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13 Excellent Mac Utilities You Might Not Know About (But Should)
There are many Mac apps/utilities out there, but getting by free and good ones are not that easy. That is why I am sharing The 13 Excellent Mac Utilities You Might Not Know About But Should. Read each entry in the list and see which tool suits your needs best.
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focus booster
focus booster is a simple and elegant application designed to help you eliminate the anxiety of time and enhance your focus and concentration.
SMARTReporter
SMARTReporter can notify you of impending hard disk drive failures by sending e-mails, displaying a warning dialog or executing an application. The current status of your hard disk drives is always displayed through the customizable menu item.
Fan Control
Some MacBook (Pro) are just to hot for daylong use. Fan Control adjusts the minimum fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature. For safety, it leaves the original automatic fan speed control intact.
iTweaX
iTweaX is a free utility to reveal some usefull hidden features and maintenance tools for OS X 10.5.x and OS X 10.6
coconutBattery
With coconutBattery you’re always aware of your current battery health. It shows you live information about your battery such as how often it was charged and how is the current maximum capacity in relation to the original capacity
your battery had when it left the factory.
Permissions Reset
Permissions Reset will reset the permissions on anything, be it a disk, folder, application or simply a document, and it’s easy to use and operates fast.
WhatsOpen
WhatsOpen is a MacOSX utility designed to aid you in determining what is holding your files open. There is a common OSX error when trying to eject removable media relating to files being in use. Often times your files are in use by Spotlight or some other internal system and you don’t even know what program to kill to free up the files and allow the media to eject. This utility makes that a snap. It also provides many other administrative features you may find useful.
AppFresh
AppFresh helps you to keep all applications, widgets, preference panes and application plugins installed on your Mac up to date. All from one place, easy to use and fully integrated into Mac OS X.
Pref Setter
Pref Setter is an application used to edit plist (Property LIST) files, geared towards viewing / editing Mac OS X’s preference files. Very useful for setting those “hidden” preference settings that aren’t available directly in an application.
Mactracker
Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh computer ever made, including items such as processor speed, memory, optical drives, graphic cards, supported Mac OS versions, and expansion options. Also included is information on Apple mice, keyboards, displays, printers, scanners, digital cameras, iPod, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Wi-Fi Cards/Base Stations, Newton, and Mac OS versions.
SpaceControl
SpaceControl will warn you when the free space available on your startup disk goes below the choosen limit.You could choose to get your warning through E-mail.
Disk Inventory X
Disk Inventory X is a disk usage utility for Mac OS X 10.3 (and later). It shows the sizes of files and folders in a special graphical way called “treemaps”.
Xbench
Xbench is useful not only for comparing the relative speeds of two different Macintoshes, but also for optimizing performance on a single machine.
10 Android Apps To Keep You Fit And Healthy
Someone has rightly said, the greatest wealth is health. Today people are much more conscious about their health, fitness and diet and can go to any extreme just to have a sound body and mind. Getting in shape is not that easy a job and require great workout and patience. If you are an Android user you can have an added advantage by using many fitness apps to help you with your fitness program. Many of the good apps are paid but I have handpicked some of the best free ones to help you with your daily workout.
Endomondo Sports Tracker
Walking, jogging and running in the fresh breeze of morning is the best workout and Endomondo is the best app to keep track of your performance. It records your time, distance and speed of your workout and maintain a log of your performance. Even more the app integrates with your Google Maps to give you more detailed results.
Calorie Counter
If you are on a strict diet you need to keep track of all the fats and calories you intake and this tool helps you with that. It calculates the amount of fats and proteins in the food you eat with the largest food database and recommended Daily Intake to achieve your goal weight.
CardioTrainer
This app simply company you to your gym and train you for jogging, treadmill cycling and other heart related exercise. It also support voice and music played so that you never get bored of your workouts. You can also schedule your exercise if you fear of forgetting and skipping it.
WeightPad
Obesity is the worst enemy of health and thus this application is ready to help you with your diet and weight. It monitors your daily weight control by taking a log of your weight and producing it to you in a graphical format. Now check the change of your daily weight and the degree of achievement for your goal weight.
