http://www.virtualorbit.com Buy Sell Websites Virtual Properties Learn about Turnkey Websites Reseller Hosting and More en Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:52:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.virtualorbit.com/aero/misc/rss.jpg http://www.virtualorbit.com http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8863&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:55:30 GMT Today we are glad to release *Dellifeed Icon Set*, a set with 8 tasty and appealing social icons in the format .png. This set was designed by... Today we are glad to release Dellifeed Icon Set, a set with 8 tasty and appealing social icons in the format .png. This set was designed by Dellustrations.com especially for Smashing Magazine and its readers. The icons perfectly fit to the coming Christmas atmosphere and there is also always a reason to offer the readers of your blog a delicious RSS-cake icon!

You can use the set for all of your projects for free and without any restrictions. You can freely use it for both your private and commercial projects, including software, online services, templates and themes. The set may not be resold, sublicensed, rented, transferred or otherwise made available for use. Please link to this article if you would like to spread the word.
You may want to take a look at the following related freebies released on Smashing Magazine earlier:

• Feed Me Animals Icon Set
• RSS/Feed Icons
• Smashy The Alien Icon Set
• Cheers: A Free Social Icon Set

More... ]]> WEB 2.0 tycity http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8863 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8861&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:47:06 GMT There are many useful Web development tools that integrate in your browser. These in-browser tools are commonly known as add-ons or extensions.... There are many useful Web development tools that integrate in your browser. These in-browser tools are commonly known as add-ons or extensions. Though add-ons and extensions aren't just for Web development, many of them out there are designed specifically for Web developers. In-browser tools vary greatly in the jobs they perform; for example, some of them help you diagnose issues with CSS, HTML and JavaScript, while others evaluate the accessibility of your website.

In this article, we explore some of the most popular and useful in-browser Web development tools. You'll find tools for popular Web browsers like Firefox and Internet Explorer. Whether you need to debug and inspect your HTML, inspect HTTP headers, access FTP source files, evaluate accessibility or just figure out what color a Web page element is, you may find a variety of tools discussed here useful.


More... ]]> WEB 2.0 tycity http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8861 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8857&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:44:15 GMT PHP programming has climbed rapidly since its humble beginnings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PHP) in 1995. Since then, PHP has become the most... PHP programming has climbed rapidly since its humble beginnings in 1995. Since then, PHP has become the most popular programming language for Web applications. Many popular websites are powered by PHP, and an overwhelming majority of scripts and Web projects are built with the popular language.

Because of PHP’s huge popularity, it has become almost impossible for Web developers not to have at least a working knowledge of PHP. This tutorial is aimed at people who are just past the beginning stages of learning PHP and are ready to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty with the language. Listed below are 10 excellent techniques that PHP developers should learn and use every time they program. These tips will speed up proficiency and make the code much more responsive, cleaner and more optimized for performance.


More... ]]> WEB 2.0 tycity http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8857 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8853&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:15:45 GMT Today we are glad to release Office Mouse Icons Set, a set of 15 unique icons, in .png and in the resolution 128×128px. The icons are designed by Niki Brown, especially for Smashing Magazine and its readers.

You can use the set for all of your projects for free and without any restrictions. You can freely use it for both your private and commercial projects, including software, online services, templates and themes. The set may not be resold, sublicensed, rented, transferred or otherwise made available for use. Please link to this article if you would like to spread the word.


More... ]]> WEB 2.0 tycity http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8853 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8852&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:15:45 GMT *Minimalism, in the context of design*, refers to simple, unadorned designs that embody only the most basic and fundamental needs. In art, it is a... Minimalism, in the context of design, refers to simple, unadorned designs that embody only the most basic and fundamental needs. In art, it is a movement that has its roots in the post-World War II era, started by highly regarded minimalist artists such as Donald Judd, Carl Andre, and Robert Morris. Minimalism today refers to a certain style (or even a certain attitude or way of life) that transcends different fields, such as architecture, philosophy, law and, of course, Web design.

In this article, we explore the meaning of minimalism in the context of Web design. We’ll look at some beautiful examplesof a minimalist Web design and proceed with studying its main features in the hope of learning by way of deconstruction. At the end of the post you'll also find some useful resources on the topic of minimalism in Web design.


More... ]]> WEB 2.0 tycity http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8852 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8848&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:55:21 GMT Imagine if three minutes of video could save your career. That's what happened to OK Go when the group produced its own film clip after its label threatened to let them go. Gone are the days of multi-million dollar music videos; today they are all produced with love on small budgets by a committed group of creative people.

Below are 60+ original music videos to inspire you and get you excited about the medium again. Some old, some new, but I guarantee you haven't seen all of them before. Note: these are presented in random order. Just something to relax on a rainy sunday. Please be patient: the page may need some time to load.


More... ]]> WEB 2.0 tycity http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8848 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8847&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:55:21 GMT Tilt-shift photography is a creative and unique type of photography in which the camera is manipulated so that a life-sized location or subject... Tilt-shift photography is a creative and unique type of photography in which the camera is manipulated so that a life-sized location or subject looks like a miniature-scale model. Below, we present 50 beautiful examples of tilt-shift photography. All examples are linked to their sources. We strongly encourage you to explore other works of the photographers we’ve featured in this post.

To add good miniature effect to your photographs, shoot subjects from a high angle (especially from the air). It creates the illusion of looking down at a miniature model. A camera equipped with a tilt-shift lens, which simulates a shallow depth of field, is essentially all you need to start.
You may also want to take a look at the following related posts:

• Beautiful Examples Of High-Speed Photography
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More... ]]> WEB 2.0 tycity http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8841 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8838&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:21:19 GMT I've purchased the co-brand and reseller hosting on Nov. 11th. 2008 and set up the ip/nameservers from my domain registrar correctly with the help of 1and1 support team.

Now when I try to access my site, it does not connect and displays an error message from the web browser saying: "The requested site did not respond to a connection request and the browser has stopped waiting for a reply."

Can someone please fix this problem? I've sent emails for support but have no luck getting responses. Please contact me. It's been 4 days since I've made the purchases and would like to start asap. ]]> Pre-Sales Questions for New Members DanTan http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8838 http://www.virtualorbit.com/showthread.php?t=8833&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:42:05 GMT *There is a huge variety of project management applications* out there. Most are general purpose apps, not aimed at any one industry. But there are a... There is a huge variety of project management applications out there. Most are general purpose apps, not aimed at any one industry. But there are a growing number of project management apps aimed specifically at one industry or another. Applications geared toward creative types are becoming more readily available, and some of the offerings are really quite good.

Many of these project management apps have built in code repositories and subversion browsers (or are built around them). A few have built in bug and issue tracking. Others include more than just basic project management. All of them can help you keep track of activities and team members. There are both free and paid options. Some have very slick interfaces, and some are modeled more after desktop applications. All are relatively easy to use and easy to set up.
Below are 15 useful project management applications, almost all of which are targeted directly at web developers, designers (both web and graphic) and other creative types. The last one is not geared specifically at creative types, but is the most unique project management application I've found, and was included on that basis as well as its potential usefulness for designers and developers.
Also consider our previous articles:

• Web Applications: Improve Your Workflow

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