Ready to cut your cable? There’s plenty of video content available on a variety of websites, mobile apps and other sources that can potentially [...]]]> Today’s article is a guest post by William Taylor. William is interested in mobile tricks, latest hacking tips, ubuntu and internet. You can check out his site at ” simonly.

Ready to cut your cable? There’s plenty of video content available on a variety of websites, mobile apps and other sources that can potentially save you a ton of money wrapped up in your cable bill. Finding content by using the countless sites is simple, but keeping track of all the sources is an absolute pain.

5 Functions: iPad to TV, PC to iPad, Friends, Watch Later and Featured

You will find the new iPad application pairs with Boxee Media Manager enabling you to stream videos from your PC to iPad. This feature provides “Watch Later” bookmarklets and new firmware for the Boxee Box 1.2.

iPad to TV 
Have you ever been watching videos on your iPad, but wish you could view them on a larger screen? Now you can send videos to your TV via a Boxee Box so everyone in the living room can enjoy the videos. You can even play games on your iPad simultaneously while watching videos. This goes over well with parties.

PC to iPad
You can literally waste hours syncing and converting videos for your iPad. Boxee streams videos from your PC/Mac to your iPad via a Wi-Fi connection. You can choose your video (Boxee supports a variety of formats) and play it directly on your iPad. Boxee Media Manager makes this capability possible. The “manager” is a lightweight utility for your PC/MAC, and it works magically on video files.

Friends
The Friends feature delivers new videos from friends on Twitter, Tumblr and Twitter to your iPad. This task is quite simple, letting you administer with just two taps.

Watch Later
Watch Later is a bookmarking option for internet videos. You can have them conveniently waiting for you on your iPad. Gone are the days of searching endlessly for videos or shows. Now, you can create playlists for your viewing pleasure.

Featured
This feature contains useful, entertaining and innovative videos shared by the Boxee editorial staff. You can keep yourself up-to-date on the best material available on the Internet through these helpful recommendations.

Boxee 1.2 version
This update includes the following:
• Ability to receive “Beta Releases” of firmware
• AFP and NFS support
• Updated software categories
• “Featured software” section
• Filter of premium sources in library
• OS X Lion will be supported as a source for video files
• Improvement with HTML5 browser support

Boxee Labs
The company has been experimenting with AirPlay, which is now included in the Beta phase of the release. Simply click on AirPlay located on your iPod Touch, iPad or iPhone and you will see your Boxee Box.

Boxee for iPad is loaded with features. Let’s recap a few good reasons you should check out Boxee!

• Boxee provides bookmarking from your computer at home/work
• You can watch whatever you bookmarked on the bus or subway going home
• You can send content to your Boxee Box, so it’s ready for you to watch when you get home
• Boxee lets you use your iPhone to control your Boxee Box

The article is contributed by William Taylor. William is interested in mobile tricks, latest hacking tips, ubuntu and internet. Visit his site for ” simonly.

The subject for this installment of best damn [...]]]> I’m on a mission to find the music mashups. Problem is, there are just too many that have been released on a variety of platforms. Rather than continuing on with a longer list of hot mashups, today I’ll begin a series highlighting the best damn music videos.

The subject for this installment of best damn music mashup videos is Johnny Cash, with a concentration on hip hop and rap. As it turns out, good ole Johnny Cash can make some pretty hot beats when paired with current and former Hip-Hop artists. Enjoy my personal five favorite Johnny Cash hip hop video mashups.

I’ve had a full night of mashups, trimming down the list to my five favorite Johnny Cash vs. Hip-Hop videos. Enjoy!