JogTracker
JogTracker is a very simple app that keeps track of the time and distance for runners, walkers and cyclists. It integrates with your GPS and Google Maps to track and help you find your way.
Lightning Bug – Sleep Clock
Just running and jogging and taking control over your eating habits is not important. Studies shows that adequate sleep is also necessary for the body to stay fit. Now with Lightning Bug – Sleep Clock relax and get to sleep easier by playing soothing sounds. It can also wake you up after specified time to keep you going.
Workout Coach
Workout coach is an excellent android app to manage your workout routine. With Workout Coach, you can keep track of your of your workout, record logs, manage your running patterns through GPS and manual data entry, define and reach your fitness goals, check your workout statistics and much more.
First Aid
First Aid is an excellent app which helps you follow proper procedures in case of any injury or stressful situation. The application show step by step procedures of what to do in case of any injury such as heart attack, bone or muscle injury etc. The app has different categories from which you can select and check the proper procedure based on illustrations, guides and videos.
Medicinal Herbs
From centuries, herbal and plants have proved to be an effective medicine for many diseases and injuries. Medicinal Herbs provides users with a list of herbs and plants which can be used to cure different diseases. It has a large database of herbs and plants which contains all the information about that specific herb. Just browse the herb you want to know about and it will display complete information about that herb, how it functions, whether any claims are questionable etc.
AllSport GPS
With Allsport GPS, you can track your cardio and exercise routine regularly. The app helps you track your routes, distance, time, speed and calories burned; view maps, elevation and speed graphs, customize the display and much more. You can even share the workouts graphs and details on different social networks including Twitter and Facebook.
Excellent Apps To Find Black Friday Exciting Deals On iPhone And Android
Everyone is planning to buy something on this Black Friday either for himself or gift for friends but the question how to make this whole process less complicated? Oh you do not need to worry at all. As there are many apps out there that can help you to find amazing deals for Black Friday on your smartphones. No matter if you have iPhone or Android because we have selected few excellent gems for your smartphones to find Black Friday exciting deals with less efforts. Read each entry in the list and see which tool suits your needs best.
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shopkick App
Available for iPhone and Android
shopkick is the first mobile app that gives you rewards and offers simply for walking into stores, for scanning products, and for signing up friends. You can collect kickbucks and bonuses at millions of stores and restaurants in America.
PriceGrabber
Available for iPhone, iPad and Android
PriceGrabber.com’s application helps you quickly find the lowest price on millions of products from thousands of online merchants and sellers. You can find products, compare prices, read product reviews, product specs and ratings.
Groupons
Available for iPhone, Android and Motorola SUN1660BB
With Groupons smartphone apps you can buy deals, access your purchased Groupons, find the ones that are nearby, and redeem them electronically.
TGI Black Friday
Available for iPhone
The free app allows you to search thousands of Black Friday deals for every major retail store. You can create a personal shopping list and use your iPhone to shop smarter and faster on Black Friday.
Dealnews Black Friday App
Available for iPhone
Everyone knows that Black Friday is a great day to get amazing deals. With the dealnews Black Friday App, you can view retailer “leaked” and confirmed ads, and browse all deals in one place.
DealDroid
Available for Android
DealDroid is small application that continuously watches for new deals on one-deal-at-a-time sites like BonkTown, Brociety, ChainLove, Steep and Cheap, Tramdock, Whiskey Militia, Woot, ThingFling, and SlickDeals. DealDroid runs in the background and produces Android notifications when new items become available.
Black Friday by BradsDeals
Available for iPhone
This is powered by the incredible team behind BradsDeals.com & BlackFriday2010.com, the Black Friday App will let you take Black Friday Ads with you on the go, helping you decide which stores to go to and what deals to buy.
Shop Savvy Barcode Scanner
Available for iPhone and Android
With Shop Savvy Barcode Scanner, you can scan a barcode with your phone’s camera and receive all the best prices on the Internet and at nearby, local stores.
Amazon App
Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
The Amazon Mobile app allows iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users to quickly search, shop, compare prices, read reviews, and make purchases on Amazon.com using a simple, yet elegant, interface.
