Saturday, August 20, 2016

LEJI #VirtualReality Headset is cheap, but is it good enough to be a gaming device



 #LEJI #VirtualReality Headset is cheap, but is it good enough to be a gaming device?





LeJi

#LEJI #VirtualReality Headset is cheap, but is it good enough to be a gaming device?

#LEJI #VirtualReality Headset is cheap, but is it good enough to be a gaming device?



https://www.iwearvr.net/collections/leji



LeJi

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Cheeky Lions Steal GoPro

A PRIDE of cheeky lions decided to get their 15 minutes of fame by stealing a GoPro. Lions from the Avoca pride at Makanyi Lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa, nonchalantly strolled up to the camera - before one of the cats decided to put the camera in its jaws. Photographer Massimo Da Silva placed his GoPro camera near the majestic animals hoping to capture some unique footage, however it did not go according to plan. Hoping to outsmart the lions, Massimo attached his camera set-up to a length of fishing nylon for a quick retrieval - but failed to account for their quick reflexes. Massimo was left shocked when the two big cat burglars easily took the GoPro to the rest of their pride.










Saturday, December 26, 2015

Download any Windows Version from Microsoft Site


There new way to downloaded any version of windows you needed from Official link of Microsoft  , If you interested pls follow following steps



Go To Tech bench

Then Click F12 from you Keyboard , Then Chose Console 

Then past Cod from from here  

Then Press Enter from Your Keyboard

You should found all version of windows 7,8,10... as below image 

and you can downloaded any one of them 





Wednesday, December 23, 2015

How To Directly Download a Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft ?




To Directly Download a Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft  Tech Bench follow these 4 steps below 


First : Go To Tech Bench

Second : Select the edition of Windows 10 you want, and click/tap on Confirm (see screenshot below)



Third : Select the product language of Windows 10 you want, and click/tap on Confirm. (see screenshot below)


Fourth : 4. Click/tap on the 32-bit Download or 64-bit Download button for what ISO version you want. (see screenshot below)




This is complete offline installer and standalone setup for Windows 10  ISO.







Tuesday, December 9, 2014

25 oDesk Cover Letter Samples


SAMPLE #1 DATA ENTRY 


Hello Sir, 

I am writing in response to your advertisement for a “Data Entry Assistant & SEO Good English”. After carefully reviewing the experience requirements of the job description, I feel that I am a suitable match for the job. I’ve held several data entry positions that entail inputting customer requests, inquire, and tracking codes of products I also perform administrative duties including copying and faxing documents, answering telephones, transferring data, web research and reports to immediate supervisor. 

I feel that I can add professionalism and accuracy to your current team of professionals. With extensive experience supporting all levels of a department and working directly with external vendors, I take direction well and can complete a heavy workload and complete projects under minimal supervision. If you feel there is a mutual interest, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to learn more about your company, the requirements of the position, and how my qualifications would be a good fit. 

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. 

I look forward to Hiring from you soon. 

Your Name Here 

SAMPLE #2 GRAPHIC DESIGNS 

Dear Sir, 

This is Your Name Here from India, I'm a professional graphics designer. I have 4 Years experience in graphics design. I have a site where I a website where I publish various graphics design tutorial. 

I have excellent experience in logo and banner design. I can create high quality design in a few time. 

I have confident that I will do your work very well. I hope you would like my work and you will give me a good feedback which is very important for my future carrier in odesk. 

Here I attached some of my logo and banner design projects. Hope you would like those. If you want to see more sample of my work you can visit my site-www.photoshoprain.com. 

I'm available in Skype, G.talk, YM or MSN for chat. 

Thanks and Regards 
Your Name Here 
  

SAMPLE #3 ECOMMERCE


Hi, 

Let me introduce me as a hard working data entry professional willing to go that extra mile to achieve the targets set forth. I have excel- lent English skills and proficiency in E-commerce site navigation. I hope would be the right candidate for the current position with you. 

Awaiting an affirmative response from your end. 

