Facebook upgrades mobile platform; brings two-way interactions to phones

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, at a press event at the company’s Palo Alto headquarters today, was quick to squash rumors about a Facebook phone. ”What a novel idea,” Zuckerberg said. “Facebook’s gonna build a phone. Um, no.”

10+ mistakes Linux newbies make

New desktop users can make plenty of mistakes (as can anyone). But knowing which mistakes to avoid, from the start, helps prevent a LOT of frustration. I’ve handled the topic of mistakes new Linux admins make, but never those of desktop users. Here are some of the most common Linux desktop mistakes I see new users make.

Google Docs may add sync and 'cloud printing' for smartphones

According to reports, the Google Docs source code shows some possible future enhancements to the cloud office suite. Embedded within, the code makes reference to three new features ‘coming soon’, including third-party applications, synchronisation but more crucially, cloud printing.

Yahoo SearchMonkey… the google killer?

I had the great fortune of having the Yahoo SearchMonkey team speak at last nights Refresh Detroit. Prior to the speaking I really did not have the full grasp on what yahoo! was doing and what the SearchMonkey platform really was. However I learned that it has the very real possibility of changing the way people search and the way we, as web developers, great web pages.

What One Thing About Web Design Would You Change Today?

As Web designers and developers, much of our time is spent carving out little corners for ourselves: setting up stops along the information superhighway, creating hangouts to populate the virtual landscape. We shape areas of the Web as we choose to or as our clients command—like Neo altering the Matrix. Unlike Neo, though, we have rules to follow, standards to meet. Web development and design exist in a framework that dictates what we can and cannot do. With this idea of molding the Matrix in mind, we once again turned to our followers on Twitter.

Take The Initiative and Create Your Own Projects

During my last job with a large corporation, people started to get laid off. Many fellow creatives came to me, as they had no idea what they would do if they were let go. I had come to that small city from New York and my experience was varied and impressive to those who started their careers with this company. Their parents had hoped for their own children to work there and eventually retire in the same homey place. They were anchored in this town that held no other industries. Like layoffs in a town that has a steel mill, there weren’t many options to those looking for work.

Organization Tips For Web Designers

As a web designer, you’re often forced to wear many different hats every day. You’re the CEO, creative director, office manager, coffee fetcher and sometimes even janitor. That’s a lot for anyone, and it certainly makes it difficult to find any time for quality creative thinking. Organization in any operation is important, and for our work as web designers it is important, too. The good news? You don’t have to have been born an organizational machine. Let’s look at what being organized means and a few strategies and tips to help you clean up that messy desk and get your work ducks in a nice neat row.

Getting The Most Out Of Your Money As A Designer By Choosing The Best Hosting

As a web designer, you probably spend a good portion of your life on the internet. It’s the nature of the job, and it’s why you’re a professional. That’s why you also need professional web hosting services that meet your needs.