Archives for October 26th, 2006

Google Alerts Can Now Search Blog Posts

Google just added a new feature to their Alert System that will let you be notified when a blog post matches the search criteria that you specify. Up until now you could search things like the News and the Web but blogs are becoming an increasingly popular source for news...so they now let you receive alerts for those too.

October 26th, 2006
Google Alerts Can Now Search Blog Posts

Calgoo Second Draft – Does It Play Any Nicer With Google Calendar?

It has been awhile since I have checked on Calgoo and just yesterday they released a Second Draft. I have been using Google Calendar so intensely that I decided to give it a fair shot.

October 26th, 2006
Calgoo Second Draft – Does It Play Any Nicer With Google Calendar?

My Dream App Contest Comes To An End

The My Dream App contest has finally come to an end and the 3 winners were revealed. Each of the winners will receive a MacBook and 15% of the royalties that come from the sales of the Mac program after it is developed. Here are the three applications with Atmosphere taking home first place:

October 26th, 2006
My Dream App Contest Comes To An End

Windows Vista Blog Gets A Huge Makeover

Now I have seen some blog makeovers before but I think this one definitely takes the cake. The Windows Vista Blog now bears some resemblance to the Windows Vista Homepage by using some glossy buttons and loads of transparency.

October 26th, 2006
Windows Vista Blog Gets A Huge Makeover

Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft Released

The excitement continues with the release of Ubuntu 6.10 today! You know what is really amazing with Ubuntu 6.10 is that they were able to make their scheduled release date without having any setbacks. So what's new in this release?

October 26th, 2006
Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft Released

What Would Happen If Microsoft Owned Firefox?

It has crossed all of our minds at one point or another but this is a more official idea on what would happen if Microsoft owned Firefox. In fact, there is a website dedicated to it:  MSFirefox.com.

October 26th, 2006
What Would Happen If Microsoft Owned Firefox?

CyberNotes: Monitor File And Registry Changes When Installing Applications

Many times I am skeptical about installing new applications because I don't know what they will end up doing to my computer.

October 26th, 2006
CyberNotes: Monitor File And Registry Changes When Installing Applications