How To Make Videos Your Friends Will Want To Share

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What if you created the next viral video? Most of time, videos go viral without ever intending to do so. I mean, check this out: a baby talks into a camera and it gets over 500 million views. Who would have ever guessed something like that would garner so much attention? This seems to be true for most of the popular viral videos. Now, let’s say you want to create videos that spread like wildfire and are seen by millions. Where do you start?

Before we begin, you should instill one thing into your mind: virality is never guaranteed. I’m going to list several elements that viral videos tend to share, which could help you to create a video that your friends will want to share, but you might end up with nothing. Similarly, a video doesn’t need to have all of these elements to become viral. It’s really up to luck and good fortune, but keep these tips in mind and you’ll tip luck in your favor.

6 Great Tech Tips To Beat College On A Budget

• There are some easy ways to get free textbooks, study more efficiently, and cut the time it takes to write a paper in half.

I’m entering my final year of university in a few weeks. For the past three years I’ve seen my peers use sloppy research methods, spend hours worrying over their unpreparedness for an exam, and shell out major cash for textbooks. College is supposed to be fun, not four years of stress.

Despite growing criticisms of the “value” of a degree, this generation has the best chance to make the most out of a course. Technology has enabled us to speed up just about every other industry and create the kind of efficiency man could only dream about two decades ago. So why not apply it to academic life?

There really is no need to spend hours holed up in the library to ace an exam. Check this out.

Got a Hot Nexus 4? Here’s a Hack That Will Cool It Down!

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Want to fix the LG Nexus 4′s terrible overheating problems? I’m going to show you how, but it may require two things: One, voiding your warranty and, two, some experience in disassembling electronics. But for those of you who are brave, or perhaps foolish, enough to continue, your Nexus 4′s temperatures can drop by up to 10 degrees Celsius at load. Unfortunately, this fix requires opening your phone up and inserting a thermally conductive component.

Before getting started, we need to get acquainted with LG’s design flaw.

The Basics Of Good Office Posture: An Animated Guide

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We’ve said it before, sitting too long kills you. Working a nine to five job in an office, sitting in a chair for 8 hours a day, while staring at a computer screen isn’t exactly a healthy working environment. That’s why we suggested switching to a standing desk (it’s not difficult to build one yourself).

Worms 3: Finally, A Proper Worms Game For iPhone & iPad

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Team 17 originally released Worms for the Amiga in 1995, and it didn’t take long before the world took note and the game was ported to the PC, PlayStation and even the GameBoy. Now, nearly two decades later, Team 17 are still releasing invertebrate-themed turn-based war games with the latest being iOS-exclusive Worms 3 ($4.99).

The first Worms game designed entirely with the iPhone and iPod Touch in mind, it is by far the most complete mobile version yet and compromises on very little to bring strategists and masochists alike a pure Worms experience. Whether you remember masterpieces like Worms: Armageddon or are simply looking for a first class multiplayer experience, Worms 3 is sure to delight.

Plants vs. Zombies 2: Does Going Free-To-Play Mean The Death Of The Series?

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I’ve made it no secret that I think Plants vs. Zombies is easily one of the best games on iOS. For a moderate cost, gamers can jump in, enjoy the game and everything it has to offer, and move on with their day. Seeing as the game was consistently among the best-sellers on the App Store, there didn’t seem to be any reason to adjust anything.

Since EA has taken the reigns at PopCap, Plants vs. Zombies 2 has been released for free. When I say free, I am referring to the game being free to download initially with plenty of in-app purchases to keep the money flowing in. This is a delicate issue, and one we’ve covered here at MakeUseOf before, but it’s usually something that happens with new games, not established franchises.

Seeing it happen to Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a big shock, and it leads to the ultimate question: did EA make a mistake, or is going free-to-play the smartest move for the franchise?

Timely For Android: A Beautiful, Powerful, and Slick Alarm Clock

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Whatever alarm clock you’re using, it’s uglier than Timely. That’s a bold assertion to make, I know. But I’ve been using Gentle Alarm, one of the most powerful and versatile alarm clocks for Android, for over a year now — and we’ve also looked at other alarm clocks like DoubleTwist and Alarm Clock Xtreme. That’s why I feel confident in saying Timely, a relative newcomer, is probably the most elegant alarm clock available on Android right now. It also doubles at a timer and a stopwatch, and can even sync your alarms across multiple devices so both your tablet and your phone know when to wake you up. This is an alarm clock you should, at the very least, try. Below, I’ll be looking at Timely’s premium version, which currently retails for $3 via in-app purchase.