Gonna Cut You Down Remix (ft. 2 Pac vs. Johnny Cash) – by Church Beats

Folsom Prison Gangstas (ft. Eazy E vs. Johnny Cash) – by DJ Topcat

Lose Yourself with God’s Gonna Cut You Down (ft. Eminem vs. Queen vs. Johnny Cash)

Oddz N Endz Mashup (ft. Notorious BIG vs. 2 Pac vs. Johnny Cash) – by Oddz N’ Endz

Get Rhythm (ft. Cypress Hill vs. Johnny Cash)

To kick off the list, I thought I’d start with Beast Break, which adds a little [...]]]> After digging into the Best of Bootie track list, I’m left wanting more music mashups. While I typically present direct links for you to download mashups, today I thought I’d explore some pretty awesome music mashup videos on YouTube.

To kick off the list, I thought I’d start with Beast Break, which adds a little dubstep. This is easily one of my favorite mashups of 2011.

B.O.B. vs. Zeds Dead – Beast Break (DOSVEC DubStep Mashup)

Pop Rockin On The Floor (2011 Mega Mashup) – Top 25 Billboard Official Music Video

This is one of the better roundups of 2011, combining a total of 25 Billboard top hits of the year.

DJ Schmolli – Give it Away Bitch HD

Who knew the Red Hot Chili Peppers would sound so great with a little Prodigy behind them?

Mashup – The Prodigy vs. Dr. Dre feat. Eminem – Forgot to Breathe

Combining two solid songs can sometimes mean disaster, but this one definitely works. Dr. Dre has never sounded better, thanks to a little Prodigy.

Dirty Rockk 

What do you get when you mix Kevin Rudolph, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Jay Z and the Prodigy together? Dirty Rockk features a pretty intriguing video with a well blended mixture.

What’s your favorite mashup?

The sites listed below utilize content from angry coworkers, drunk text messages, awkward photos, parody videos and some [...]]]> Everyone needs a good laugh now and then. With the surplus of humor-based sites on the net, it can be a challenge narrowing the list. After trimming down my personal favorites to five, I thought I’d share.

The sites listed below utilize content from angry coworkers, drunk text messages, awkward photos, parody videos and some pretty amazing comics taking a clever approach to a variety of subjects.

PassiveAggressiveNotes

“Many of the notes found here aren’t really passive-aggressive even by our generous standards. Some of these notes are really more aggressive in tone, and some of them are more passive — polite, even — but for the most part they share a common sense of frustration that’s been channeled into written form rather than a direct confrontation. It’s barbed criticism disguised as something else — helpful advice, a funny joke, simple forgetfulness. After all, as Dr. Scott Wetzler, a clinical psychologist and author of Living with the Passive-Aggressive man, observed: “A joke can be the most skillful passive-aggressive act there is.”

image via PassiveAggressiveNotes.com

Texts From Last Night 

“Texts From Last Night (TFLN) was founded in February 2009 by two friends for reasons that may or may not include: the tendency to press send more easily as the night turns to morning, friends’ social habits, disgraced government officials, exes, law school, closing down bars and leaving tabs open, general debauchery and/or a common disgust for all the negativity surrounding the ‘sexting’ phenomenon.”

Image via TextsFromLastNight.com

Key Of Awesome

“In 2009, Barely Political expanded beyond the political realm with the comedy network Barely Digital — a comedy network devoted to parodying digital and pop culture. Combined, these networks have now been viewed over 900 million times and are home to such hit shows as the Obama Girl series, Tech Know, Autotune the News, and the Key of Awesome. The Key of Awesome is currently the 2nd most popular web series on the internet according to Mashable. And President Obama himself called Barely Political videos an “example of the fertile imagination of the Internet.” We love making videos — thank you for watching them.”

Awkward Family Photos and Awkward Family Pet Photos

“Childhood friends Mike and Doug began the blog after Mike saw an awkward vacation photo hung in his parents’ house. Realizing there were probably plenty of other people out there with their own awkward family images, the two friends decided to create a friendly place where everyone could come together and share their uncomfortable family moments. Thus, Awkward Family Photos was born. The authors started by posting a few of their own childhood photos and those provided by friends, and the site quickly took off and became an internet sensation; it now receives millions of hits daily and submissions from around the world.”

