Free PSD UI kit containing several elements (a video player, buttons, sliders, toggles, a knob, forms, etc.). Designed by Luis M Ruiz.
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Awesomeness UI Widgets PSD
Monday, December 31, 2012
OSX meteo widget PSD
A small OSX meteo widget showing the city and the temperature, popping up from the upper bar. Free PSD created by Stedesign.
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OSX meteo widget PSD
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Switches with lights and shadows PSD
Some cool white switches with realistic shadows. A free PSD designed by Fernando Maclen.
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Switches with lights and shadows PSD
27″ iMac free PSD mockup
Free PSD mockup of an Apple 27″ iMac. Fully scalable photoshop vector shapes in two angles, from left and right. Designed by Breezi.
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27″ iMac free PSD mockup
9 Cloud Operating System You Can Try Out for Free
Cloud Computing means Internet-based computing where your data and the software are present on the Web, and the application is used as a service rather than a standalone software. You can run a virtual application or operating system within a browser which preserves your user session and your data. It’s like travelling with your own computer but without carrying its hardware.
With a Cloud operating system (also known as a Web OS), you can manage your office work, prepare projects, etc quite similar to how you do on your desktop. The beauty of the idea is that everything is stored on the Internet and hence available everywhere you go!
Want to give Cloud OS a go? Here are a few Cloud OS you can test run for free.
Recommended Reading: Cloud Hosting: How Does It Really Work?
1. ZeroPC
ZeroPC offers you 1GB of free storage and lets you to connect cloud storage services like Box, DropBox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, SugarSync and 4Shared for access to your paperwork. ZeroPC is also available on the Android, iPhone and iPad, giving you access while on the go.
For photo lovers, it is also a great "photo management tool", linking photo & video services like Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, PhotoBucket, Picasa and Recood. Plus, it also has native apps for instant messaging, a text editor as well as productivity tools for managing documents and spreadsheets online.
2. Jolicloud
Jolicloud offers you Joli OS, which you can download and install in your system (even if it’s 10 years old) or use it in the browser. Joli OS provides you with the full cloud experience – keep and use your favorite apps any time, any where. Jolicloud has over 15,000 web apps you can access using the system.
You can integrate your DropBox and Google Drive accounts with Jolicloud and there is also a ‘Jolicloud Me’ version where you can manage all of your online life at a single place Jolicloud Me currently supports Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Picasa, Tumblr and Twitter.
3. Glide OS
Glide OS is a good choice if you’re collaborating for a group project. Glide team offers 30GB of free storage and you can add a total of 6 users in your account. The OS is not very pretty but is quite useful; it has additional features like email and profiles as well as basic tools like Calendar, Notes, Text editor, Presentation maker, etc required for your paperwork.
Glide also provides a syncing software for Windows, Mac OS and Linux so that you can easily sync your files between Glide HD (they call it the Glide Hard Disk) and your local storage. They also have browser extensions and a mobile version.
4. SilveOS
SilveOS is a cloud operating system built on Silverlight. You can run it in any browser with Silverlight installed. It has many built-in apps which let you write, listen to music, make notes, and even play Solitaire. You can also install Silverlight apps from the web in SilveOS.
It, however, doesn’t provide any storage so it’s not the best Cloud OS for long term work. But it’s a handy tool if you often work on computers that is not yours like the office computer or at cyber cafes.
5. iSpaces Cloud Computer
iSpaces has only the basic features for you to manage your work like Browser, File manager, Notes, Office suite (Zoho office), etc. It also has 3 Workspaces accessible from the task bar. t lets you keep your working environments organized with quick access from one Workspace to the other.
You can work on your files from Box and DropBox using the file manager. iSpaces has a simple environment for you to access your files on Box and DropBox in the same view, and you can move your files from one space to another just by drag and drop. The changes will be reflected in your respective cloud storage accounts.
