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How to find out your Retina Macbook Pro screen manufacturer?

How to find out your Retina Macbook Pro screen manufacturer?

Ali GajaniApril 28, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

LG and Samsung are the only screen manufacturers for the Apple Retina MacBook Pro line.  It is an interesting fact to know but why would someone want to find out their screen manufacturer when it works fine?. Well, that's where the problem comes in.  Recent discussions on Apple Support

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The fine line between Power and Influence

The fine line between Power and Influence

Ali GajaniApril 24, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Many people frequently confuse the meaning of power and influence, often using them interchangeably. This article explores the underlying definitions of these two attributes we come across in our lives and sets out a clear message why influence is greater than power. You must have seen interviews of

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Sphero by Orbotix | The Coolest Ball In Town

Sphero by Orbotix | The Coolest Ball In Town

Ali GajaniApril 21, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

A month ago, we got a cool gadget for review. The package was unboxed and we found a shiny white ball on the inside. Yes, a ball. Wait, not just any other ball. Introducing Sphero. Sphero is a $100 robotic ball, a gaming system, a pet toy and a programmable machine. Yes, it's the stuff of geeks!

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The Semantic Web and Your SEO

The Semantic Web and Your SEO

David AmerlandApril 17, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Every time we discuss search engine optimization, in any format, and almost any context, the discussion takes a predictable path that loosely translates into a simple question: what is it that I need to do to game search? The question is important because beyond the all too human-psychology flaws it

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Introducing Chart.js | The HTML5 Charts Library

Introducing Chart.js | The HTML5 Charts Library

Ali GajaniApril 10, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Chart.js is an easy, object orientated HTML5 charting library for designers and developers. Chart.js makes data visualisation very easy, allowing you to display data graphically in your web projects - and all it takes is just a few minutes to set up. Live Demo | Source Code Step 1: Add the JS

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10 Responsive Websites You Should See

10 Responsive Websites You Should See

Ali GajaniMarch 28, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Responsive Web Design is becoming popular as we go mobile. It enables website layouts to appear differently on various devices, like desktop, notebook or mobile.  Responsive sites are like water, you put it into a container and it takes its shape - very flexible. For example, this site, yes, the

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WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe Review & Giveaway

WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe Review & Giveaway

Ali GajaniMarch 27, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Today the majority would like to watch videos on portable mobile and tablet rather than PC or TV. To enjoy videos whenever you want and save network flow maximally, you may put saved videos to mobile and tablet for offline playback before going out. Due to the video format restriction on different

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Creating Two Forms (Side by Side) with Bootstrap

Creating Two Forms (Side by Side) with Bootstrap

Ali GajaniMarch 26, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

This is a short tutorial for creating two forms (side by side) with Bootstrap. In other words, creating 2 column forms in Bootstrap can sometimes be a pain. There are some nice examples in the Bootstrap documentation for creating forms, but they are 1 column.  Live Demo | Source Code Here is the

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How to become a code ninja with these 4 resources

How to become a code ninja with these 4 resources

Ali GajaniMarch 26, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Learning to code is a very powerful and satisfying thing. It has become a gateway to broader learning. There is no denying that. We are at the peak of the Information Age, with billions of people and devices being wired by the Internet. What powers all of this is code. We are the \"digital

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The Relationship Between Display Resolution and Pixel Density (PPI)

The Relationship Between Display Resolution and Pixel Density (PPI)

Ali GajaniMarch 24, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

People often get confused by using display resolution interchangeably with pixel density, or PPI (pixels per inch). These two words are not synonyms  however, they are very much related. In today's article, we will discuss the underlying relationship between these two popular tech jargons,

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CSS3 Border Radius Property Explained

CSS3 Border Radius Property Explained

Ali GajaniMarch 22, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

The CSS3 border-radius property allows web designers to define the roundness of an element. The property is so powerful that it has replaced the use of images, which make your website heavy and pixelated. Many web designers understand the basic syntax for using the border-radius property in CSS3,

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Introducing The New Facebook Timeline

Introducing The New Facebook Timeline

Ali GajaniMarch 20, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Introducing the new Facebook Timeline, now with a sleeker, fresh and redesigned layout. The new Timeline is a big leap from the previous version, which wasn't well received by the general public, due to its messy layout for displaying wall content.   Old Facebook Timeline  This time, Zuck &

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MacBook Pro Retina Update Released - Fixes Key Issues (SMC, OSX)

MacBook Pro Retina Update Released - Fixes Key Issues (SMC, OSX)

Ali GajaniMarch 20, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Apple has released 2 key updates for its MacBook Pro Retina models this evening. The two updates and the respective bugs they fix are listed below. Anyway, get that update quickly for your MacBook Pro Retina and squash those annoying bugs. MacBook Pro Retina SMC Update 1.1 The MacBook Pro Retina SMC

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Apple, your turn: iPhone 5S

Apple, your turn: iPhone 5S

Ali GajaniMarch 19, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

\"One more thing\" was Steve Jobs' favorite punchline when it came to introducing a new feature on an Apple product. But with his death back in October 2011, it seems as if Apple Inc. has lost its mojo. With the recent launch of Samsung Galaxy S4, the iPhone 5 looks like a thing of the past. Never

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Samsung Galaxy S4 unveiled

Samsung Galaxy S4 unveiled

Ali GajaniMarch 15, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Samsung unveiled their latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4 (officially called S IV) during a launch show held in Times Square, New York City. The Galaxy S4 has familiar roots within its predecessor, the hugely successful Galaxy S3, with 40 million devices being sold to date. The Galaxy S4

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The 13 Most Anticipated Movies of 2013

The 13 Most Anticipated Movies of 2013

Ali GajaniMarch 15, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

I am a big movie buff. I mean I just love movies. Can't explain why - and 2013 is going to be the year of some awesome movies. Here is a top 13 list of the most anticipated movies of 2013.  1. Iron Man 3 Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Kingsley and Don Cheadle Release: April 25th

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Samsung Galaxy S4 set for launch today

Samsung Galaxy S4 set for launch today

Ali GajaniMarch 14, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

What's happening at Times Square on a Thursday night? You don't know? You got to be kidding. Today, March 14th, is the launch date of Samsung Galaxy S4 and it's going to be the biggest Android launch of the year, bar none. And it's all happening in New York City's Times Square. The event is going to

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Skeuomorphism: A design concept on its way out

Skeuomorphism: A design concept on its way out

Ali GajaniMarch 13, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Skeuomorphism is a concept that involves the use of real world design in a digital context. Some popular examples of applications that incorporate skeuomorphism into their user interface (UI) are \"iBook\", \"Notes\" and \"Find My Friend\".  Skeuomorphism is at the core of Apple's design

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Implementing a total share counter for Wordpress

Implementing a total share counter for Wordpress

Ali GajaniMarch 11, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Popular blogs like Mashable and The Next Web have recently revamped their blog design. One thing that grabbed my attention was their use of a total share counter. The total share counter is a small feature that could allow you to display the sum of all social interactions on a specific blog

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7 Problems With Google Glass

7 Problems With Google Glass

Ali GajaniMarch 5, 2013Originally from Mr. Geek

Two weeks ago, Google uploaded their latest YouTube video showing the highly anticipated Google Glass in action. The video shows Google Glass' interface which appears in the wearer's line of sight. As of now, the wearable computer (Google Glass) is only available for developers and \"creative

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