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WordPress 3.4 Beta

April 9th , 2012 → 10:36 am @

WordPress 3.4 Beta Custom Headers and Backgrounds The release of WordPress 3.4 Beta raises a number of problemsquestions for theme designers in as much as Custom Headers and Custom Backgrounds are concerned. The implementation methods via add_custom_background() and add_custom_image_header() will be depreciated and replaced by a more powerful method via add_theme_support(). The impact for Semiomantics XO and EVO Due to the depreciation of the old calls, we will need to update the themes and make the modifications needed to take advantage of the new features provided by WordPress 3.4. The new theme versions will work with WP 3.4 minimum and must not be used with previous WP versions. Custom developments and child themes may need a special treatment, depending on the degree of customization. I will arrange for some developers calls or set up some tutorials in due course. For the time being I am testing WP 3.4 Beta to check backwards compatibility using our themes. I will keep you posted on results and updates.   Incoming search terms:wordpress 3 4custom backgrounds wordpress 3 4 backward compatiblewordpress 3 4 betawp beta 3 4Related posts: Semiomantics XO Transparent WordPress Drafts How to Customize your WordPress Typography WordPress Themes and Development Showcase [...]
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New Photoshop CS6 Beta

April 8th , 2012 → 7:34 pm @

Photoshop CS6 Today let’s have a look at Photoshop CS6 Beta which is available for free download from Adobe. The version is called ‘Superstition’ and it is the first significant update to Photoshop since CS5 ( in the Suite CS5.5 Adobe delivered the same Photoshop as in CS5). Who is Photoshop CS6 for? Having thoroughly tested the new Photoshop CS6 Beta, it seems to me that this version is addressing namely people who are working with digital photos and videos; also the 3D features have been significantly improved. In other words, if you are not using Photoshop to edit your images, needing content aware patching and selective blurring, there is no real need to upgrade your CS5. If however you are a photo freak and if you are shooting short videos, then Photoshop CS6 is a smashing program, allowing you to go beyond what photography can do (such as multiple shallow depth of field areas on a single image). What is new on Photoshop CS6? This is what’s new on Photoshop CS6:     UI redesign (all new icons and optional dark UI) OK, they copied (sorry, got inspired by (big companies don’t copy, huh)) Apple’s Aperture; you can switch back [...]
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New Facebook Pages Publishing Concept

March 29th , 2012 → 2:15 pm @

Facebook Page Publishing with New Timeline As from March 30, Facebook pages will change their look and features. I have presented the new options at last week-end’s Ycademy Seminar. In order to take advantage of the new features, companies, brands or people in general must adapt to the new format and can optionally expand visibility and interactivity using a well thought publishing concept. The concept I am talking about is the Semiomantics Facebook Publishing Concept. Semiomantics Facebook Publishing Concept Semiomantics has been focused on developing high performance scripts for online publishing since 2008. Originally the main target was SEO to reach Google Top 10 listings and to gain high visibility and traffic on and from search engines. Semiomantics main concern has always been to control and secure content and to make it available online in the customer’s own rights, rather than to entrust third party sites such as social networks with the content and letting them handle the publication. The second most important concern is productivity and an efficient workflow, allowing to edit and publish on one place only all content for the web (including the mobile web) and to channel it then to the different target locations, networks and [...]
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How to Optimize your Impact on Social and Mobile Networks

March 20th , 2012 → 8:15 pm @

Ycademy: Facebook, WP and the Mobile Web Ycademy Online Seminar This month’s Ycademy Online Seminar will take place on March 24 and 25, starting at 1 pm London (GMT) time and ending at 21 pm London time on both days. Some of our developers have asked for a program covering Social Networks, namely Facebook and the Mobile Web and how to take advantage of them to distribute, promote and gain high visibility with own content.   The Seminar will cover the following areas: 1. Facebook and other Social Networks Strategies for Individuals Strategies for Businesses Strategy for Brands As you may know, Facebook will change  the rules of the game on March 31, when the new FB pages will be released (again!). In fact the new FB page format will be similar to the timeline format and a few important changes will be of utmost importance to businesses and promoters. New Facebook Cover Photo and Profile Image Larger, Highlighted and Pinned Posts Company Milestones New Applications Facebook Offers FB Insights, Admin Panel and Messaging Facebook Advertizing If some of the above topics do not have a meaning for you, never mind: we will deal with them and make sure you [...]
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Windows 8 Hotkeys

