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15 Beautiful and Creative QR Codes [PICS]

In the same way that bar codes don’t have to be boring, quick response codes can also be creative. Thanks to a 30% tolerance in readability, you… Continue reading

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15 Beautiful and Creative QR Codes [PICS]

In the same way that bar codes don’t have to be boring, quick response codes can also be creative. Thanks to a 30% tolerance in readability, you… Continue reading

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5 Free Virtual Firework Shows To Celebrate July 4

If your favorite part of July 4 celebrations is the fireworks, then we’ve got a fun gallery for you. We’ve found five tools that offer vir… Continue reading

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10 Creative Bar Code Designs [PICS]

On this day in 1974, Clyde Dawson made history as the first consumer to buy a product that had been scanned into a till by its Universal Product Code.… Continue reading

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How Big Is the Web & How Fast Is It Growing?

There’s no easy way to find out or explain the size of the web. After all, though there are a few governing bodies and consortia, there&#8… Continue reading

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7 Boilerplates, Templates & Resets for a Fresh Start

Over time, every web developer gathers a collection of tools — useful libraries, code snippets, reference materials and images that get re-use… Continue reading

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How Open Source Projects Can Prepare Students for Better Careers

Free and open source software (FOSS) is at the root of the most innovative products, technologies and services of our time. The Social NetworkContinue reading

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Win a Ticket to Google I/O 2011 [CONTEST]

Developers are hot on working with Google platforms this year, as evidenced by the demand for tickets to Google I/O 2011. The tech giant’s… Continue reading

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HOW TO: Make Your QR Codes More Beautiful

The QR code: A thing of beauty or an eyesore? The magical barcodes that can be scanned by a smartphone to launch an offline-to-online experienc… Continue reading

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Why the U.S. Should Stand Behind its Commitment to Open Government Data [OPINION]

In his inaugural speech, President Barack Obama pledged support for open government initiatives, including the creation of websites that provide acce… Continue reading

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