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Downloadify is a lightweight JavaScript + Flash library for generating files on the browser & saving them without any server requests.

It uses Flash 10's ability to generate files on the client-side & trigger a save to the user’s computer.

It is very ideal for using on small-sized files that were already loaded like vCards, color codes, [...]

It is sometimes a scene, a color or just a thought. Designers can get inspired from anything.

letterPLAYGROUND is a community-driven resource for inspiration where users design letters how they wish.

In the website, a "p" can be a portrait of a girl or "w", the claw of a bird, totally up to the imagination of users.

With [...]

Sequel Pro is a free MySQL management tool for Mac OS X.

It offers full table management (including indexes), supports MySQL views, imports/exports from SQL/CSV files & compatible with MySQL 3/4/5 databases.

The application supports SSH tunnel connections besides standard local & remote connections for reaching databases behind firewalls.

It can connect to multiple databases at the same [...]

AEXT.NET, a blog focused on web design & development, is presenting a very detailed tutorial on creating bubbles effect (like Apple Dock) with CSS.

The tutorial includes two methods: CSS sprites (basic) & the image swapping (advanced) which will be generating the same visual output.

The effect is very functional specially for list items where items are [...]

IZWebFileManager is a powerful open source file manager control for ASP.NET 2.

It works very similar to Windows Explorer & can copy/move/rename/delete (multiple) files and folders.

The file manager supports:

file upload

displaying hidden files and folders

drag'n drop

right-click context menu

keyboard controls

& more..

IZWebFileManager has a multilingual interface & offers a permission control where any feature can be disabled.

Special Downloads:
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TopUp is an unobtrusive Lightbox clone that is highly customizable & offering advanced features.

It is built with jQuery/jQuery UI & can display images, videos, webpages or any HTML content.

TopUp supports grouping of objects to be displayed & they can be browsed with previous-next buttons (ideal for image galleries).

Images used inside (backgrounds, buttons, etc) are displayed [...]

jQSlickWrap is a jQuery plugin for wrapping content around images.

It uses the HTML 5 canvas tag very smartly by analyzing the original image, the CSS properties for it & re-drawing the image.

The usage is as simple as calling a function like: $('.classToBeWrapped').slickWrap();.

The plugin also offers several option for customization like setting the resolution or background [...]

Pavel Macek, a talented graphic designer, is sharing a free Android GUI PSD file for creating mock-ups easier.

It is based on the Android 1.5 & consists of a phone illustration, basic elements & screens.

The complete set has an one file preview for seeing what you'll get before downloading.

P.S. Android presents a detailed information about Android [...]

qdPM is an open source project management application that is created for small teams in mind.

It is built with PHP/MySQL & relies on Symfony Framework (bundled with the download package).

It has support for adding extra fields for projects, tasks & users which eases customizing the application.

With the multiple task editing feature, it is possible to [...]

PeoplePods is an open source toolkit built with PHP/MySQL for creating websites with social networking capabilities with ease.

It can be used to build stand-alone sites or layered onto existing sites for adding social functionality.

It has the popular social functionality such as:

friend lists

personalized content views

bookmarking

voting, etc.

and standard web application features like:

log-in

personalization

content creation and management

& more

The toolkit [...]