Category: Internet

Imitone -Make music by only using your voice!

Maybe you do not know to play an instrument, but now it’s possible to make music by only using your voice . If you think of a tune, the first thing you do is hum or buzz . So why not convert that directly into music ? The key to this is in imitone a software that allows you to compose any song using voice or any instrument.

No matter how hard you try it takes time and dedication to learn to play an instrument. You may not know to play an instrument or you do not have access to one, but what about your own voice ? Rather, what happens if you have a very good voice ? You could sing, that’s for sure. And you could also compose . That tune that appeared on your head can be cpnverted into a complete song with this software. If the idea interests you, then you should get a copy of imitone , a program developed by Ivan Balster.

Sing, whistle, hum or buzz, imitone has the ability to convert the sound of your voice into MIDI signals , which in turn supports a tremendous amount of specialized software, and obviously digital instruments. In essence, everything generated with imitone can be recorded, edited, mixed, compiled and processed, thanks to its role as a MIDI controller. Volume, scale selection, vibrato detection, output hardware external control and percussion are some of the features that imitone has . If that’s not enough, the program also offers control for multiple channels, noise cancellation and advanced data analysis, among other things.

Imitone has been a success in Kickstarter. Its developer got more than 300 percent its original goal of $ 20,000, and the best part is that it is still possible to buy a copy at a reduced price. With the $ 20 offer fully depleted, the cheapest entry point is $ 25 , or alternatively, you can invest $ 60 and receive a basic copy. imitone is compatible with Windows(XP and above) and OS X 10.6 64-bit or higher, while the Linux support will come later via free build , albeit with reduced functionality.

Check imitone here

April 9, 2014
How to professionally edit photos online for free?

Here we present some of the best ways to edit photos in a browser. Everyone doesn’t actually need to buy those expensive photo-editing software for their occasional needs. We are choosing chrome as the browser because Chrome is simple,fast and allows you to install applications-plus-extensions and access them directly from the startup tab. Although, most of the below mentioned sites does not need you to install anything at all! Editing within a browser doesn’t mean that you are limited to few options, infact you can do almost all the things which a professional software can do. The only thing is that you should be prepared to hop from one site to another.

Pixlr

Pixlr is a classic online photo-editor , possibly one of the most powerful online editors. It includes many features and you do not have to register. The images are saved in JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF formats and PXD.

iPiccy

iPiccy is another application which has several basic editing tools. It also works as a descent editor with pretty good filters and effects. It supports layers, requires no registration and saves JPG / PNG or sent to Flickr.

piZap Photo Editor

piZap is a little weak compared to the other option. As it has a large catalog of funny issues (stickers, color filters, frames), so it will not be good for Professional editions, but it has some interesting filters. It also makes facebook cover pics, collages and montages with intermediate quality. Registration not required.

Amopic

Only available for Chrome, iPhone and Android, Amopic is an extremely simple and easy to use editor. It incorporates some effects, but are broadly the same as we see in most complete tools. If you need to try some basic editing or casual effects, Amopic will be enough . Files can be saved in JPG, PNG and PDF. It does not support layers.

Thumba Photo Editor

One more in the range of basic, Thumba Photo Editor includes almost all the functions of a traditional free image editor. It is true that it does not support layers and the effects are limited, but has interesting settings and controls , if you have a lot of editing knowledge. No registration is required. Images are saved in JPEG, PNG or BMP formats.

I picadilo

Picadilo editor is a discrete, but with good tools and settings . Support layers and does not require prior registration for use. Images are exported to JPG and PNG formats.

Photo Raster

PhotoRaster is complete editor, it takes online editing to a rather advanced level. Supports layers and filters, and is updated regularly with new features and tools. Requires registration to use and has a paid version available.

Filters and Effects

Pix: Pixel Mixer

Pixel Mixer is an application exclusively for Android platforms, iOS and Chrome . No layer manipulation features. It’s just a publisher of filters and effects to photos.It has over 50 filters and frames and the quality is impressive. No registration is required to use.

BeFunky Photo Editor

BeFunky Photo Editor has almost 200 unique filters to manipulate photographs. The settings range from the basic (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc..) to classic retro photo effects such as Lomo, Cross, Orton, and black and white . The images are saved without registration, and can send to social networks easily.

Pixlr-o-matic

Pixlr-o-matic is another variant of Pixlr, the editor we’ve seen in the beginning, and only serves to add retro filters to your images. It includes dozens of unique effects and frames, with possibility to download more.

