Monday, November 22, 2010

MakeUseOf Team Spotlight [November 15th 2010]

Posted on Blueglass by Ann Smarty

Are you sure you know everything about making the most of the YouTube embed code? The post lists some advanced tips on what you can do with Youtube embed player: “classic” code parameters and options, “new” HTML-5-friendly player and its features, as well as some other tips: how to add a clickable link to your Youtube video, how to embed videos in presentations and forums, etc.

Posted on Net Savoir by Angela Alcorn

Have you ever found yourself frustrated by a website which automatically made decisions about how you’d prefer to see it?

On behalf of all travellers and expats everywhere, Ange is making a clear case against websites which automatically update language settings based on your location, rather than asking.

If you’re a web designer, an expat or a traveller then you should read of this rant.

Image Credit: RockCohen

Posted on TheDailyBuggle by Jackson Chung

Aside from professionals, most of us (or at least a large majority) only use image editors for minor edits; say for cropping, resizing, adjusting colour balance, sharpening, etc. So why use a system hog like Photoshop? Why even bother searching for a crack and downloading over 1GB of data for simple image editing that can be done through your browser?

Jackson takes a quick look at 5 web-based image editors that you can use anywhere, anytime on your browser as long as you have an active internet connection. No downloads necessary. And they’re all free!

If you would like to follow the MUO staff yourself on Twitter, check out this Twitter list, which is updated on a regular basis, as staff are hired or fired. From there, you can click through to each writer’s Twitter profile where you can subscribe to them for all their latest updates.

Image Credit: Visualogist


(By) Jackson Chung is the Assistant Editor for MakeUseOf. You may get in touch with him via email. Outside of MakeUseOf, he is the Chief Buggler at The Daily Buggle. Follow him on Twitter @aenon1mus.


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