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How to Update WordPress Automatically Without Using FTP [Quicktip]

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:03:12 +0000

In some cases, you are not able to update/upgrade your WordPress and plugins to a newer version without providing your FTP connection information. This is a common issue whereby the WordPress system can’t write to your /wp-content folder directly. To solve this issue you need to define the FTP details ... Continue reading » Continue reading →

A Showcase of New iPad Wallpapers

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:47:46 +0000

The new iPad brings with it the gorgeous retina display – and with it, improved, higher resolution wallpapers and images that look razor sharp. If you want to make your brand new iPad your own, you’ll probably want to avoid Apple’s default backgrounds and pick up your own high-resolution wallpaper – that’s where our showcase comes in. Wallpapers that were originally designed for the first and second generation iPads might not look as clear, sharp and vivid on your new device because the resolution is lower. The new resolution for the iPad 3 is 2048px x 2048px, which means you [...] Continue reading →

Lakefront Coburn Residence Displaying An Uncomplicated Modern Design

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:27:46 +0000

Set in a spectacular surrounding, in Queenstown’s elite golf club Jacks Point, the Coburn Residence is defined by views of the nearby lake and mountains. The client brief included the need for large entertaining spaces that would be strongly connected to the outdoors and separate master and guest bedrooms. Connecting with the surrounding landscape, the residence designed by Harris Butt …

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50+ Amazing Examples of HDR Photography

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:42:47 +0000

High dynamic range imaging (HDRI or HDR) is a set of methods used in image processing, computer graphics, and photography, to allow a greater dynamic range between the lightest and darkest areas of an image than current standard digital imaging … Continue reading →

Spread 10Y : Wooden Magazine Rack Inspired by Financial Crisis

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:32:05 +0000

People get inspired by lots of things but have you ever heard of someone being inspired by the financial crisis ? Have you ever come across a product, or a piece of furniture inspired by prevailing economic condition? Spread 10 y by Antonio Maria Privitera… is a handcrafted wooden magazine rack designed to combine the “news” with the now “(in)famous”

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Modern Kitchen Gets a Colorful Mosaic Makeover

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:09:54 +0000

Created for the Brera Design District Fuorisalone 2012…, which took place at the end of April, this stunning kitchen creation is the result of a collaboration between two Italian brands that share a mutual respect for innovation, research, design and attention to detail, without forgetting the values of tradition and heritage. Finding an exciting way to present the products

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Cool Cycling Pavilion in Hainan, China: Bicycle Club by NL Architects

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:55:13 +0000

The need for a place dedicated to bicycle enthusiasts was answered with an inspirational project in Hainan, China. Bicycle Club was designed by NL Architects… and is an impressive cycling pavilion, meant to bring people together and encourage one of the greatest sports. Here is more on the project’s structure from the architects: “A rooftop cycling arena is supported by

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Why did GM drop its Facebook advertising?

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:03:14 +0000

On the eve of Facebook’s initial public offering (IPO), the markets are contemplating why auto manufacturer General Motors decided abruptly yesterday to terminate advertising on Facebook. WordStream Inc., a provider of search engine marketing software and services, has released new research comparing the value of Facebook advertising to Google’s Display Network. That’s the portion of [...] Continue reading →

Which cities have the most social media savvy businesses?

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:38:57 +0000

Topping the list of most social small business cities in the U.S. on the just released Radius Social Small Business Report: San Francisco and Los Angeles, as West Coast cities overall ranked higher than their East Coast counterparts. New York ranked #7, while other major East Coast cities, such as Boston, and NC Research Triangle cities [...] Continue reading →

Most IT pros view social media sites as a security risk

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:15 +0000

A large majority – 86 percent – of IT pros surveyed by InformationWeek’s 2012 Strategic Security Survey view social media sites as a security risk. Malware infection via malicious links, however, ranked as the top threat. Fully half of the 946 respondents to the survey cited identity and password management as the most valuable security [...] Continue reading →