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OCRemix is one of many sites where you can legally get free music. The catch is that the songs on OCRemix are remixes of popular video game soundtracks. You won’t find Pink Floyd or Taylor Swift here; however, you might be surprised to find that there are still tons of professional quality tracks for you to enjoy - even if you don’t like video games! And they don't necessarily sound like video game music. This list covers remixes for Chrono Trigger.
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Don't be surprised if this week's Sound Sunday sounds slightly Spanish. You may also detect some Russian, Croatian, Latvian, and Japanese. This edition is entirely dedicated to foreign languages and a broad mix of genres. Note that name your price albums can be downloaded for free by entering 0 in the price field. That said, we strongly recommend you to donate a few dollars for music you enjoy!
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Funny Or Die is a comedy website focused on videos, which means you can add it to the list of worthy YouTube alternatives. The name of the site comes from the very simple idea that something should either be funny or die. If a piece of content isn’t funny then let it pass away, quietly, without a funeral. And you, the viewer, gets to choose its fate.
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Your typical edition of Sound Sunday lulls you in with easy to digest albums and gradually eases you into more challenging and unconventional material. This week we turn the order upside down and start close to where we left last week; with metal and hard rock. A great edition to let off some steam and then drift into calmer rock genres; with alternative, indie rock and post rock.
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I love my iPad so much, I take it to bed with me - and I don't think I'm alone (69% of British iPad owners also do, it seems). But resting it on my chest is far from ideal - I get neck cramps trying to look at the peculiarly angled screen, I certainly can't type, and any attempt to move knocks the thing right over. Since my significant other usually doesn't care for being face-palmed by an iPad while half asleep, it's about time I did something about it.
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The business card is a ubiquitous sight in any business meeting. The first documented use of them can be tracked to Japan in the 15th Century. These formal royal announcements, known as 'meishi', were distributed amongst the local community as a sign of a potential visit. The use of cards as formal announcements was later adopted by aristocrats in 17th Century France.
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Wikipedia is often mocked for its perceived lack of truth. Because it's an encyclopedia built entirely on the contributions of random people, it has a reputation for not always being accurate and truthful. In some ways this assertion is fair... little-known entries (such as those for people you've likely never heard of) can be manipulated by pranksters or editors with an agenda, but it's far from the norm, especially on popular, oft-visited entries.
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Short films can be truly amazing. Like the best short stories, short films often pack more meaning into their brief running times than full-length movies (or novels) do. There's something about the genre that compels those who revel in it to make one really strong, overarching point, and to do so in a very short space of time. Short films can be anything up to 40 minutes long, but most are considerably shorter than that.
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This week Sound Sunday explores the dark, loud, and aggressive side of music with a special edition dedicated to metal and hardcore. Mixed with punk and rock, these genres produce explosive as well as surprisingly melodic tunes which are unmistakably loud, yet deep and emotional, revealing massive artistic skill. Note that name your price albums [...]
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This is by no means a legal document and don't think that this substitutes for the opinions of an officer of the court. Let me be clear - I'm going to present to you the research that I've done and what it means to me. It is NOT legal advice. Now that is out of the way, lets get to the heart of the matter on whether buying second-hand software legal or illegal.
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Most people approach Wikipedia as they approach Google: they head there with a search term already in mind. But that approach may mean you miss out on much of what Wikipedia has to offer. It boasts entries that are obscure, odd, offbeat, and unlikely to be seen by more than a handful of people. Welcome to the world of weird Wikipedia.
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Sound Sunday offers a short vacation for your ears. This week’s edition contains some rock, a little bit of blues, a pinch of soul, a few experimental and instrumental elements, ideas of jazz and r&b, finished off with ambient and electronic for a well-rounded mix. Note that name your price albums can be downloaded for [...]
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The average smartphone speaker is an insult to an audiophile's ears. Poor quality, low volume, and a lack of bass can ruin the sound. Since those speakers are in-built, there isn't an easy way to fix them. However, before you invest in external speakers, try some quick & easy DIY solutions to significantly improve the sound your mobile produces. These super simple hacks make do with basic household items.
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I firmly believe everyone has a geek of some kind lurking inside them. Many of us, especially those who regularly read MakeUseOf, have let our inner-geek emerge from the background, but even those who try and hide their geekiness cannot keep it buried forever. The fact is that “geek” has become a catch-all term for [...]
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Each week, Sound Sunday introduces you to awesome music by talented artists from around the world. In this edition, we return to one of the most controversial genres in music: Hip Hop. Often misunderstood by those who need to listen most closely, Hip Hop is far more than what you expect. Come on in, discover new facets, and educate your ears.
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