Archives for February, 2006

Opera Labs Is Viewable But Download Still Not Posted

That is right, you read the title, Opera Labs is open for business but not officially! The link to Opera Labs was discovered in the forums and although the site is up, the download has not been posted! We are waiting anxiously and the members that are talking in the forums have been finding ways to keep themselves preoccupied.

February 7th, 2006
Opera Labs Is Viewable But Download Still Not Posted

30Boxes.com Provides An Easy-To-Use Online Calendar

Many people use Microsoft Outlook religiously, but sometimes it is difficult to share your calendar with the rest of the family. Now, there is an online solution thanks to the makers of 30Boxes.com! After fumbling around with the calendar for a little while I really learned to love it. It has a slick user interface that optimizes the experience you will have.

February 6th, 2006
30Boxes.com Provides An Easy-To-Use Online Calendar

Opera 9 Will Get Widgets For Tuesday’s Preview

People seem to be pretty excited about Opera 9 and the addition of 'widgets'. It will allow users to bring information from all around the web to one central location in your browser. Opera will bundle 10 widgets along with the browser to get the ball rolling but has hopes that developers will catch on and build their own.

February 6th, 2006
Opera 9 Will Get Widgets For Tuesday’s Preview

How To Get The Flip3D Feature In Windows XP

If you are like me then you love the Alt-Tab 'replacement' that can be found in Windows Vista. However, many people don't want to use Windows Vista as their primary operating system because of the lack of reliability right now. Luckily the software company Otaku has developed a program called TopDesk that simulates the Flip3D feature very well.

February 5th, 2006
How To Get The Flip3D Feature In Windows XP

Use Cocomment To Keep Track Of Your Comments On Blogs

Many people love the way that GMail treats emails as conversations, and soon you will have the ability to do that with Cocomment. This service is currently by invitation only, and I was fortunate enough to be invited. Once I receive invitations I will be posting them here.

February 5th, 2006
Use Cocomment To Keep Track Of Your Comments On Blogs

Find Out If Anyone Is Sharing Their WiFi Service Near You

Are you going to be visiting a friend and want to know whether you will be able to access the Internet? Then ShareMyWiFi.com is the service for you. Utilizing Google Maps (like everyone else does) ShareMyWiFi.com allows you to see if someone is willing to share Internet service via WiFi.

February 5th, 2006
Find Out If Anyone Is Sharing Their WiFi Service Near You

Use The Web-Based Gtalkr To Talk To Your Google Talk Buddies

Almost every messenger service allows its users to sign in and talk to buddies using only a web-based version. I am sure google will be coming out with that in the future, but currently there is no option to talk to Google Talk users using a web-based applet.

February 5th, 2006
Use The Web-Based Gtalkr To Talk To Your Google Talk Buddies

Try Your Skills At A ‘Magic Eye’ Written In C Source Code

Everybody knows about the Magic Eye "3D" designs where you spend quality time trying to cross your eyes to see an image.

February 3rd, 2006
Try Your Skills At A ‘Magic Eye’ Written In C Source Code

Get Your Widescreen Wallpapers For Your Computer

Having a Dell 24" monitor is wonderful, but it has always been hard to find good wallpapers that will fit my 1920x1200 resolution has been very difficult. Recently I browsed across this site which has many good wallpapers, including the thumbnail of the photo above.

February 3rd, 2006
Get Your Widescreen Wallpapers For Your Computer

Get Your Hands On VMWare GSX Server For Free

The competition for Microsoft is continuously growing and it is coming from more sources than just Google. Virtual Server 2005 is a popular application that Microsoft released to allow users to put a server OS on top of another operating system.

February 3rd, 2006
Get Your Hands On VMWare GSX Server For Free

It’s Back! Windows Sidebar Expected In Next CTP

Way back in the day when Vista was known as Longhorn there was a sidebar that some of us began to love. There were, however, issues with it that prevented Microsoft from releasing the sidebar in later releases of Vista.

February 3rd, 2006
It’s Back! Windows Sidebar Expected In Next CTP

How To Get Yahoo! Mail Beta To Work With Internet Explorer 7

If you are testing Yahoo! Mail Beta right as well as Internet Explorer 7, then you might already know that there are some conflicting issues. Yahoo! Mail Beta is set up to only allow certain web browsers to use its services to help them ensure that the users get the best experience.

February 2nd, 2006
How To Get Yahoo! Mail Beta To Work With Internet Explorer 7

My Extensive Review Of The Sony H1 Megazoom Digital Camera

Every digital camera that I have ever owned has been made by Sony. I have always enjoyed the layout of their features and the quality of their cameras.

February 2nd, 2006
My Extensive Review Of The Sony H1 Megazoom Digital Camera

Send Text Messages To Any Cell Phone For Free Using Google

Google has been introducing a lot of cool features that many people don't even know exist. We try to get the word out so that everyday people will realize how Google can simplify their lives. One of the most recent features we found out about was sending text messages using Google.

February 2nd, 2006
Send Text Messages To Any Cell Phone For Free Using Google

PC Magazine Gives Streets And Trips 2006 A 3/5

GPS navigation is constantly increasing in popularity in the United States and around the world. What is the best software to use for the money that you pay? It is tough to say because each software will contain features that the other won't, but my current favorite is Delorme Street Atlas.

February 2nd, 2006
PC Magazine Gives Streets And Trips 2006 A 3/5

Opera 9 To Include Some Really Nice Features

Rumors are already starting about the kind of features that Opera 9 is going to contain. Many of the rumors say that it is going to be thumbnail images when hovering over tabs as well as widget compatibility. The screenshot above shows the thumbnail hovering feature which isn't a new concept in the web browser world.

February 2nd, 2006
Opera 9 To Include Some Really Nice Features

$300 Yellow Laser Pointer Really Worth It?

We have already seen red laser pointers, and the green laser pointers are gaining in popularity. Now we have another color to add to the laser rainbow: yellow! Laserglow has created a yellow laser which is currently one of a kind. The price is also one of a kind since it will run you almost $300! This isn't for the penny pincher's out there.

February 2nd, 2006
$300 Yellow Laser Pointer Really Worth It?

Firefox 1.5.0.1 Has Officially Been Released For Download

Everybody can get their update now if you have been waiting for it. That's right, Firefox 1.5.0.1 can be downloaded from the main Firefox page. It still states that the download is 1.5 but when click to download the file it says the version is 1.5.0.1 in the file name. Yay for Firefox!

February 1st, 2006
Firefox 1.5.0.1 Has Officially Been Released For Download

Which BitTorrent Is The Best One For You?

It is always difficult to determine which BitTorrent client to use. You start to compare features from each of their respective sites but then you know each one is biased. So you download one of them and think "wow, this one is nice, I think I'll stick with it", so you never try any others. Some people are fans of µTorrent because of its compact size and well rounded features.

February 1st, 2006
Which BitTorrent Is The Best One For You?

Vulnerability Already Found In Internet Explorer 7

The URLMON.dll is not being so nice in Internet Explorer 7. It can do multiple things to the user, one of them is the browser can crash. This is not the biggest issue though, the DLL can allow a hacker access to your computer when it is given the URL file:// with about 344 dashes after it.

February 1st, 2006
Vulnerability Already Found In Internet Explorer 7