Archive for August, 2006
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
Maybe it was back in 1999 when Google took its Web site out of beta.
Or maybe it was in 2002, when the Mountain View, Calif.-based search giant launched the Google Search Appliance.
Or perhaps it was when Google launched Gmail in 2004.
If it’s none of the above, then surely, Google officially threw Microsoft the gauntlet this week when it announced Google Apps for Your Domain.
“We are very serious and committed to the enterprise space,” noted Matt Glotzbach, head of enterprise products at Google. [read more]
Posted in Network News, Off Topic News, Search Engine Stuff | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
AKVIS LLC presents a new plug-in for photo-to-sketch conversion. AKVIS Sketch 1.1 allows creating realistic color and B&W drawings that imitate the technique of graphite and color pencil, charcoal and watercolor painting.
Surprise your friends and relatives by presenting them their pencil portraits. Make a watercolor drawing out of a photo from your last nature shooting. Convert your own photo into a color sketch to print on a T-shirt. Read more about AKVIS Sketch
Posted in Graphic News, Plugins & Software | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
Intuos(R)3 4×6 Provides Superior Pen Control for Widescreen Users on-the-Go
VANCOUVER, Wash.,– Wacom Technology Corporation’s patented new Intuos3 4×6 pen tablet is designed for serious photographers, designers and artists seeking optimal pen control and comfort when working with a widescreen display. The Intuos3 4×6 joins Wacom’s Intuos3 6×11 and 12×19 models to form a complete range of professional pen tablets that feature active areas matched to the screen aspect ratio of widescreens and dual monitors. (more…)
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Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
SimfyDJ.com went online this week and is the first search engine and online price comparison website for electronic music with an immense repertoire, ranging from House to Drum & Bass and Techno. The service is especially designed for DJs and enthusiasts of electronic music. SimfyDJ.com enables consumers to locate more than 40,000 artists, 70,000 releases and 240,000 tracks on the Internet. Additionally prices of all vendors can be compared giving users the possibility to find music for the best price. (more…)
Posted in Off Topic News, Search Engine Stuff | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
Microsoft is understood to have invited beta testers to try out a new product offering a series of online applications in a single bundle.
News of the forthcoming Windows Live Essentials has leaked onto the web via independent blogs. A post on the ActiveWin.com website apparently quotes a Microsoft e-mail inviting people to apply to beta test the new product.
It describes Windows Live Essentials as a way to get the bundle of Windows Live online services - e-mail, instant messaging and security – as a single, simple download. Comments added by readers compare the product to the Google Pack bundle of free software.
The product also includes a Windows Live Dashboard, offering a view of the services the user already has and any new services available.
The emerging product looks set to step up rivalry with Google, which this week launched a beta of its new Apps for Your Domain service, adding free productivity applications – including instant messaging, a calendar application and website design software – to its hosted domain service.
Source: activewin.com
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Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
Ever since the release of Adobe Lightroom for Windows users have been release I have been receiving emails on how to crop pictures. Many other website’s provide information but I can’t see any step-by-step tips on cropping. Well, lets see if this will help you needs guys/gals. This is how I usually publish my crops after working with my photo’s on ALR.
First you’ll need to open your image in LR “naturally”. On the top right you click on “DEVELOPE” and you will be taken to ADL’s editing section. Select the Crop Tool (located at bottom left) and make your adjustments. (more…)
Posted in Graphic News, Photography, Tips & Tricks | No Comments »
Friday, August 25th, 2006
New Search Engine Tracks Domain Names with Search Engine Optimization Tools
DomJax.com is a new Web 2.0 domain name search engine that streamlines the domain name search process and also serves as a tool for search engine optimization. Special features all you to check web traffic, review content and archived web pages, determine route packets, check HTML validity and determine search engine rank. Currently the search services are free, so experience DomJax today.
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Thursday, August 24th, 2006
Layers magazine Tip of the Day
Adobe InDesign CS2 Tip—Find a Whole New World of Precision in Find/Change
After six months of writing Tips of the Day for InDesign, I uncovered another feature that I can’t do without. The Find/Change feature (Edit>Find/Change), which you can find in virtually all layout and word processing applications, is taken to a new level in InDesign. Hidden under the More Options button is a whole new world of precision editing that allows you to include type formatting and Styles in your Find and Change specifications. But my favorite part is that you can perform your Find/Change editing on all open documents at one time—a great way to ensure consistency in an ad campaign or a series of brochures.
Tip provided by Jeff Witchel
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Thursday, August 24th, 2006
In the past 10 years in the Graphic Design Field I have had the pleasure in meeting many different types of Designers. Some have continued with success and others have given up and decided that taking orders at Rent-A-Center was their goal in life.
After many years in college they’ve decided that this profession is too hard for them. Too much involved for them! Life is better working 2 jobs and taking crap from people who constantly say “The Customer is always right” is okay for them.
Well my friend(s), if your thinking on quitting after many years of studying in this field and want a regular 9-5 then this article is not for you. [click here to leave]
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Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
• Are you a dedicated blogger?
• Can you manage a blog on a Day-2-Day Basis?
• Are you good at writing?
• Like to get paid for your content?
Well, now is your chance to find the blogging job you’ve been looking for.
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