The first step is to start with what you already know

31 Aug

launch web site

You probably don’t even know what skills you need, so don’t worry about it. Start with what you already know. Read all about it here—>

Convert files online, oh so easy.

25 Aug

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Converting files has gotten easier than ever, pdfs to epubs?, images, videos?, nice –>

A jukebox made of blog music

22 Aug

shuffler

Suffler.fm lets you browse through tons of music blogs from around the world, including musicians, review sites, labels, etc. Great idea—->

Remote control youtube

20 Aug

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So, what if you could remote control YOUTUBE for a TV-like experience,
check it out—>

I want to be a better designer

17 Aug

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Great video on practical ways to grow as a designer. Ryan Sims talks about the diferences between novices and experts, but really watch it all, at the end the video gets even better.

Need quick placeholders for your website designs?

4 Aug

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When designing a website you always need a quick placeholder, this tool let’s you create a squared graphic of any size, color and with any custom text inside. I love it.
Now go check it out ——> (more…)

Post notes on any website

31 Jul

bounce app

All you have to do is type the name of the website you want to write notes on, start clicking on the areas you want to put messages on, and type away, start posting messages and sharing ideas with your mates. Once again another super easy tool I really liked. I’ll be posting stuff like these.
Now go check it out ——> (more…)

Focus better with white noise

27 Jul

white noise

It is said that white noise drowns out other sounds around you, giving you a more peaceful environment so you can work better. I think it maintains your brain occupied so you don’t get distracted with other noises or activities around you. The point is, it actually works for me, and you can use it straight from this website, and they even offer an iphone app.

Record your screen activity and send it via twitter

25 Jul

screenjelly-screen

Here’s another handy tool, this one records your screen activity with voice so you can spread it via Twitter or email. The name is ScreenJelly and you can check it out here.

Dealing with the stress

21 Jul

Dealing with the stress

Btw, I really like what Spencer is doing with CarbonMade.com, It’s a great example of simplicity and beauty. Here’s a post where he talks about dealing with stress and some suggestions that I think could work for some of us.

How to order an espresso

21 Jul

How to order an espresso

According to eHow.com, “An espresso is a high-pressure extraction of coffee from a special machine. “. That’s right, but they forgot to mention that there are several kinds, and there’s one for each one of us.
read more about it.

Finding incentives to complete tasks

20 Jul

Finding incentives to complete tasks

We enjoy creating to-do lists more than we enjoy finishing them right?, on a good week half of these tasks will get done (and late). The lack of motivation makes us say things like “why work on stuff like a robot if the result will make no effect on anyone?…read more here

Mad Men teaches us how to sell technology

18 Jul

Mad Men teaches us how to sell technology

“It’s not about the fastest & newest technology, it’s about the value of the experiences you have using it” … and Mad Men teach you how. Check this video

View Pure Videos, No Distractions

14 Jul

mel

Another nice site i would recommend, viewpure.com. Forget about Youtube’s distractions, show PURE videos with no ads, video recommendations or comments. Also you can personalize your link so no more LONG youtube ID’s 5164646993 bla bla. :/

Web Invaders

9 Jul

space invaders for the web

I stumbled upon this interesting service that let’s you create a stylish looking business mini-site (as a CMS), but first you gotta play WEB INVADERS!

Paradox of choice, a must

4 Jul

Paradox of choice, happier?

If you haven’t seen this one please check it out, Psychologist Barry Schwartz talks about freedom of choice and how choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied. Loved it. (more…)