Thanks and Regards, 
Your Name goes here 


SAMPLE #4 WEB DEVELOPERS 


Dear Hiring Manager, 
I'm a Web Developer, and I'm very interested in your job post “ Put The Job Title Here” 
I have recently worked for a US Company as a team leader, where my responsibilities included developing there basic Web Layout platform. 

I have consistently delivered projects on time and under budget, which has earned me the role of team lead on a number of recent projects, as you'll see in my work history. I believe my skills would be ideal for your project. 

A number of my projects are in my oDesk portfolio. My work for xyz.com, in which I transferred a complicated Javascript app to the cloud, is very similar to your position. 

I am available to chat by IM, email or Skype, and would be happy to set up a convenient time to discuss the application you're moving and some ideas about the safest way to get it into the cloud. 

I will be available 15 hours per week for this position. 

Regards, 
John Smith 

 SAMPLE # 5 Administrative Assistant,


Hi, 

This is Your Name from City and Country. I am confident; I can take up your project and do it with perfection. I have excellent experience in web research, phone research, list building, message retrieving/submission, and mailings. I 

may be new to odesk.com with one positive feedback and one ongoing project over 100 hrs. I am sure, I would be an ideal virtual assistant to accomplish your requirements. I will be available on part time basis, you decide the time, and I am there with uninterrupted Internet connection. 

I have work experience as Administrative Assistant, handling All Business related matters. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate adverse decisions and differing opinions in a positive, professional manner. Courteous, trustworthy, loyal and respectful. Having sound knowledge of computer applications, software installations, PC Troubleshooting, solutions providing for software maintenance and updates. 

Please try me, I will be a handy candidate on long term basis. 

I look forward to Hiring from you soon. 

Your Name Here 


SAMPLE # 6 Executive Office Assistant. 


Hi 

I am a stay-at-home mom and have been searching for online jobs to do while my daughter is in school. I have 
worked in the administrative field for 5 years and have a diploma in Executive Office Assistant. 
 I have excellent communication skills and English is my first language. I also enjoy typing and researching websites. 
I am available at any time during the week and my peak hours would be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning 
from 8:30 am – 11:30 am. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Sincerely, 
Your Name goes here 

 SAMPLE # 7 website data entry 


Dear Sir, 

I have experience in website data entry other task easily and having ability to give back to you fine results. I am a student of MBA (Banking & Finance). 

 I always prefer part time jobs. I have good history on oDesk. Hope so you will hire me for this position for better results. 

Looking forward to work with you. 

Thanks, 
Your Name goes here 


SAMPLE # 8 Executive Office Assistant 


To whom it may concern, 

I am a stay-at-home mom and have been searching for online jobs to do while my daughter is in school. I have worked in the administrative field for 5 years and have a diploma in Executive Office Assistant. I have excellent communication skills and English is my first language. 

I also enjoy typing and researching websites. I am available at any time during the week and my peak hours would be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning from 8:30 am – 11:30 am. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Sincerely, 
Your Name goes here 

  

SAMPLE # 9 E-commerce 


Hi, 

Let me introduce me as a hard working data entry professional willing to go that extra mile to achieve the targets set forth. I have excellent English skills and proficiency in E-commerce site navigation. 

 I hope would be the right candidate for the current position with you. 

Awaiting an affirmative response from your end. 

Thanks and Regards, 
Your Name goes here  


SAMPLE # 10 Data Entry Assistant & SEO 

Dear Manager, 

I am writing in response to your advertisement for a “Data Entry Assistant & SEO Good English”. After carefully reviewing the experience requirements of the job description, I feel that I am a suitable match for the job. I’ve held several data entry positions that entail inputting customer requests, inquire, and tracking codes of products I also perform administrative duties including copying and faxing documents, answering telephones, transferring data, web research and reports to immediate supervisor. 

I feel that I can add professionalism and accuracy to your current team of professionals. With extensive experience supporting all levels of a department and working directly with external vendors, I take direction well and can complete a heavy workload and complete projects under minimal supervision. 

