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The 5 Best Posts From Last Week
10 Ways How Photoshop Changed The History Of Photography
Photoshop has changed digital photography forever. It has helped to beautify reality in ways we never thought possible. Today, when we look at an incredible photo, we go 'wow', but the thought that it has been 'Photoshopped' also strikes us almost immediately. Look at the ten ways Photoshop has changed the world and also let us know if it has affected you in any way. Read: Full Article
10 Websites That Make Browsing Wikipedia More Fun
Wikipedia at 15,000,000 articles in more than 270 languages is an ocean of information. Searching for Wikipedia is as simple as any. But here's the angle - you can make your surfing more fun with these ten websites. Each website reviewed here dives into Wikipedia in an unique way and yes, all of them are serious ways of searching for information. Read: Full Article
10 Websites For TV Show & Movie Soundtracks
Today, we know soundtracks as Film Scores or more promotionally as OST (Original Soundtrack). It's music by another name. On the web, getting information about and a listing of movie soundtracks isn't much of a problem. These ten sites not only give you the entire track listings but also the background on the background scores. Read: Full Article
How to Create a Screencast Like a Pro with These 6 Online Tools
Screen recordings, also known as screencasts, could serve a number of purposes. You can teach less tech-savvy relatives or friends some time-saving techniques. Or show customer service agents what the problem is when screenshots are just not enough. This article not only introduces you to six easy-to-use free web-based solutions but also shows you how to take effective screenshots. Read: Full Article
10 Wordpress Traffic Builder Plugins That Work
The most important aspect of owning a website is the amount of visitors you receive. Search engine optimization is perhaps the most critical part of website design that can make or break your website or blog. This article covers several useful Wordpress traffic builder plugins. It should help you get off to a good start with your SEO. Read: Full Article

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