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Wordle – Beautiful Word Clouds
May 26th
As a teacher, I am always looking for ways to enhance my displays – this little gem did just that…
I use it to create interesting word collages from everything from cover sheets to wall displays… it’s free, quick and customisable.
See the example below:
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Loading ...Windows 7 “Snapping” Windows – in Ubuntu Compiz!
May 3rd
As always, Microsoft have done nothing new with their latest OS.
If, however, you like the snapping windows feature – which allows you to use a mouse gesture to move one screen to the left side of the screen and another screen to the right – then this is how that effect can be achieved in Compiz.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Converting video in Ubuntu 10.04
May 2nd
So my problem was simple, I have an OGV file (OGG Video and Audio) recorded from a screencast by GTK-Record my desktop.
What I wanted was a simple MPG file to upload to the internet, etc. How did I manage it… read on More >
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Nikon Camera Control Pro – Alternative
Apr 20th
Well I have two Nikon DSLR’s, I also have a Macbook and I want to shoot tethered when I am in the studio. It’s easier to check my focus/composition when I see it on my lovely Macbook screen.
So do I want to pay hundreds of pounds for Nikon Camera Control Pro 2? – Not really…
Do I want it for free… yes please… More >
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Ubuntu 10.04 Coming Soon!
Apr 20th
Well Ubuntu 10.04 is only a few days away now – this is an important release as it is the next LTS (long term support) version of Ubuntu. More >
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