If you feel there is a mutual interest, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to learn more about your company, the requirements of the position, and how my qualifications would be a good fit. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. 

I look forward to Hiring from you soon. 

Your Name 


SAMPLE # 11 web research 


Hi, 
This is Your Name from City and Country. I am confident; I can take up your project and do it with perfection. I have excellent experience in web research, phone research, list building, message retrieving/submission, and mailings. 

may be new to odesk.com with one positive feedback and one ongoing project over 100 hrs. 
I am sure, I would be an ideal virtual assistant to accomplish your requirements. I will be available on part time basis, you decide the time, and I am there with uninterrupted Internet connection. I have work experience as Administrative Assistant, handling All Business related matters. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate adverse decisions and differing opinions in a positive, professional manner. Courteous, trustworthy, loyal and respectful. 

 Having sound knowledge of computer applications, software installations, PC Troubleshooting, solutions providing for software maintenance and updates. 

Please try me, I will be a handy candidate on long term basis. 

I look forward to Hiring from you soon. 

Your Name 

   

SAMPLE # 12 Web Research 


Hello there, 

It is my great honor to apply for this vacant job. I am very hardworking and can work effectively as fast as I can. I have excellent skills in Data Entry, Web Research and Microsoft Office and I have enough experience with different kinds of tasks as you can see in my "Work History", most of the time I gave my clients a great results. 

 I have fast internet connection at home, have my own pc to use anytime and have own space to work. I can work fulltime and will focus to this project. I can follow instructions very well and will deliver the project on time. 

It is a pleasure if ever you will message me for an interview. I can work as soon as possible. 

Thanks and more power. 


SAMPLE # 13 Google Advanced Search Operator 


Hi, 

I am Ivan Roy from Philippines. I have 3 years experience as Google Advanced Search Operator, Reviews, Web2.0 Profile, Data Typist and Link Builder. I would like to offer my service to your project as social bookmarker and I have attached here my previous work. 

 I believe to myself that I can do the job very well. I am hard worker and I am careful, paying close attention to detail. 

am fast learner and have excellent manual dexterity. I do the job carefully and follow instruction well. 

 Please feel free to contact me for any questions. 

Thanks & Regards, 
Mr. Khan 

SAMPLE # 14 MIX 

Hi, 
I am a good fit for this Job “Put The Title Here” I have lots of experience in this sector. 

I have worked for many Client before on other platforms. 

I am available 20+ Hrs Per Week 

Thanks 
Kim Kapwan 

 SAMPLE # 15 SeNuke

Dear Hiring Manager, 

Sir I have a latest version of SeNuke X 2.5.8, fully featured Activated, Currently i am working on 3 SeNuke X projects you may please see in my profile 

I am Honest, Hardworking and fast learner. 

And if you give me a chance i can be a good help to your company. 

If I can provide you with any further information on my background and qualifications, please let me know. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 

Thank you for your consideration. 
Waiting for you Kind Response…. 
Thanks & Regards,(Your name ) 

SAMPLE # 16 Search Engine Optimization 

Dear Hiring Manager, 

I am Expert in White Hat Search Engine Optimization (SEO), 
I have 5+Years of Experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Marketing, Link Building ETC…… I feel that I am an exact match for this position after thoroughly reviewing the job description,required qualifications, and preferences. I can get your site in Google top ten results. 

I have huge collection of high pr sites for back linking and link wheeling,I will use google most recently updated algorithm’s strategy. 

Waiting for you Kind Response…. 

Regards, 
(Your Name) 



 SAMPLE # 17 SEO

Hi, 

The best way to increase your website presence on first page of Google, Bing, and Yahoo engine’s first page is to optimize it with specific keywords. I have proven results of such type of achievements for various websites (Sample file is attached for your info). 

I will create following types of back links for the purpose: 

1. Profile backlinks 
2. Forum backinks 
3. Social bookmarking 
4. Blog comments on related blogs 
5. Directory submission 

If you have any query please let me know, I will be happy to serve you. 

