April 19, 2011 – 11:19 pm
So, you proudly rip non-downloadable audio streams by placing a microphone near your computer’s speakers eh? Unfortunately, you might have noticed that this method results in a significant loss in sound quality in addition to a lack of stereo sound (A big disappointment if you were thinking of placing the final product in a mp3 player). So, what other methods are there to capture sounds from a webpage when you do not have access to a download link? Meet SoundFlower, an open source software available for Macintosh hardware running OS X 10.5+.
February 2, 2011 – 3:16 pm
As of today, the Daily newspaper is officially available through the App Store. For an annual subscription fee of $39.99 or a weekly fee of $0.99, users have access to the latest articles injected with fancy multimedia content (Galleries, 360 degree photos, Videos and Graphs). The app has been specifically designed for the tablet interface. A simple flick of the finger allows for page turning and the ability to search through a vast number of articles. Additionally, an audio version of the paper is included incase you’re not the reading type. Did I mention that the first two weeks are free? Anyways, check the video attached to this article out for a demonstration.
January 22, 2011 – 11:53 am
Looking for a free alternative to popular web development utilities such as Dreamweaver? If so, you may be interested in Microsoft’s new WebMatrix application. Currently supporting only Windows (it’s very similar to Coda if you’re on a mac), WebMatrix comes integrated with a server, database, php, and ASP.net, allowing you to test your code without messing around with configurations. The program comes pre bundled with open source script such as: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Umbraco, and supports one click installations (Perfect for individuals who want to create a plugin or theme for Worpdress without hosting everything live on the internet). Publishing your content directly from WebMatrix to a remote server is also possible via the integrated FTP client. For more information on WebMatrix’s features, please visit Microsoft’s website or view the video below.
