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Just like other Google apps, the Google Reader is a very useful tool as this web-based aggregator allows you to read and build a reading list on Atom and RSS feeds, regardless if you are online and offline.  However, due to the decline of use in recent years, Google has decided to kill it, so here are the best alternatives to Google Reader so you will not be left out hanging. 15.  Flipboard For those who use iOS to check out their RSS feeds, Flipboard offers an extensive array of features. A revolutionary social news app, it collects the content from social media and other websites into something that looks like a magazine with fun and unique layouts, so you can enjoy browsing them. 14.  The Old Reader While the Old Reader was designed to look and operate a lot like the Google Reader, it is, however, a much better option as it allows you to browse your contents, share it with your friends, and add some notes and comments as well. 13.  Newsblur Also a...

The Samsung Galaxy S4 was barely out in the market, yet people are already talking about the accessories that will come with it. However, words are coming out about the details for the S4’s optional accessories, though prices were not yet revealed for some of them.  Here are the beautiful Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories that you should watch out for once you get your hands on this high-tech phone. 20.  Clear Protective Film and Glare-free Protective Film Kits From iLuv Creative Technology, these film kits can help protect your S4 from scratches and maintain its touch-screen sensitivity. It also allows for easy viewing in highly-lit areas without any screen distortion. 19.  Overboard Waterproof Pro-Sport Arm Pack Going swimming? This trusty pro-Sport Arm Pack will keep your precious Galaxy S4 not only from water, but also from sand, dust and dirt as well. You can wear it like an arm wallet or around your neck, and is guaranteed submersible to 19ft. 18.  D...

I guess a more suitable title might be ‘is Photoshop still an appropriate tool for designing typography on the web?’ But that lacks the dramatic appeal of the above. Like many of you, I have always used Photoshop to create mock-up compositions of my designs. For as long as I can remember it has been the industry standard and the software of choice for most designers I have worked with. I have spent weeks designing pixel perfect layouts, grouping elements into hierarchical folders and labelling all of my layers to make the transition from beautiful mock up to code as smooth as possible. I would be full of enthusiasm, energy and excitement explaining my designs to a developer, toggling layer states on and off to try and illustrate my vision through Photoshop but would always be slightly disappointed as my shiny, polished design was transformed to what I would see in the browser. Sure, it would look like my design… And I kind of recognised the typefaces but it lacked that sharpness...

When working on your routine design jobs, it’s easy to stay stuck with the same apps and not try new ones. 1. Print what you like Unfortunately, most websites still aren’t print friendly and make you waste precious ink every time you print a web page.  Print what you like  helps you clean up pages before you print them. All you have to do is to enter a URL in their form, clean up your page, and you are good to go! 2. CV Maker Don’t bother fighting with Word or InDesign to create your CV, just  sign up for CV Maker  and create a beautiful CV in minutes. 3. Backupify Frequently backup is probably the most overlooked advice in the world, and it gets even worst with online apps.  Backupify  helps you keep your online data safe from hackers, deletion and other problems. 4. PDF Unlock Find your way around password protected and restricted PDF files with  PDF Unlock . 5. FontFonter Preview any font  on any website, perfect ...

WordPress  is widely regarded as one of the best platforms to host a blog. It’s free. It’s secure. It has tons of  cool add-ons and widgets  that people can use to further customize their blog and make it stand out. The vital components of most blogs are the images that go in its posts. Without images, a blog will look lackluster and dull and can eventually lead to a reduction in web traffic. This is the main reason why bloggers should always include multiple images in all their posts to make their content appear more enticing and appealing. Today’s post will discuss about 10 amazing  WordPress  image plugins for blogs. You should seriously consider these options as they can not only make your blog stand out, but also improve web traffic while positively impact your fan following. 1. SEO Friendly Images This plugin is extremely nifty when it comes to ranking images in Google Image searches. It helps add ALT and TITLE attributes to all your images ther...