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Download of the Day: Photogram

GeekSugar — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:37:56 PDT

What's a week without another photo app launch? Today's launch, Photogram, is already proving an addictive solution for sharing memories.

The founders bill the app as a go-to, photo-sharing option for new parents. Users can upload four images, crop a photo to focus on a pearly smile, select a theme to wrap up those photos (we're partial to Aldebaran Prime), and send to a recipient via email, Facebook, or Twitter with a brief message. The user-friendly dashboard allowed us to send along a four-image message to a co-worker in no time.

Photogram is free, but you can choose to purchase additional themes beyond the parent/grandparent-friendly designs for 99 cents from independent artists, who will receive a share of the revenue.

How Many Rock Band Songs Have Been Downloaded?

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 05 May 2011 12:28:05 PDT

For the past few years, my Rock Band set has seen a lot of action. Every time there was a party, get-together, or just a lazy afternoon with a few friends, we'd break out the kit and rock out to some classic tunes. Downloading from the Rock Band network store was a part of the fun, since you could all filter through and pick your favorite songs to jam to. I've downloaded well over 100 songs over the course of my music gaming career, but can you guess how many songs have been downloaded from the Rock Band marketplace in total?

Take the Quiz

Sony Unsure If Your PSN Credit Card Numbers Were Stolen: How to Protect Yourself [Updated]

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:34:26 PDT

Update: Sony has confirmed that PlayStation Network users' personal information has been compromised (including names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, and email accounts), so be sure you take the necessary steps to protect yourself from phishing scams, change all of your passwords, and alert your banks for potential fraud.

You may have noticed by now that the PlayStation Network is down. There's no time frame as to when it will be back up and running, and Sony is still unclear as to the nature of the "external intrusion." Another thing Sony is unsure of: whether or not your credit card numbers have been stolen during the hack and subsequent outage.

Keeping your credit clean is important, so having a hacker go wild in your name could spell trouble for you down the line. I asked credit expert Emily Co of SavvySugar what gamers can do to protect themselves while Sony investigates the outage. Here are three ways you can keep your credit safe from possible fraud:

Monitor charges: The most basic thing you can do is to keep an eye on credit card charges. If you see any suspicious activity going on then it's time to call to your bank or credit card company.
Give banks a heads up: Be proactive and give your bank or credit card company a heads up on the situation. This way, your bank knows to be on the lookout for suspicious charges, and you'll be protected if things do go awry. Pro tip: it's best to use a credit card for all online charges (verses a debit card), since credit cards offer the most protection against fraud.

One last tip after the break.

Download Our Thanksgiving Planner!

YumSugar — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:00:02 PST

Here at YumSugar we're pulling out all the stops to help you have the most memorable and successful Thanksgiving ever. My biggest piece of advice? Start planning now. To ensure that you've got the best recipes, easiest tricks, and simple centerpieces, don't procrastinate! If you plan everything in advance, the big day will be smooth and stress-free. Since we're so excited about Thanksgiving, we've created the ultimate planner to help you out. Download and print our free planner and you're one step closer to hosting a fabulous dinner. To get the planner now - I printed mine this morning! -

read more. YumSugar's Thanksgiving Planner

Back-to-School Tip: Download Free Study Guides From the iBookstore

GeekSugar — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:15:38 PDT

Although you can get free college-level classes through iTunes U online (which just coincidentally hit a big milestone - 300 million downloads!), if you are hitting the books at a physical school this year, you have an opportunity to get ahead of the curve with free downloads through the iBookstore.

Starting today through Aug. 30, Kaplan (the publisher of many leading study guides and aids) is giving away free downloads to over 90 of its most popular test prep guides and titles via the iBookstore. As you know, you can view the titles on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, so no matter how you roll digitally, you should be good to go for your entrance exams and finals. Want to browse the selection? Head to the iBookstore and search "Kaplan."

GetGlue: A New Social Networking Obsession

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:37 PDT

You already check in to places you're visiting and have plenty of ways to rate your favorite locations, but there's something missing in your social networking life - entertainment. How do you check in to let people know you're watching your favorite show, or chatting about a particular celebrity (ahem, Lindsay Lohan)? You can't do that on Foursquare, but you can on GetGlue.

GetGlue is the social networking app that lets you check in while being entertained, such as watching TV shows and movies, playing video games, reading books, and my personal favorite - while drinking wine. It delves a little deeper into your life by letting friends in on the kinds of things you like, rather than what places you frequent. This is especially great for people who like to stay in or are big TV, gaming, and book nerds.

Find out more about GetGlue (including what kind of rewards you can earn) after the break.

9 Fitness Downloads: Print Them and Work Out

FitSugar — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:30:09 PDT

Summer officially begins next Monday - are you ready? Don't worry. We've got your back . . . and your thigh, arms, and tummy. Here are nine different workout to help you tone up and get in shape.

David Kirsch's Boot Camp

4 Elliptical Workouts

Which workout will you try first?

Daily Tech: Best Free Mac Downloads

GeekSugar — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:00:01 PDT

Best free downloads for your Mac - Lifehacker
Take a gander at the ye olde Twitter from 1935 - Urlesque
Go retro: turn your iPad into a typewriter - BoingBoing
Is the HTC EVO falling apart already? - Gizmodo

Download Our Bridal Party Invites!

partysugar — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:00:06 PDT

At some point in their lives, most women will host a bachelorette party or bridal shower for their sister or best friend. To help those ladies who are planning one this year (I am! I'm throwing my first bridal shower and I plan to share all the details here), we've created a bunch of downloadable invites. They are free and all you have to do is download the invite, print it on cardstock, fill in the details, and send! We've got two designs for a bachelorette and three choices for the bridal shower. To check them out and download them now,

Brides to Be: Download Our Registry Checklist!

partysugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:45:03 PDT

Are you recently engaged? Congrats! Being a new bride can be overwhelming: from selecting bridesmaids to the proper wording for the invitation, there certainly is a lot to think over. Luckily, we're here to help and one thing you don't have to worry about is your registry. We've created the ultimate wedding registry checklist! It's totally free, all you have to do is download and print it. Then slide a copy into your purse when you go registry shopping. It's that easy, so download it now!