RedLaser
Available for iPhone and iPod Touch
RedLaser is a barcode-scanning application for comparison shopping and finding product information using a mobile device. The state-of-the-art barcode scanning technology was created specifically to deal with non-autofocus cameras, and continues to evolve with innovative mobile visual capabilities.
Google Shopper
Available for Android
Google Shopper helps you recognize products by voice, barcode scanning, cover art and text search. You can easily find local and online prices, specs, reviews and much more. If you find something useful and want to share with your friend you can also do that.
20 Fun Websites Kids Can Really Learn And Have Fun From
The internet is a wonderful source of information. Realizing this parents buy their children computers to help them learn. If you have recently purchased a computer and want to discover learning sources for your children, then this list is exactly for you. Read on to find 20 excellent websites that will help your children learn about various things while having fun at the same time.
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Kidopo
Kidopo lets you print out outlines of drawings. Children can use the drawing for coloring exercises. Check out Kidopo @ http://www.kidopo.com/
Twisty Noodle
Twisty Noodle is another site that lets you print out outlines of drawings. Additionally it provides dotted text. Therefore the drawings can be used for coloring exercises as well as writing practice. Visit Twisty Noodle @ http://twistynoodle.com/
The Color
The Color is a brilliant site that lets your children exercise their coloring online. Moreover using the mouse to select a color and then filling it in will familiarize children with the computer. Check out The Color @ http://www.thecolor.com/
MeeGenius
MeeGenius is a site with a great collection of children’s eBooks. You can read the books online or personalize the characters to develop each child’s interest. Visit MeeGenius @ http://www.meegenius.com/
Storyline Online
If you want to have the books read to your children, simply visit Storyline Online. The site has videos of SAG members reading children’s books. Go to Storyline Online @ http://www.storylineonline.net/
ePubBud
ePubBud lets you download children’s eBooks in the EPUB format. If you have a reading device such as Kindle or the iPad, then this site will be of great use to you and your children. Visit ePubBud @ http://www.epubbud.com/
ABC Ya
ABC Ya is a wonderful collection of children’s learning games. You select the grade level of your child and corresponding games for computers, mathematics, and English are presented. Check out ABC Ya @ http://www.abcya.com/
Explore & Learn
Explore & Learn is a collection of interactive tools that helps children learn a variety of things. From how colors are created to how Van Gogh made his mark, a wide range of topics are addressed on the site via interactive tools. Check out Explore & Learn @ http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Whats_New.asp
NASA Kid’s Club
NASA Kid’s Club is the section of NASA’s website dedicated to children. The section includes tools that teach children about space through pictures and games. Check out NASA Kid’s Club @ http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
National Geographic Kids
This site is National Geographic’s project to help children learn about Earth’s nature, history, and civilizations through video, pictures, activities, games, and stories. Visit National Geographic Kids @ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/?source=NavKidsHome
PBS Kids Games
PBS Kids Games is another brilliant site that focuses on teaching children about various topics through games. Visit the site @ http://pbskids.org/games/index.html
SFS Kids
SFS Kids is the perfect online tool that helps children in learning the basics of music. From symbols to to harmony and instrumentation, the site covers many things. Check out the SFS Kids @ http://www.sfskids.org/
Nick Jr.
For preschool children Nick Jr. offers a number of learning sources namely games and printables. Check out the Nick Jr. @ http://www.nickjr.com/
Starfall
With a collection of various learning games and tools, Starfall is a brilliant learning source for young children. Check out the site @ http://www.starfall.com
Math Nspired
Texas Instruments presents a wonderful mathematics learning tool for young students: Math Nspired. Check out the site @ http://education.ti.com/calculators/timathnspired/
Ziggity Zoom Educational Printables
Ziggity Zoom is a family website that contains many tools that cover games, party ideas, activities, and more. The printables section of the site provides educational printables including games and labels. Check out Ziggity Zoom’s Educational Printables section @ http://ziggityzoom.com/holiday.php?s=3
Light Up Your Brain
Light Up Your Brain is a collection of audio stories for children. You can visit the site @ http://lightupyourbrain.com/audio-stories-for-children.html
Free Kids Music
On Free Kids Music, children can find great tunes that are created specifically for them. Visit the site @ http://freekidsmusic.com/
Diltana
Diltana is a website that includes many things for children. It has videos, stories, poems, quizzes, puzzles, drawings, and photos. Visit the site @ http://www.diltana.com/
Boolify
Boolify helps children understand how search engine works by providing a visual model of the search query. Check out the site @ http://www.boolify.org/
Ten Worth Using iPad Apps You (Probably) Never Used Before
There are many iPad/iPhone apps out there, but getting by free and good ones is not that easy. That is why I am sharing Ten Worth Using iPad Apps You (Probably) Never Used Before. Read each entry in the list and see which tool suits your needs best.
