Posted by Samer on December 14, 2011 in Art / Animation, Graphics, Video, Video Download | Tagged Morphing, Video |
Morphing animation done with WinMorph
If you’ve seen one of those animations where one image turns into another (a young boy into an old man, Brad Pitt’s face transforming to Angelina’s, shown above) and would like to try your hand at creating a few of your own, this software is for you. WinMorph is a free program that can create an animation of one image morphing into another. It is different from other programs in it’s in the relative ease and user friendliness that will have you creating morphing animation very quickly. Continue reading ..
Posted by Samer on December 13, 2011 in Featured, Graphics, Screensavers | Tagged Screensavers |
Although most modern displays do not need screensavers anymore, they remain a part of our everyday computing experience, at least for some. These days screensavers are more about form rather than function; a diversion for when you walk away from your PC or when you’re on the phone for a long time, etc. But they can also make a statement, and that is what this post is about. When you’re away from your cubicle colleagues and friends might still walk by and see your screen, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t grab their attention with your mature visual taste. Continue reading ..
Posted by B.C. Tietjens on December 12, 2011 in How To, News | Tagged Buy, Choose, Easy, Guide, How to, Laptop, Shop |
Choosing the best laptop for your needs and making sure you get the best price is one of the most common problems I hear about. I use a three step process that helps me figure out the best possible deal. Determine your needs, then your price range, and then do your shopping. Following these steps will help you be organized and efficient in your search for the best laptop for your needs. Continue reading ..
Posted by B.C. Tietjens on December 12, 2011 in Money & Finances, Productivity & Applications, Web Apps, Web2.0 | Tagged Debt, Free, Internet, Manage, Motivate, Secure |
ReadyForZero is a free tool that can help manage and eliminate your debts like loans, credit cards and mortgages. Designed to help track your debt, create a plan of action, and help you stick to it, ReadyForZero has has loads of options to map your plan and progress, and helps keep you motivated and on track. It provides a secure and easy way to “get to zero” where you no longer owe anyone. Continue reading ..
Posted by B.C. Tietjens on December 11, 2011 in Facebook, Social Media, The Cloud, Web2.0 | Tagged Children, Facebook, Monitor, Protect, Web |
Minor Monitor is a free website that helps you monitor your child’s Facebook activity. Specifically designed to monitor Facebook accounts, Minor Monitor is loaded with tons of different options to keep track of your child’s Facebook activity. There’s nothing to install on your computer, and you can use the website to monitor your child while you’re on the go. Minor Monitor is a great tool to help keep your child safe in the modern connected world. Continue reading ..
Posted by Samer on December 11, 2011 in Desktop Customization, Launchers, Utilities, Windows Enhancements | Tagged Windows Enhancements |
Want a nice, functional, launcher that appears only when you need it? Then check out Coolbarz, a free software that can add up to 4 toolbars on any of the sides of the screen. These no-frills toolbars (see screenshot) appear when you mouse over the side of the screen and are invisible when you move away or are not using them. Shortcuts (files, folders, or program executables) can be added by simply dragging and dropping them onto the toolbar. Continue reading ..
Posted by Samer on December 10, 2011 in Desktop Customization, Launchers, Utilities, Windows Enhancements | Tagged Windows 8, Windows Enhancements |
Tiles is a Windows 8 inspired sidebar launcher. It has three “swipeable” tabs that you can switch across; an apps tab that displays open programs and windows (very similar to the Winodws taskbar), a tiles tab which can house your favorite shortcuts for files, folders or program shortcuts, and a ‘docs’ tab, which is a list of recently used files grouped according to the program that was used to open them.
Tiles is a freemium program, which means that is offered free of charge, with the option to purchase additional modules or skins. The core functionality is not significantly handicapped. Continue reading ..
