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- Cool Websites and Tools [December 31st]
- The 10 Most Popular MakeUseOf Posts Of 2010 [New Year Roundup]
- The 7 Best Questions From You [MakeUseOf Answers]
- 18 Fun Interesting Facts You Never Knew About The Internet
- Hot Tech Deals [Dec 31st]
- 6 Virtual Tours Of The Human Body For Free Interactive Anatomy Lessons
- Discover Places With Socially-Driven Localscope for iPhone [Giveaway]
| Cool Websites and Tools [December 31st] Posted: 31 Dec 2010 07:31 PM PST
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| The 10 Most Popular MakeUseOf Posts Of 2010 [New Year Roundup] Posted: 31 Dec 2010 06:31 PM PST
We jumped more than 200,000 in subscribers, we brought out new PDF manuals, our Facebook group is going extremely strong, and thanks to Jackson, we are able to offer you several free giveaways every week. As we head into the New Year, things will only get better here at MakeUseOf.com. We also published over 3,000 articles during 2010. Here are the 10 most popular ones. Happy New Year everyone!
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| The 7 Best Questions From You [MakeUseOf Answers] Posted: 31 Dec 2010 05:31 PM PST
The winner of the final Best Answer of the Week contest in 2010 is Mike for his answer to the following question: Why can I not install Windows XP on my new Sata hard drive in a dual boot with Windows 7? Congratulations and way to go for making the hat-trick Mike, and thank you for your continued support! After the jump you will find the best questions of the past week:
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| 18 Fun Interesting Facts You Never Knew About The Internet Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:31 PM PST
Let’s take a look at how it all began, with this list of fun facts about the Internet that you probably didn’t know already.
Do you know of any other fun and interesting facts about the Internet? If so, let us know about them in the comments! Happy New Year. NEW: Download MakeUseOf iPhone App. FREE!
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| Posted: 31 Dec 2010 12:15 PM PST
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| 6 Virtual Tours Of The Human Body For Free Interactive Anatomy Lessons Posted: 31 Dec 2010 11:31 AM PST
When it comes to interactive virtual views, we have gone to space and around the globe. So, it's not surprising that we are also going within ourselves on a virtual journey of the human body. One of the finest tools available online is Visible Body. Unfortunately, it's not free anymore. But you can see the beauty of it thanks to the free demo that allows you to explore the head and neck. If you are disappointed that there aren't any free interactive anatomy tools, worry not. Here are six: Google Body
You can trust Google to take you everywhere. Google Body is as cool as any of their other visualization apps. On Google Body, you can view the underlying anatomical layers one by one using a slider, switch on labels to identity each body part, use the search box as a search engine for any body part (muscles, organs, bones etc), and what's more, you can also share the exact scene you are viewing by copying and pasting the URL. The Google Body browser is a Google Labs project that renders on Google Chrome and any other browser that supports WebGL (like Firefox 4 Beta). As a Lab project, it might be a bit error prone at times when rendering the views (see Directory mention). MEDtropolis
The interactive website aims to educate entertain both kids and adult on bodily health; understanding the human anatomical structure is just part of the process. The Virtual Body takes you on four tours – The Human Brain, Skeleton, Human Heart, and Digestive Tract. Then there are some cool standalone tours within each. For instance, check out the narrated tours on Virtual Body. There's a game on the skeleton thrown in too that's sure to make you rote up on the facts as you 'build' your skeleton. Also, don't miss the animated heart section. eSkeletons
eSkeletons isn't only about understanding human anatomy. It is an interactive comparative tool that enables a student to view the bones of both human and non-human primates and to learn more about them from the site's anatomical database. The views are powered by QuickTime and JavaScript. Selecting the human skeleton on the homepage starts the anatomical study. A mouseover on the skeleton selects a specific bone for a closer look. You can look into things like morphology and articulations. A QuickTime movie gives a 3D view of the specific skeletal part. eSkeletons is an University of Texas initiative. DirectAnatomy
DirectAnatomy.com comes with an interactive interface that comes with four angles of view allowing you to browse through more than 1,200 annotated anatomy images. A clickable menu on the left displays the specific body part on the right. The human body tour also gives you an insight into the physiological and pathological makeup of our bodies. BBC Human Body and Mind
The BBC's webpage is a resource rich place to discover and play interactive games while learning all about the human body. The games include – Senses challenge, Organs Game, Skeleton Game, Muscle Game, and Nervous System Game. The games are superbly designed and mostly involve dropping a body part onto a human figure. Artificial Anatomy
This one is not a fully fledged anatomical course, but a cool and short 10 question quiz on different body parts. It is a Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History resource. With a mouse rollover you have to match the thumbnail with its location on the skeletal structure named 'Jerome'. You can also turn Jerome around for another view. 'Jerome' is actually a papier-mâché anatomical model preserved in the institute. There's no doubt that the visualization provided by these virtual tours are the quickest way to explore and learn. These browser based virtual tools aren't just for fun's sake but they do put the fun back into education. Let us know your take on this. Image: Shutterstock Got Questions? Ask Them Now FREE on MakeUseOf Answers!
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| Discover Places With Socially-Driven Localscope for iPhone [Giveaway] Posted: 31 Dec 2010 08:00 AM PST
Localscope is a “social data”-powered GPS tool unlike any other. It allows you to search for and discover places around your location by gathering information from multiple geo search engines and social networks. This enables you to always know where you are and what’s around you. We will be giving away 25 copies of the Localscope iPhone app, which normally costs $0.99. Find out how you can get your hands on this great app!
What can I do with Localscope?
As I alluded to in the intro, Localscope works with existing geo-search engines and social networks, like Google, Bing, Foursquare, Twitter, and Wikimapia (with more coming). You can utilize these services side-by-side without even retyping your query on this app.
Consume search results in 3 uniquely useful views: List, Map and Augmented Reality. You can browse your search results in an intuitive list view that features real-time direction pointers and distance meters. Lay them out on the map or look through the state of the art augmented reality view to spot the results in the real world.
The 3D compass engine gives real-time location updates with distance/direction meters that always point to the right directions no matter how you hold your phone.
Map and get directions to your results, call them directly, or store them to your address book. And, because the app is social, you can share your findings with your friends using SMS, email, Facebook, or Twitter.
After you’ve used the app for a while, lookup your recent and favorite search phrases or browse everything that’s currently nearby with a tap. You can discover places around an address in your contacts or any other place you could think to search. Localscope works worldwide because it’s driven by users of social networks and major search engines, which really makes this app global. You can use it to explore your location no matter where you’re at. Call or open maps for directions or create contacts from the results in a tap. How do I win a copy?It’s simple, just follow the instructions.
Giveaway eligibility You must be a fan of our Facebook page to enter; Individuals who are over the age of 18. If you are under 18, get your parents to participate on your behalf; Individuals who reside in a country embargoed by the United States; Belgium, Norway, Sweden, or India are not permitted to enter. This giveaway begins now and ends Friday, January 7th at 2100hrs PST. The winners will be selected at random and announced via email. Spread the word to your friends and have fun! MakeUseOf would like to thank Cynapse for their generosity while participating in this giveaway. Interesting in sponsoring? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us via email. Hey Facebookers, make sure to check out MakeUseOf page on Facebook. Over 24,000 fans already!
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