Warm regards, 

(Your Name) 

SAMPLE # 18 SEO 

Hello, 

I am a professional SEO worker on oDesk and done many of projects successfully. I have over two years experience in this job and know various kinds of link building process. Please check the attached file. 

Sample Of Previous work : 

Website : http://www.healthyheartdiet.info/ 
Keyword : http://www.healthyheartdiet.info/ 

Running Work : 
Website : http://www.homefronttaxloans.com/ 
Keywords : Property Tax Loan and Property Tax Loans 
Website : http://motorbiketyre.com/ 
Keyword : Motorcycle Tire Review I have more sample if you need i can provide you, 

Thank you 
XYZ 

SAMPLE # 19 SEO 

Hello, 
I am a professional SEO worker on Odesk and done many of projects. have vast experience in this job and know various kinds of link building process. Please check the attached file. 

Sample Of Previous work : 
Website : http://www.xyz.com 
Keyword : xyz 
Running Work : 
Website : http://www.abc.com/ 
Keywords : ABC Property Tax Loan and Property Tax Loans 

I have more sample if you need i can provide you, 
Thank you 

SAMPLE # 20 SEO/SMM/SEM 


Hello, 
I’m working as an SEO/SMM/SEM expert and providing Online Marketing services from past 6 years. I specialize in Off Page and On Page Search Engine Optimization and have worked successfully with clients around the globe. 

I have attached SEO portfolio of websites on which I had worked in past. Please find the attachment. 

Since I have started working a new web development and marketing company E3S (Eureka Smart Software Solutions) my account on oDesk does not have history though I have successfully done search engine optimization for various clients using various tools and techniques. Some of the prominent projects that I have worked on in the past are given below -

 • Hague Expat Housing (http://hague-expat-housing.com) – keyword optimization and page rank improvement. Achieved first page listing for Hague Expat Flats and Hague Expat Housing Agency. Also managed the PPC campaign for the same. 

• Damai Bungalows (http://www.damaibungalows.com) – Did off page and on page optimization (including generating of Meta tags). Keyword optimization was also done for the website. Achieved first page ranking on Google, Yahoo and Bing for “Sumatra surf holiday” and “surf camps Sumatra” amongst other keywords. 

• House and Land Package Center (http://www.houseandlandpackagecentre.com.au) – One of the most challenging keywords for which the website was to be optimized for. Achieved first page ranking on Google.com.au for the following phrases “house and land packages perth”, “house and land packages Brisbane” and “investment properties perth”. 

Looking forward to get Hired ASAP 
Thanks 
Joy Sharma 

SAMPLE # 21 SEO 

Dear Hiring Manager 
A link building system that will push your site to the 1st page. I am an expert in manual link building project and I am highly interested to work for you for this project.I am very much familiar with High Page Rank Do Follow link building as I have been doing it for some of my customers on a regular and fixed basis. I can follow your instruction exactly. 

I will provide you complete report in excel sheet with directory website url, e-mail, password and submission confirmation link etc…. 

I do high page rank DO follow link building for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM)of your website or blog, so that it gets Google HIGHER PAGE RANK, ALEXA Lower Website RANK and better Search Engine Ranking Postion (SERP). 

I can write keyword optimized Search Engine Friendly META TITLE, Meta Tag, Meta Description and Rich Content for Website or Blog. 


So i know how to analyze your keywords and make anchor text with HTML, BB code and Wiki Code with keywords for better SEO advantage. I will research analyze and make your anchor text with the best suitable keywords for better search engine optimization. 

A number of my projects are in my oDesk portfolio is very similar to your position. As you’ll see in my work history. I believe my skills would be ideal for your project. I am available to chat by email or Skype, and would be happy to set up a convenient time to discuss the 
application you’re moving and some ideas about the safest way to get it into the cloud.I will be available 40 hours full time per week for this position. 

May i therefore and hope that u would be kindly grant me and give me one chance then you can check me easily. 