Image via AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com

The Oatmeal

“Everything on this site was written, drawn, and coded byMatthew Inman. The Oatmeal’s real name is Matthew and he lives in Seattle, Washington. He subsists on a steady diet of crickets and whiskey. He enjoys long walks on the beach, gravity, and breathing heavily through his mouth. His dislikes include scurvy, typhoons, and tapeworm medication.”

Image via TheOatmeal.com

What’s your go-to sites to get a laugh? Let me know what you think of the sites above.

Beginning on February 4th with UFC 143, Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit, we’ll get to [...]]]> The UFC has accomplished what no other sport has in bringing their live PPV events to select movie theaters. To make things a little more juicy, the event will be in 3d, which is sure to further excite many fans.

Beginning on February 4th with UFC 143, Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit, we’ll get to watch 3+ hours of MMA action for $25 a ticket. To get a good seat, you’ll need to arrive early as seating will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Want to see which theaters in your area will be showing the event? Visit UFC 3D and enter your zip code to get a listing. I’ve already purchased my ticket from my local theater and can’t wait to check out this exciting event, donning my 3d glasses. What about you? Will you be going?

Today’s trick is ridiculously cool and all your friends will love it. I learned about it from another Facebook friend and had a [...]]]> Have you found any hidden gems lately? Google makes searching fun with countless Easter Eggs, to include typing “do a barrel roll” in Google Search and following suite with “let it snow.”

Today’s trick is ridiculously cool and all your friends will love it. I learned about it from another Facebook friend and had a blast with it. I haven’t yet determined where or when it originated. I’m also puzzled on exactly how the coding works, but it absolutely does.

It’s a cool little trick. In experimenting, I’m finding some interesting names for both my phone and my friends. It’s simple to do, just follow the instructions below and add the code on your Facebook page.

1. Take the last three numbers of your phone. Example-xxx-xxx-x473, take “473″only
2. Write this @*[473:0] in the comment box below, replacing the 3 numbers with your own.
3. Remove the * sign and press enter in the comment box.

My iPhone goes by the name Ashley Atkins. Big thanks to Jason for the tip! Share your phone’s name is in the comments below.

All you need is the right accessories to make it an even more valuable asset to your everyday life.

The accessories below combine products already [...]]]> Whether you have an iPhone 4 or an iPhone 4S, you are fully aware just how amazing and useful your smartphone device is. Want to make the device even better?

All you need is the right accessories to make it an even more valuable asset to your everyday life.

The accessories below combine products already on the market with others available to preorder or as Kickstarter pledging awards.

These products consolidate or enhance various aspects and functionality of your iPhone.

Quad Lock – functional iPhone case mounting system

The Quad Lock is an enhanced iPhone mounting system that has an everyday use case. Unlike most other mounting systems, the Quad Lock doesn’t require you to remove your phone from its’ case to insert into the mount. This system lets you go handsfree in your bike, car, kitchen, etc to make your iPhone a little more functional while you’re handling another task. The Quad Lock is a KickStarter project that is just 7 days away from being funded. It’s already exceeded the funding goal by 63%. You can get a standard mounting system by pledging a minimum of $25 to this Kickstarter project.

BOOST Case - protective case & extended battery for iPhone 4 or 4S

(Compatible with Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 or 4S devices) This lightweight thin case not only protects your iPhone 4 or 4S, but it’s packed with a high capacity 1700 mAh rechargeable battery. The case comes with a micro USB cable that lets you sync the phone with your computer, with the battery still attached. $48.95 at Amazon

TidyTilt for iPhone - an all-in-one earbud cord wrap, kickstand and mount for iPhone 4 or 4S

The TidyTilt is a uniquely designed all-in-one solution for your iPhone, offering an earbud cord wrap, multi-position kickstand and mount for your iPhone 4 or 4S. This product is currently ongoing at KickStarter.com, but has already exceeded the funding goal by a whopping 723%. You can pledge as little as $19 to get one of your own when the project concludes in 22 days. Pledge a minimum of $19 at KickStarter

Elevation Dock - an enhanced iPhone dock that is designed to work either with or without your case

