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You Can Now Receive Twitter Direct Messages (DMs) from Any Follower Twitter new setting allows you to receive direct messages (DMs) from any follower, regardless you follow them back or not. Learn how to enable/disable it. "Hey, please follow me so that I can send you a DM!" Does it sound familiar to you? Twitter users should encounter it now and then. It is Twitter's rule that you can only send DM (direct message) to another Twitter user who you and him/her follow each other. The rule helps to cut the amount of unwanted (read: Spam) Direct Messages in your Twitter inbox. But it could be a hassle when you simply want to receive a private message from a Twitter user but you are not interested to follow him/her Twitter updates. Do you follow a Twitter user temporarily to receive DMs then unfollow the account? It sounds stupid, isn't it? Twitter setting allows you to receive direct messages from any follower Not anymore, if you wish. A new  Twitter setting   "Receiv...

16 Best New Features of Windows 8.1 You Want to Know   Windows 8.1   – a free update to Windows 8 – has been launched in October 2013. Windows 8.1 maybe looks identical to Windows 8 but there are many new features and improvements inside. Here I compiled a list of  16 best new features of Windows 8.1 . Let us know which feature you like most in the comment section? Table of Contents   [show] 1. Start button is back! (not really…) Windows 8.1 Start button Good news: "Start button is back in Windows 8.1." Bad news: "It is not THE Start button." Microsoft brings back the classic "Start" button in Windows 8.1 after removed it in Windows 8 (criticized by many users). However, it is not the old Start button that we know. Click/tap on it bring you to Start screen (Modern UI a.k.a Metro UI) by default, not the old Windows cascade menu. "What da…!" Good thing is that you can change the Start button to show all your apps (Apps view) – Goto "navigation...

How to Use Bing as Bitcoin Currency Converter bing bitcoin currency converter Microsoft adds one more currency conversion –  bitcoin , the peer-to-peer digital currency – to Bing with over 50 currencies in its index. It is simple to use the bitcoin currency conversion. Simply type:  $ btc to currency  or  $ currency to btc .  Example:  1 btc to USD  and  1000 usd to btc . The bitcoin data is provided by  Coinbase  (bitcoin digital wallet). The feature is first available to users in the US, Australia, Canada, India and UK. It will be rolling out to more markets in the coming weeks. As far as I know, bitcoin has different value in different bitcoin markets as shown  here . Bing's bitcoin currency converter only gives you an idea how much bitcoin worth in your currency. Coincidentally, bitcoin exchanges, such as MtGox,  halt bitcoin withdrawals due to hacker attacks. Bitcoin price was peak at USD$1000 last year then stable around $800 but dropped below $700 after  MtGox announcement ....

How to Disable "Google Shared Endorsements" that Show Your Name and Photo in Google Ads Google updated its Terms of Service with new "Google Shared Endorsements", which may display your name and photo in Google Ads. Learn how to opt out and disable it for your Google+ account. google shared endorsements Google Terms of service has been  updated . The new  terms  will go live on November 11, 2013. One of the three changes is the  Google Shared Endorsements , here is an excerpt about how it works: To ensure that your recommendations reach the people you care about, Google sometimes displays your reviews, recommendations and other relevant activity throughout its products and services. This sometimes includes shopping contexts, like the Google Play music store, and ads.  Your profile name and photo may appear with the recommendation. Your G+ profile name and photo may appear in Google Ads. But it's easy to opt out. CLICK TO TWEET How to opt out Google Shared Endors...

How To Export Feedly Feed Subscriptions to OPML File? Export Feedly subscriptions to OPML You switched to  Feedly  when Google Reader shutdown. You were a happy Feedly user and added many new feeds into the service. One day, you found a better feed reader matches your news reading habit and you want to switch over. Or, you simply want to backup your Feedly feed subscription. You don't find Feedly Export feature in Feedly sidebar nor Preferences.  How do you export Feedly subscription feeds? Export feedly subscriptions in OPML format Apparently, Feedly OPML export is a hidden, undocumented feature! It is not even there before July 2013! Follow these instruction to  export Feedly feeds in OPML file  for backup or import into other feed reader: Login Feedly account from your web browser. At the browser's address bar, enter:  http://cloud.feedly.com/#opml You will get a page of XML code (refer to header image). That's your feedly feed subscriptions! Copy from < xml version=1...

