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Will You Use the New Photoshop App?

GeekSugar — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:16:08 -0700

There's no shortage of photo editing software programs or cool iPhone camera apps, but Photoshop is arguably one of the best around. The free (yes, free!) app lets you perform basic photo editing tasks: crop and rotate, adjust colors, add tint or switch to black and white, and add filters or effects like vignette blur and warm vintage. Creating an account on photoshop.com and store up to 2G of photos that you can access anytime straight from your phone.

You can download the Photoshop app from the App Store.

Some Tech Freebies Worth Knowing About

GeekSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:50:07 -0700

Surprisingly, there are plenty of ways to enjoy modern technology and its many facets, without spending a single cent. OK, so you might need the laptop or cell phone to actually access the goods, but these goods are free, and there really just isn't anything that compares with that. From locating free WiFi, to finding free movies on iTunes, I'll hook you up with the tell-all freebie secrets.

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How to Find Free Kindle Books on Amazon

GeekSugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:04:33 -0700

Since you've saved up your hard-earned money to purchase a Kindle, why not treat yourself with some free eBooks?

Unfortunately Amazon doesn't have one area on its site that showcases all of the fabulous and free available Kindle books for download, but I've sorted all of the books from lowest priced to highest price, which inevitably lists all of the free books first! From there you can click on the different subjects on the left side of the page to find exactly what you're looking for. Who says you need to pay top dollar for a decent read?

And speaking of Kindles, have you entered our Kindle giveaway today? It's the last day, so be sure to log in and take BuzzSugar's book quiz!

Listen to Michael Jackson Tunes For Free From These Sites

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:47:13 -0700

It has already been five days since the sad news about Michael Jackson broke, and although many of us are still in disbelief, millions are remembering the king of pop through his music.

Since Friday, many of Michael's songs have been in the top songs list on iTunes, with "The Essential Michael Jackson" album claiming the number one album spot.

If you want to listen to Michael's music, but don't want to pay any money to do so, there are many sites that stream his music for free. To see what they are, just read more.

Michael Jackson MySpace Page: Here you'll find an entire tribute page honoring Michael, with some of his most famous songs playing in a handy pop-out player.
last.fm: If you have your own account, add songs directly to your library. Or you can scroll down on this page to instantly play some of Michael's top tracks. The sound quality is very impressive.
Napster: Just click on the play symbol by any of MJ's songs to start rocking out. Quality isn't as great as other sites, but all the classics are there for your enjoyment.
Grooveshark: To get started, search for Michael's name in the search bar and then once the results are shown, scroll over the song title and click the play symbol. Song quality is exceptional.

Target Hands Out Digital Conversion Boxes For Free

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:35:36 -0700

With the digital television transition deadline fast approaching (you've got until next Friday, June the 12), there are probably some last minute TV buffs who are still in need of converter boxes. For those who participated in the government's converter-box subsidy program, you can take your coupon into Target this week and pick up a box for free - even if the price tag is over $40. So if your grandma wants to be ready for next week's analog TV shutdown, make sure you take a trip to Target so that she'll be all set up and ready to go when the changes take effect.

iPhone App You Need: WiFi Finder

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:06:20 -0700

I've done the old, desperate WiFi hunt, and it is not cool. I appreciate and try to seek out any tips on finding free WiFi, so if an iPhone app can do it - for free, no less - then I am downloading that sucker immediately.

WiFi Finder is a free iPhone App that finds the nearest available WiFi, but it's not just limited to finding free connections, because sometimes you're in such need that you don't care if you have to pay.

But if you do only want to see the free WiFi, just tap the "Free Only" button and you'll see all your gratis options. Be it apps or WiFi, free is generally always a good thing.

LucasArts Game Posters Are Free For Download

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:45:01 -0800

If you're a big fan of classic LucasArts adventure games, Lucas Forums is offering the game poster files for free to download.

The posters are available in high-resolution format, so you can easily print them out to 23-x-34 inches and resolution is 300 dots per inch and hang them on your wall!

Apple's Defective MagSafe Adapters Get Replaced For Free!

GeekSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:39:30 -0700

Wow, Apple is really trying to get on the good side of its customers - first it offers two months free of the buggy Mobile Me and now it will replace your defective MagSafe adapter for free! I've probably had the white insulation go on about two of my magnetic power cords, so I know how expensive it can get to purchase a new one.

Once the wires get exposed, it usually renders your power cord unusable so this is indeed a nice gesture from Apple. If this has happened to you, Apple advises taking it to your local Apple Retail Store for evaluation and it will replace the cord for free if there aren't any signs of abuse.
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Two More Free Mobile Me Months: Are You Still on Board?

GeekSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:30:25 -0700

MobileMe has had its issues from the get go: crashing computers, lost emails, and system outages, which has left a bad taste in even the most steadfast of Apple fans' mouths. But in an attempt to turn things around, Apple announced yesterday that they are tacking on another 60-days of free service in addition to the 30-day free trial issued on July 15:

To recognize our users' patience, we are giving every MobileMe subscriber as of today a free 60-day extension. This is in addition to the one month extension most subscribers have already received. We are working very hard to make MobileMe a great service we can all be proud of.

Despite the ups and downs MobileMe has experienced, will you be standing by the service now that you get another 60-days for free?

Spend $250 at Neiman Marcus and Get a Free Phone Case

GeekSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:00:18 -0700

Starting this Friday, August 15 to Saturday, August 23, Neiman Marcus is kicking off its Fall 2008 trend event by showcasing trendy berry-colored fashions - which we all know are so hot right now. And to ring in the berry-goodness, Neiman Marcus will be giving customers who spend $250 or more a gel cell phone case as a free gift with purchase! By the sounds of it, they'll have gel cases that fit a variety of cell phone models, including BlackBerrys and iPhones.

I know exactly what you're thinking. Man, $250 for a free phone case? Pulleease. But if you were planning on doing some shopping already, and you happen to spend $250 Neiman Marcus just make sure you get your fabulous gift - your cell phone will thank you!