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8 best external hard drives and SSDs for Mac and PC users in 2018 Creative Bloq / 9 hours ago Choosing the best external hard drive or SSD for your Mac or PC is essential. As any creative knows, it doesn't take long for files to start filling up the internal hard drive of your machine – but there are a number of considerations to make before pulling out your wallet. First, the basics. An external hard drive or SSD (which stands for Solid State Drive) is a device that can be easily plugged into your machine, giving you almost-instant storage space, without having to open up your computer and make complicated upgrades. Not only does an HDD or SSD give you more capacity for large files, but because they're portable, they can be taken on the move and plugged into different machines – handy if you swap between PCs and Macs regularly. Also, if something happens to your machine, your files will still be safe and accessible. Storage considerations There are a number ...

The Top 3D JavaScript Libraries For Web Developers 1stWebDesigner / Jake Rocheleau / 8 hours ago Modern JavaScript is surprisingly powerful. Especially with support from WebGL libraries and SVG/Canvas elements. With the right tools you can build pretty much anything for the web including browser-based games and native applications. Many of the newest groundbreaking features  run on 3D , and in this post I’ve curated my list of the best 3D JS libraries currently available for web developers. Three.js There is no doubt that  Three.js  deserves to be at the top of this list. It can be somewhat complex to learn from scratch but it’s also one of the better 3D libraries out there. It’s managed by a core group and released for free  on GitHub . ThreeJS primarily works on canvas elements, SVG elements, and the WebGL library for rendering. Learning the ropes is a challenge and will require at least mid-level JavaScript knowledge. But you ...

The Top 3D JavaScript Libraries For Web Developers 1stWebDesigner / Jake Rocheleau / 8 hours ago Modern JavaScript is surprisingly powerful. Especially with support from WebGL libraries and SVG/Canvas elements. With the right tools you can build pretty much anything for the web including browser-based games and native applications. Many of the newest groundbreaking features  run on 3D , and in this post I’ve curated my list of the best 3D JS libraries currently available for web developers. Three.js There is no doubt that  Three.js  deserves to be at the top of this list. It can be somewhat complex to learn from scratch but it’s also one of the better 3D libraries out there. It’s managed by a core group and released for free  on GitHub . ThreeJS primarily works on canvas elements, SVG elements, and the WebGL library for rendering. Learning the ropes is a challenge and will require at least mid-level JavaScript knowledge. ...

Inside The Mind Of A Freelancer—What Makes Them Happy, Keeps Them Up At Night TAXI Daily News / 5 hours from now Freelancing is becoming increasingly common for those in the creative field. Many would rather the digital nomad lifestyle than walk down a traditional 9-to-5 route.  Top reasons for this career path include the flexibility and freedom to  set one’s own wages , achieve a healthy work life balance, and the ability to seek out amazing opportunities on a personalized work schedule.  Freelancing also comes with its share of headaches though—with no one watching over your shoulder, freelancers must be disciplined enough to meet deadlines, goals, and forge a clear career path.  Want to know more about who becomes freelancers, why they choose this path, and whether they love being their own boss? Check out this infographic by Jess3  that takes you inside the mind of a freelancer below.  Click on image to enlarge  ...

Building a mobile app for iOS is a great way to increase both brand awareness and sales. But, it can be expensive to hire a developer and time-consuming if you’re not intimately familiar with the build process. That’s the beauty of all-in-one app templates. They come with popular features built right in and many are quite easy to customize. Templates are available for a wide-array of uses, as well. Note that some templates require that you have access to a computer running Mac OS X, among other tools. Please see each template’s description at the link provided for a full requirements list. Woopy woopy  is a universal (works on both phones and tablets) listings/chat app template for iOS. It allows users to register and post classified sales ads. Users can upload up to three photos and a 10 second video description for each item. Buyers and sellers can also chat with each other directly through the app. Mokets Mokets  is a mobile ecommerce app that make...

Forget Swatches, This Makeup Artist Recreates Entire Palettes On Her Hand TAXI Daily News / 10 hours ago Composite image by DesignTAXI via  Menal Khan  and featured with permission  Beauty addicts— if sparkly, colorful makeup swatches are your eye candy, wait until you see Toronto-based makeup artist  Menal Khan ’s next-level creations.  Instead of merely brushing eyeshadow pigments across her skin, Khan recreates the entire makeup palette itself, forming shimmering images on the back of her hands.  Using her arm as a canvas, Khan also brushes mesmerizing eyeshadow looks onto her skin, fluffy eyelashes and all—and this is all in addition to the traditional makeup looks she shares on her Instagram account.  It will be hard to look at ordinary makeup swatches after you see Khan’s work. Admire these below, and follow Khan on  Instagram  .  Please tag @toofaced my lovelies❤️ - I've had ...

Getty Images Bans All Photoshopped Images That Alter Size Of Models’ Bodies TAXI Daily News / 4 hours ago [Click here to view the video in this article]  Getty has updated its Creative Stills Submission Requirements to specify that it will no longer accept images of models whose bodies have been edited to look either thinner or larger.  In an email, the company has announced that effective from 1 October, it requires “that you do not submit to us any creative content depicting models whose body shapes have been retouched to make them look thinner or larger.”  The e-mail states that although edited images of models’ body shapes are a no-go, “other changes made to models like a change of hair colour, nose shape, retouching of skin or blemishes, etc., are outside the scope of this new law, and are therefore still acceptable.”  The move comes after a new French law obligates magazines to indicate when a ...

Web design can be a tough nut to crack. There are so many aspects which go into the making of a good website, that it can get difficult to put it all together. However, having a well-designed, user-friendly website is crucial to your business. In this digital world, websites serve as the first point of contact for any customer. This means, your website has to present a persuasive case on your behalf. A good website can intrigue a user, make you look professional, and even help convert a random user into a customer. According to a  study done by Adobe in 2015 , if people are given only 15 minutes to read a content, or engage with information on a website, two-thirds of them would engage with the website that is beautiful. Similarly, 59% would opt to engage with a website that is aesthetically pleasing, instead of engaging with a website that is simple to look at. These and more stats point out the importance of giving time and attention to your website design. In this article, we...