Top 25 Digital Media Resources This Week

It's been a busy week in the tech world, so we understand if you missed a few things. Maybe you've been preoccupied with building a tower of boxes for your pet or busting a move with your family. Either way, Mashable has got you covered.

We've rounded up the top 25 digital media resources from this past week for your convenience. Read through for tips on back-to-school tech and a service that promises to find your landlord soulmate.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Editor's Picks

Two Friends Date for 40 Days and Live to Blog About It
Here's the story of Tim and Jessica: They're friends, both single and curious, who decided to date for 40 days and share their journey with the world.

You'll Notice Some Eerily Familiar Music in 'BioShock Infinite'
The anachronistic music of BioShock Infinite was selected for how it related to the game's theme and time period.

Should You Take a Break From Social Media on Your Vacation?
Before social media, smartphones and tablets, going on vacation meant taking a hiatus from everything. Here, we look at taking a social-media break.

Pooping in Space and 13 Other Cosmic Tutorials
Discover how astronauts brush their teeth, make sandwiches and wash their hands in space.

When to Provide the One Perk All Employees Crave
Offering healthy meals to employees is a wonderful perk.

Tech

5 Best Free Antivirus Software Options
Here's a list of our favorite free antivirus software.

3 Products to Kick Your Cellphone Addiction
Are you a self-confessed cellphone addict? Do you know someone who needs to be saved from their mobile dependence?

20 Best Free Windows 7 Software Platforms
Good software platforms don't necessarily need to come with high price tags. Check out our list of the 20 best free applications for Windows 7.

8 Best iTunes Alternatives
When Apple's player won't do the trick, here are some alternatives to iTunes that are even better.

6 Best Back-to-School Tablets
Check out our picks for best tablets for the 2013 back-to-school season.

10 Best Back-to-School Laptops
Every college student needs a laptop. We compiled a list of our top ten picks for 2013.

36 High-Quality Flat Design Resources
Flat design focuses on simple shapes, colors and typography to emphasize clarity and usability. These flat design UI kits will help you with your own projects.

10 Best Headphones for Your Workout
When exercising, a dislodged headphone interrupts your fitness time and takes you out of "the zone." Invest in one of these top picks.

How to Photoshop Hybrid Animals
A quick Photoshop tutorial on morphing your favorite animals together.

13 Best Free Audio Editors
Edit your audio files like a pro with these 13 phenomenal — and free — audio-editing apps.

Social

Nestio Is a Matchmaker for Renters and Landlords
Apartment-searching is like a full-time job. We chatted with Caren Maio, co-founder of Nestio, about how her company makes the process a little easier.

The Evolution of Facebook Mobile
Facebook Mobile has changed drastically since its inception in 2007. Here's a look back at some of the key moments in the social giant's mobile history.

The Teacher's Guide to Social Media
Even digitally versed teachers need to evolve with the language of their increasingly connected students. Here's a social-media guide to help.

How to Minimize Risk When Crowdfunding on Kickstarter
Crowdfunding on Kickstarter may seem like fast money, but there are extremely important (albeit, less glamorous) aspects that you should take into account before jumping in.

Lifestyle

10 Apps for Freshman Year of College
Headed off to college this year? Fear not, freshmen; these are apps you'll need to make the adjustment.

10 Gadgets College Students Don't Need
The back-to-school shopping season for 2013 is expected to reap huge sales. But be careful — many gadgets aren't necessary ideal for college life.

16 Hidden Games to Kill Your Productivity
These hidden games are free, highly addictive and at your disposal now. Get ready to lose all your productivity for the day.

5 Ways to Get More Mileage From Smartphone Photos
Beyond applying filters and uploading photos to your favorite social networks, you can sell them or send them as postcards, for example.

5 Tools to Design a Drool-Worthy Dorm Room
Moving in to a dorm room? While the experience will be great, use these digital tools to make it even better.

1 Out of 4 People Friend-Request Before the First Date
Along with the help of Survata, Mashable surveyed 3,000 participants on what they found acceptable and polite when it came to dating in the digital age.

Top News of the Week

Moto X Coming to 5 U.S. Carriers for $199
Google and Mototorla's Moto X will hit U.S. carriers later this month for $199.

Snowden Granted Asylum in Russia
The Russian government has granted Edward Snowden asylum for one year. He left Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport with WikiLeaks's legal adviser Sarah Harrison.

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