6. Cloudo
Although in beta stage, Cloudo is an interesting operating system built to run in your browser. It is packed with apps like Mail, Calendar, Audio Player, RSS reader, Contact manager, Word processor, Notepad, Command Line Interpreter, Finder (to search files) etc. It provides a good interface like an operating system where you can run commands, install apps, play music etc.
It handle multi-tasking quite efficiently and let you do your tasks efficiently. It also offers an Application Manager which you can use to install more apps in your Cloudo.
7. xOS
xOS doesn’t provide a lot of customization options but they do provide a good collection of apps for personal use. It offers Web browser, File manager, Text editor, Notes, Calendar, Paint, Email client, and Canvas Rider (a bicycle game) among others.
8. ZimDesk
ZimDesk is a cloud operating system full of apps and features. It has got Custom wallpapers, Office Suite, Contact Manager, RSS reader, Calendar, Mail client, FTP client, File uploader and manager etc.
9. The Places A
It’s an another cloud operating system which offers basic apps like Radio, Calendar, File manager, Bookmark manager, Notes, Email client, etc. You can add web apps to it as links which will be opened in new tabs. It also supports Instant messaging between its users.
Cloud OS is unique in the sense that you can have all your documents, designs, music, personal files, photos and videos kept online and accessible via a virtual working environment. Great for busy people who are always on the go, travelling to different places, working on different computers or mobile devices. Working on a Cloud OS, all you need is an Internet connection and you’re all set.
9 Cloud Operating System You Can Try Out for Free
Easily Generate Android Or IOS App Icons With MakeAppIcon
So you have your app icon ready for release. You love both iOS users and Android users the same so you’re going to release your app to both the Apple App Store and Google Play. But did you know that there are different image dimensions required of each app submission?
There’s a lot of different image requirements to keep track of. You need an icon image optimized for toolbar, navbar, launcher, tile view, menu, etc and across two platforms. Today we are featuring a website that can lend a hand: MakeAppIcon.
All you need is an image file of your app icon; and you’ll get the correct dimensions and file names ready for submission.
Create App Icons With MakeAppIcon
To begin, ensure you have your app icon image ready. For best results, make sure the image is square e.g. 1024 x 1024 pixels, and in the image formats of JPG, PNG or PSD.
Next, go to the MakeAppIcon website. There, you will see a bread toaster; this is where you will drag or icon to, to upload the image.
After a few seconds of ‘baking’, your app icons will be labelled and generated in the correct dimensions. You can preview what the app icon will look like on an iPhone or Android smartphone. Insert your email address at the top to receive your generated app icons.
All the generated icons for both iOS and Android are emailed to you in a ZIP file. In conclusion, this is a really simple to use app to help you resize your app icons into the right dimensions and correct file names for easier app submission.
Easily Generate Android Or IOS App Icons With MakeAppIcon
Github PSD icon
If you need a resizable Github icon, here you have a free PSD one made with vector shapes. Created by Antoine Llorca.
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Github PSD icon
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Microsoft Surface With Windows RT Review
2012 is ending with a bang… when it comes to tablets. For one thing, many new tablets are making its way into (or are already in) the market, tablets such as the Nexus 7 (32GB with data), Nexus 10 and Apple’s iPad Mini. One of the most publicized tablets of the year is none other than the Microsoft Surface tablet.
In the past, Bill Gates had introduced the Tablet PC or Slate which had little impact in the tech consumer industry back then, but luckily for Microsoft, Surface is doing way better than its predecessors. The Microsoft Surface tablet has been catching a lot of media attention, together with the Windows 8 launching. And it’s about time we took the Surface for a spin.
This review will cover the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT in terms of design, hardware, operating system, ease of setup and price.
Related: Check out our – iPad Mini review
A Kickstand With 22 Degree Edges
The Microsoft Surface is probably the only tablet that comes with a built-in kickstand; unlike other tablets where you’ll have to buy a separate case or stand to make it sit on your table top.
