Web and Software Dev - Metro Icons by Orphydian

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It has been a while since i have written about Orphydian's 3D Software and Office & Productivity metro icon sets. 

Today we'll provide you with a few more links to recreate the look and feel of your apps and concepts. These sets include a variety of icons of the latest popular programs and services in .ico and .png formats.

See the images, download links and author's comments.

1. Modern Uinvert Icon Set I Web and Software Dev

" This set contains over 100 modern Uinvert Icons ( in both .ico and .png format) to be used on any Windows desktop depicting most of the relevant 3d graphics sofware out there: Integrated Development Environment, Code and HTML editing, Web authoring, Content Management System, eCommerce Platform, Bug tracking, Social coding, Revision control system, Git repository Web server, Database, Solution stack package etc.".

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2. Windows 8 Modern Tile Set I Web and Software Dev

"This set contains over 100 modern UI style PNG's proper to be used for Windows 8 startscreen depicting most of the rellevant 3d graphics sofware out there: Integrated Development Environment, Code and HTML editing, Web authoring, Content Management System, eCommerce Platform, Bug tracking, Social coding, Revision control system, Git repository Web server, Database, Solution stack package etc.".

Download link

SEE ALSO: 

Amazing Metro Icon Sets by dAKirby309

Finesse Icon Pack : 125 Excellent Icons Now Available for Purchase!

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Office and Productivity - Metro Icons by Orphydian

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Icons are one of those things that are produced by the thousands. Creating icons is such a specialty that there are companies and designers who are devoted 100% to designing icons like the popular Icon Factory. 

Metro is a design language so it can be applied to any platform or technology. It's influenced by the International Typographic Style or Swiss Style which in turn learned also from the Bauhaus school of Architecture and Design. 

Using metro icons in your projects is part of defining the identity of your project itself, your brand, your value proposition and even business model. Branding is a whole big area of conversation. It’s also about color, style, value proposition, identity and others aspects.

We’ve found many free Metro icons around the web and some for sale. Icons that can be used in everything from Powerpoint presentations to applications. You guys loved the Amazing Metro Icon Sets so we thought of adding even more for all you developers and enthusiasts out there.

This time we feature two Astonishing Office and Productivity Metro Icon Sets with over 100 icons (Uinvert Custom Icon Set and Modern Tile Set) by Orphydian, the same person who gave us the last metro icon set.

Check out the images, download links and author's comments for more.

1. Modern Uinvert Custom Icon Set I Office and Productivity

"This set contains over 60 modern Uinvert Icons ( in both .ico and .png format) to be used on any Windows desktop depicting most of the rellevant software out there used for Word processing, Team collaboration, Project management, PDF and OCR editing/converting, Reference and Bibliography management, Compressing and archiving, Desktop publishing etc."

Download link

2. Windows 8 Modern Tile Set I Office and Productivity

" This set contains over 60 modern UI style PNG's proper to be used for Windows 8 startscreen depicting most of the rellevant software out there used for Word processing, Team collaboration, Project management, PDF and OCR editing/converting, Reference and Bibliography management, Compressing and archiving, Desktop publishing etc."

Download link

SEE ALSO: 

Amazing Metro Icon Sets by dAKirby309

Finesse Icon Pack : 125 Excellent Icons Now Available for Purchase!

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Transportation Options While Vacationing

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Taking a vacation with family or friends can be great fun, but all of the different transportation options can cause confusion over the way to get around. 

Whether you hop on a minibus or you rent a car, each option has benefits and drawbacks, depending on the situation. Here are some suggestions for transportation options away from home that will leave you moving smoothly wherever you go.

Renting a Car

This is one of the most common forms of transportation used while traveling. But is it right for your trip?

If you plan to be traveling long distances each day on your trip, renting a car can be the greatest way to move around. Most rental car services offer low daily rates, or will even consider offering a flat rate for the entire period you travel. Of course, the gas costs will be covered by you, but many rental services provide renters with choices between cars - opt for a hybrid, or any other car that gets good mileage. Some services even offer cheaper rates on weekdays than on weekends, so plan your trip well in advance to get the best deal.

When it comes to insurance, be very wary. Rental insurance prices are often extremely inflated, and often times a driver's personal automobile insurance already covers all of the same things as the rental insurance. Before purchasing rental insurance through a service, check with your current insurance provider to see if it's the right choice - it may save you a lot of money.

