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11 Ways to Print Instagram Photos

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:34:01 PST

Instagram is the easy way of creating dreamy iPhone photos in a flash. The filters work their magic so well that nearly every picture comes out looking like a keepsake. Making those memories permanent can be just as easy with these tools for turning Instagram photos into a lasting work of art.

PostalPix - Use this iPhone app to print four-inch squares from your Instagram library for only 30 cents each. Fast shipping, matte finish, professional quality resolution, and the convenience of mobile shopping make this our first stop for Instagram prints. They even sell just-right square 4-inch wooden frames.
CanvasPop - Those filtered photos are worthy of an at-home gallery. Create a high-resolution 12-inch square or 20-inch square stretched canvas print for the temporary price of $30 and $60, respectively. Buy multiple canvases for an artful wall vignette.
Printstagram - The company offers multiple ways to print Instagram photos, but the 20-by-40-inch posters will make the most stunning addition to a living room wall. Between 50-400 photos are arranged in a clean grid on thick, archival paper for $25.
Blurb - Haven't looked at a photo album in a while? Blurb brings back what now seems like an antiquated way of sharing photos with a modern, Instagram twist. Softcover books with 20 pages of Instagram photos runs $11 and a hardcover is $22. Christmas present, perhaps?
Postagram - A fun way to show people you're thinking of them, Postagram mails a postcard with popout Instagram photo and message to friends for 99 cents each. A thoughtful alternative to a birthday e-card!

Three more ways to print Instagram beauties after the break.

7 Printed Gifts of Art With a Techy Edge

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:12:29 PST

The best holiday gifts are those filled with a touch of personality and thought. Put all those gorgeous photos filling up your Instagram and Facebook accounts to use and create one of these custom gifts with a heart.

5 Tips to Help You Organize Your Life

GeekSugar — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:06:31 PDT

No time like the present to get your gadgets and techie life in gear. We've got all the right tech tools to gear you up, and the tips you need to get your techie cleaning done. So, make organization easy and keep your life neat and clean when you get going with our helpful tips to step up your routine.

Clean Up Your Computer - De-clutter your digital life when you purge your computer of any old files, folders, and media taking up needed space. But, don't let the cleaning stop there - be sure to give your computer a thorough cleanup on the outside, too!
Charge It Up - I'm done being stressed out by losing the charge on my iPhone and being unable to find the power cord - what help is any gadget if we can't turn it on? Forget losing and misplacing your gadgets' chargers when you get your charging done all in one convenient charging station.
FollowUpThen Email Reminders Keep You on Task - Stay on top of personal to-dos or work assignments by sending yourself an easy, automatic reminder with a deadline to get it done.

Get the rest of my tips after the jump

No Good! Flickr Accidentally Deletes User's 4,000 Photos

Kristen Hawley — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:00:40 PST

Flickr, the photo sharing and storing site from Yahoo, is an excellent site for displaying and sharing photos. And with 50 million members uploading 4 million photos each day, it's a popular one. While the site generally performs well and is completely reliable, one unfortunate user learned the hard way what happens when you don't back up your photos. A Flickr employee accidentally deleted 4,000 of his photos in error.

Find out what happened and if this could potentially happen to you after the break.

Website of the Day: Michael Bayifier

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:15:16 PDT

Let's admit it - there are times when your photos need a little pick-me-up in the form of an explosion or two. For these times, there is the Michael Bayifier, a website that allows you to turn your boring, everyday pics into images worthy of a Michael Bay film. Add explosions, bombs, and of course, fighter jets, and bonus - Shia LaBeouf to your images (up to 4GB in size). When you're done, you can upload them to Facebook, or frame them as a memento of your (fictitious) date with Shia. A girl can dream, right?

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Where Is the Best Place to Print Your Digital Photos?

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:30:23 PDT

Reader woodlawngirl recently posted the following question in GeekSugar Q and A:

I took some photos on a recent trip I'd love to print - 8"x10" ideally. What website has the best quality prints? Thanks!

If I'm not printing my own photos at home, I've had success with one printing service. Find out my recommendation (and share your own!) after the break.

Print Your Facebook Photos Directly From Kodak Kiosks

GeekSugar — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:47:41 PDT

There's something to be said for printed photos. Although I don't print my pics anymore - I keep them stored online - I know friends and family members who still like to print a photo or two. Thankfully, Kodak is making it easy to print your favorite social network pics right from their in-store kiosks.

Rolling out this year at stores like CVS and Target, Kodak's new kiosk software update will allow users to log into their Facebook and Picasa accounts, use some cool photo editing software - like image resize, pet red eye retouching, and spot-healing - and print out pics on the fly.

Logging into your accounts is easy, since you won't be signing into the full version of the sites - it will be a modified, photo-only version. Additionally, you'll be able to grab images from videos stored online! This is great news for Facebook fiends, but it's not the only easy way to print out your digital pics. Check out five more easy ways you can print your favorite photos after the break.

Jill-e Camera Clutch: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:45:15 PDT

We've seen a lot of camera bags in our day, but never one that was made to hold your point-and-shoot quite like this. The Jill-e Clutch is exactly what it sounds like - a compact and lightweight bag - but it's one that was made to hold your digital camera for those times you want to head out in style, but also be prepared for those impromptu photo sessions.

The Jill-e Clutch will be available this Summer, coming stocked with the silver chain for easy toting and removable Velcro strips on the inside so you can make room for other accessories. I know what you're thinking: this specialty bag probably costs an arm and a leg. But guess what - the Jill-e Clutch will only set you back $25, which is the perfect price point for you frugal fashionistas. So tell me - do you love it, or would you totally leave it?

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Website of the Day: Fotobabble

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:47:22 PDT

Sometimes the simplest idea can brighten your day. Case in point: Fotobabble, a site that adds a voice recording to any photo. First, upload any image to the site, then add a recording - your voice, music, your dog, anything. Fotobabble attaches the audio to the photograph and provides an embed code and URL to share via your blog, website, or through email. You can even post directly to Facebook or Twitter through the site. It's completely web-based, so there's no software for you or your recipients to download. Plus, it's free! Look out for the iPhone and Android applications coming later this year.

Do you have an interesting website you want to share? Create a PopSugar Account or log in to your account. Then join the Website of the Day group where you can post your favorite website! And you never know, it could be featured on GeekSugar! Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

The Fujifilm FinePix z700 Knows When Your Dog Is Smiling

GeekSugar — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:47:47 PDT

There's something special about the new FinePix z700 ($280). Hitting shelves later this month, the 12MP camera comes in four colors to suit your digital wardrobe, but also packs a punch with its 3.5 inch 16:9 LCD touchscreen so you can frame, edit, and upload your pics (and videos) in just a few steps. But the best part (well, at least for you pet owners out there) is that the FinePix z700 not only comes with face and smile detection for you and your pals to enjoy, but it also recognizes your furry friends' mugs. To hear more and to see more photos, just

read more. The first of its kind, the FinePix z700 comes with face detection for cats and dogs! When in auto-shutter mode, the z700 will automatically snap pics when Fido or Sassy face the lens, so you can get great images without having to worry about multitasking - holding treats and trying to frame your shot can get kinda tricky. Although trials indicate there are a few kinks to work out when using the pet mode, once it's ready to go, I'll be expecting some high quality shots in PetSugar's Pet Pic of the Day group!

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