dX-Xel Tech Blog

RSS Feed Homepage

Articles: 1, 2, 3

3D Designs
2008-04-26 08:00:00
Check out this cool videos that I just found on Youtube. Hehe..3d DesignYume Ninja - Ayame Project 2006Besides, you might interested to view my previous post on cool new technology using 3D display.That's all for today!! Yeahh!!!
More About: Designs

Vector logo - Green leaf
2008-04-19 06:44:00
Hmm..I don't know what to do today so I open up the Illustrator program and designed this logo. It's just a simple vector logo anyway. Well, I also never know why do I post a lots about Illustrator lately (it's a tech blog for sure..hehe). By the way, if you have any suggestion or a request on my ai tutorials section, feel free to drop me a line.Vector logo details:-Name: Green Leaf Type: Vector Logo DesignTheme: NatureDate created: April 19, 08Software: Adobe Illustrator CSColor: Green, #66BA44 or 102, 186, 68That all..yeah!!!

Illustrator tutorial - Grunge sunburst effect
2008-04-12 06:34:00
As promised before, today I’ll show you how to draw the sunburst shape and apply the grunge effect on it as well. Then, we will learn on how to save our sunburst shape to symbol so that you’ll never need to create them over and over again. And finally, I will show you a little tricks how to apply the grunge effect on text. Anyhow, here we go.Software: Adobe Illustrator CSStep 1Create a New Document with 500px x 500px setting. Select RGB Color for Color Mode.Go to View > Snap to Grid (Shift + Command/Ctrl + ").Step 2Select the Rectangle Tool or press M and click once anywhere on the artboard. You’ll see a popup window. Enter Width: 400px, Height: 400px. Fill it with a white color and a black stroke color.Align our rectangle to the center of our artboard using the Align palette (Shift + F7). Make sure you select the Align to Artboard in order to make it work.Go to the Layers palette (F7) and lock Layer 1. Create new layer.Step 3Repeat Step 2 to draw another rectangle. Enter Widt...
More About: Tutorial , Grunge , Effect

Popular posts for March 2008
2008-04-05 08:10:00
List of most popular posts for March 2008 :-Draw a trendy circles in IllustratorIllustrator - How to draw a vector flower?Music using only sounds from Windows XP and 98
More About: Popular , Posts , March 2008

Vector Illustration - Glory days
2008-03-29 06:22:00
[ Download | 1024x768 ]Hmm..this is the very first time I designing something like this. I know its not looking very good though. I visited a lot of design blog/website everyday and see their artworks including these funky design. I told to myself -> Ohh..that was really easy.But when I'm trying to design it by myself, my head start spinning in the air. Yes, it quite hard if you're a newbie like me. You've to consider a lot of things - elements to use, colors, shapes, placement, typography, theme and so on..So in this illustration, I've use the sunburst shape as the background and the purplish colors as well. Maybe in the next tutorial section I will tell you how do I created the sunburst effect. So don't forget to get a free updates via my blog feed or email. Hehe..Vector illustration details:-Name: Glory Days Type: Vector Illustration File Format: JPEGDimensions: 1024 x 768Theme: FunkyFile size: 707 KBDate created: March 29, 08Software: Adobe Illustrator CSColor: Purple, Red, O...
More About: Glory Days

Illustrator tutorial - Trendy circles
2008-03-22 05:32:00
Well, I see lots of cool design elements have been applied by the graphics designer lately. And one of them is the “trendy circles”. So, today we’ll learn how to draw and simply apply a color to it. It was a simple tutorial anyway and maybe it will be useful for your design element in the future.Software: Adobe Illustrator CSStep 1Create New Document with any Artboard setup and select RGB color for Color Mode. I used 500px x 500px setting in this tutorial.Step2Select the Ellipse Tool (or just press L). Click once anywhere on the artboard and enter Width:100px, Height: 100px. OK.Step 3While the circle is on selected, double click the Scale Tool. Enter Uniform Scale: 80, click Copy.And you’ll get something like this:-Step 4Repeat Step 3 twice. For the Uniform Scale, enter 85 and another one 50. You should have a circles shape like below:-Step 5Now we gonna give some colors for this circles. Simply visit COLOURLovers to find the desired color palette. As for this tutorial I’v...
More About: Tutorial , Trendy

Nokia Morph
2008-03-15 04:38:00
Guys, I really want this stuff. It's a cool device by Nokia that called The Morph . By using the nanotechnology concept, this device can enables its materials and components to be flexible, stretchable, transparent and remarkably strong. By the way, check out this video to see the concept of this device:-Visit Dexigner website for further reading.That all for today!!