PicMonkey

PicMonkey is a fantastic application, with fully oriented filters and high quality retouching. No registration is required, but several of the best filters are premium,. Dozens of effects to try and some extra, like the ability to make collages. Supports JPG and PNG.

Drawing

deviantART Wall

deviantART works with layers, and has a great selection of brushes and filters. It is good for all the basic things. Using the Redraw feature, all your creative process will be recorded to the delight of the observers. Requires registration to save your work.

Sumo Paint

Sumo Paint is another favorite, No offers such as the variety of brushes and effects of deviantART wall, but it requires no registration and allows the use of layers.

Psykopaint

The last among the tools of art, Pyskopaint offers admirable working environment with many quality effects, supports layers and a multitude of possibilities to explore. Images have excellent resolution, and it is good in photo editing too. No registration is required and there are several options to save and share.

April 6, 2014
What will happen to your online data after you die?
We know you’re not planning to die, but … What if you did? Do you know exactly what will happen with all the presence you have scattered across the network? Some services have policies clearer than others as to how to proceed after the death of a person. Several sites remove your information after a time , while others deliver the content of your account without major objections to the next to kin . Who are they? How do they do it? Is there a heaven for that data?

Google

The Mountain View giant has an ecosystem of services. In Gmail, like most email services, the rules do not hide much: if you do not use your account for 9 months, it will be deleted . In that case, you can die with peace of mind, knowing that your personal files will will pass away along with you. Things could still get a bit complicated if you have taken prior to your death actions: Did you leave your key with someone you trust?Legally talking, Impersonating another user of a Gmail account is against the terms of service, so whoever enter with your data could suffer the consequences of a violation of the Terms of Use.(just saying) Nevertheless, Once you’ve died, Google considers the possibility of providing access to your accounts.The application must be supported by documentation of the applicant (accreditation of identity, relationship with the deceased, etc.). Even all this enormous paperwork does not guarantee that Google will give your account to anyone. The process is repeated for all Google services, with some variations depending on the service being requested.

Facebook

In Facebook the situation is somewhat different.Profiles are individual and there are rules against sharing login information between multiple users. If you die and be properly certified, friends and family may propose your profile as a “commemorative account” . These accounts do not show contact details, can not update your status, and no longer appear as “people you could meet.” Privacy options are configured by the deceased as it was before, and contacts already in the account can still write in memory of the person who is gone.(yeah,we are talking about you) In addition, family members may request that the account is disabled or even claim access to the data on it, presenting the relevant documentation (including a court order). For now, Facebook accounts do not expire after any amount of time. If nobody does anything about it, your account will just stay there.Imagine this, If facebook continue to exist after 100 years, then your account will be one of the one billion+ accounts of dead people on facebook. Your great-grand children may read your posts and wonder about all your photos and statuses.

Twitter

The social network of the bird make less noise at the death of a user. There is no memorial profiles like what Facebook offers. If you die, and no one bothers to report it, that way the account would continue as usual, which could be a bit uncomfortable when someone notice that the deceased still appears on the suggestions of who to follow, or you can keep being mentioned. But if a relative or authorized person contacts twitter,they will send backup documentation and deactivate your account.

Hotmail / Outlook

Hotmail / Outlook are much more casual with the user information. If you have the misfortune to die, then after 270 days without anyone accessing your email account,it will be tagged inactive and will start rejecting incoming mail, in addition ,post information, contacts, and others will be removed. After 365 days without access, the account is directly deleted and the username is available to register again. Before all that happens, your family still may request documentation.Hotmail / Outlook will provide them a DVD copy of all your emails and contacts , but will not hand the password. The closure of the account can also be petitioned with this documentation.

Yahoo!

Yahoo! may not be as popular as before, but at least the mail service is still fairly widespread among some Internet users . Yahoo! accounts are deleted after 4 months of inactivity. No form of documentation or content of a Yahoo! account will be given to anyone but the owner even if he is deceased. The only possibility is to ask them to close the account permanently, with less paperwork than what is required by other companies, or take the case to court. If you thought you could recover any data of the deceased, then it will not be easy. At least in this case. Beyond time, paperwork and court proceedings, it is expected that social networks, mail services, profiles and most of the web sites gets, changed, renewed or directly disappear as the Internet evolves.In general, I must say-all our information seems destined to expire with us eventually.

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April 5, 2014