Waiting to work for you. 
Thanks 
Ron Williams 

SAMPLE # 22 SMM 

Hello, 
I’m working as an SMM expert and providing Online Marketing services. 

I have attached SMM portfolio on which I had worked in past. 

I have achieved good results for my previous clients 

Client Reference available. 
Thanks 
Jimmy Cutter 

SAMPLE # 23 web-research 

Dear hiring manager, 

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. 

Your job post has caught my attention because I'm a web-research addict and I’m considering your job post for me with the required capabilities. I have excellent experience in web research, data mining, extracting email address and other related contact information of any business and personals, searching in Google, Bing and Yahoo search engines. 

I use some secret and useful search engine keywords tricks in order to extract the exact and required information. 

I have excellent experience in managing the extracted data in MS Excel, MS Work, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheet, Google Document and other related applications. I believe my capabilities would be perfect for your project. 

I can complete this job within the necessary period. I have years of encounter in this work and can offer you my past taste work. I will be offering you with all my effort and capabilities.  

“Moving ahead, I can dedicate 30 hours/week for your job, and my daily hours are negotiable. I’m very empowered to offer my services for your job. Please you can get in touch with me instantly to discuss this place further.” 

I am mostly online at Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk and Skype. We can discuss there in details, if you are interested. I wish you'd give me this chance. 

Regards, 
Muhammad Ahmed 

SAMPLE # 24 web-research 

Dear Sir, 

Today I have found this job post in oDesk, and I’m very interested in your job post involving these skills. I have good experience in data entry, web research, Google documents and MS Office. My typing speed is more than 50 words per minute. I believe my skills would be ideal for your project. I can complete this job within the required time period. 

“Moving forward, I can dedicate 30 hours/week for your job, and my daily hours are negotiable. I’m very excited to offer my services for your job. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss this position further.” 

I am mostly online on yahoo messenger and skype. We can discuss there in details in a quick way, if you are interested. 


Regards, 

SAMPLE # 25 web & SEO analyzer 

Good day sir, 

I have checked everything on your post and i'm appetent to let you know that i've expertness and commercial experience in this category with excellent feedback .I've been professionally engaged as web & SEO analyzer, web developing, web content writer . Hire me and get your job done perfectly ,honestly and in trusted way. 

Looking forward to get started ASAP 

Thanks 
Robin Hawk 


 TIPS & TRICKS 

* Make sure that each cover letter you send on oDesk, is personalize and specific, to each job, that you are applying for. 
* Never copy and paste your cover letters contents, as every project is different, and needs, to be tailored, to it’s own requirements. 
* Never Provide Email ID / Skype ID or any other Contact Info (This is Against oDesk Policy) 
* Keep your cover letter short in length; four short paragraphs, are more than enough to get your 
message across. 
* Avoid boring them to death with an essay, this will turn them off, from hiring you. 
* Every single line in your oDesk cover letter should be written in a way, that will provide the 
employer an incentive to hire you. 
* Show a high level of enthusiasm that you are accessible, prepared, and ready, to start working with 
them. 

Wish You All The Success At oDesk 
Read More  : http://www.learnodesk.com 

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Additional Questions and Answers of oDesk Job Application


1. What past project or job have you had that is most like this one and why?

Ans: According to your job requirements, I have done many projects like yours. For more details you can check my portfolio, profiles and employment history where you will find the similar projects like your desire one.

2. Do you have suggestions to make this project run successfully?

Ans: Sure I have suggestions for you in this project. According to my concept, the updated strategy and proper methods can make this project successful. And surely I will make this project successful.

3. Which part of this project do you think will take the most time?

Ans: According to your job details, I have years of experiences in both fields. And I always use the updated techniques and win the competition. I have a strong belief that I would be able to make this project successful within short time.

4. Have you taken any oDesk tests and done well on them that you think are relevant to this job?

Ans: Yes I have taken oDesk Skill Tests and I have done well. You can check my tests area. Default system of odesk tests is a good method of justify oneself. And yes I appreciate it as well as I did well in here.