This study kickstand is much like that hinge that connects a laptop’s body to its screen. Having it built-in signifies a need for the Surface to be used on a table top together with its Touch Cover keyboard available in 5 different colours.
But when you take leave from the desk and puts in on your lap, that’s when things start getting awkward. The kickstand puts Surface at an awkward angle. While in landscape mode, the keys on the keyboard are too far apart, and honestly, it is too long and bulky to be held in portrait mode. Not very good news for something built for mobile users.
However, it makes up for this with a lot of other features. It is the first tablet to be built with a magnesium alloy back, which makes it only 1.5 lbs light in spite of its size, and the edges are angled – unlike the more common curved sides we see in tablets – for a better grip.
The kickstand places the tablet at a 22-degree angle view, but its back camera is also adjusted 22 degrees so that at rest, the camera feed does not look angled or need further adjustments.
Hardware Design
The new Windows 8 logo at the front is upright when the kickstand is flipped out; it also acts as a capacitive Start button that vibrates when touched. You’ll find the power button and 2 microphones on top, a volume rocker on the left together with a 3.5mm headphone jack and left speaker.
On the right, there’s a full-sized USB 2.0, micro HDMI out, right speaker and magnetic charging outlet. The micro SDXC card slot is also located on the right but hidden behind the kickstand.
At the bottom there is the Cover Port that at this time only works with its Touch Cover keyboard.
So is it a tablet or a laptop PC, a tabtop maybe? We feel that it will solely be used on a table top more than on your lap or in bed. In terms of design, it is clean and minimalistic and it looks great with our black Touch Cover.
USB 2.0, 16:9 Display & Quad-Core Processing
It’s good to see a full-sized USB 2.0 port on this tablet which gives it access to plug-and-play devices and flash drives. We tried using a cheap 4-port USB hub on the Surface and it was able to power a mechanical keyboard, Logitech G400 optical mouse and a SanDisk 16GB Cruzer Blade flash drive. It doesn’t work with an external hard drive though.
The USB port also works with plug-and-play wireless devices like Logitech’s M950 Performance mouse that comes with a Unifying USB Receiver that can power up to 6 Logitech devices. However, we cannot confirm that it will work with more than one wireless Logitech device other than the M950.
Its 16:9 ClearType HD Display only flaunts a 1366×768 resolution, the same screen resolution found in many entry level laptop displays. Although the Surface is not comparable with a Retina display iPad, the colors and clarity is (surprisingly) great when viewed at a ‘table top’ distance.
| Tablet | Resolution | Display Size (Inch) |
| Microsoft Surface | 1366×768 | 10.6 |
| iPad with Retina Display | 2048×1536 | 9.7 |
| Nexus 10 | 2560×1600 | 10 |
| iPad Mini | 1024×768 | 7.9 |
| Nexus 7 | 1280×800 | 7 |
It’s front and back cameras are marketed on their website as 720p HD LifeCams but are really just 1 mega-pixel cameras. This results in low quality images, but are good enough for basic video conferencing. We doubt you’ll want to hold its massive frame 172 x 274.5 x 9.4mm to take scenic photos anyway.
Finally, there is the very thin Touch Cover keyboard. The thickness of the keyboard is made possible by having the keys only slightly raised from the keyboard surface. Every registered stroke releases key tap sounds you hear from the speakers and nothing else from the keyboard which leaves plenty of room for typos. At times, we had to hit the same key more than once for the stroke to register. This will get some getting used to.
The touchpad has swipe gestures, a great step up for easy scrolling: double-finger tap for right clicks; double-finger swipes for scrolling. Alternatively, you can tap on the area below the touchpad to simulate left and right clicks.
Besides being a keyboard, the Touch Cover puts the tablet to sleep when it covers the screen and wakes it up when you ‘open’ the cover. The Touch Cover can also detect if you’re using the keyboard, and if you are, the on-screen keyboard won’t be shown.
