Archives for June 10th, 2006

Get Rid Of Those Thumbs.db Files

Lifehacker has pointed out a good tweak for all of those people who hate the "Thumbs.db" file that shows up in folders that contain pictures. This file is used to cache thumbnails of the images so that when you view a folder with a large number of pictures you don't have to wait as long for the thumbnails to load.

June 10th, 2006
Get Rid Of Those Thumbs.db Files

World of Warcraft Closes 30,000 Accounts for Cheating

World of Warcraft, the ever popular on-line game that has millions of users has just announced that they have closed 30,000 accounts in the month of May alone due to users who were violating their terms of use policy. Those that were banned included users who were using third-party programs to farm gold and items.

June 10th, 2006
World of Warcraft Closes 30,000 Accounts for Cheating

Windows Vista Software Compatibility List

Some people are skeptical of testing Windows Vista Beta 2 because they aren't sure if a lot of their software will work properly. Well, you don't have to wonder anymore because IEXBeta has put together a large list of software that will and won't work properly with Windows Vista.

June 10th, 2006
Windows Vista Software Compatibility List

Ghostzilla Lets You Browse The Web At Work

This is for all of those people that go to work and try to hide the fact that they are browsing the Web. Whether it be hiding from your boss, co-worker, or anyone this is perfect.

June 10th, 2006
Ghostzilla Lets You Browse The Web At Work

The HotFix Claims To Have Leaked Windows Live Messenger

If you want a leaked version of the "final" Windows Live Messenger then The Hotfix claims they have it. Sounds great huh? However, they force you to pay $1.39 in order to get access to their downloads. Technically I don't believe that is legal for them to charge for Windows Live Messenger.

June 10th, 2006
The HotFix Claims To Have Leaked Windows Live Messenger

Windows RG: The Online Operating System

If you have some time to kill then this will keep you busy for a few minutes. Windows RG (Really Good) Edition is an online operating system that was developed to help people remember what operating systems use to be like.

June 10th, 2006
Windows RG: The Online Operating System

eBay and Kaboodle Join to Create MyCollectibles!

Monday will be a big day for eBay and Kaboodle! Powerhouse eBay has joined together with Kaboodle to form a new service called "My Collectibles". eBay is well known as the world's online market with thousands and thousands of transactions occuring daily between people around the world.

June 10th, 2006
eBay and Kaboodle Join to Create MyCollectibles!

Google Homepage In The Year 2084

If you are looking for a good laugh then this image will give it to you. This is what someone has predicted Google will look like in 2084. There are some subtle things on here that you may not notice right away, like the "I'm Feeling Paranoid" button.

June 10th, 2006
Google Homepage In The Year 2084

Google Adds World Cup Scores To Search Results

It looks like Google is keeping track of the World Cup scores and is letting its users keep track as well. All you have to do is a search for or . Both of those searches will give you the results of the recent game and tell you when the next scheduled game is.

June 10th, 2006
Google Adds World Cup Scores To Search Results

A Blast From The Past: Hover On Windows 95

Ahhh, the wonders that Windows 95 brought was amazing for its time. How about that classic game called Hover that Microsoft supplied to demonstrate how powerful the graphics were on this revolutionary operating system. It worked its way into the heart of many Windows goers but was no longer supplied with future versions of Windows.

June 10th, 2006
A Blast From The Past: Hover On Windows 95