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Hate the new MacBook? This old Spanish man agrees with you

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 10:08 am
Posted In: Around the Web, El Risitas, Shareables, Spanish, Videos

If you’ve been scratching your head or even banging it on the desk over the lack of ports on the new MacBook, here’s the video for you: Obviously, the old Spanish man isn’t actually talking about Apple’s new products. The guy being interviewed is Juan Joya, a Spanish actor and comedian known as El Risitas, which means “little laughs” or “giggles”. You can guess why. The story he’s telling is about trying to use the sea to wash some pots and returning the next day to find them all swept away. Here’s the original: The clip’s become the Spanish equivalent of…

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Google’s Art Project Chrome extension brings classic paintings to every new tab

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 9:43 am
Posted In: Around the Web, chrome, extensions, Google, Google Cultural Institute, Product Launches

We’re connoisseurs of great Chrome extensions here at TNW, so Google’s latest was an instant addition to our browsers. Google Art Project, developed by the Google Cultural Institute, puts fine art on every new tab you open. The extension shows great artworks from the collections of museums and galleries around the world. Don’t worry about losing your access to your frequently visited sites either, they’re just a click away using the icon in the bottom right hand corner. ➤ Google Art Project [Chrome Web Store] Read next: 11 Powerful Chrome Extensions to Try Out

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Here’s why the ArcticStartup blog is launching a print magazine for entrepreneurs called CoFounder

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 9:07 am
Posted In: arcticstartup, Around the Web, CoFounder, Insider, magazines, print, Product Launches, startups

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In the week that we heard the sad news that Gigaom is shutting down, discovering that a European tech publication is launching a new print magazine might seem crazy. But that’s just exactly what Nordics and Baltics-focused tech site ArcticStartup is doing. It’s kicked off an Indiegogo campaign today to fund the first proper issues of its print title, CoFounder, with a plan to offer in-depth features on the European startup scene. Though it’s far from the first online tech publication to venture into dealing with dead trees – PandoDaily’s been producing Pando Quarterly for paying subscribers since it acquired…

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Steam is down right now [UPDATE: It’s back!]

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 8:33 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Steam, the gaming platform and store from Valve Software is currently down. It’s not clear exactly why the service is currently unavailable, and it looks like only the digital download store is affected for now. Steam’s site currently reads: An error occurred while processing your request. Reference #97.c52c0e6b.1426148779.1056185d The desktop app loads fine and allows you to access your library, as well as download and launch games. However, the store is unavailable both here and via browsers. We’ve contacted Steam to find out more and will update this post as soon as we hear back. Update: Steam’s store is back online…

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How to move readers to share your stories

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 8:23 am
Posted In: Around the Web, How-To's, Social Media

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Barry Feldman is a content marketing consultant, copywriter, social media advisor and more. This post has been adapted from an original version on his blog, Feldman Creative. I spent some serious time messing with the headline above. It’s a good one, but I’ve done better. Keep reading and you’ll understand. First, know this: I want a lot of people to read this blog post. Bloggers generally attach great value to the number of viewers a post earns. And a proven strategy for increasing the reach of your content is to inspire readers to share it via social media. Also, I want you to know a version of this post…

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