March 15th , 2012 → 8:29 am @

Windows 8 Hotkeys Hotkeys unchanged from Windows 7 Key combination Windows 7 functionality Windows Display or hide the Start menu. Windows-Left Arrow Dock the active window to the left half of the screen (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-Right Arrow Dock the active window to the right half of screen (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-Up Arrow Maximize the active window (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-Down Arrow Restore/minimize the active window (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-Shift-Up Arrow Maximize the active window vertically, maintaining width (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-Shift-Down Arrow Restore/minimize the active window vertically, maintaining width (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-Shift-Left Arrow Move the active window to the monitor on the left (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-Shift-Right Arrow Move the active window to the monitor on the right (does nothing to Metro-style applications). Windows-P Display projection options. Windows-Home Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on the second keystroke (does not restore Metro-style applications). Windows–number Launch or switch to the program located at the given position on the taskbar. (Example: Use Windows-1 to launch the first program.) Windows-Shift–number Launch a new instance of the program located at the given position on the taskbar. Windows-B Set focus [...]
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Spectacular Lightroom 4 Lens Correction Tool

March 14th , 2012 → 1:13 pm @

Lightroom 4 with spectacular lens Correction
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Lightroom 4 Screenshots and 4 New Features

March 13th , 2012 → 7:22 pm @

Photoshop Lightroom 4 – New Features and Screenshots
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National Archaeological Museum Athens Images

March 8th , 2012 → 5:03 pm @

Free Images from the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece As I needed some pictures for my demo portfolio and photography site, I paid a visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Athens last Saturday. The idea was to come back with some photos of outstanding works from the permanent exhibition. Photos from the National Archaeological Museum A first Gallery of Images from my visit you will find on the Portfolio site by clicking on the below screenshot: For better viewing, I have put the objects on a black background. All images from that gallery will be available for free download and use on non-commercial websites shortly. Black and White Images from The National Archaeological Museum For those who prefer black and whites, there is also a B&W gallery and again, the images will become available for download shortly for free use on non-commercial websites. Free Photos and Images from the National Archaeological Museum While I like to take pictures, I like even more to share them. Not everybody has the privilege to live as close to so many artifacts as I do, nor do many have the possibility to travel to Greece. For this reason I make all images [...]
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Windows 8 Personalization Screenshots

March 4th , 2012 → 10:31 am @

Windows 8 Customers Preview Release Images While in my earlier posts I have been shouting about the weird color scheme Windows 8 has been insulted with, you will find here below some screenshots focusing on personalization of the new Windows 8 UI. The main goal was to “neutralize” the desktop somewhat. Windows 8 PC Settings Ideal for touch screens, the bold yet minimalist design is user-friendly, namely for touch screens. In fact, Windows 8 is designed for (mobile) touch screens featuring the touch-friendly Metro interface and hot corners borrowed from the Mobile Win 7 Operating System. Personalize the Lock Screen on Win 8 The Lock Screen is on display when you log-out of your account; the Windows 8 Interface suggests a few full size images or the option to load your own image as shown here below: Windows 8 Start Screen Customization Windows 8 offers 9 color schemes and 6 background patterns for the start screen. I could not find additional customization options in the Customer Preview release. Personalize your Windows 8 Account As is previous Windows versions, you may add a picture or icon to personalize your account: Configure Notifications on Windows 8 Here we are really getting a typically [...]
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Windows 8 Screenshots

March 2nd , 2012 → 11:55 am @

Windows 8 Screenshots   Yesterday’s Windows 8 Customer Preview  release triggered my curiosity and of course I had to install that new software. First I was shocked about the ugly look of the new Windows, the lack of creativity and care of graphic design. Microsoft has still a lot to learn from Apple in this respect. Windows 8 goes for Tiles Then I started playing with it and the more I saw and experienced, the more I liked the idea of getting a Mobile Type of Operating System and Interface here. On this first image you see the new layout of the start screen with all these Tiles for easy access. On top of the right column you notice some tiles I have added to the screen. In fact, similar to a mobile surface, you can organize your Tiles (icons in Apple language) according to your needs and taste. Note that many tiles refer to online features, like Gaming, Communication, Sharing features. Windows 8 goes for Apps in stead of Programs Windows 8 uses Mobile Terminology: we don’t get a list of Programs, but a display of Apps! Note the ugly background color and then the load of icons …. horizontal [...]
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