Taking the Bus/Taking a Taxi

If you're traveling to a location where public transportation is cheap and efficient, and if you don't need to travel long distances, consider taking the bus or riding on a metro. Often times you can purchase passes for a week or even a month, significantly cutting down the costs of transportation. In many cities and towns parking can also be a problem, thus making a rental car more difficult to use - in this case, opt for riding the bus around town so as to not worry about a car. 

If you're trying to get somewhere at night, forgo the bus for an official taxi. While taxis might be slightly more expensive, they offer safer transportation than a public bus or metro, and will take you exactly where you need to be.

Use Your Feet

An often overlooked form of transportation while on vacation, walking can offer benefits that far surpass any other way. Walking allows you to exercise while away from home, it saves a lot of money on transportation costs, and it allows you to see your destination of choice from a different perspective.

And you must consider the location to which you're traveling. If you're trying to get from Paris to Hamburg, or even San Francisco to Los Angeles in a few days, walking might not be your best option. But if you have a whole week to explore downtown Budapest, or if your entire trip is in Salt Lake City, put on a pair of walking shoes and see all of the sites you can.

Time to Get Away

Going on a vacation can be great fun for you and your friends or family, but make sure you plan accordingly before leaving. Whether you ride the bus, rent a car, or simply walk around town, find out the best transportation option for you to have the trip of a lifetime.

As travel enthusiasts, here at THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY we always encourage our readers to explore new areas when traveling. Let us know how can we help you with your next trip. 😉

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Amazing Metro Icon Sets by Orphydian

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Metro is the codename for Windows Phone Design System. It's modern, clean, light and open design with no shadows, glows or gradients. 

Our friend Orphydian released 2 Fantastic Metro Icon Sets with over 100 icons (Uinvert Custom Icon Set and Modern UI Custom Tile Set). Unique icon sets that developers can use in their applications. 

The Design of these icons it's based on the Metro style, with cleared, straight forms and pure typography. All icons in the sets have the right color and resolution, with content areas perfectly centered. Any icon is ready to be used in your new application, design or concept. 

Have a look on the images, download links and author's comments. 

1. Modern Uinvert Custom Icon Set I 3D Software

" This set contains over 60 modern Uinvert Icons ( in both .ico and .png format) to be used on any Windows desktop depicting most of the rellevant 3d graphics sofware out there comprising modeling, digital sculpting, 3d painting, lighting, rendering, animation, visual 3D FX, CAD, scenery generating functions."

Download link

2. Windows 8 Modern UI Custom Tile Set I 3D Software

"This set contains over 60 modern UI style PNG's proper to be used for Windows 8 startscreen depicting most of the rellevant 3d graphics sofware out there comprising modeling, digital sculpting, 3d painting, lighting, rendering, animation, visual 3D FX, CAD, scenery generating functions."

Download link

SEE ALSO:

Office and Productivity - Metro Icons by Orphydian 

Amazing Metro Icon Sets by dAKirby309

Finesse Icon Pack : 125 Excellent Icons Now Available for Purchase!

That was it for today. Keep sending us your suggestions via Twitter (@andreaschriscy).

*by andreascy*

Do Windows 8.1 Screenshots Prove Return of the Famous Start Button?

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Most people thought they would never see the Windows “Start” button again. However, recent Windows 8.1 update confirmed that Microsoft placed it back where it belongs. 

Users are thrilled to have the start button back, but we are still waiting for further feedback on how the start button affects the Windows 8 performance.

So What Will It Be?

According to Paul Thurrot's SuperSite For Windows, The Windows 8 start button really will be what people expect it to be. When people update, they won't be able to miss it. The color appears to have changed, but it's still the familiar Start button. 

Oh, but there's more about the color: Apparently when a user hovers over the Start button it changes colors. Thurrott, the man who had access to the Milestone Preview of 8.1, says it changes to a black background and accent color used on the flag logo. This Start button closely resembles the Start Charm. 

Other (Hopefully) Welcome Changes

Most Windows 8.1 users indicate that additional features such as the ability to boot up the computer straight to the desktop and bypass the “Metro-Style Windows 8 home screen” are also a long-awaited welcomed feature. Furthermore, little things like being able to replace the desktop wallpaper make them feel at home again.

Overall, Windows 8.1 was designed with customization in mind. Reports state that Microsoft intends to make it so anyone who uses this OS is able is to conform it to their wishes. This operating system is supposed to work for everyone. 

The “Blue” Preview

The Microsoft Build Conference took place from June 26th to June 28th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Microsoft offered current Windows 8 users a free 8.1 upgrade on the first day of this weekend conference. 

With an already cramped event, they later announced that they were able to offer even more tickets for sale. This event was in high demand for future developers who plan to shape the future of Windows and help create new programs. Microsoft scheduled several sessions run by some of the top people in the industry to offer their training. 