Illustrator tutorial - Draw a flower
2008-03-08 05:21:00
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a flower easily using the Distort and Transform effect in Illustrator . And guess what, there is totally no pen tool involved along this tutorial! This is the trick that I used to draw the Illustrator CS icon (not really looks like it). Somehow it also looks like a Sunflower for me. Hmm..Software : Adobe Illustrator CSStep 1Create a New Document with 500px x 500px Artboard Setup. Select RGB color for Color Mode.Step 2Select the Polygon Tool. Click once at the artboard and enter Radius: 70, Sides: 10.Just fill it with black color first with no stroke.Step 3Go to Effect > Distort and Transform > Pucker and Bloat…Enter 50 and OK.Step 4Go to Effect > Distort and Transform >Roughen…Enter Size: 10, Relative, Detail: 0 and Points: Smooth. Press OK. You’ll get something like this:-Step 5 Apply a green Radial Gradient (F9) on it as below:-Click the left slider and set Location: 50. It’s done for the first layer of our petals.Step 6Click on...
More About: Tutorial , Flower , Draw

Music using only sounds from Windows XP and 98
2008-03-04 07:21:00
Got this from digg. Check it out!another one...
More About: Windows , Music , Sounds , Windows Xp

Popular posts for February 2008
2008-03-01 05:58:00
List of most popular posts for 2008 .html">February 2008 :-Illustrator tutorial - Wave text effectHow to list archive pages by title in Blogger?The skateboarding robotCool new technology using 3D display
More About: Popular , Posts

Windows XP - How to delete run command URLs?
2008-02-28 03:31:00
Ok, this tip is useful whenever you’d like to delete the existing URLs in the run command instead of the cached lists inside it. The URLs was listed automatically once you surf the Internet.To know whether your run command has existing URLs, simply open your Run window (Windows +R) and type something like http:// inside the text area. You’ll see a drop down list that shows the website URLs you’ve visited recently.Anyhow, follow these instructions to get rid of them:-Clear IE HistoryTo do this, open your IE browser, go to Tools > Internet Options > General tab. Click the Delete button in the Browsing history (IE7). For IE 6 and below, click the Clear History button in History.Clear all records, recently accessed documentsRight click the Start button > Properties > Select Classic Start menu > Customize… > Click the Clear button > Click OK > Select Start menu > Click Apply > Click OK. Done.Note: For Classic start menu, right click the Start button > Customize… > Click the Clea...
More About: Windows Xp , Command

Download Dark Blogger (wallpaper)
2008-02-27 01:56:00
[ Download | 1024x768 ]Using Illustrator, it was really easy to draw the Blogger 's logo. So, this time I decided to make some Blogger wallpaper. Hmm..it's just a simple wallpaper anyway...Details:-Name: Dark BloggerType: Wallpaper File Format: JPEGDimensions: 1024 x 768Theme: BloggerFile size: 92.8 KBDate created: Feb 27, 08Software: Adobe IllustratorColor: Black, WhiteBackground Color:HEX: #000000RGB: 0, 0, 0Extract the file using WinRAR.

Illustrator tutorial - Wave text effect
2008-02-15 03:13:00
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a wave text effect using a warp effect in Illustrator . It’s just a simple tutorial anyway and maybe it’ll be useful for some of you guys out there. Ok, here we go!Software: Adobe Illustrator CSStep 1Create New Document with 500px x 500px Artboard Setup. Select RGB color for Color Mode. Press OK.Step 2Click the Type Tool or press T and type anything on the artboard. Press Ctrl+T to open the Character palette. Select all text and set to Verdana, Bold and 72pt for size.You may close the Character palette.Step 3Click the Selection Tool (black cursor) and select the text. Go to Object > Expand…Just press OK if you see an Expand window. You’ll get something like below:-Step 4Click the Line Segment Tool (), press Shift key and draw a horizontal line (color doesn’t matter) like below:-Press V, and then select both text and the line. Go to Pathfinder palette (Shift+F9) and click the Divide tool.We have successfully divided the text i...
More About: Tutorial , Text , Effect , Wave

The skateboarding robot (video)
2008-02-13 04:29:00
Haha..check out this funny skateboarding 3D robot video that was made by Maya.And this is a real cute skateboarding robot:-
More About: Video , Robot , Skateboarding

