Archives for October 18th, 2007

Congratulations to the 3 UltraEdit Winners!

It's time! We just got done kicking around Random.org so that we could figure out who the winners would be of our UltraEdit giveaway. Okay, I won't keep you waiting anymore.

October 18th, 2007
Congratulations to the 3 UltraEdit Winners!

Firefox 3 to Include Separate Vista & XP Themes

Mozilla has started to to post some more information regarding how Firefox 3 will adapt itself to the look of multiple operating systems. One of the big changes that Mike Beltzner, Mozilla's User Experience Leader, mentioned in an article was the two different icon sets that will be created for Windows alone. There will be one for Vista and one for XP.

October 18th, 2007
Firefox 3 to Include Separate Vista & XP Themes

Extract ZIP Files Online – Download Only What You Need

Have you ever thought to yourself that it would be nice to extract ZIP files online so that you can only download the parts that you need? I can't say that thought ever popped into my head, but Wobzip is showing me just how useful that can be.

October 18th, 2007
Extract ZIP Files Online – Download Only What You Need

New Windows Live Photo Gallery Includes Flickr Uploader

Microsoft just launched Windows Live Photo Gallery Beta 2, and just like the previous version it is available for both Windows XP SP2 and Vista. In order to get the update you must have the first Beta already installed, and then you must perform a Windows Update with the Microsoft Updates enabled.

October 18th, 2007
New Windows Live Photo Gallery Includes Flickr Uploader

Nintendo Retiring NES After 22 Years

After 22 years of glory, Nintendo has finally decided to retire their beloved NES. Wait, you didn't know that it wasn't retired yet? Me neither.

October 18th, 2007
Nintendo Retiring NES After 22 Years

Skype Surpasses 10 Million Simultaneous Users

Yesterday, VoIP service Skype took a minute to point out on their site that they had just reached a major milestone by servicing 10 million simultaneous users. On the announcement they talked about previous milestones and how it was just three years ago on October 20, 2004 that they celebrated one million simultaneous users. Three short years later and they've gained an additional 9 million users.

October 18th, 2007
Skype Surpasses 10 Million Simultaneous Users

Kubuntu 7.10 Review & Screenshots

It's here! Days like today come only twice a year for Ubuntu lovers. I'm talking about the operating system hitting yet another huge milestone, Ubuntu 7.10, which brings features like read/write support for NTFS drives, desktop search, Compiz Fusion, and more! Since we've already reviewed Ubuntu 7.10 back when it was in the Beta stage I thought I would take this time to detail Kubuntu 7.10!

October 18th, 2007
Kubuntu 7.10 Review & Screenshots

Meebo Brings IM to Firefox Web Browser

Meebo has just launched a new Firefox extension so that you can instant message right from the sidebar of your browser. While this makes it convenient to have access to your favorite IM clients like AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, ICQ, and Jabber, there are a few things that could be improved to make this extension even better.

October 18th, 2007
Meebo Brings IM to Firefox Web Browser

Daily Downloads: Ubuntu, FileZilla, Sunbird, and More

Welcome to Daily Downloads brought to you by CyberNet! Each weekday we bring you the Windows software updates for widely used programs, and it's safe to assume that all the software we list is freeware (we'll try to note the paid-only programs).

October 18th, 2007
Daily Downloads: Ubuntu, FileZilla, Sunbird, and More

CyberNotes: Add/Remove Items in the Right-Click Menu

The right-click menu (a.k.a. context menu) is one area in Windows that Microsoft refuses to let users customize out-of-the-box. There should be some sort of utility that lets people choose what's included, and the order that the items are placed in. I don't think I even use half of the options that are often located in the menu!

October 18th, 2007
CyberNotes: Add/Remove Items in the Right-Click Menu