10 RSS Feeds for Design and Development Job Seekers

Jan 19 2010 by Steven Snell | 16 Comments

In the current economy, there are millions of people looking for work, and designers and developers are no exception. Some people are looking for full-time employment and others for freelance opportunities, but whatever the case may be, industry-specific job boards can be a great source for opportunities.

10 RSS Feeds for Design and Development Job Seekers

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15 Biggest Internet Controversies of the Past Decade

Dec 20 2009 by Cameron Chapman | 37 Comments

The Internet has been a breeding ground for controversy from the start. Part of this is a result of the fact that the Internet is the great neutralizer; it empowers everyone to have a voice.

As the first decade of the new millennium ends, let’s examine some of the most infamous and scandalous events that started, happened, and/or escalated on the web.

15 Biggest Internet Controversies of the Past Decade

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25 Awesome Gift Ideas for Designers & Developers

Dec 8 2009 by Shane Jeffers | 72 Comments

The holiday season of 2009 is upon us and if you’re not sure what to get your designer or developer friend, family member, and/or significant other, we’re here to help.

Be sure to add your own wish list for this holiday in the comments if they’re not on here!

25 Awesome Gift Ideas for Designers & Developers

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15 Best Places for Designers to Get Free Stock Photos Online

Nov 26 2009 by Alex Cleanthous | 97 Comments

I’m not sure if you’ve ever had a look at the prices on some non-stock photography sites (pictures of Gummy bears for $769.00 anyone?), but they reach far beyond the budget of the typical designer/developer. However, many places online allow you to obtain high-quality stock photos for free, giving the average starving artist a chance to create wonderful works of art/design without having to use next month’s rent on stock photos.

15 Best Places for Designers to Get Free Stock Photos Online

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40 Beautiful Grunge Style Wallpapers for Your Desktop

Nov 25 2009 by Tomas Laurinavicius | 20 Comments

Grunge style is a theme that features crooked, irregular, worn-and-torn visual elements. In this collection, you’ll find extremely grungy and high-quality wallpapers that you can use to beautify your desktop. We hope that you will find a handful that you will absolutely love.

1. A fun retro background for you!

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A fun retro background for you!

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The History of the Internet in a Nutshell

Nov 15 2009 by Cameron Chapman | 267 Comments

If you’re reading this article, it’s likely that you spend a fair amount of time online. However, considering how much of an influence the Internet has in our daily lives, how many of us actually know the story of how it got its start?

Here’s a brief history of the Internet, including important dates, people, projects, sites, and other information that should give you at least a partial picture of what this thing we call the Internet really is, and where it came from.

The History of the Internet in a Nutshell

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Helpful Tips for Switching to the Mac OS

Nov 12 2009 by Federico Viticci | 33 Comments

Helpful Tips for Switching to the Mac OS

Many Windows users want to move over to the Apple Mac OS but fear that the switching process may be hard.

This article is not about why you should switch to Macs, but rather, how to do it and to show you that there’s really nothing to it. I’ll guide you through the general process of switching to an Apple computer with some practical easy steps to follow.

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