Interesting Links, January 4, 2009
January 4th, 2009 by Maria Langer
Here are a few links I found interesting from December 28, 2008 through January 4, 2009:
- Blurry Background Effect – Cool and simple trick for creating a blurry background for parts of a Web page. On CSS-Tricks.com.
- Squashed Philosophers – Want to read the works of famous philosophers but just don't have the time to consume thousands of pages of text? Squashed Philosophers condenses their best works into 30-minute reads.
- 10 Usability Tips for Web Designers – Straightforward article with basic tips for making Web sites more usable. Although most REAL web designers should know all this stuff, it's a must-read for Web design newbies. On Webdesigner Depot.
- 10 Quick Ways To Print Your Own Calendars Online – Links to sites that enable you to create and print custom calendars. On MakeUseOf.com.
- 21 Settings, Techniques and Rules All New Camera Owners Should Know – Some really basic information for anyone interested in getting the most of their camera and taking good photos. On DigitalPhotographySchool.com.
- TUAW Macworld 2009 Keynote Predictions – What the folks at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) think might happen at next week's Macworld Expo keynote.
- Uncle Jay Explains: Year-end! 12-22-08 – Excellent musical tribute to the year in news. On YouTube.
- Apple market share tops 10%, Windows share lowest since tracking began – Interesting stats about computer platform distribution among users. On The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW).
- Watching the Growth of Walmart Across America – A movie that graphically shows the growth of Wal-Mart in the United States. Thanks to @jen4web for tweeting this.
- Using the DMCA Takedown Notice to Battle Copyright Infringement – Great article with information about using DMCA takedown notices to fight copyright infringement. Includes sample letter. Geared toward photographers but appropriate for any original content creator. On Naturescapes.net.
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