Blogger - How to list archive pages by title?
2008-02-12 05:18:00
Ok, today I'd like to show you how to list the archive pages by title in Blogger . If you browse through one of my archive page, you'll see that it will only list my blogger post title and the date instead of full content of my post (main content, time, no. of comment, etc)And of course, you can follow the instruction on how to do this in the original article on Blogger Help. But wait, I've followed all through the steps and guess what, I got some errors in the post page.This is how it looks like:-If you don't want to end up with some errors like above, simply follow my instruction on how to list your archives page by title. Hehe..Please make sure you backup your template first in case you mess up with template code.For New BloggerThis feature is currently not available for New Blogger (layout)For Classic BloggerStep 1Ok, first, go to your Dashboard > Settings > Formatting. Scroll down and set Show Title field to Yes. Click the Save Settings button at the bottom.Step 2Then go to ...
More About: Archive , List , Pages

Cool new technology using 3D display (video)
2008-02-06 05:36:00
Hmm..just found this cool video from Youtube. Check it out!
More About: Video , Technology , Cool , Display

Popular posts for January 2008
2008-02-01 06:12:00
List of most popular posts for January 2008 :-Rapidshare premium link generatorsHow to use gradient tool in Illustrator?Win XP - Edit item on Quick Launch barDownload u-Ubuntu wallpaper
More About: Popular , Posts , January 2008

Numbered Google results
2008-01-30 04:57:00
Hmm..just a simple Google tip for today. Last time I've posted about numbered MSN results and today I just found a way to numbered the Google results.Just install this javascript and DONE. As simple as that.And oh, ya. This script was working on Firefox (not sure about IE) with the Greasemonkey has been installed on it.Now go to Google and search for any keywords. Your results page should be numbered right now (see image above).That's all. Yeah!!!See more Google tips and tricks.
More About: Results

Inside a working hard drive (video)
2008-01-28 08:50:00
Ok, check out this cool video. Maybe some of you out there really want to know what's going on inside your computer hard drive. Yeahh!Inside A Working Hard Drive - Watch more free videos
More About: Video , Hard Drive

Blogger - How to make a clickable post titles?
2008-01-26 04:16:00
If you're using a classic Blogger template like me, you will notice that you cannot click the post title to go to the post page. Luckily, there is a little trick which you can apply to make your post title to be clickable. I've applied it in this blog. Try to visit my homepage and click on my post title. Hehe..Ok, simply follow these tips:-For New Blogger:-It's pretty simple for New Blogger. Just go to your Dashboard. Go to Settings > Archiving > and Enable Post Pages? set to Yes. Click Save Settings button. DONE.Go to your blog and refresh them. By now your post titles should be clickable.For Classic Blogger:-Step 1First thing first enable your post pages. Go to Dashboard > Settings > Archiving > and Enable Post Pages? set to Yes. Click Save Settings button. (see image above)Step 2Then go to your Edit HTML page. Dashboard > Template > Edit HTML. Find this code:- <BlogItemTitle><h3> <BlogItemUrl><a href="http://dx-xel.net//<$BlogItemUrl $>" title="exte...
More About: Make , Titles

Download u-Ubuntu (wallpaper)
2008-01-23 02:03:00
[Download | 1024x768]Ok, this time I've designed the Ubuntu wallpaper for your download. As always, I like to use the 3D effect in Illustrator and use my drawing skill. At the mean time, I will only design for one dimension (e.g 1024x768) for each of my wallpaper. If you'd like to have it in other dimensions, I'll try to upload it for you. Just leave your comment..Yeahh!The details:-Name: u-UbuntuType: Wallpaper File Format: JPEGDimensions: 1024 x 768Theme: UbuntuFile size: 143 KBDate created: Jan 23, 08Software: Adobe Illustrator CSColor: Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, WhiteBackground Color:HEX: #663333RGB: 102, 51, 51Extract the file using WinRAR.

Make Scratch Proof CD
2008-01-22 03:53:00
Hmm..maybe I should try this trick to protect my cd/dvd. Hehe..Make Scratch Proof CD - Watch more funny videos here

Illustrator tutorial – How to apply the gradient effect?
2008-01-21 02:46:00
Ok, today we’ll learn how to use the gradient tool in Adobe Illustrator . It’s just a basic tutorial for beginner anyway. Gradient tool is a great tool in Illustrator and it’s really important to create a great gradient effect in graphics design. I also have used it in my previous Illustrator tutorial. Ok, here we go!Software: Adobe Illustrator CSStep 1Open your Illustrator program and create new document. Set Size: Custom, Units: Pixels, Width: 500, Height: 500 and Color Mode: RGB.Step 2Click the Type Tool or press T and type anything on the artboard. Right click to the text and set Font: Verdana Bold, Size: 48. It should be look something like below:-Note: I will use a text as an example in this tutorial instead of rectangle or any shape. Once you can apply this effect on text, it will get easier for you to apply it on any shapes. (the text was zoom at 150%)Step 3While the text is still on selected, go to Object > Expand… Keep the Object and Fill checkbox in checked and cli...
More About: Tutorial , Effect

