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Making 8bit Music: Free Chiptune VST Plugins For Budding Composers
Today we’re going to be exploring the final facet of chiptune creation - using VST plugins (Virtual Studio Technology) in the form of instruments and effects to achieve that 8bit sound. We’ve already had two articles exploring chiptune software trackers and how to make chiptune with hardware, so check those out first if you’re interested in this kind of thing.
Relive Star Trek & Explore Space In Vega Trek [MUO Gaming]
I remember when I was a kid, I used to close the door to my room, fire up the old DOS-based computer that booted up off a floppy disk, and then pretend that I was controlling my own space ship with that computer. Without any cool graphics or special effects, I had to use my imagination - with the help of the night sky outside - to imagine that I was the Captain of my own Starship Enterprise, confronting Romulans.
Encrypt Your Dropbox Files With BoxCryptor
Dropbox is a great service, but its security track record is nothing to be proud of. We’ve previously written about encrypted alternatives to Dropbox, but let’s be honest -- Dropbox stands out among cloud storage services for its zen simplicity. Much as we’d like encryption, it’s hard to give up Dropbox. BoxCryptor is an encryption solution for anyone who wants encryption but just can’t let Dropbox go.
Is Everyone Ripping Off Apple's Designs? [Opinion]
Apple's products all have a certain look to them. Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive wouldn't have it any other way. The question is whether everyone is ripping off Apple's designs at this point in time - and in the most glaring of fashions. It's a question that is being asked in protracted legal battles around the world, and that's no exaggeration.
Write 280 Character Micro-Journaling Entries On 280Daily
Much of social media is like keeping a journal or diary. We use Facebook and Twitter and personal blog sites to share our thoughts and opinions, daily activities, goals, and observations. But there are many things in our life that we want to keep relatively private. And this is where a still relatively less known website called 280Daily can be very useful for what I call “micro-journaling."
Stream & Listen To Free Audiobooks In Your Browser At AudioLiterate
Listen to public domain audiobooks in your browser, then download the ones you like. If you're looking to reacquaint yourself with the classics, AudioLiterate is a great site to check out and browse. There's something relaxing about listening to a book being read. Whether you want something to do during a long drive or just a way to relax at home while doing chores, audiobooks make reading something you can do while multi-tasking.
4 Stock Video Websites To Catch A Glimpse Of History Captured On Film
There are quite a few other websites out there which host stock video footage from key moments in history. They playback not only eyewitness accounts, but also give us history lessons in video…as it happened. So, which are the handful of these hosting sites which have a commendable selection of historic videos?
Whatever Happened To Ringtones? [INFOGRAPHIC]
I never really thought about this much until I saw this infographic today but annoying ringtones do seem to be on the decline. I mean, I can't remember the last time I heard "I'm too sexy" blaring out in a crowded room or Bohemian Rhapsody making everyone in the bus instinctively start twitching their heads back and forth, Wayne's World style. But hey, I can't talk.
How To Find The Perfect Apartment Online In The United States
Unfortunately, a new apartment has always been an arduous process. It’s hard to judge management based off a few minutes of interaction, and the fancy demo unit you’re shown could be the only one in the complex kept up to date. Online resources can help you skip most of the pain – if you use them.