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The CashFlow Free is a simple cash management software. You can manage your daily cash income/outgo, and can fix balance with simple operation. You can input description of transaction from history, much less keyboard operation.
Craigslist has never been this fun to browse, thanks to the amazing iPad hardware and Craigsphone’s new listing pane.
QuickVoice is the most popular, full-featured iPhone/iPad voice recorder available. Record ideas, voice memos, voice email, dictation, lists, meetings, classes, or entire lectures. This is great for professional, educational, and personal
use.
iPDF Reader is the world’s slimmest eBook and PDF reader, now available for the iPad and offered for free to celebrate launch day. With this you can read books and PDF’s on the fly, search a boundless library of books and pdf’s from
all over the world and from every possible subject matter and much more…
EasyTask is personal task manager. It is very simple and easy to use user interface. EasyTask manager supports the GTD (Getting Things Done) method. You can also run it on Mac or Windows.
The Weather Channel Max for iPad
The Weather Channel Max for iPad delivers in-depth weather, innovative maps, a robust video library.
Uploadingit.com iPad app will give you 20 GB of free online storage to host any file you want and have access to it on your iPad from any location in the world at any time. You can upload Pictures, Documents, Videos, Music and so
much more to your account.
Calculator XL is a great free calculator that takes advantage of the iPad’s large screen and support for all orientations. It has all the common calculator functions including memory that is saved on exit.
When you come across an article or a webpage you’d like to read but can’t at that time, save it to your Read it Later list. You can then read it whenever you have a moment, on the couch, in your commute, on the plane, train, or practically
anywhere.
This app allows you to ask, “What deals are available around me right now?” SuperSaver.com then finds and presents to you coupons, promotions, ads, and announcements from a variety of merchants selling what you want when you want it.
Great Tools For YouTube And Online Music Streaming You Might Didn’t Know Of
Watching YouTube videos are fun as well as it serves a lot of other purposes as well. This is why now there are countless tools available online which increase and enrich the experience associated with watching YouTube videos. These tools enhance the functionality of YouTube in some way or the other or add several new features otherwise not available for users while watching YouTube videos. Today we’ve compiled a list of great YouTube tools which can be used to substantially enhance your video watching experience with YouTube.
YouTube Jockey
With YouTube jockey you can save the YouTube videos you watch without having to login with your YouTube or Google account. YouTube Jockey is a video player based on Adobe Air platform and has the ability to search for YouTube videos from within the player and drag and drop feature for playing videos.
JukeFly
JukeFly is a great online service which lets you stream music from various online sources on any device which you want. All you have to do is signup for a free JukeFly account and search for the music you want to listen to and from there you can stream to live music on any portable device easily.
PLAYINURTUBEZ
A great tool for watching YouTube videos with a lot of extra features, PLAYINURTUBEZ allows videos to be added to it via your YouTube account which can then be played in a continuous loop, a search for similar videos can be made, videos can be linked and playlists can also be saved.
YouTube Music Player
A Mozilla Firefox add-on, YouTube Music Player is basically a streaming Music Player which integrates into Firefox and whenever you want to listen to streaming music online; it connects to YouTube and streams online music for free via YouTube. It also has support for playlist creation, previewing music and drag and drop streaming of YouTube songs and videos.
Muzakbox
Muzakbox makes searching for you favorite music a breeze as it has a powerful search engine for music related queries. Once the results are gathered, you can simply click the link and listen to your favorite music without worrying from where the music came from.
