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Photoshop: Combining Vector with Photography

February 22nd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Design

Create visually stunning artwork by combining Photography with Vectors. You can add vectors to your photos to add some fun and colors or use a portion of a photo and mix it with a few vectors to produce a whole new image that is your own.

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Give your XP the Windows 7 Look

February 21st, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Tips N Tricks

If you’re genuinely convinced that Vista Sucks and not entirely ready for Windows 7 yet, then you are most probably using XP or embraced a Linux Distro. Well, I’m not here to talk about which operating system is better. I’m just here to show you a simple  way to make your XP less boring by giving it the Windows 7 look.

You can accomplish this by installing a simple theme pack called Seven Remix XP from NirwadSoft. There is no need to hack your XP’s system files to replace the stock images and change the settings. All you need to do is install the Theme pack and it will give you a nice Windows 7 startup and desktop after rebooting. You may also choose which component to include while installing the theme. This allows you to control which feature you think will suit you best without being stuck with one that annoys you.

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Comeks: Add Fun to Photo Blogging

February 20th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Blog Tips, Tips N Tricks

comeksComeks is a place where you can hack your beautiful photos and add some comic fun unto them. You can add cartoony images and stickers along with speech bubbles to your photos without using desktop photo editing tools. You can make your Comeks using your computer and Mobile devices.

They have a collection of colorful images for you to choose from. Just upload your photo from your computer or mobile phones and you can start adding “stuff” to your photos. If you’re going to upload your own stickers, it would be a great idea if you use transparent images for better effect. There are lots of transparent images out there that you can download for free.

The application is very simple and easy enough to use. Just stick something and resize it. You can share your creations in Facebook, Bebo, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Email and MMS. Comeks supports Android, iPhone, Sony Ericsson Phones and Nokia Phones. Since you can share your Comeks via email, it goes without saying that you can also Photoblog using Posterous.

Comeks can be a fun way to share photos or photoblog, but it’s not for everybody. You don’t really want to “Comekize” your photo if you’re a professional photographer or graphic artist. But for the rest of you looking to have some Comeks fun with your photos, just visit them from your mobile phones or computers.

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Twt.fm : Twitter Music Sharing Service

February 19th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Tips N Tricks

twtfmSharing music on Twitter is easy but not unless you tell the tweeps that what you are sharing is actually music hidden inside those shortened URL’s, it’s pretty hard to distinguish them from other page links. Twt.fm is a simple tool that you can use to share music on Twitter. Its url can easily be distinguished as music related plus it includes a musical note character to your music tweets.

Twt.fm provides you with a personalized URL for your music tweet. It displays the shared music in a Twitter-like manner including the avatar. There’s also a “retweet” link so that others may share the music tweet as well. You can also view their tracks-page to see what others are sharing.

To use the service, all you need to do is provide the Artist’s name, track name and your Twitter username (for the avatar). You can let twt.fm stream your music which uses ilike.com or provide your own mp3 link if it’s not available.

If you’re up to some music sharing on Twitter or want to become a Twitter DJ, try Twt.fm and share some beats.

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BIDI: Share your Bucket List

February 18th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Cool Sites

bidiBIDI (Before I Die I …) just complete the sentence, sharing your goals or something that you want to do before you die. BIDI is one of those anonymous secret or confession sharing sites. The only difference is that you get to share the stuff that you want to do or accomplish before you part this world.

The fun and interesting part in BIDI is reading what others have shared. You’ll be surprised on the things that other people wanted to do before their demise. Some are funny, some are inspiring and there are sad ones too, but hey, if they still have time to do it, maybe it’s not that sad. If ever you feel like making a comment on other’s BIDI, you can do so by using the Google friend connect login. I just have to remind you that commenting on BIDI’s is not anonymous.

If ever you’re up for sharing the things that you want to accomplish before you hit the bucket, Before I Die I… is the place to do it. Whether you are serious or not with your share, your thoughts will always count.

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LovelyCharts: Online Flowcharts and Diagrams Creator

February 17th, 2009 | 2 Comments | Posted in Technology, Tips N Tricks

lovelychartsLovelyCharts is a place online where you can create professional looking flowcharts, sitemaps, organization charts and wireframes. This powerful tool can be loaded right on your browser. There is no need to download a desktop application and check for compatibility with your operating system. As long as you’re online, you can start making your diagrams. The best part of it is that it’s free. Just sign up and start right away.

All the necessary tools for creating a simple diagram are present in LovelyCharts’s library. If you don’t find the symbol or tool that you’re looking for, you can send them a request for the feature that you want. The drag and drop feature and shortcut keys for editing makes making charts even easier.

It may not be as powerful as the desktop applications but if you’re looking for a great web app where you can make great diagrams without spending big bucks, LovelyCharts is definitely worth checking out.

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Also check out a free online Photo Editor from Dr. Pic.

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