Windows 8 RT Experience
Windows 8 is built for touchscreens and utilizes a lot of gestures. Expect a lot of swipe-enabled features coming up.
Unlike other operating systems where you would tap on a Gear icon to go to the settings, on Windows 8, you swipe in from the right to open the Charms menu where you can search, share, view app settings and device settings (brightness, Wi-Fi, power).
Swiping in from the left lets you multitask and shows apps you recently opened as well as lets you switch to the previous app (enable in settings).
Swiping in from the top or bottom shows the address bar and tabs in Internet Explorer. Swiping from the top all the way to the bottom also allows you to close an app, removing it from multitasking entirely.
The apps that came with the Surface work smoothly with it’s Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and 2GB RAM. Pinching and zooming in on webpages respond quickly with no sort of lag.
Multitasking between apps is also smooth with no animation jerks and there is no performance issues when using the multitasking method Windows have incorporated in its operating system.
To set things straight, Windows 8 RT is not the Windows 8 you might find on a PC as RT is built for ARM processors. At this moment, the only programs you can run on the desktop of RT are Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office Previews of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote (Paint and Notepad too).
Programs that work on Windows 8 Pro will not work on Windows 8 RT; so you won’t be able to install the classic Windows Start Menu replacement or customize the Modern UI like you can on your desktop.
Instead, you would find yourself using the Modern UI, (aka the new Windows 8 Start Menu aka formerly known as Metro UI). On the Modern UI, you can install apps found in the Windows Store which, we’re sad to report at the moment, is limited to very few apps. Microsoft says there are more on the way.
In terms of file support, common document files like PDF, TXT; movie files like AVI, MP4, WMV, and common music and image files are supported. Any file not supported by apps found on the device will prompt you to search the Windows Store for a supported app.
As for a simple battery test, playing a 1080p movie from a 2.5-inch external hard drive with full volume and brightness for 20 minutes resulted in a 9% battery drop.
Ease Of Setup And Syncing
If you’re an existing Windows 8 for PC user, all your settings for the Windows 8 Calendar, People, Mail apps and SkyDrive files will be synced the moment you login with your Windows account, which takes your desktop experience right into your brand new Surface in a matter of seconds.
If you’re not using Windows 8 yet, you won’t benefit from this ease of syncing.
Heavyweight Price For A Tablet/PC
Surface with Windows RT starts at 9 for a 32GB model, adding 0 to that gets you a Touch Cover, but if you add another 0 and you cab get a 64GB model with Touch Cover. Here’s a tablet to put the price range into perspective.
| Tablet | Price |
| Microsoft Surface (with Touch Cover) | 9 |
| iPad with Retina Display | 9 |
| Nexus 10 | 9 |
| iPad Mini | 9 |
| Nexus 7 | 9 |
For the average user, 32GB should be sufficient as you can just add a microSD card for more storage or use SkyDrive cloud storage. However, take note that the 32GB model, unboxed only has 16GB of free space; the rest of it is taken up by Windows RT, the pre-loaded apps, and the restore feature found in Surface. Unlike iPads where you have to download the new iOS file from iTunes, the Surface allows you to restore factory settings without bypassing a desktop first.
Final Thoughts
Many people in the corporate world use Microsoft Office products, mainly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. An Android or iOS tablet might not be a laptop replacement for travelling as you need to rely on third party apps to open and edit Microsoft Office documents. In situations like this, the Surface with Windows RT comes in handy. It is preloaded with the still necessary Microsoft Office products to open, edit or present your documents.
The protective cover is a keyboard and it has a full-sized USB 2.0 port which makes transferring files to clients hassle-free via USB flash drive. Then there is the Micro HDMI port, with a compatible cable, which makes it easier to connect your presentations to projectors.
Other than these benefits, it definitely won’t keep a child as occupied as an iPad or Android tablet would. The lack of engaging and necessary apps (by today’s standards) in the Microsoft Store is also a big drawback.