Streamdrag
Although this web service has no direct connection with YouTube, Streamdrag can help you listen to free music online by streaming it from YouTube or any other free music sources online such as Grooveshark etc. All you have to do is perform a search on your favorite music which you want to listen and thanks to its multiple sources, music streaming is fun with Streamdrag.
One of the most fun to use YouTube video tools, DragonTape is an exceptional tool which lets users combine different YouTube videos together into a single file and then play them continuously without the need to load them over and over again. Clips can be added and then merged to create a single “Tape” which can then be played sequentially. This tool is especially useful in bringing together parts of programs which are split and then uploaded on YouTube. With Dragontape, these programs can be watched in just a single go.
Eyeball.fm
Eyeball.fm is an audio streaming service with a lot of extra features as well which includes support for pausable music with lyrics, photos, biographies, related artists. Currently in Beta phase, EyeBall.fm provides users with an enriching experience to listen to music and also gives them tips on similar types and artists to the one they’re currently listening to. Eyeball.fm is a fun to use music streaming service with great audio quality playback as well.
PsykoTube
PsykoTube is another interesting to use tool for YouTube videos. It displays YouTube video search results in an exciting new manner which is not only pleasing to the eyes but looks awesomely cool as well. It can be considered as the alternative to the Cooliris extension of Firefox web browser and has a great way of showing video search results on YouTube. It is highly recommended website to use. Infact I would recommend visitngPsykoTube to perform video searches as they’re so cool.
If you know more interesting tools then feel free to mention them in the comment box below.
Full Licensed (Mac And Windows) DVD Ripper Available For Free To Download
I found something interesting on the internet which you may also be interested in. It is a giveaway of MacX DVD Ripper Pro for both Windows and Mac users. Its paid product, but now is being given away from Oct 12 to Oct 28, 2010. During this period, You can get this full licensed software for free without any functional limitations.
As you can see that MacX DVD Ripper Pro is the Mac version of WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and upgraded to be a more stable and powerful Mac DVD ripper, it is able to access all types of DVD protection technology including CSS encryption, Sony ARccOS encryption, RCE Region protection, Disney X-project DRM, etc. Support ripping DVDs to AVI, MP4, MPEG, FLV, AVI, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch 4, PSP, Apple TV, etc. It stands out among similar DVD ripper software in market by speed, quality and DVD encryption ability.
Considering many Windows users may also be interested in this offer, They also provide Windows version, WinX DVD Ripper Platinum to giveaway as well. It is time-limited offer, so hurry up and download your copy now.
For Mac users, download the full version of MacX DVD Ripper Pro by click “Download for Mac” button, and use the license code BD-TGTXUVYO-OONQRP. For Windows users, just click “Download for Windows” button, it doesn’t need license code to activate. And yes, do not forget to share your thoughts with us.
Top Places On The Internet To Help You Find Medical Specialists Online
Getting ill is a routine part of human life. This is why a medical specialist is so necessary for us. Usually one has to pay serious bucks and take out time to receive medical advice on health issues. Now you can do the same without having to spend money or your time. The solution we present are top five places on the internet where you can find medical specialists, for free!
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Health in Reach
Health in Reach is like the Google of medical problems. You can search for medical problems, diagnosis, specialists and anything related to the medical industry on this free online portal. You can communicate with doctors about your problems, set appointments with them if your problem demands physical treatment, all by the nature of your problem and location. The health search function of Health in Reach is really great and useful.
Insider Pages
Insider Pages is a very comprehensive online yellow pages catalogue which also lists top doctors and dentists in its database. Medical and dental specialists can be searched and found using its built in search or according to reviews submitted by people who have already received treatment by finding specialists by searching on the website.
ZocDoc
Another medical specialists discovery and appointment setting service online, ZocDoc allows searches to be made based on specialization and location and allows you to book an appointment online. With ZocDoc, if you’re a doctor yourself, its simple procedure can let you get listed for patients to search for you as well.
FindDoctorsOnline.com
As the name suggests, it is also a comprehensive online search utility which lets you find doctors online. Search options like finding doctors by their office names, location, last names, specialty etc. are available. Also, the website features regular health articles which create awareness among its visitor about the latest health issues and their remedies.
