Most software, writes Ink & Switch, is slow. Slow Software works as a FAQ about all the reasons this is the case, from input latency to inefficient design.
Why software feels slow
Retrospecs: system-accurate pixel art filter app for iOS
Retrospecs turns photos and artwork into pixel art, and not just by crudely resizing them. It provides filters for a variety of classic systems, with accurate pixel aspect ratios, pallettes… READ THE REST
After 15 years and 6 months, Instagram finally has an iPad app
Duke Nukem Forever took 14 years to develop, an age that took the Guinness World Record in its category. But the long-awaited shooter has nothing on Instagram for iPad, which… READ THE REST
New app lets couples charge admission fees to their wedding
Why send boring old wedding invitations when you can include invoices in the envelope? Invitin is a new app that encourages couples to treat their sacred union like a cash… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
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TL;DR: A realistic remote-powered Chinook-style military helicopter can be yours for $49.99 (MSRP $58.99). Craving some quality flying time? Pilot a realistic RC military helicopter, the SYMA Revolt S026H Chinook for just $49.99 (MSRP $58.99).… READ THE REST
Stop guessing in Excel and learn workflows used by real data pros with this course bundle for $30
TL;DR: Learn Excel from beginner to advanced with lifetime access to the 2025 Ultimate Excel Training Bundle for $29.97 using code TAKE10 until November 2 at 11:59pm Pacific. Excel is the superstar of spreadsheets, but… READ THE REST