Summary
Here’s a final summary of our Microsoft Surface with Windows RT review:
Pros
- Easy setup and syncing for Windows 8 users
- 2-in-1 protection Touch Cover and keyboard
- Microsoft Office products pre-installed
- USB 2.0, micro HDMI and micro SDXC slot
Cons
- Windows RT limitations
- App store needs repopulation
- Pricey for 16GB storage, despite 32GB label
- Not for entertaining kids
Microsoft Surface With Windows RT Review
Food For Thought: 50 Impressionable Public Awareness Poster Ads
When we think of advertisements, we tend to negatively associate them with mind manipulation of the masses for business profiteering. We tend to forget that advertisements can be used for nobler causes that deal with issues closer to home and to our hearts. I’m talking about using these ads to raise the public awareness on issues such as health, public safety, and the society as a whole.
Print ads may seem outdated in this digital era of ours, but through the careful web design Singaporeing of some of the most creative advertisers in the industry, these poster ads can still generate very formidable impressions upon on-lookers. We have collected 50 poster ads from the Ads of the World to inspire you further.
Editor’s Note: Take note that some of these posters may be graphic in nature. Please practice discretion.
Recommended Reading: Public Awareness Ads That Makes You Think – Part I
New Zealand Transport Agency. It Looks Small Here, Slow Down (Image Credit: Philip Andrew)
Surfrider Foundation. Beaches are home to some of the most beautiful scenery you will see on Earth, but they don’t clean themselves up. (Image Credit: Les 6)
Chemical Melting Pot. Check out how many chemicals are found in each stick of smoke. (Image Credit: Justus Luke)
Heal The Bay. Look at all the waste we create from our daily lives. Let’s watch what we throw away. Recycle. (Image Credit: Hans Castro Gallo)
Projeto Arrastao. A very telling story made with two transportation lines which represent two separate lives that crossed at a bank robbery. (Image Credit: Pedro Cappeletti, Flavio Casarotti & Augusto Moya)
Truth. Your life literally fades away with every puff you take from a cigarette. (Image Credit: Justin Hampton)
Ban Landmines. You don’t have to check for landmines in your home, but they do. (Image Credit: Gavin Whitfield & Sammy-Jane Thom)
Silence Hurts. Sometimes even though they can’t ask for help, it doesn’t mean they don’t need it. (Image Credit: Joao Espirito Santo)
Skin Color. Your skin color shouldn’t dictate your future. (Image Credit: Olivier Altmann)
Stop For Flashing Red Lights. Kids should have to brave the way to school. (Image Credit: Kevin Barclay)
Smoking in Dublin. It’s amazing how something this small can amount to such a huge problem. (Image Credit: Ger Roe)
WWF: Deforestation. With all the effortts we put into saving an endangered species, sometimes the threat may come from destroying their home. (Image Credit: Francesco Taddeucci & Luca Albanese)
Turn it Off. Sometimes, it doesn’t have to stay on. (Image Credit: Antonio Montero)
Desertification. 6000 species of wildlife disappear as desert areas grow. (Image Credit: Carlos Jorge & Felix Del Valle)
WWF Marine Protection. Somehow, corals made from plastic spoons can’t beat the originals. (Image Credit: David Guerrero)
Don’t Self Medicate. Every time you swallow a medicine without doctor’s advise, it’s like swallowing a bullet. (Image Credit: Abhay Patkar & Nitin Rajapurkar)
World No Tobacco Day. Check the calendar for the day you take a last whiff of your cigarette. (Image Credit: Marcio Ribas & Wilson Mateos)
Sleep Before You Drive. You could get killed in your dreams if you dream on the road. (Image Credit: Philip Andrew)
You Are The Key. Some ‘cages’ are not as apparent as this one. Nonetheless you still hold the key to their ‘freedom’. (Image Credit: Alvaro Becker & Francisco Cavada)