5. How much time do you think it will take to accomplish the task for google results ?

Ans: Competition is everywhere. Always want to be ranked in google. But failing in this competition is problematic. And I know this problem. The problem is the so called workers do not use the updated methods where I always hit the iron when it is hot. That’s why I can assure you that I will be able to do it in short times than the rest (2+ or 3+ months)

6. What part of this project most appeals to you?

Ans: Here the two parts of this project appeal me very much, one is that all the requirements are in favor of me and the second one is I like do do these kind of job. These kind of project and job give me mental satisfaction.

7. Why do you think you are a good fit for this particular project?

Ans: I think I am a good fit for this job because I have all the qualities that you are looking for. Experience is the golden factor in this project where you find in me at least 3+ years of working experiences over all the factors in your project.

8. Do you have any questions about the job description?

Ans: Your arrangement of the job description is fully understandable and I have understood it very well. Still I have no questions about your job description. If I need any information latter, I must convey you and discuss with you in a friendly circumstances.

9. Which of the required job skills do you feel you are strongest at?

Ans: I have carefully read your job description and I have more than 3 years of working experience in both of your required skills. And I am strongest at all of your required qualities. Hope I will be the perfect worker for you in this project.

 10. What SEO jobs have you done in the past?

Ans: I have successfully completed many seo projects before, you can see my employment history and portfolio projects. I hope I will also be successful in this project. You can undoubtedly hire me.

11. How much time will you need to work on this project to see results and how will you spend your time working on this project?

Ans: I have a strong belief that I would be able to make this project successful within short time. I will spend my time working on this project hourly with white hat updated method and make it successful.

12. Have you done high quality back-linking before? if so what sites do you use?

Ans: Sure I have done high PR back-inkling before and ranked many sites. You can check my employment history and portfolio. (You can also include some links here)

13. Why should i chose you over the other 100 that have applied for this Job?

Ans:  This is a good point you have asked. Here you will found many so called worker who do not know how to work. I am totally different from them. I have a long term plan to work in here, that’s why I am here with all qualities and experiences. I am here not to cheat you rather help you.

14. What challenging part of this job are you most experienced in?

Ans: Everything is now becoming challenging, If one has to win he or she should have the proper knowledge of the present situation. And I am most experienced in this factor. Hope I will make your project successful.

15. Who have you worked with that has yielded quick results. What was the cost to client to receive positive results?

Ans: I have successfully completed many projects. You can see my portfolio and employment history. And I took the relevant cost, I never ask for high price.

16. Tell me how you would go about increasing my rankings for my website?

Ans: Ranking a website on some certain keywords are now very difficult. But if one has relevant ideas and skills about the search engines’ logarithm, he/she must win this competition. According to that I will first make your site search engine friendly then I will make it popular to others and increase its rank.

17. Why did you apply to this particular job?



Ans: Applying for this particular job would allow me to practice my skills and knowledge. It will be the start of a growing career and maybe a secured tenure where I can staisfy my needs as a person, a citizen and employee of something worth aiming for..



Saturday, November 8, 2014

10 best free Android apps



It's no secret that your shiny, powerful top-of-the-line Android smartphone or tablet is only as useful as the apps it runs. That's why it comes with plenty of apps built in, from a browser and text messenger to music player, calendar, email and much more.

While those apps cover the basics, most users want to do even more. That's why Google Play has more than 1.3 million apps you can download that let you do just about anything.

I know plenty of your read that number and thought of the hours it will take to find some good apps. Not to mention the expense!

It doesn't have to be overwhelming, or expensive, because I'm about to tell you the 10 best free Android apps. These will help you get the most out of your gadget without draining your bank account.

1. BATTERY DOCTOR

Does it seem like your phone or tablet's battery always dies at the most inconvenient time? It's downright frustrating, and it's happened to all of us. That's why the newly updated and redesigned Battery Doctor is such a handy tool to have.

