Archives for June 24th, 2008

MyFive: Firefox 3 Chrome URL’s

Firefox's interface is cleverly designed using JavaScript and XUL, and using what's referred to as chrome URL's you can actually open specific windows in a tab or the sidebar. This includes things like the management windows for bookmarks, saved passwords, downloads, extensions, and more. They can even be bookmarked for quick one-click access to them in the future.

June 24th, 2008
MyFive: Firefox 3 Chrome URL’s

BurnAware Free 1.3.1 Download Mirror (The Last Free Version)

Back in March we covered two free applications that could burn CD's, DVD's, and Blu-ray discs. BurnAware was one of my favorite solutions because it offered a no-brainer interface that nearly anyone could understand, and didn't come bundled with a bunch of features you'd likely never use.

June 24th, 2008
BurnAware Free 1.3.1 Download Mirror (The Last Free Version)

Google Celebrates Five Years of AdSense Success

Five years ago around this time was a really important time for Google. It was when they officially announced their AdSense program that would allow people to monetize their sites. Little did we know back then that AdSense would be as popular and successful for Google as it has become.

June 24th, 2008
Google Celebrates Five Years of AdSense Success

Gates Set to Transition Away from Microsoft on Friday

Ever since he was 17, Bill Gates has known only one thing -- Microsoft. That's where he's worked his entire life and in just three days, he will walk away from the company he founded and take more of a backseat role (as Chairman) while he works full-time at the foundation he co-founded. We've known this was coming for two years, but now that it's here, it's hard to believe.

June 24th, 2008
Gates Set to Transition Away from Microsoft on Friday

Nokia Drops $410M on Symbian

Nokia has ponied up and bought a large chunk of Symbian that they didn't already own, which equates to another 52%. For those of you unfamiliar with Symbian it is the software platform that powers the Nokia devices, and one analyst estimates that Nokia paid close to $250 million a year in licensing fees for it.

June 24th, 2008
Nokia Drops $410M on Symbian

Grand Opening of Evernote, Today!

Today marks the day that Evernote emerges out of an invitation-only private beta and into the public. We've been fans of the service for quite a while because it allows you to easily capture all kinds of information. Because of their text recognition capabilities, the information you capture whether it's a receipt or a business card, for example, is searchable at any time.

June 24th, 2008
Grand Opening of Evernote, Today!

Daily Downloads: 7-Zip, Paint.NET, and More

Welcome to Daily Downloads brought to you by CyberNet! Each weekday we bring you 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).

June 24th, 2008
Daily Downloads: 7-Zip, Paint.NET, and More

CyberNotes: Recipe Managers

Sure you might be a geek, but there's a good chance that you don't conform to the geek-code of ordering a pizza for dinner every night. If that's the case then it might be time to trade-in your recipe box for a digital alternative. To help you make the switch we scoured around looking for a few recipe management applications for both Windows and Macs.

June 24th, 2008
CyberNotes: Recipe Managers