Archives for February, 2006

“Hidden” Windows XP Command Line Programs

A lot of power users utilize the RUN command for access to settings that may not be available in other ways. One of the most common commands for power users is MSCONFIG, but there are many more commands that people don't realize exist. Granted some of them are not so useful, like MPLAY32 will launch Windows Media Player 5.1, but they are interesting none-the-less.

February 22nd, 2006
“Hidden” Windows XP Command Line Programs

Firefox Extension Allows Users To Skin GMail Without Greasemonkey

I recently decided to test out this Firefox extension called GMail Skins. It is a very cleverly designed extension that allows a user to skin their GMail account. The skins are actually the least impressive part of the extension.

February 20th, 2006
Firefox Extension Allows Users To Skin GMail Without Greasemonkey

Google Adds A Lot More Personalized Homepage Modules

Google has really extended the number of modules that are available for users to add to their own personalized homepage. Many of the newly added modules have been written by people that do not work for Google, which is good and bad. It is good because the ability to extend the homepage has greatly increased.

February 19th, 2006
Google Adds A Lot More Personalized Homepage Modules

GMail To Get Voicemail And Evite.com Soon!

The same people that brought us the news of GMail's new domain management feature have also found some other things in store for us. Voicemail and Evite.com integration is what newly found features have been found this time.

February 19th, 2006
GMail To Get Voicemail And Evite.com Soon!

Free 152 Page PDF Or Web Book On How Computers Work

Many people always wonder to themselves how computers work. The only problem is that when you try to find a book or a site that will explain it then they always lack diagrams. Roger Young, however, has put together a very good book that is now available for everyone to enjoy at no cost.

February 18th, 2006
Free 152 Page PDF Or Web Book On How Computers Work

Buy.com Gives Away Free Domain Names — NO PURCHASE NEEDED!

Buy.com is now giving away a FREE GoDaddy Domain name with any purchase that you make from Buy.com! Well, technically you are supposed to make a purchase, but it has been realized that if you click to redeem the coupon and then proceed directly to checkout that it will complete the order without you even making a purchase! I currently have a receipt and my status is in the processing stage.

February 18th, 2006
Buy.com Gives Away Free Domain Names — NO PURCHASE NEEDED!

CNN Announces The 100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies

There are a lot of technology companies that are emerging, and from the CNN list of the 100 fastest-growing companies it appears that information assurance is among the most popular company types.

February 17th, 2006
CNN Announces The 100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies

Microsoft Office Live Beta Screenshots Now Available

There has been a lot of hype about the Microsoft Office Live Beta, of course most of the hype came before it was released. Now that people are actually beta testing it they are starting to realize that it is not so special after all. Screenshots, like the one posted above, show the features that you can find in the new Microsoft Office Live Beta.

February 15th, 2006
Microsoft Office Live Beta Screenshots Now Available

Are Touchscreen iPod’s In The Future For Apple?

Sources have found a recent patent application made by Apple that shows a 'future' iPod. The new iPod will have touchscreen capabilities to make the popular 'click-wheel' non-existent. The click-wheel will now be simulated on the screen which offers the possibility of having larger screens. These are, however, very technologically advanced and I am sure the price will reflect that.

February 15th, 2006
Are Touchscreen iPod’s In The Future For Apple?

Logo/Homepage Creator Logogle Gets Shut Down By Google

Logogle was a cool site that would mock up the Google Homepage but using a custom 'Google' logo that you create. As seen from the picture above there are quite a few similarities to Google's logo. Unfortunately Google demonstrated their power when they had Logogle shut down just a few days ago.

February 15th, 2006
Logo/Homepage Creator Logogle Gets Shut Down By Google