Sure, these handy tips and tricks to save battery life help, but to pull them off, you need to know what's hogging the power.

Not only does it tell you how much juice your gadget has left, it offers dozens of power-saving tips and tricks, too. For example, it monitors your phone to see which apps are burning up your battery life. That makes it easy to get rid of or turn off power-hogging apps you don't need or use.

2. RETAILMENOT

Whether it's from coupons or promo codes, I love saving money. The RetailMeNot site is a great place to grab promo codes and now you can take the savings wherever you go with the RetailMeNot app.

It has coupons for over 130,000 physical and online stores, including grocery stores. You can save and store coupons for later, and share the savings with your friends through social media.

3. CHROME

Google Chrome is one of the Web's favorite browsers. You would think that Android gadgets would come with it by default since they're both made by the same company.

They don't, but you can still switch from Android's default browser to the Chrome app. It not only loads pages fast, it compresses data while browsing, can sync tabs with Chrome on your other gadgets and includes other handy features like voice search and gesture control. There's even incognito mode for private browsing.

4. FACEBOOK MESSENGER


In case you haven't heard, Facebook recently announced that messaging will no longer be available in the Facebook app. In order to use the messenger feature, users now need to download the standalone Facebook Messenger app.

Facebook is marketing the new Messenger app as "free texting from Facebook" and the app does look a lot like basic text messaging with some added features. You can message any of your Facebook friends using a Wi-Fi connection or your data plan.

The app also lets you send picture and video messages, similar to other mobile messaging services. One of the coolest new features, though, is its calling capabilities, which lets you actually call your Facebook friends all over the world for free using your Wi-Fi connection. That's really handy if you are overseas.

5. FLIPBOARD


Imagine being able to collect all the news, articles and feeds you read online into one gorgeous reader app. That's exactly what Flipboard allows you to do.

You can read your Facebook and Twitter streams, publications like Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and even Instapaper and Readability. This is one of the most popular and award-winning apps available.

6. KINDLE


Not everyone wants to spend money on an e-reader when they already have a computer, smartphone and/or tablet. That's fine because you don't actually need a Kindle to read e-books.

Just load up the Kindle app on your Android tablet or smartphone and the entire Amazon e-book marketplace is available. Even better, you can load the app on multiple gadgets. So when you switch from a tablet to a desktop, or your Kindle to a smartphone, you never lose your place. The Kindle app even transfers annotations and highlights you've made.


7. GOOGLE TRANSLATE


One of the biggest obstacles to travel is the language barrier. I've often wished for the universal translator from Star Trek. Amazingly, we're almost there.

The free Google Translate app can translate 80 languages. That covers the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, much of Asia, major African dialects, the Middle East and even countries in the South Pacific like Indonesia.

The app is very versatile. You can speak, type or hand write a phrase and then choose the language to translate to. The app does require an Internet connection, so if you are traveling abroad, make sure you have a working data plan or a Wi-Fi connection. Find free Wi-Fi anywhere with this cool app.

8. YELP

Yelp is a handy user-generated guide to local restaurants and attractions. With theYelp app, you can read reviews no matter where you are. There are more than 50 million reviews on businesses across the entire world!

Find businesses based on distance from you, price, neighborhood, or what's open. Read customer reviews and download daily deals. Make restaurant reservations through OpenTable, right from the app.

9. PAPERKARMA

This app claims to get rid of your junk mail and - surprisingly - it actually works.

Whenever you receive mail you don't want, simply open PaperKarma on your smartphone and take a picture of the junk mail. The app contacts the sender for you and removes your name from its mailing list. It's really that easy.

10. POCKET

There are so many informative articles on the Web, you definitely don't have time to read them all. Coming back later usually doesn't work. It's easy to forget where you saw a certain article.

Pocket, formerly known as Read It Later, is the perfect solution. It's an add-on that allows you to save articles to read later on your computer, smartphone, tablet or e-reader.

From here on out, if you find something you want to come back to, you can save it to Pocket to read later.