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988 articles published since June 18, 2013
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About ROFL
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Caption Contest: Trashy PC
Is the Internet so filled with garbage that it overflows into your home? What does this cartoon remind you of? We invite you caption this image simply by leaving us a comment below and be in the running to win a free MakeUseOf t-shirt! The best caption will be chosen the following day the winner will be contacted via email.
Which Type of Facebook User Are You?
The more Facebook friends you have, the more likely you'll be to encounter the different types of stereotypical Facebook users. There are people who share status updates about anything and everything, also known as "The Over-Sharer". How about "The Gamers" -- those who inundate you with Candy Crush invitations? Or how about the broken-hearted stalker who never lets go of past relationships?
What If... The Avengers Assembled On Facebook?
When the Avengers are not busy saving the planet, would they kick back on everyone's favourite social network? Would Thor even know how to sign in? Would Steve Rogers understand how the miniature typewriter connects with the magical window of light? Hey wait a minute, The Hulk gets his own profile too?
The Evolution of Gaming Consoles (1969 - 2013)
Did you know that the very first gaming console to make use of a CD-ROM was released in 1987? Do you know what it was called? What's the best selling gaming console in history? Which was the first gaming console to feature full-colour output, sound and cartridge-based games? Look for the answers in this detailed and interesting infograph on the evolution of gaming consoles!
Kids: Past Vs. Internet Generation
Back in the day, kids played outdoors. Now, children are 6 times more inclined to stay indoors and play video games. Have you slept with your phone in bed? Well, apparently 83% of Gen Y kids have slept with their smartphones -- yes, they're that attached. For an interesting look at how Baby Boomers, and Generation X, Y and Z kids differ in terms of how they consume news, media, and overall intelligence, take a look at this revealing infograph.
Rumour Has It: Email Is Dead
Email is dead. Or dying. Whatever. It's just one of the many rumours floating about the Internet that never seems to die. In fact, the reports of email's death is greatly exaggerated -- between social media, TV and other channels, email is actually the preferred method of communication.
9 Retro Typographic Posters To Remind You of The Good Old Days
When he was young, designer and illustrator Jay Roeder always found himself with a pencil or pen in his hand drawing his favourite Nintendo characters. Out of Jay's hundreds of drawings, I found several that most geeks will enjoy. Jay Roeder's drawings will soon be on sale on his website.
The Internet In 60 Seconds
Did you know that in just 1 Internet minute, over 72 hours of videos is uploaded to YouTube; 15,000 songs are downloaded from iTunes; over 500 new websites are created; and Amazon makes about $83,000 in sales. The Internet is a bustling place and various different things can be happening at the same time. To break it all down, Qmee designed this straightforward infograph depicting the various activities performed online in a single minute.
Your Favourite Characters Re-imagined As Epic Illustrations
Calvin and Hobbes. Mario and Luigi. Sonic the Hedgehog. Popeye. If you're a geek, I'm pretty sure just by reading those words, you'd be flooded by fond memories of your favourite comic, cartoon and video games. Designer and illustrator Coran Kizer Stone re-imagined some of the most loved characters into a series of epic illustrations.
10 Geeky Rings You Can Actually Buy!
Rings usually signify special events like weddings, engagements, graduations, etc. But sometimes it's just fun to wear rings, especially if they mean something to you. If you're a geek and you're into these fashion accessories, then the following 10 geeky rings are right up your alley. And they're affordable too!
Speed Up Social Time With These Social Media Shortcuts
Did you know that if you pressed Alt + 1 while browsing Facebook, you'd be brought to your homepage? Alt + 2 brings you to your profile page. Knowing these keyboard shortcuts for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus can save you a tremendous amount of time. And learning them couldn't be easier with this helpful infograph by Quintly.
If Superheroes Were On Instagram
What you're not the only one suffering from Instaddition? What if your favourite superhero also started sharing lo-fi and heavily-filtered images of their food and seflie shots? I know Batman has his utility belt but where would Superman store his smartphone?
8 Nerdy Illustrations For Geeks In Love
When you're in love, things might get fuzzy, your thoughts get disarrayed, and you might not be able to think straight. But when nerdy geeks fall in love, things somehow get clearer; as illustrated by these lovely 8 illustrations by Nicole Martinez.
How A Computer Virus Spreads Online, And What You Can Do To Stop It
Viruses are tricky. They exploit your computer's every possible vulnerability; and if there are none, they'll wait until you make a mistake -- by opening an attachment you're not supposed to or clicking on a malicious link -- then they leap at the chance to harm your PC, or worse, infect others. Ignore the fact that this infograph was created by the team at Norton 360 Online. It's still very solid and useful advice that you should share with everyone you know.
Star Wars vs. Game Of Thrones: Which Has More Street Cred?
Sure, Leia might have kissed Luke on the lips once, but that's nothing compared to what Cersei did what her brother Jaime. So Sandor "The Hound" Clegane got burnt by fire when he was young -- big deal, Anakin Skywalker lost both his legs and was nearly burnt to a crisp. If Star Wars and Game Of Thrones were to go head-to-head, which series would outperform the other? And thanks to Reddit, you can safely draw your conclusion.
Facebook: The Board Game (Is It Better Than The Real Thing?)
In an attempt to break free from digital bondage, Pat C. Klein designed a Facebook board game, hoping that it will encourage young people to meet up with friends and engage with one another in person. In some ways, Pat's idea is quite interesting; and if you've been a social pariah so long that you've forgotten how to interact with others, well, this could be your lifeline.
10 Honest Logos That Reveal The Truth
Viktor Hertz, a graphic designer from Stockholm, Sweden, decided that it would a good idea to come up with what he calls, "Honest logos." They'd actually depict or somewhat resemble what the companies offer to the public at this point in time. Some of these may be funny, others might be offensive to certain people. But hey, every company needs a makeover at some point, right?
5 Smartwatch Concept Designs You Will Want!
Sick of waiting for Apple's smartwatch to debut? Not sure if it'll even happen? If the Pebble isn't "smart" enough for you, then perhaps these 5 smartwatch concept designs will get your blood pumping again.
6 Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies Visualised as Treasure Maps
We mostly think of movies pretty linearly -- from beginning to end; from start to finish -- when in fact, they're more convoluted than that. Illustrator Andrew DeGraff analysed several iconic movies (Star Wars!) and creatively repackaged their plot lines as vintage treasure maps. Andrew also offers the originals which are painted in gouache on a sheet of 18.5x22 inch paper and framed. But we warned, they're dizzyingly pricey!
A Graphical Study of The Top 100 Video Game Consoles; Vampire and Zombie Films
Ryan, a graphic designer who runs DesignDifferent, never ceases to impress. Not too long ago, I featured some of his work in my article 10 Inspiring Minimalist Quotations Posters You Should Hang At Home (which you should definitely check out, by the way). Recently, he designed 3 detailed posters of the top 100 popular video game consoles, vampire and zombie films; arranged in chronological order on a circular calendar.