Computers In 2020?
2008-01-18 04:07:00
Well, what will computers look like in the year 2020? Yeahh..check out this video!Computers In 2020 - The funniest bloopers are right here

Fancy Numbered Tabs - Numbering Firefox tabs
2008-01-17 04:21:00
Maybe some of you already know that you can access a Firefox tab easily by pressing the Ctrl + [1-9] on your keyboard.This feature might be useful if you only open 2 or 3 tabs. But how about 6 to 7 tabs? It's quite difficult to remember each tab position and maybe you'll just ignore this feature end up using your mouse click instead.Luckily, there is a great Firefox extension that will be able to numbered your tab.Fancy Numbered Tabs will replaces the close tab graphic with numbers to help with quick tab navigation via Ctrl + [1-9]. No worry, you're still be able to close the tab by clicking the number tab graphic.This extension was really useful for me as I can switch to a specific tab more faster.Feel free to install Fancy Numbered Tabs.By the way, this addon is incompatible with:Any extension that overwrites the close tab button code (ColorfulTabs, Some themes)Any extension that overwrites the Firefox default shortcuts of Ctrl+[1-9] and Alt+[1-9] (SpeedDial)That's all. Yeahh!!!

USB powered fan (video)
2008-01-15 08:05:00
Find out how to make a USB desktop fan. Cool!!!USB POWERED FAN - The funniest videos clips are here
More About: Video

Numbering the MSN results page
2008-01-12 04:39:00
I never know if this is useful for you guys. But for me, it was really useful to help me checking my blog ranking or position in MSN. Unlike Yahoo, MSN search engine doesn't provide any number beside it results. It would take you a lots of time if you want to know the position of any website. Even Google itself has numbered their results in their Google.com/ie page.Ok, this is how you can numbering the MSN search engine results page (SERP):-Step 1Right click the URL below > Bookmark This Link... Click here if you can't see the link.See image below:-And place it inside your Bookmarks Toolbar. To enable Bookmarks Toolbar in Firefox, go to View > Toolbars > Bookmarks Toolbar.Note: For IE user, right click URL > Add to Favorites and click OK. You'll see the favorites link inside your Favorites menu bar.Step 2Your bookmark link should be looks like this:-Ok, now for the interesting part. Go to MSN and search for any keywords. Click the bookmark link that we've just created and tadaa!...
More About: Results , Page

Rapidshare premium link generators that's working
2008-01-09 02:12:00
Yeah..I saw a lot of bloggers posted about this stuff. If you search on Google using "free rapidshare premium link generator" keywords, you'll get a tons of results. I think that I've tried more than 20 websites and this number will keep increasing because I used Rapidshare almost everyday to download a files.I expect you already know about Rapidshare.com. It was a file sharing hosting service that allow you to share your files with other people in this world. With just a simple Google search terms, you'll get a direct download links from other people that shared their movies, games, software etc. And it's free!!! But there are some download limitation for a free Rapidshare user. You have to wait 2 or 3 hours to download another file and it depends on the size of file that you have downloaded before that.Ok, I think that's all for intro..hehe. Here is the list of websites that currently working to generate the Rapidshare premium link for free. Enjoy!!1. Gettyfiles.comSome detai...
More About: Link , Working , Generators , Premium

Windows XP - Edit item/shortcut icon on Quick Launch bar
2008-01-04 03:56:00
Yea it's true, you can modify or add an item to your Quick Launch bar (image above). You can simply drag and drop the shortcut icons onto it or for some Win XP user, they prefer to open the Quick Launch folder and edit it in the normal explorer window.Open your Run windows (Windows + R), insert %appdata%MicrosoftInternet ExplorerQuick Launch and press ENTER.You should be able to see the Quick Launch folder right now and you can start add, delete or modify any existing shortcut icons in it. The newly created shortcut should be reflect in the Quick Launch area in the Taskbar.If your Quick Launch bar is not displayed, right-click an empty area on the taskbar > Toolbars and click Quick Launch.Another way to enable your Quick launch is right-click an empty area on taskbar > Properties and check the Show Quick Launch check box.With the one click feature, Quick Launch bar makes it easy to access frequently used programs like Firefox, Media Player, your PacMan game or anything. Besides,...
More About: Icon , Item , Edit

How To Remove DVD Scratches (video)
2008-01-02 06:32:00
Haha..check out this video. Funny!!How To Remove DVD Scratches - More amazing videos are a click away
More About: Video