Archives for August 22nd, 2008

New Poll? When Traveling…

Ryan and I got to talking about traveling recently and how we snap hundreds of pictures when we take trips thanks to digital cameras. Back when we used a 35mm camera, very few photos were taken simply because it was limiting, and sometimes a hassle to get them developed.

August 22nd, 2008
New Poll? When Traveling…

Microsoft Brings Cheap Office 2007 Back; More Countries Coming Soon

Microsoft has brought back the Office 2007 Ultimate for students at a geekilicous price. When you visit TheUltimateSteal.com students will be able to receive Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate for just $60. That's a whopping 91% off of the retail cost.

August 22nd, 2008
Microsoft Brings Cheap Office 2007 Back; More Countries Coming Soon

Create Panoramic Photos with Hugin

Panoramic photos seem to be becoming more common these days as people carry cameras with them wherever they go. In the past we've shown you tools like AutoStitch and Windows Live Photo Gallery that make assembling panoramic photos effortless, but the free Hugin program is much more customizable.

August 22nd, 2008
Create Panoramic Photos with Hugin

Intel Working on Wireless Power System

Think Geek has been known to come up with some great April Fools products to sell on their site. Back in 2006 on April Fools Day they came up with "Wireless Extension Cords" (wireless power) to sell and under the "Availability" section of the page, they put "no suing." It was clearly a joke to some, but to others like Computer Power User Magazine, they thought it was real.

August 22nd, 2008
Intel Working on Wireless Power System

Microsoft Releases Vista-Compatible Virtual Desktop Manager

With Windows XP there were several PowerToys that added awesome features to the operating system, such as virtual desktops. Unfortunately with the release of Vista many of those free applications no longer worked, and users were left trying to find alternatives.

August 22nd, 2008
Microsoft Releases Vista-Compatible Virtual Desktop Manager

Incorporate Video Into Flickr Slideshows & Embed Them

A couple of days ago, Flickr released their new and improved Flickr slideshows.

August 22nd, 2008
Incorporate Video Into Flickr Slideshows & Embed Them

Daily Downloads: WinMerge and GIMP

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).

August 22nd, 2008
Daily Downloads: WinMerge and GIMP

CyberNotes: Murphy’s Laws of Technology

You've heard of Murphy's law before, I'm sure - "If anything can go wrong, it will" or "whatever can go wrong will go wrong, and at the worst possible time, in the worst possible way." Since Murphy's Law came about a long time ago, there have been all kinds of variations to it.

August 22nd, 2008
CyberNotes: Murphy’s Laws of Technology