September 2009

Do you write your passwords down on a scrap of paper you keep by your computer? If so, it's probably time to start using a tool that will help you manage your passwords. Sean shares 12 of the best... Read More
Jennifer looks at ten examples of information graphics.Read More
Nintendo Wii owners can now download the Opera browser for free. Could we see an exponential growth in console surfing?Read More
On the show this week, the guys discuss RSS going real time with RSS Cloud, and the pros and cons of hosting your own blog or forum in the wake of a spate of attacks on WordPress blogs.Read More
 
Yesterday, we put a spotlight on poor email signatures. Today, Alyssa provides a handful of tips and some examples of effective email signatures.Read More
Google's world domination continues with the acquisition of reCAPTCHA, the popular web form spam and fraud protection system.Read More
This week, an 18-year-old student won the London 2012 Education logo competition. A great opportunity for a young designer. Jennifer takes a look at his design and the official London 2012 logo.Read More
One of the areas I've always felt Fireworks had Photoshop covered was in its PNG export facility. As well as being more flexible and advanced, it almost always produces smaller files. But can you do... Read More
 
There are many different formats for email signatures, some more effective than others. In this post, Alyssa highlights four types of ineffective signatures. Do you fit into any of these groups?Read More
It's tempting to accept every job you're offered, but should you work on a project that is doomed to fail? Craig weighs up the pros and cons.Read More
Jennifer shows you how to quickly retouch blemishes on an image using the often overlooked Spot Healing Brush tool.Read More
It's great to be able to break outside the standard user experience to make people sit up and take notice. But what do you do after you get their attention? Sometimes nothing. Read More
If you're a risk-taker, innovator and ready to change the world (or at least your life), you need to create a BHAG now! Alyssa explains what a BHAG is and how to create your own.Read More
Google's Fast Flip is a new product that the company claims will solve the issue of slow browsing for news and articles. Is there a problem? Has Google cracked it? Craig examines the system...Read More