Archives for August 22nd, 2006

Windows Desktop Search 3 Beta 2 Brings The Heat

If you have used Windows Vista then maybe you have noticed how great the search feature is. I know I have and it looks like the Microsoft search team is really thinking with their heads.

August 22nd, 2006
Windows Desktop Search 3 Beta 2 Brings The Heat

Microsoft Says Vista Will Ship As Planned

Paul Thurrott is at it again and this time he got word from Microsoft that the final release of Windows Vista is still on schedule. That means businesses will receive their version of Vista in November while consumers will have to wait until January.

August 22nd, 2006
Microsoft Says Vista Will Ship As Planned

Google Starts Working On New Google Talk Features

The Google Talk Blog posted today about how they listen when we request a feature. They proved that when they recently released a new version of Google Talk that incorporated sending/receiving files and voicemail capability. The most interesting part about the post is when they say "."

August 22nd, 2006
Google Starts Working On New Google Talk Features

KDE Developers Working On A New Start Menu

When I use Linux I normally choose to use KDE because I like the Start Menu structure a little better. What makes me even happier is that the KDE developers are pondering a redesign of the Start Menu and it should look something like the image to the right.

August 22nd, 2006
KDE Developers Working On A New Start Menu

Firefox 2 Beta 2 Now Scheduled For August 30

The first release candidate for Firefox 2 Beta 2 made its appearance the other day which made me think the August 23 release date was plausible. It looks like they are pushing the release back a week, to August 30, to help fine tune some things (probably mostly with the visual refresh).

August 22nd, 2006
Firefox 2 Beta 2 Now Scheduled For August 30

GMail Now Lets You Listen To Your MP3′s

GMail now makes it easy for you to play those MP3 files without ever leaving your email. As soon as you receive an attachement that is in the MP3 file format you should see a link below it that says "Play." As soon as you press that you'll get a pop-up window and it will start playing the MP3.

August 22nd, 2006
GMail Now Lets You Listen To Your MP3′s

Kevin Mitnick’s Web Sites Get Hacked

Kevin Mitnick is one of the world's most notorious hackers.

August 22nd, 2006
Kevin Mitnick’s Web Sites Get Hacked

Download The New Azureus 2.5.0.0

The new Azureus 2.5.0.0 has finally emerged and is ready for you to download it. It has been a few months since I have seen even a minor update so this is highly welcomed. Here's what you'll find new in this release:

August 22nd, 2006
Download The New Azureus 2.5.0.0

CyberNotes: Taking Notes With Your Browser

I am a pretty organized person and I view hundreds of sites each day. Through all of those sites I find several that I will eventually come back to but I don't want to clutter up my bookmarks when I will only view once more. That's where notes come in.

August 22nd, 2006
CyberNotes: Taking Notes With Your Browser