What follows is a reasonably lengthy account of how my first ever game went from a vague idea to breaking the top 25 apps in the App Store. Over 2011-2012 I learnt to program and successfully released a reasonably popular iOS game, Pumped: BMX.
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From Idea to App Store: An Adventure in Game Dev
What follows is a reasonably lengthy account of how my first ever game went from a vague idea to breaking the top 25 apps in the App Store. Over 2011-2012 I learnt to program and successfully released a reasonably popular iOS game, Pumped: BMX.
Use Tor to Browse the Web Anonymously & Access Blocked Websites
Tor is a free anonymity network that aims to conceal a users location and browser usage from snoopers, in addition to allowing access to websites that are otherwise blocked or filtered out through firewalls. The official description of the Tor browser and network is described as follows:
via Pocket http://osxdaily.com/2013/07/18/use-tor-browse-web-anonymous-access-blocked-sites/
What is ‘Google Wallet’ and How Secure is it?
What is ‘Google Wallet‘ and how secure is it? Google Wallet is software that allows mobile android smart-phone owners to pay for goods online and in the shops with their mobile devices. The idea is to leave your real wallet at home and use your phone for all day to day purchases.
via Pocket http://pelfusion.com/what-is-google-wallet-and-how-secure-is-it/
WindowsObserver App now available in Windows Store
I mentioned in this weeks Observed Tech PODCAST Episode 98 that I was starting to tinker with doing some development for Windows 8 and that I figured an app to go alongside the website would be a good starting point.
via Pocket http://www.windowsobserver.com/2013/07/19/windowsobserver-app-now-available-in-windows-store/
Capture Screenshots of Websites
This tool will help you capture a screenshot image of any public web page with a click. You don’t need any software or browser extensions to capture the image of any web page. And it works with lengthy web pages too that extend below the fold.
via Pocket http://ctrlq.org/screenshots/
The Secret Powers Hidden in Your iPhone’s Accessibility Options
Unless you’re constantly messing around with your iPhone’s settings, most people don’t dig into the Accessibility features in iOS unless they need to solve a specific problem.
via Pocket http://lifehacker.com/the-secret-powers-hidden-in-your-iphones-accessibility-816886743
Download Google Maps Offline on iPhone and iPad
OK Maps. Learn how to download Google Maps for offline use on your iPhone or iPad. http://labnol.org/?p=28122 Blog: http://www.labnol.org Twitter: http://twi…
via Pocket http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeHoHsr9yH8&feature=youtu.be
4K resolution
Several 4K resolutions exist in digital television and digital cinematography. The term 4K refers to the horizontal resolution (instead of the vertical) of these formats, which are all on the order of 4,000 pixels. 4K UHD is a resolution of 3840 pixels × 2160 pixels (8.
via Pocket http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4K_resolution
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