The Elevation Dock is going to be a mega hit in the accessory market. The minimal design is attractive, is a well thought out project and simplifies docking and undocking making the need to remove your case before docking a thing of the past. The project has 35 more days to go before getting funded, but has already exceeded its’ goal by 621%. Pledge a minimum of $59 on KickStarter

iLIDmk-1 – an iPhone case that doubles as a wallet/key holder

iLIDmk-1 consolidates your wallet and phone case, providing enough space to carry your credit cards and cash. Plus it doubles as a kickstand. They’ve also made room to store a key (i.e, house key). The case is made of polycarbonate and has a clasp to protect your valuables. The product is scheduled to ship this month. You can preorder it now for $39.95 at ilidiphonecase.com.

CASELLET - an iPhone case that doubles as a wallet

CASELLET is an alternative to iLIDmk-1. It consolidates the need to carry a wallet and a phone seperately, combining your phone’s case and a wallet compartment. You can carry credit cards and cash in this polycarbonate shell. The design is based off the popular thin profile case and provides maximum back, side and corner protection while leaving room for chargers or off-size headphone jacks. The case won’t ship until the end of January, but you can preorder now using “CASELLETME” for a discount and free shipping. Preorder now for $35 at Casellet.com

What iPhone accessory has enhanced your daily life? What are your thoughts on the accessories listed above?

“It’s a pretty good zoo,”

Originally, this post was going to highlight the overall 15 most popular videos that launched during the year, but all 15 happened to be official music videos.

The numbers aren’t entirely accurate, [...]]]> Now that 2011 is coming to an end, it’s time to share the 10 most popular posts of the year. Thanks to Google Panda, I experienced a major decrease in traffic since last year. This year the site had just 360K visits from 324K unique visitors with 844K page views.

The numbers aren’t entirely accurate, since the site made a temporary move to Squarespace and failed to re-install the Google Analytics tracking code for about a good month (oops). Regardless, traffic took a big hit. Last year the numbers were 1M visits from 926K unique visitors with 3.8M page views.

Top 10 Five Free Apps Posts Of 2011

10. Top Android Apps – 15+ Free Social Networking Android Apps | 9k page views, 0.8% of total

9. 4 iPhone Apps To Sing, Record & Autotune Your Way To Rockstar Status | 11K page views, 1.3% of total

8. XBox 360 Kinect: Essential Tips, Tricks And More | 12k page views, 1.4% of total

7. Top Apps:  Best Free Android Launchers To Customize Your Device | 12k page views, 1.5% of total

6. Best iPad Apps To Stream Music & Videos From Your iPad To Your TV |  13K page views, 1.5% of total

5. How To Capture A Screen Shot With Your iPad – No iPad App Required | 22K page views, 2.6% of total

4. 20 Most Viewed YouTube Videos Of All-time – Justin Bieber Dominates | 37K page views, 4.4% of total

3. 5 Awesome Ringtone Apps For Your Android | 41K page views, 4.9% of total

2. How To Root Your Android & 12 Must Have Android Apps | 42K page views, 5% of total

1. 35+ Video Streaming Android Apps – Stream TV, Watch Videos, Download Movies & More | 221K page views, 26% of total

To break down the top 10 a little further, here’s a look at the top 10 broken down by the primary subject of the posts. While iPad and iPhone app-related posts faired well in the listing, 77% of page views from the top 10 went to the Android posts.

With the new year upon us, I’m excited about what’s in store for FiveFreeApps in 2011. The new responsive structure of the site that we’ve recently upgraded to looks great on any desktop or mobile device and is faster.

I encourage to check out the channel and if you like it, please do subscribe. Take a look at [...]]]> Yesterday, the FiveFreeApps YouTube Channel was finally launched. The channel currently consists of some creative videos, but will be used to show some of the best app and tech reviews on the net.

I encourage to check out the channel and if you like it, please do subscribe. Take a look at the latest FiveFreeApps video, provided by Terry_oi from Fiverr.com.