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Most of you are concerned about using a strong password with a mix of letters, numbers and special characters. Passwords are the main key to verification on the internet and one should be very careful while setting it. Researchers at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon are working on a system that would enhance password security that would be concerned with verifying passwords not just by what is typed but also by how it is typed.
Wolfram Alpha the computational search engine makes your life easier by helping you do complex mathematical calculations within seconds. Enter any algebraic function and Wolfram Alpha will draw a graph for the function instantly. Wolfram Alpha now is not just limited to plotting graphs on the 2D Cartesian co-ordinates but can also plot 3D graphs.
Igor Ljubuncic has created a map showing Linux users based on his envisions. It doesn’t show the actual popularity of Linux or its distribution. He calls it the Great Linux World Map and has tried to depict the world of the Linux desktop as a Typus Orbis Terarum.
The define command on Google shows you the definitions for your query from different sources like Wikipedia, Answers.com etc. For “Define:query” search, Google used to show a separate page with just the definitions from different sources. But now the definitions also show up on the main search results.
Google Image Search has started underlining the most recent images. For the most recently uploaded images on the web, you’ll now see an inset that tells the number of days ago, the images were uploaded.
Avid commentators are pretty much familiar with Disqus. Disqus now adds a feature that lets people use “@” mentions in the comments like in Twitter and Facebook. You can tag any user with their Twitter or Disqus username using the “@” symbol followed by the username or any person who has commented on the same post.
Wordpress has lots of developers contributing to its development. Wordpress regularly releases updates and each version is a big enhancement from the earlier version . Well you can also contribute to Wordpress 3.2 development even if you aren’t a developer. You can help improve Wordpress by reviewing Wordpress 3.2 Beta and the new Twenty Eleven Theme.
Google Streetview is getting widely popular and until now is the best means to get a panoramic view of streets around the world. The fact that Google Streetview captures images which many a times have risen questions of privacy violation by people in Europe and America. Recently, Microsoft has appeared in the scene with Bing Streetside. The service is currently available only in Seattle, San Francisco and Vancouver in Canada.
With faster loading Javascript, anti virus integration and hardware acceleration and even better scope for addons, Firefox 4 is a compelling choice for basic to advanced users. On Firefox 4, you can manage and install addons, plugins and themes all from a single place, the Firefox Addons Manager.
We all have seen animated logos, cartoons and other stuff as animated GIFs on the web. But two talented people, photographer Jamie Beck and Motion graphic artist Kevin Burg have taken an approach to take the animated GIFs to a whole new level. They together have produced stunning GIF images that they call cinemagraphs.
Google Maps is updated frequently aided with contributions from people all over the world. Do you wish to see how people are editing Google Maps around the world? Google Maps Maker lets you see how Google Maps is being edited in realtime.
Now imagine the use of Photoshop in real life. The duo Rhett and Link have created a comedy music video entitled “Photoshop in Real Life”.
Google has introduced a website “Messages for Japan” where you can write a message to the victims of Japan’s Earthquake to be seen by anyone on the web. Write your message in your own language and it automatically gets translated into Japanese via Google Translator.
Google has introduced +1 button as a social recommendation system for Google users. One can hit the +1 button on Google search results page to recommend it to their friends. The +1 likes can be made public or can be set private.
Google asks Doodle lovers to make Google their homepage and never miss another Google Doodle. You can visit Google’s Doodle page and make Google your homepage within seconds.
Facebook recently introduced a feature, letting users comment by just hitting Enter, i.e. without having to press the “comment” button(this feature was also first rolled out for the New Facebook Groups). The good news is that you can now edit your comments even after posting it.
One of the things you can do for your printing needs is buy all of your ink online. There are five very distinct reasons why doing this is a good option for yourself or business. Some of these points may seem obvious, but when you carefully look at the reasons behind them they become even more compelling. So next time you need to stock up on ink cartridges, shop online for the best bargains!
Graphic designing is a hobby that many pursue. Many have made a career of it. There are certain points every graphic designer has to follow to become a successful one. Here is an infographic, “Graphic Designer’s Road Map” where you can see things that help you groom yourself as a graphic designer.
Do you own an iPhone or iPad? You must have had tens or hundreds of iPhone applications installed on your device and may be using them to access online services that require your credentials. Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology(SIT) test laboratory in Germany have demonstrated how your lost iPhone or iPad can be jailbreaked to gain access to its command shell.
Do you like the life sized dummies posing at the display of clothing stores? Well how about getting a mini figure of yourself? Sculpteo is an online service that lets you have a mini figure of you delivered at your home.