A Spark is All It Takes. Fires do not discriminate between a matchstick or a whole row of houses. (Image Credit: Merlee Jayme & Eugene Demata)
Save the Neglected. This dog and any other neglected pet could turn their lives around and start anew with your help. (Image Credit: Steve Crawford)
Don’t Text On The Road. Sometimes ‘sorry’ just won’t cut it. Don’t tempt fate. (Image Credit: Razvan Capanescu)
Sleepiness is Stronger Than You Think. When the eyelids drop, accidents may happen. Rest well before each long drive. (Image Credit: Suthisak Sucharittanonta)
White Angel Foundation. 2.7 million children in Egypt don’t have a childhood. (Image Credit: Arindam Sengupta)
Deal with the Consequences. We usually don’t think of the consequences of our actions until it’s too late. A plea to be more responsible with the environment. (Image Credit: Eduardo Almeida & Chiquinho Lucchini)
Toronto Crime Stoppers. Your tips put a face on every masked criminal. (Image Credit: Todd Mackie & Denise Rossetto)
League Against Cancer. If you detect cancer in time, you may enjoy the luxury where no one wants to steal your partner anymore. (Image Credit: Flavio Pantigoso)
Cigarettes Smoke People. Who’s in charge? You or your smokes? (Image Credit: Gaetan Namouric)
Who Will Win? A glass of wine would win hands down when you drink under the influence. (Image Credit: Diogo Mello)
Salvation Army. Donate your clothes to the salvation army and keep someone else warm. (Image Credit: Tales Bahu & Eric Sulzer)
Help Yourself. Give yourself a lift by giving them a call. (Image Credit: Ruy Lindenberg)
Good Parents? Watch your temper. If you lose it, you may lose more than you think. (Image Credit: Filip Berendt)
Get Tested. You can choose how to live your life but choose to get tested too to save it. (Image Credit: Dominique Trudeau)
Tabaconomia. Sometimes the costs are greater than just dollars and cents. (Image Credit: Flavio Waiteman)
Don’t Drink and Drive. Drinking drunk is equivalent to playing Russion Roulette, and not just with your own life. (Image Credit: Thomas Tatzl & Andreas Spielvogel)
Driving Tired Can Kill. When you need to take a break, take it. (Image Credit: Paulo Afonso)
Fire Protection. Make sure you stub out your lights. (Image Credit: Julian Watt)
Gambling Addiction. Gambling is just as addictive as smoking. (Image Credit: Dan Willey)
Everything’s Harder. A hard-hitting inside view of what Parkinson’s Disease is like. (Image Credit: Lance Martin)
Covered Up Stories. Some stories get covered up even after they’re written. (Image Credit: Alan Madill, Terry Drummond & Barry Quinn)
Stuck. Who enters drug dealing, has nowhere to go. (Image Credit: Paulo Castro)
No Place For Smoke. Feel trapped by the smoke? People around you may be. (Image Credit: Alexandre Gama)
Losing Part Of Me. These Matryoshka dolls help tell a story that is hard to tell. Stop child prostitution. (Image Credit: Andrew Clarke)
Fishing. Predatory fishing doesn’t only threaten ocean life. (Image Credit: Flavio Medeiros, Luis Christello & Kike Borel)
Saving the Endangered. Pandas aren’t the only endangered species that need saving. The bluefin tuna is endangered too. (Image Credit: Stuart Mills & Anthony Tham)
Living In Harmony. We can make good music together. (Image Credit: Ergin Binyildiz & Mustafa Baripoglu)
Basic Necessities. Not everyone has easy access to what we take for granted every day. (Image Credit: Roger Tavares)
Life is That Expensive. That’s a little too much, isn’t it? For some people, life is just that expensive. (Image Credit: Walid Kanaan)
Mashup Intersection. Extreme black humor at play here. (Image Credit: Damon O’Leary)
Not a Cool Brand. Dog-walkers, clean up after your dogs. (Image Credit: Matija Vujovic)
Food For Thought: 50 Impressionable Public Awareness Poster Ads
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