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Here is a list of tools that will add tons of functionality to your Windows or Mac computer. Most of them are free too! Amplify’d from vitamincm.com 31 Great System Tools and Utilities (Windows and Mac) Read more at vitamincm.com Power Up your Computer With Versatile Utilities Overview: Here is a list of tools that will add tons of functionality to your Windows or Mac computer. Most of them are free too! The Missing Toolbox Application Launchers Archive / Zip Tools File Synchronization Tools Disk Management Remote Desktop Connection System Maintenance Operating System Virtualization Security Read more at vitamincm.com   See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/bs3hu

This is some really impressive stuff. Click through to see a cool video. Amplify’d from www.engadget.com Microsoft Research shows off next-generation gesture interfaces, Kinect integration, other neato stuff (video) Leave it to Microsoft Research to show off some cool stuff that may or may not actually happen on any thing you ever actually buy. Check out the video after the break to see the latest, Director of Microsoft Applied Sciences Steven "Stevie B" Bathiche showing off a variety of interesting interfaces. It all starts with gesture controls that take you well beyond the touchscreen, relying on a retro-reflective sash and a camera to detect hand position. But, things quickly progress to a flat lens called a wedge that can enable holographic-like imagery. Pair that with a Kinect and perspective shifts come into play, tracking your face to enable you to peer around like looking out a window. It's all just waiting for you below -- and maybe IRL sometime in the future.

Nice tips/tricks for WordPress Amplify’d from www.gonzoblog.nl 15 WordPress Code Snippets/Hacks to Use WordPress is an open source Content Management System (CMS), often used as a blog publishing application, powered by PHP and MySQL. WordPress comes with standart functions but you can use many plugins or code snippets/hacks to give your blog a different look or function(s). Styling Your Code Tags Unlock More Useful Buttons in the WordPress Post Editor Show WordPress Post Attachments Disable Comments in Old Posts via PHP How to stop WordPress asking for FTP Detail Display Most Popular Post from a Specific Category Read more at www.gonzoblog.nl   See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/bro89

Love XBMC Amplify’d from lifehacker.com Power Up Your XBMC Installation with These New Add-Ons Whitson Gordon — In its latest update , much-beloved media center application XBMC added one-click add-on installation, bringing browser-like extensions to your Media center. If you've ever wanted to incorporate watching TV, listening to podcasts, or playing video games to your XBMC box, the new add-on system is incredibly easy to use, and can power your box up to do all sorts of things. Here's how it works, followed by a few of our favorite XBMC add-ons. Downloading and Installing Add-Ons Installing From the Official XBMC Repository Adding New Add-On Repositories to XBMC Our Favorite Add-Ons Content Channels XBMC Flicks - Netflix for XBMC Scrapers GrooveShark Multiroom Audio AudioPodcatcher TVTunes uTorrent/Transmission/SABnzbd Advanced Launcher XBMC Library Auto Update XBMC File Cleaner Skins Read more at lifehacker.com   See this Amp at ht

There's quite a bit to dig into here. Amplify’d from www.onextrapixel.com Planning for a Content-Heavy Web Design The majority of websites on the web today have very minimal content, while focusing on the main message of that content. This is why many web designers are probably more used to designing for little to a medium amount of content. Yet, there are many websites out there with large amounts of content - news sites, certain blogs, online shops, communities , and more. When a website will require heavy content, and a large amount of content on one page, then special planning is required. Get All of the Content Up Front Use a Grid Borders, Boxes, Margins, and More So Much Type Requires Smart Typography Format Variety - Blurbs, Images, & Lists A Showcase of Content-Heavy Websites Conclusion A website with a lot of text doesn't have to be busy or cluttered. Content-heavy design takes special techniques and practice to accomplish successfully, but it can be done, and done

