a point when you cannot find the inspiration to keep on writing. If you are stuck at such a dead end, read these following 15 advices I have that can help you get out of the writer’s block. (image credit) Meditate. Sit in silence and think. Listen to music. Music can be a great stimulator for your inspiration. Make a playlist of your favorite songs and listen to them as you try coming up with writing ideas. Your creativity will be sparked soon enough. Have...

Ever since they were launched, Android devices have been competing with iOS devices. Android arguably offers a lot more than iOS. Its applications support matches that of iOS and Google plans to introduce a new applications feature that will enable users to create their own applications. Therefore it makes sense that while deciding for an OS for their upcoming tablet, Samsung decided to go with Android 2.2. Samsung is calling the tablet “Samsung Galaxy Tab.” It already has its own website where visitors can view a teaser video. The tablet will be revealed and launched September 2nd,...

Looks like Bowser finally decided to step up the security in his castle.. Where’s a Starman when you need...

What is Facebook Places? Finally, Facebook has launched its much awaited features: Facebook Places. The feature is supposed to bring location-based functionality to the social networking giant. Although the feature is still in its infancy, it has a long of potential. You will need a smartphone that supports HTML5 and geolocation. Right now officially only iPhone users can make use of Places but other smartphone owners can log on to http://touch.facebook.com and they will most probably be able to Places. The official support for Android and BlackBerry is planned but no dates have been...

The white iPhone 4 is definitely in the plans. But nobody really knows what’s behind the delays. Apple’s explanation for the delay has been concise: Image via Flickr “White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected.” But thanks to leaks, we can now preview the phone and see what it looks like. A video of the white iPhone 4 has been released on YouTube. The model in the...

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is how site owners and bloggers ensure their pages get the desired traffic. To check the SEO statistics for a given page you can use many tools that are available online. One tool that stands out from its competition is the AdMax SEO Toolbar. AdMax SEO Toolbar is a browser add-on for Mozilla Firefox. It adds a new toolbar to under the bookmarks bar. This toolbar includes many SEO features including mobile SEO. One of the first things you will notice is the Page Speed tool that displays the loading time, size of the current webpage, and number of...

Letting your computer run unmonitored is not a wise decision. Apart from the electrical energy that will be wasted by the computer while it is not doing actual work, there is a possible hazard of the computer overheating. In my search for a suitable automatic shutdown program, I tried many applications on the web. But clearly the best automatic shutdown app - Shutdown Timer. Shutdown Timer is a freeware for Windows; it has a number of impressive features. First of all, in addition to automating your computer’s shutdown it can automate other processes as well such as Sleep, Log Off, Turn...

Today’s antimalware applications are fast in detecting emerging threats and creating patches for them. But there are some types of malware that still succeed in affecting people. Phishing scams are a perfect example of this. Even viruses that penetrate your system can do so if your antivirus software’s definitions have not been updated. But thanks to various online security companies you can stay informed of the latest security threats. You can employ numerous techniques to avoid becoming a victim of hackers and malware. Take a look below at the different ways – software, newsletters,...

Regularly cleaning your computer of invalid registry entries, obsolete file shortcuts, programs you do not need, and cleaning the temporary files can ensure smooth system performance. Otherwise it will slow down to a crawl and you will have no option left but to reinstall the operating system. Various cleaning options can be performed on your computer. These include cleaning your temporary files, your registry, your installed programs, etc. Most people use separate applications for each task. But a much more convenient option is IObit Toolbox, an all-in-one solution. IObit Toolbox is a...

Recently Justin Bieber’s Facebook fans were fooled by spammers into signing up for surveys and other websites. A link claiming that Bieber, the tween sensation, was acting naughty on his webcam caught the attention of all his Facebook fans. In reality, the link led the users to various sign up pages that they kept on filling to reach the link. Now the spammers have hit Bieber’s Facebook fans again. This time the scam read: “OMG Justin Bierber trying to flirt, check it out http://tiny.cc/[censored]” Clicking on the link would take fans to a Facebook page with a button reading...