We always love to play with Photo effects such as changing the color of the original photos, adding bubbles, mask, fun elements to the photos and many more. On the past we had covered alot of Photo editing tools both online tools as well as desktop editing tools. Here is the best list of Photo editing tools to add fun effects to your photos.
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Home maintenance takes time, and you don't need to waste even more trekking to the hardware store for basic tools each time you start a project. Bob Tedeschi at the Times pulls together the must-have items for every toolbox, from the basic hammer, screwdriver, cordless drill, pliers and wrenches (both regular and socket), to the less obvious but still important stud finder, level, and small handsaw. He also goes through the many variations on each tool, noting the pros and cons of each, like safety performance and multitasking ability.
It's not so much a shopping list of tools as much as it is a guide to creating your own. Everyone has different needs and preferences, so while there are certainly tools everyone should have, there is no one size fits all solution. Check out the article for more details, and feel free to share your own favorite toolbox essentials in the comments.
The Tools You Really Need to Maintain Your HomeDIY magazine Popular Mechanics took a moment to highlight all the uses their readers shared for old silica packets, including keeping tools in great shape.
Toss them in your toolbox to keep your tools free of oxidation. I am a line mechanic for Delta Airlines. We do all our work here outside since we don't have a hangar. So when an aircraft arrives with maintenance issues I have to wheel my tools outside, leaving them vulnerable to weather, and sometimes my toolbox gets filled with snow or rain. I have found that if I put two desiccant packs per drawer in my toolbox, it is just enough to dry them out and keep my tools from oxidation.
Check out the full article for more tips and tricks like using them to save a wet cellphone, extend the life of razor blades, and even dry your fishing gear. Have a clever use for a product most people just throw away? Let's hear about it in the comments.
Clever Uses for Silica GelYou can track the status of your certification of apps over the WP7 Developer Portal.
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The author is a Windows Mobile Microsoft MVP, pursuing his Computer Engineering Degree. A tech enthusiast, he blogs everything about Microsoft at TheMSGuy.com. You can follow him
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