How To Generate Patterns & Website Backgrounds

Web designers don't spend all their time writing code. They also spend a lot of time drinking coffee and staring at said code.

Joking aside, the beauty of being a web designer lies in the fact that it's an incredibly creative and versatile job, particularly if you're a freelancer. However, this means that you often have only yourself to rely on when it comes to producing visual material such as icons, background images and color schemes. If you've ever had to create a website on a tight deadline, you know what a challenging task this can be. Luckily, there are apps to help you, and here we've rounded up some online tools for generating patterns. 

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How to Batch-Download Images from Tumblr

Tumblr is a great source of amazing photos, but downloading them one by one is impractical and tedious, especially when Tumblr users get creative (or crazy) with their page design and make navigation tiresome (or nearly impossible). This short guide will show you how to automatically download multiple images at once from any Tumblr page. All you need is your favorite terminal emulator application.

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5 Terrifying Signs That Your Mac's Been Hit By Malware

Macs were previously renowned for being top-end machines that only designers and hipsters used, but nowadays more and more people, especially young professionals, are opting for the world of the Apple machine. Not only are they great pieces of tech, powerful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but the user experience is one that is enjoyed by most adopters.

Macs were also previously known for being virus free, before a Trojan forced Apple to revoke this claim. Since then, users have become more aware that Macs are also vulnerable, and if you are not protected, you may be working in a minefield of malicious software, as scripts, websites and java applets can contain malware. Here are a few signs that you may be affected:

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3 Easy Steps For Converting YouTube Videos To Mp3

Flv2mp3.com is a FREE program specifically designed to convert flv files into mp3 files so that you can listen and view the files from other devices like a laptop, iPhone, or mp3 player. Simply go to flv2mp3.com for all conversions. This is ideal for saving and accessing the files from your own device (i.e., computer, iphone, mobile device, mp3 player or iPod.) 

Don't worry it's 100% free so you don't have to spend a dime.

How Flv2mp3.com Works?

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A Crucial Lesson Kids No Longer Learn In School

In days past, binding agreements were made with little more than a handshake and two witnesses. A man’s word was his bond. As society grew more literate and writing instruments evolved, the signatures of both parties became a requirement for executing a legally binding agreement. Signatures, like that of the famous John Hancock on the Declaration of Independence, became marks of identity and proof of a legal bond, a practice that continues to this day.

Ironically, the age of technology may be creating a generation of adults who won’t know how to sign their own names.

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