Courier Prime is a new version of IBM's classic public domain typeface, redesigned by Quote-Unquote Apps to look good in print and on-screen. I'm a big fan of the original, whose legendary legibility was hampered by pixelation until "retina" displays came along–so it seems due a comeback!
Courier Prime
Online chiptune player looks the part
Chip Player JS is a pixel-perfect web-based music player by Matthew Montag that has many of your favorite 90's-era .mods and .mids built-in. There's even a visualizer! Powered by Game Music Emu, LibXMP, and FluidLite. READ THE REST
This wonderful Twitter account analyzes the changing fonts and typography of Star Wars
I've always assumed that the fonts used in the Star Wars films have — like the swipe transitions — persisted as unchanging aesthetic choice since 1977. But as the Star Wars Fonts Twitter account demonstrates, I was apparently wrong! There's some pretty cool stuff here: It must be intimidating to make even the slightest tweak… READ THE REST
Roboto serif, a new typeface from Google
Roboto (previously at Boing Boing) is an unusual yet versatile neo-grotesk sans-serif font created by Google in 2011 as it sought to establish credibility in competition with design-obsessed Apple. Now, a decade later, it has a "surprisingly retro" serif version to go with it and its mono and slab-serif brethren. The new font isn't just… READ THE REST
Become a MS Office productivity legend and help kids in need for just $30
Getting back into the groove of learning can be challenging, especially if it's been a while since you were in school. Hell, it can be challenging even if you're still in school. And with new versions of essential software coming out every few years, like the Microsoft Office Suite, it gets even more difficult to stay… READ THE REST
Breeze through your reading list at a low price while helping students in need
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're trying to better yourself, finding out where to start can feel challenging. But having a mentor can be incredibly helpful, especially if you want to advance in your career or… READ THE REST
This multi-faceted charging station does everything short of brewing your morning coffee
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. You've got quite the arsenal of gizmos and gadgets these days. So whether it's an extra-large monitor, your phone, or a smart home speaker, you've got a lot of stuff on your desktop.… READ THE REST
