The good news, “Hey, I’m back up!” is prefaced by having a good backup system for your computer. Read how PRI Art Director Elena Nazzaro protects herself from data loss.
Archive for "Technology"
May we inspire you?
Being Elmo, is multitasking really all it’s cracked up to be, Making Fiends (yes, you read that correctly FIENDS), mmmm tapas, classes in a “treehouse,” Inc. Magazine, and centralizing control over your … house?!
March inspirations
A special family, Letter of Note, a dog says goodbye to his best friend, CoWerks, an awesome commercial (really!), and relaaaaaaaaax.
Creating custom QR codes for designers
A few months back, we shared a primer on 2D barcodes—more commonly known as QR codes. But the standard black and white box isn’t the prettiest icon we’ve ever seen. In fact, QR codes can sometimes stand out as a distracting eyesore on a beautifully designed piece. Adding color, styling, and branding will not only brighten up a boring box, but also let your target audience instantly know it belongs to you.
Our 5 most popular posts of 2011
It is “Best of” time. That’s the time when we make a list of the five top-read PRI Works Blogs, to take with you to that desert island to read for the rest of your life. We’ve listed the ones you’ve liked best. Read and enjoy.
The pros and cons of open source—A .net example
As website developers, we are always reviewing new software. As we do so, we are also assessing how our clients can take advantage of new programs and technologies. Here we discuss how we tailor our recommendations based on the client and the situation.
Landline . . . what’s that?
A lot has changed since Motorola released the DynaTAC 8000x, the first cell phone in the 1980’s that sold for $3,500! The subsequent tech explosion revolutionized the phone lines we use to say “Hello.”
Your computer WILL crash and burn—Be prepared
It happens to everyone. One day, your computer’s working fine. The next morning, you’re in trouble. While you can’t completely prevent a hardware malfunction, there are many things you can do to minimize the consequences of a broken computer, and get yourself up and running quickly again.
Scan me—A 2D barcode primer
Don’t isolate your non-smartphone-carrying audience. Lots of people still carry a regular old cell phone without a camera—a “dumbphone,” as my parents call them—and won’t be able to access any of your added features.
A mad scientist’s dream—Gmail Labs
Google Mail Labs is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t quite ready for primetime. They may change, break, or disappear at any time.