Amazing collection of resources from SmashingMag - That's why they're the best! Amplify’d from www.noupe.com HTML5 Tutorials and Techniques That Will Keep You Busy Ever since the latest revision of HTML has launched, internet marketers have switched to HTML5 due to its several new features which facilitate Web development distinctly. It has opened new doors to designers and developers and as you may have already noticed, the use of Flash in Web and internet applications has significantly dropped. In today’s post, we’ve gathered some very useful tutorials that will help you achieve a good command of HTML5. Please feel free to share with us other useful tutorials that have kept you busy! HTML5 Tutorials and Techniques Designing a Blog With HTML5 Implementing HTML5 Drag and Drop How to Build Cross-Browser HTML5 Form HTML5 Apps: What, Why, and How Coding A HTML 5 Layout From Scratch Simple Website Layout Tutorial Using HTML 5 and CSS 3 One Page Website Template HTML5 and CSS3 Witho

Does RedBox stand a chance against Netflix? Will they finally be the one to knock them off their video high horse? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Amplify’d from vitamincm.com RedBox – Another Pretender to the Netflix Throne Big news leaked out this week from all of the usual tech luminaries. (TechCrunch, CNET, SlashGear, ReadWriteWeb)  See the news here . RedBox is Planning a Video Streaming Service to Compete with Netflix . Is this it for Netflix? Is this the threat that will finally topple their video empire? Have the finally met their match? What Do You Think? Does RedBox stand a chance against Netflix? Will they finally be the one to knock them off their video high horse? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Read more at vitamincm.com   See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/br8cr

If you haven’t looked at Google Docs recently, now’s a good time to check it out. The office suite, which works entirely within a browser window, has slowly but steadily continued to evolve into a highly usable set of free tools. Amplify’d from www.macworld.com Google Docs secrets: 20 power tips If you haven’t looked at Google Docs recently, now’s a good time to check it out. The office suite, which works entirely within a browser window, has slowly but steadily continued to evolve into a highly usable set of free tools. 1. Search Google Docs and Gmail together 2. Search Google Docs more effectively 3. Quickly back up all your documents offline 4. Max out your editing space Google Docs users 5. Share docs with non- Google Docs users 6. Star multiple documents at once 7. View a video’s technical details 8. Explore the templates 9. Automatically correct common typos 10. Click and drag images into docs 11. Fix pictures in position 12. Insert links in a snap Read more at www.macworld.

Handy tip for a ghetto fabulous camera accessory Amplify’d from www.diyphotography.net The Strobist Corner: Super Simple Gel Holder For "Strobist" Gels What You Need A transparency sheet, or the plastic front cover of your graduation college work report A bungee Optional : something to hold the transparency sheet while bending it. I used a metal ruler. Instructions See more at www.diyphotography.net   See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/br4cy

Really awesome media streaming device. Amplify’d from www.engadget.com Xtreamer Ultra HTPC launching with Ion 2, €100 price point Name recognition? Ah, who cares? Particularly when you're hawking an Ion 2 -based media PC for €100. Xtreamer -- the same folks responsible for the e-TRAYz NAS -- is gearing up to unveil its latest concoction at CeBIT 2011, but it looks as if most of the beans have already been spilled. It's billed as a portable HTPC, and it can be ordered with a dual-core Atom D525 / Ion 2, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, HDMI / DVI outputs, six USB ports, an eSATA socket, Bluetooth, WiFi, gigabit Ethernet and support for IR control. Predictably, that low (low!) price point doesn't include an operating system, but at least that gives you the option to slap whatever you want on there. If you're looking for a TV tuner or optical drive, you'll need to turn to external options, but those looking for a barebones system to build on should be able to procure

This looks like a pretty cool device. Amplify’d from www.slashgear.com Motorola ATRIX 4G review You have to be a pretty special device to win Best Device of CES, and this year Motorola’s ATRIX 4G took away the coveted crown. It’s not hard to see why, either: the 4-inch Android smartphone not only pairs NVIDIA’s dual-core Tegra 2 processor with a beautiful qHD display, but offers some compelling accessories such as a laptop-style docking station that wants to replace your MacBook Air. Plenty of promise, then, but does the ATRIX 4G deliver the speed, data and flexibility AT&T promise? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut You have to be a pretty special device to win Best Device of CES, and this year Motorola’s ATRIX 4G took away the coveted crown. It’s not hard to see why, either: the 4-inch Android smartphone not only pairs NVIDIA’s dual-core Tegra 2 processor with a beautiful qHD display, but offers some compelling accessories such as a laptop-style docking station t