Tag Archives : Awesome

Here at Design Shack, WordPress is our bread and butter, but in the world of blogging platforms, we have lots of love for Tumblr as well. It’s simple, gorgeous, and simply enjoyable to use. Today we’re going to take a look at what makes a great Tumblr theme. With over 1,300 options in the Tumblr theme garden, it can be difficult to stand out. Why do some themes catch so much attention while others are ignored? Good design holds the answer. Like the article? Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed and follow us on Twitter to stay up on recent content. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

In the art of photography you will find many small niches of focus. The technique of using an ultra wide-angle lens for one, has been around for quite some time and can display a deep level of professionalism. Yet even amateur and professional photographers alike can utilize these unique lenses in their own work. I’ve taken the liberty to collect a showcase of brilliant UWA photographs. The collection includes shots from cities and countries all around the world. In the past we have written on panoramic photography which offers a similar yet distinguished feeling. If you have thoughts or examples of your own wide-angle photos, feel free to share them with us in the discussion area. Recommended Reading: Beautiful Tilt-Shift Photography S … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

Twitter Bootstrap has simply exploded in the web development community. There will always be skeptics and haters but on the whole the project has been a smashing success and can constantly be seen at the top of the Forked and Watched charts at GitHub. As a result of Bootstrap’s fame, lots of great related resources have been put forth by the development community. Today we’ve collected our favorites into a list of everything you need to get started with Bootstrap. From introductory tutorials to wireframing kits and custom generators, there’s something here for every Bootstrap lover … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

Today, following the post 5 Steps to More Efficient Google Search, we want to reveal to you 10 more awesome features that Google can do to help save your time of searching here and there, clicking up and down, or purchasing something complicated for simple functions. In short, it helps you to achieve a more efficient and cost-effective daily life, and you just need to uncover these features by following the jump link. Let’s get to know what magic this search giant can perform then! Meanwhile, here are some awesome features of other Google services, we have got covered for you! Google Analytics: 6 Powerful Features Google Analytics: Goals and Funnels Gmail: 18 Helpful Tools Gmail: Advanced Search Google Music: 7 Essential Feat … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

There was a time when Internet Explorer defeated Netscape and became the most famous (or most used) Internet browser in the world. Well, you know what happened next, basically IE screwed up, letting righteous Mozilla Firefox take over (easily) as reigning champ. Then, Google Chrome joined the war, became a tough contender and swiftly dethroned Firefox. (Image Source: foice) The war amongst the browsers is so famous that, users, who evidently have their own favorite browser in mind, have translated their thoug … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

The Chrome Web Store has a big pool of games offering variety of different games for its users ranging from casual fun, Zen puzzles, Rich 3D graphics, arcade-style multiplayer action to interesting art games. Some games are full applications using Google’s Native Client to deliver rich 3D graphics or HTML 5 for offline support, while some are little more than links to Flash games on webpages. We have some of the better and most played top 10 games in the list below, and do let us know if you have any more favorites. 1. Angry Birds - An excellent version of Angry Birds with five different worlds and full-offline support. A well known game which doesn’t need any introduction.   2. Bastion - Bastion is one of the most impressive games on the C … Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

Libraries may be a symbol of long gone times for the rest of us, but they are a huge part of a student’s life. College students, particularly, spend hours at a time in their college libraries, especially before exams. But I bet all you library users wish there was a simpler way to get books and information than having to visit your library, find your book, sit at a public table, and take notes. Well, if you have an iPad, your life is about to become much easier. Just download one of these 25 excellent apps, and your iPad will be able to take care of all your library needs. 1. My Library My Library is a very handy tool for organising your personal media collection. For four dollars, you can view your collection of books, movies, and CDs, and also keep a tab … Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

If you feel shackled by the limitation set by Apple on your iPhone or your iPad, maybe its time for you to break free and discover the huge world of apps and softwares beyond the Apple stores. If you are not sure how to jailbreak your device, have a look at this article. Once your device is jailbroken, there is absolutely no limit to the possibility of what you can  do  with it. Here are some of the coolest Cydia Apps for jailbroken iPhones and iPads. Zephyr Zephyr adds multitasking features to your Apple device by letting you switch between apps simply by swiping your finger across the display. Apps can be closed and the multitasking switcher can be moved up by swiping upwards from the bottom of the screen. SBSettings Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

Most people think of the system tray as that tiny space at the bottom right corner of their screen that has the clock and some random other icons. Admit it, it’s not often that you make use of this little widget. And yet, there are several light little apps that can actually make your system tray much more useful than it is now. Here are 12 of the best programs you can download to boost your system tray. 1. Pop Peeper- Email Notification This is a useful email notification tool that will save you the bother of opening your mail account to check if you have mail. Whether you use Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, or almost any other email service, This app will let you read your mail, reply to it, or forward it,  without having to down … Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

Children are easily fascinated, but it takes a lot to hold their attention. Here are 20 of the best apps for android tablets for kids, that will help them study, let them have fun, teach them sharing, and let them interact with their parents. The best part? They’re all free. iStory Books This is a simple and sweet application for toddlers to learn to read. Featuring voice-overs, fun pictures, and alternative languages, iStory Books will keep your child occupied for hours. You can add their favourite titles to the library and help them learn a new language with this app. Ant Smasher < ... Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete