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Camino 2.0 in development
2008-05-08 16:08:00 I used to be a daily user of the Camino web browser, right before I decided to switch back to Firefox, as I couldn’t live without my extensions, something Camino could not offer. I still like the Camino browser for Mac though, and consider it to be up there with the best. The interface is ... More About: Internet , Opinion , Development , Free
How to download videos from Flickr
2008-05-08 12:03:00 Though many Flickr users seem to be against the presence of videos on the popular photo sharing site the truth is that you can already find a bunch of short movies of all kinds. Now the question is whether there is a way to download them to your hard drive, and the answer is yes, ... More About: Video , Videos , Software , Download , Tips
Opera 9.5 beta2 - the fastest web browser on the Net?
2008-05-08 10:59:00 As soon as you install this browser you will have a new pleasant experience about web surfing. Every page loads faster and this is something measurable even without having to use a stopwatch, such is the difference respect other web browsers. In terms of computer resources then, Opera stands out. Compared with Firefox for example, the ... More About: Software , Windows , Internet , Mac
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-05-07 15:36:00 Windows: The popular anti-spyware tool Ad-Aware has finally reached the open beta stage. The new Ad-Aware 2008 Beta features improved performance and stability, a better resource management and noticeably faster scans and updates. Download the open Beta and get a trial serial number to test a fully functioning Pro version for free during 42 days. Mac: ... More About: Software , Security , Windows , Utilities , Internet
Turn your mobile into a powerful calculator
2008-05-07 15:36:00 Counting devices have come a long way since the days of the abacus and most of us now have a calculator to hand on our mobile phones. Many of these default calculation programs are pretty crude though and are far too basic for the likes of scientists, maths students or financial workers, who often need ... More About: Software , Mobile , Windows Mobile , Phones , Calculator
Microsoft Messenger 7 for Mac released
2008-05-07 15:34:00 The highly awaited new version of Messenger for Mac is finally out. Microsoft ’s Mac Team blog, Mac Mojo, has all the details on the new features, which include nicknames, detailed presence information, Bonjour support and the long awaited audio and video support, which we had given you an update on back in November. So what ... More About: Internet , Review , Free
Apple won?t sell off Pro apps
2008-05-06 12:22:00 With Apple ’s senior manager of PR Anuj Nayar announcing that Apple would not take part in this year’s National Association of Broadcaster’s (NAB) Show, the world’s largest broadcast media show, many started to wonder if that meant Apple would draw back from its pro apps. The decision was explained, ?Apple is participating in fewer trade ... More About: Video , Mac , Opinion , Trial
Does Open Source make sense for security programs?
2008-05-06 10:19:00 Open Source software is great when it comes to productivity applications. That’s because many different programmers can see the source code of an application and write plug-ins or suggest improvements to make the application more efficient and improve the users’ final experience. When talking about security though, do you really want hackers to see how ... More About: Software , Security , Windows , Internet , Sense
How to add a sepia old-photo effect in Photoshop
2008-05-06 10:14:00 Old photos have an appealing kind of charm that the perfection of digital photography sometimes can’t achieve. But I know a trick to give your digital pics an aging touch that makes them look even more attractive. Simply follow these easy steps in Photo shop and turn your digital images into old photos with a sepia ... More About: Software , Windows , Mac , Photoshop
Top 5 PC maintenance schedulers
2008-05-05 23:41:00 PC maintenance is something that most people carry out in the first few months of receiving their new machine and then proceed to completely forget or ignore for the remainder of the computer’s lifetime. That lifetime is often considerably shorter than it would have been if they’d only managed to carry out regular basic maintenance. ... More About: Windows , Utilities , Free , Maintenance
Widgets to prepare for the recession
2008-05-05 23:41:00 The world is going through a tough economic period: rising inflation, high unemployment, crises in the housing and banking sectors, oil prices running high….things are looking pretty bleak this year and aren’t expected to get any better for some time. While the US economy isn’t officially in a recession, at least not yet, it is ... More About: Software , Mac , Widgets , Free , Productivity
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-05-05 15:46:00 Windows: Though it doesn’t really add any new great functionalities, Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) could be considered a must-have for all Windows XP users, as it contains the latest patches and fixes to ensure the maximum functionality, security and performance. The Service Pack 3 is compatible with all Windows XP versions. Mac: ForkLift is ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Mobile , Downloads
Make Outlook more intelligent with Xobni
2008-05-05 15:46:00 Ever felt that Outlook is not exactly the most helpful e-mail client when it comes to finding old attachments or sending group e-mails? If so, then get your hands on the excellent Xobni which has just been released as a public beta version. This is no average plugin either - it’s the result of 7 ... More About: Windows , Tips , Free , Beta
See all Windows updates installed on your PC
2008-04-30 21:51:00 Microsoft released Windows XP Service Pack 3 just yesterday, so now it’s time for all XP users to update their operating systems and have the latest security and performance fixes properly applied. But how do you know which patches have you installed so far? Is there a way to see all the Microsoft updates on ... More About: Software , Utilities , Tips , Free
Tools to help in the fight against corruption
2008-04-30 21:51:00 Corruption is not just something isolated to politics. It’s also something that can affect your PC and ruin your hard drive or files for good. The scary thing about it is that it can happen at almost any moment. Particularly if you’ve got an old hard drive or you’ve suffered from a virus at some ... More About: Windows , Utilities , Tools , Tips , Free
How to transform Windows XP into Windows Vista
2008-04-30 11:58:00 If you’d like to have the Vista look on your computer, there are two main options: either you buy Microsoft’s latest Windows version and go through the usual pain of migrating to a new operating system, or you use a Vista theme. The latter is probably the best choice for those who are not particularly ... More About: Software , Design , Windows Vista , Tips
Manage FLV videos with Adobe mooFlair
2008-04-30 11:56:00 Now that Adobe Air is starting to get itself established, there are some really exciting applications based on it coming out and one of them is Adobe mooFlair. As more and more applications become desktop based, mooFlair applies this principle to video downloading and viewing by helping you manage and watch both online and offline ... More About: Video , Videos , Software , Windows , Mac
Play console games on your phone
2008-04-29 11:57:00 While everyone’s ranting and raving about amazing next-generation games like the new Grand Theft Auto, let’s not forget that these creations wouldn’t be around were it not for the pioneers of the console market such as the NES and Sega Master System. I can’t wait to try out GTA IV but I still intend to ... More About: Software , Phone , Games , Phones , Play
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-04-29 11:01:00 Windows: If you like the way Ubuntu looks but don’t feel like migrating to a new operating system, don’t worry: you can still get the Ubuntu look and feel in your Windows computer with the Smooth Ubuntu Human visual theme. It features everything you need, from fonts to wallpapers, to make your XP look just ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Design , Mobile
Create and publish Flash web sites for free with Wix
2008-04-28 18:12:00 With Wix, you can build a graphically attractive website in few clicks. This web-based application allows you to create Flash websites for your personal page or small business. Although Flash websites are not the best solution for SEO and accessibility purposes, they can look very nice and thanks to services like Wix, they are also ... More About: Software , Internet , Design , Review
Top 5 XP widgets to make life easier
2008-04-28 17:26:00 Widgets have added a whole new dimension to Windows desktops allowing you to track and stay informed about your favourite sites and news sources more easily than ever before. If you’ve never tried one then widgets are basically downloadable tools that provide services such as showing you the latest news, the current weather, the time, ... More About: Software , Utilities , Life , Widgets
The complete GTA IV fan kit
2008-04-28 14:01:00 We’ve been counting down the time for the GTA IV release since last month and now that it’s less than 24 hours left for us to wait, we’re really on tenterhooks now. It’s well known that thousands of gamers ahve already preordered their copy, but we’ve decided to go the bold way and get it ... More About: Software , Windows , Games , Tips , Free
From iPhoto to Aperture or Lightroom
2008-04-28 12:53:00 A month ago we talked about how to work with Adobe Bridge and iPhoto . As promised, today we will see how to transfer all your pictures from iPhoto to Aperture or Adobe Lightroom . This is not as easy as it could seem and the process can take a while, especially if you have been storing ... More About: Mac , Tips , Trial
Todays downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-04-27 15:45:00 Windows: Though Windows is relatively easy to customize, there are still a few options that remain hidden under unknown menus. TweakNow WinSecret unveils them all in an attractive, well organized interface where you’ll be able to tweak all sorts of special Windows settings concerning appearance, security and behavior. Mac: The Sudoku fad may have been ... More About: Software , Security , Windows , Utilities , Mobile
Top games for children
2008-04-26 12:48:00 Parents are often worried about the games their children play on the computer. In my opinion this is due partly to ignorance and partly to the image that media creates of video-games, depicting them as elements of evil that only have negative effects on players. But this is not the end of the story: games can ... More About: Software , Windows , Children , Games , Free
Todays downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-04-26 12:47:00 Windows: Are you tired of castles and soldiers historical strategy games? Give the genre a twist with Sins of a Solar Empire, a real-time strategy game set in outer space. Command your spaceship troops and explore other planets while struggling to manage resources properly and taking your civilization to the highest levels of social and ... More About: Software , Windows , Mobile , Downloads , Mac
Alternatives to Apple?s Activity Monitor
2008-04-25 15:59:00 Where can you monitor processes on your Mac ? The Activity Monitor, found in Applications>Utilities . This tool, in fact, is one which I almost always keep open on my Mac. I like seeing how much CPU is being used, and what applications take up the most memory. The Activity Monitor is also great for overlooking ... More About: Software , Apple , Free
Alternatives to Apple?s Activity Monitor
2008-04-25 15:59:00 Where can you monitor processes on your Mac ? The Activity Monitor, found in Applications>Utilities . This tool, in fact, is one which I almost always keep open on my Mac. I like seeing how much CPU is being used, and what applications take up the most memory. The Activity Monitor is also great for overlooking ... More About: Software , Apple , Free
How to: recover lost bookmarks in Firefox
2008-04-25 14:10:00 Disaster can hit your computer anytime, so you’d better be ready. This applies also to bookmarks; it’s always a good idea to have a backup copy of your bookmark collection just in case something happens. But what if you suddenly lose them and didn’t take the time to backup your bookmarks in time? Well, if ... More About: Software , Security , Windows , Internet , Lost
How to: recover lost bookmarks in Firefox
More articles from this author:2008-04-25 14:10:00 Disaster can hit your computer anytime, so you’d better be ready. This applies also to bookmarks; it’s always a good idea to have a backup copy of your bookmark collection just in case something happens. But what if you suddenly lose them and didn’t take the time to backup your bookmarks in time? Well, if ... More About: Software , Security , Windows , Internet , Lost 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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