Social media was already a thing (remember Myspace?) before mainstream juggernauts like Facebook and Twitter took over the industry. These days it can feel like you can either use these services or nothing else. However, there are many competing sites that might offer more of what you want or, at least, less of what you don’t want. Regardless of what your specific complaints … [Read more...] about 8 Best Social Media Alternatives to Facebook and Twitter
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VLC Media Player 3.0.12 Released with Apple Silicon Support
The VideoLAN team announced the release of VLC 3.0.12 as the thirteenth version of the “Vetinari” branch. The new release features native support for Apple Silicon hardware, the M1 processor in new versions of the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Other changes in VLC 3.0.12 include: Fix audio distortion when starting playback on macOS Fix crashes with … [Read more...] about VLC Media Player 3.0.12 Released with Apple Silicon Support
Universal Media Server 10 improves web-based and DLNA navigation
The Universal Media Server Project has released Universal Media Server 10.0.0, a major new update of its open-source, cross-platform Java-based media server for Windows, Mac and Linux computers. The server, which works with a wide range of UPNP/DLNA-compatible devices from mobiles to smart TVs, gains significant improvements to its web and DLNA browsing interface, with the … [Read more...] about Universal Media Server 10 improves web-based and DLNA navigation
11 Social Media Calendars, Tools, & Templates to Plan Your Content
What do cross-country road trips, wedding speeches, and social media marketing have in common? Planning. You could improvise all three, but it's better to have a plan for what direction you're heading -- especially when developing your social media content strategy. By now, most marketers recognize that social media plays an integral role in an effective inbound marketing … [Read more...] about 11 Social Media Calendars, Tools, & Templates to Plan Your Content
Top Social Media Tools You Need to Use in 2021
You already know how important social media is to increase brand awareness, generate more leads, and ultimately score more conversions. The world is on social media — 50% of it, at least — so if you want your product, service, and mission to reach the maximum amount of people, your business needs to be on social media, too. However, social media can be extremely … [Read more...] about Top Social Media Tools You Need to Use in 2021
15 Social Media Plugins for WordPress
Leveraging social media to promote your WordPress site requires only a few simple plugins. Here is a list of social media plugins for WordPress. There are plugins to display icons from hundreds of social media networks, schedule and automate publication, track engagement, and more. Some of these plugins are standalone, while others are bundled with larger sets of WordPress … [Read more...] about 15 Social Media Plugins for WordPress
PlayStation 5 Media Remote in pictures: How the PS5 remote works
The PlayStation 5 is now available (in the US at least) and that means accessories are hitting the market too. One of the official add-ons that we've been most excited about is the PS5 Media Remote - a relatively simple remote control for the media side of the console - and we've now got our hands on one, which we've paired and briefly tested. Even its very existance … [Read more...] about PlayStation 5 Media Remote in pictures: How the PS5 remote works
The Best Social Media Management Tools
In the world of social media marketing, there are hundreds of tools and software with features capable of helping you with different aspects of your social media strategy. These tools — also known as social media management tools — can assist with social media creation, collaboration, planning, scheduling , sharing, analysis, and more. In this blog post, we'll cover what … [Read more...] about The Best Social Media Management Tools
Virgin Media launches new TV platform offering 360 viewing experience
The advanced TV line-up includes a new Mini box, new TV remote with voice control and smart new features which offer a fully integrated, voice activated and personalised service. Virgin TV 360 is designed with the ultimate user experience in mind so customers can enjoy simple modern menus, quick navigation and all of their favourite apps and channels in one place. Offering … [Read more...] about Virgin Media launches new TV platform offering 360 viewing experience
The 11 Best Social Media Dashboard Tools & Apps
When implementing your social media strategy, it's easy to realize that manually posting on multiple different websites, multiple times a day, isn't optimal for your busy schedule. But it's not easy to tell from a baseline or pricing page which tools are not only the best for efficiency but best for your business. Instead of spending hours of extra research combing through … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Social Media Dashboard Tools & Apps