January 2009
33 posts
Find ‘Em On Twitter: 15 Twitter Directories... →
Searching for people or applications on Twitter? Good luck with that. Since Twitter offers little in the way of people search features (though they now have a suggestion tool), your search for…
Find images by exact dimensions, making... →
Everyone knows that Google Image Search sports a drop-down menu for filtering results by small, medium, large, and extra large sizes, but if you’re looking for the perfect wallpaper, for…
Let anyone send you an email without revealing... →
Web application whspr! creates a private feedback form that you can share on services like Twitter without revealing your real email address.
Microsoft should give Windows 7 away →
Windows 7 is shaping to be an awesome OS. It’s everything people wanted Vista to be and more. Which is exactly why Microsoft should give it away—or offer it dirt cheap—to Vista users.
How Secure Is Google Chrome? →
Google Chrome was built from the ground up to be a more secure Web browser, and Google and its Chromium developers should be applauded for the attention they have brought to browser security. Google deserves much credit for the wealth of security information posted on the Internet and on the Google Chrome blog, and for making Chrome’s source code available for anyone to examine.
Don't Be Afraid of Serif Fonts →
As the practice of Web design ages, some common rules and “best practices” inevitably embed themselves in the craft. Among these are the processes for using specific types of semantics when coding your site, like using divs as hooks in your X/HTML for your CSS, and making your page beautiful and functional that way. Another is to ensure readability of your site by choosing a proper...
Why “Reset” Style Sheets Are Bad →
Okay, Jonathan set the pace, Eric countered, a few people carried on, and me, officially having announced comprehensive reset and undo style sheet criticism in January, feels finally obliged to politely point out that reset style sheets are bad: A novice should not use them, an expert would not use them…
Select-n-Go Does Inline Contextual Search →
Browser extension Select-n-Go integrates inline search results into any page for quick research without all the tab clutter…
Make Windows Vista Explorer Preview Pane Work for... →
Have you ever noticed that many files don’t seem to work in the Preview Pane in Windows Vista’s Explorer? Until recently the only way to work around this was a painful registry hack… but now there’s a utility that will let you easily add file types to the preview list…
Windows 7 Taskbar versus the OS X Dock →
Windows 7 brings a brand-new Taskbar—and the familiar claim that Microsoft has copied Apple. This time, Redmond is accused of copying the Mac OS X Dock. Our in-depth examination finds that they’re more different than they are the same. There’s no clear winner, and both camps have plenty to learn from each other…
Dropbox - Home - Secure backup, sync and sharing... →
twignature: create custom Twitter badges really... →
140it: Condense Ur Text For Twitter When It Won’t... →
While Internet slang and abbreviations have become second nature for some technophiles, many of us have trouble converting our words into the pseudo-gibberish sometimes required to make long…
20 Beautiful Tumblr Themes →
Sure, Tumblr supplies you with pre-made themes you can use on your blog, but why stick with just those provided to you? There is a growing community of designers out there creating some…
Ubuntu Pocket Guide Available as a Free Download →
In the midst of the current financial crunch, the popular, free Linux distribution Ubuntu has never looked more attractive. If you’ve considered switching, a free copy of the Ubuntu Pocket…
Linux to spend eternity in shadow of 'little blue... →
Fail and You Inside the mind of the John Q Windows Linux will never make any meaningful headway into the desktop. Nope, never. I could cite market share numbers, growth figures, and total cost of…
The Toaster that Longed to Be a VCR →
While most of our homes resemble some ’60s sci-fi TV show, adorned in A/V equipment loaded to the gills with LEDs, our kitchens have remained sadly tasteful. That was, until this Jacob Jensen…
17 Noteworthy Alternatives To Google Notebook →
Google’s decision to discontinue development of Google Notebook had some users petitioning to save it, while rival service Evernote is already offering Google Notebook imports. So for those…
Facebook screws iFart author →
You couldn’t make this stuff up if you tried.
OK, I’m on the phone with Joel Comm right now. He’s been doing business online since 1995. He’s the co-creator of Yahoo Games. He wrote…
Windows 7 Beta Downloads Available Through Feb. 10... →
Even though the Windows Team said they were removing the download cap on Windows 7 until Jan. 24, they didn’t mean downloads would end on Jan. 24. Windows 7 will be available through Feb….
Unbelievable. IE6 still has over 20% market share... →
Against All TOS: Guy Tries To Sell His “YouTube”... →
How bad is the economy? In an effort to raise money for his rent, one man named Victor is trying to sell his Digg account on Craigslist for $650. It’s not because Victor is a power user on…
How Should President Obama Use Twitter? →
Ari Herzog (@ariherzog) is an online media strategist to business and government. He writes about social media and online marketing at ariwriter.com.
The Obama White House has a new website…
Osama Bin Laden's Brother Invents Must-Have... →
Osama and his half-brother Yeslam have two very different professions. One is the world’s most notorious terrorist and the other is a pilot that makes fancy watches like those in his new…
17 (very) high quality free fonts (not even I've... →
Typography is everywhere. In your lunchbox. On your beer. Printed over that geeky tshirt. A slight change in font can be the difference between a great design and a terrible design. Fonts convey an important message. Listed below is a collection of high quality free fonts that will not let your down. I mean your design. Use them wisely! […]
Will Obama Have a Computer in the Oval Office?... →
Will Obama have a computer on his desk in the Oval Office? Slate’s Explainer tackles this critical question and reveals along the way that it almost doesn’t matter, because the White House…
Scientists Grow Doll Out of Living Cells, Complex... →
Researchers at the University of Tokyo created a 5mm tall doll composed of living cells, in an experiment to create 3D living biological structures. It’s cute and kinda gross at the same time.
Friday Fun: Test Your "Eyeballing" Skills →
Scientists Grow Doll Out of Living Cells, Complex... →
“There’s an infinite amount of ways to create an infinite loop”
– Me
Lightscreen Captures Region Screenshots with Ease →
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Evernote welcomes kicked-out Google Notebook users →
“Can we get an amen? Google Notebook worked: it was simple, effective, web-friendly, and perfectly suited to a Getting Things Done system…”
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tweetchat - great way to make Twitter a chatroom →
A really great way to turn Twitter into a sort of chatroom.
It uses hashtags to works its magic. I used it to have a very good discussion on #DCTH (Design Community Twitter Hours)