WebMD Physician Directory
Another online catalogue of doctors and physicians, WebMD lists therapists as well and also has a comprehensive list and details about the common medical tests and procedures. In addition to that, all the basic doctor finding features are also incorporated to the service. Detailed Information on issues like Drugs, diet, parenting and pregnancy etc. is also available on the website.
Fun (With Learning) Websites For Kids You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
This is one of the very best list of its kind where you can find incredibly Fun (With Learning) Websites For Your Kids You Probably Haven’t Heard Of. These would be great enough to bookmark or just for get in your knowledge because if you do not have kids yet then you will surely have in future. I hope everyone of you will like this list for your kids. This is absolutely helpful for parents, teachers etc. Just take a look at them and share your thought’s here.
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Kidopo
Kidopo is an innovative start up, aiming to improve children basic skills of reading, drawing, math, crafts and computers- preparing them for tomorrow’s world. This is one of the best online source for children learning and playing on the net, within a safe and educational content.
kidthing
kidthing leverages the power and global reach of the Internet to deliver fun and engaging content to kids everywhere, yet keeps them off of the World Wide Web and all of the inappropriate and potentially harmful things that they can encounter there. In simple words, kidthing is a safe and secure place for kids to learn.
TotSpot
TotSpot makes it fun, simple, and secure to create a private website for your baby, toddler, or child, and share it with your friends and family. You can share photos, upload private videos, track milestones, and create growth charts in an easy-to-use and beautiful environment. Beyond the basics of website building, They also have a vibrant community of groups related to babies, kids, and toddlers for parents and families to participate in.
Kideos
Kideos is the premier destination for kids to safely watch videos online. Each video on Kideos has been screened by their Video Advisory Council before it makes it onto the site. This is great to empower parents to feel comfortable allowing their child to spend time on Kideos, while also making sure children have a thoroughly entertaining experience.
Game Classroom
Too often educational materials and lesson plans fail to make learning an enjoyable experience for students. Game Classroom provides a fun and educational environment for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. As online games become increasingly pervasive in the home, This is a great site that adults can trust and children will enjoy.
StoryJumper
You kids can use StoryJumper to build their own book which is very interesting habit you could wish for your kids. They can make adventure stories, fairy tales, treasure maps, photo books, calendars… whatever they can imagine.
Whiz Kid Games
There is nothing special in this website except it has some very interactive games that your kids might like to play and enjoy. All the games available there has some little stories that would help your kids to learn as well.
kidyos
kidyos is the best of the web for kids. A fun place for kids to enjoy and an easy way for parents to organize their child’s online media. It is intended for children 6 months to 6 years old. With kidyos, you don’t have to look for new content, because kidyos constantly search for new material and bring community suggestions into their library. Most importantly, all the content on kidyos is pre-screened and suitable for kids.
ChessKid
ChessKid is a safe place for kids to learn and play chess online. Your kids will not have contact with strangers. You as a parent here manages your kids’ access and friendships online and can monitor their activity.
5 Best Free Websites To Learn Foreign Languages
Whether you are about to visit a foreign a country or a restaurant with foreign staff, your knowledge of foreign language can prove to be very helpful and impressive. Normally people attend classes to learn new languages. What they do not realize is that there are a number of online resources that can be used to learn foreign languages.
Below you will find five such free online resources that help you learn languages.
LiveMocha
LiveMocha offers free and paid plans. It provides its users with a unique combination of tutorials and practice with native speakers from around the world.
With Word2Word, you get access to many online language learning tools. These include language learning computer programs, flashcard tools, and much more.
LangoLab
LangoLab lets you watchvideos with captions. You then answer questions related with the video. You can choose the level of language you want to learn. These levels include Newbie, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Busuu
Busuu features a brilliant interface that will many users will find very friendly. Amongst its others tools Busuu offers interactive learning resources such as asking you what the current weather is like.
Skritter
Skritter is a tool to help you learn Japanese and Chinese characters. This is a great website for learning the brush stroke techniques – something that matters a lot in these languages.