However, one of the main reasons people wanted to attend is for the sneak peak at Windows 8.1. Every single day that passed causes people to anxiously await the “real deal.” Just about any developer that was able to attend wanted to be here for this debut, and learning experience.

YOU MIGHT LIKE: The Battle between Windows, Chromebook and Mac

As far as the Start button is concerned, the Build Conference was the true revelation for current and future Windows users. Attendees walked away feeling like they understood an exclusive part of the Windows OS that no one had ever caught a glimpse of before. 

*by andreascy*

Google Now Desktop Wallpapers Collection 4

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Hello guys. How are things at your end today? Have you heard about Google's personal assistant application known as "Google Now"?

Having used it for months, I can tell you how great it is. It presents me just the information I need, when I need it, and tailored to my current location. Google's latest hot product for Android and iOS is simply amazing! The more you use it, the more useful it gets, as it figures out what you need and when. 

Some days ago, we published here at THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY some beautiful Google Now(ish) Desktop Walllpaper Collections that let you enjoy the highly artistic backgrounds that you see in the Google Now app, for your 1920x1080px displays. Not the original ones, but inspired from Google Now’s aesthetics and overall design. 

Different artists come up with a bunch of wallpaper ideas but just a few toke our real attention. Our friend Brebenel Silviu with his great and unique skills is one of them! Today, we are sharing with you the 4th part of the series that contains four Beach versions ready to decorate and enchance your screens. 

If you like what you see, then:

1. Right-click on the image you wish to save.

 

2. Click Save picture as… 

3. Navigate to the folder where you wish to save the image to, then click Save.

Collection 4:

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(c)

(d)

Looking forward to hearing your feedback and insights in the comments below. Be sure to leave your thoughts! 

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Take care everyone! 😎

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Google Now Desktop Wallpapers Collection 3

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It's being some time now that we've shared with our lovely readers, here at THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY, a number of carefully picked wallpapers. From motivational wallpapers of every type, to Windows 8, Minimalism, and Google Now. Wallpapers for bloggers, developers, designers, techies, and readers who are hungry for some creativity and inspiration.

We mentioned Google Now wallpapers, because that's the main topic for today. 

Since it launched last year, Google Now, for many, has become a staple in the Google or Android experience. It's location within the operating system itself, beneath the Home button in all of the pure-Google-experience Nexus devices, is an indication of just how important Google feels the service is.

We also believe that it represents the best of Google, so we are sharing the next pack of the wallpaper series, made by Brebenel Silviu. Simply, scroll down below and...

1. Right-click on the image you wish to save.

 

2. Click Save picture as… 

3. Navigate to the folder where you wish to save the image to, then click Save.

In case you missed the previous releases, follow this link.

Collection 3:

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(c)

(d)

Sharing equals with Caring! If you like this post, you know what to do. Show your best support to the creator and help this community to reach and hopefully inspire even more people. 

Stay tuned because we hear that Silviu brings some interesting things around including a Google Now Suite for XWidget. 😉

*by andreascy*

Google Now Desktop Wallpapers Collection 2

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Hello folks! Here on THE OFFICIAL ANDREASCY we are always on the hunt for beautiful new wallpapers. We appreciate hard work and creativity from the graphic designers so we are always trying to find ways to support them as much as we can.

We've featured a few Google Now Desktop wallpapers this year that got your interest. We are happy that our first collection received a fair attention on social media and we want to thank you for your support. Today we decided to share the next collection that will definitely make you love it!

As you probably know, Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time. It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, and more.

It's one of the most intuitive things which Google has done for smartphones. I just wish there was an easily accessible way to get in touch with the developers. Also, the events could have addresses on them not just venues so that the user is able to tell at a glance how far away they are, and perhaps cost too. The event feature is incredible though.

So what are you waiting for? Are you ready to enrich your desktop with these cute Google Now-styled wallpapers?

1. Right-click on the image you wish to save.

 

2. Click Save picture as… 

3. Navigate to the folder where you wish to save the image to, then click Save.

 Special only for your 1920x1080px display! If it's a yes then have a look:

Collection 2:

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(c)

(d)

They are awesome, right? 😃😍

Ok that was it for today. Stay tuned on our Blog for the next Collection and subscribe also on our RSS feed for future updates directly to your inbox.

For more interesting backgrounds / wallpapers, check out some of our previous collections. Contact us if you have any great pieces you'd like to share (Write "Wallpaper Collections" in the subject line). 

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