How To Apply Maxis RM1 Unlimited Internet Data Plan via Opera Mini Maxis Berhad  partnered with Opera Software to launch  unlimited web browsing  plan via Opera Mini browser for as low as RM1 a day. The Opera Mini data plan is available for both prepaid and postpaid customers. It will be delivered via the web pass platform, no monthly subscribtion fee. Just apply for the Internet pass whenever you like. How to apply Maxis RM1 Unlimited Internet Make sure your mobile phone has installed the Opera Mini browser (version 4.4, and above).  Click here  for free download. Launch the Opera Mini browser on your mobile phone and click/tap on the Speed Dial  tab. Click/tap on "Unlimited Internet RM1/day" to buy the pass. Maxis Opera Mini browser with RM1 Internet pass in Speed Dial An activation SMS will be sent to you. The pass is vaild for 24 hours after activated. The Opera Mini data plan is available for Opera Mini browser 4.4, and above on BlackBerry, J2ME, S60 and Android phones (...

How-To: Fix iMessage Bug that Prevent Android Phone Receiving SMS Deregister iMessage Last year I switch my smartphone from iPhone 4S to HTC One M8 (read my review here) and I never look back since then. I am a happy Android phone user now and I do not miss iPhone. There was an " iMessage  bug" that puzzle me for some time, though. Ever since I switched to Android phone, I no longer receive SMS or text message sent from other contacts who are using iPhone. All their messages were still sent to my old iPhone. Apple recommends you to turn off iMessage before switch to a non-Apple phone following steps below: Put SIM card into your (old) iPhone Goto Settings. Tap Messages. Turn iMessage 'off'. Go back to Settings. Tap FaceTime. Turn FaceTime 'off'. Exit Settings. It will take sometimes for the settings to take effect. Some users reported that the trick does not work. Also, what if you no longer have your iPhone (sold or lost)? Starting from November 2014, Apple h...

Everything You Must to Know About U Mobile POWER Prepaid Plan with Free 1GB Internet for Life U Mobile Power Prepaid Starter Pack U Mobile POWER Prepaid Pack  is the first prepaid plan in Malaysia offer FREE 1GB mobile Internet quota every month for life. Good deal, isn't it? Here is everything you must know about the new prepaid plan. Do not switch before you read this article! Table of Contents  [show] POWER Prepaid Starter Pack U Mobile POWER Prepaid Pack features including free basic Internet, free calls, mobile credit and low call rate to all network. For  RM8.50  (inclusive of 6% GST) POWER prepaid starter pack, you will enjoy: 200MB mobile Internet (10 days upon activation) 150 minutes of free calls RM5 mobile credit 10 days validity period 5 sen/30 sec call rate to all networks 8 sen per SMS to all networks Free basic Internet (64kbps speed,  2GB  per month) Free 1GB mobile Internet U Mobile POWER Prepaid customers can enjoy  free 1GB mobile Internet every 30 days , as long...

Acer XR341CK 34-inch Ultra-wide Curved Monitor Now Available in Malaysia Acer XR341CK curved monitor Acer XR341CK  34-inch curved monitor, despite the difficult-to-type model name, is a beautiful and powerful computer monitor that I would like to own. Beautiful Design Acer XR341CK curved monitor The first thing I noticed (and love) about the monitor is its futuristic aluminum metallic base that looks like a robot's 3 claws foot. Thanks to the genius design, the thin metal base has no problem to firmly holding the big and wide monitor. The monitor stand is height adjustable of up to 130mm, and tilt from -5 to 35 degrees. Acer XR341CK curved monitor The shining glossy back panel has two built-in 7w speakers with DTS sound facing up and down, instead of placing at left and right. Its thin bezels or "zero frame" according to Acer, allowing maximum viewing area and perfect for multi-monitor setup and daisy chaining for a broader view. Acer XR341CK curved monitor The ambient li...