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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
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
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-04-25 14:09:00 Pocket PC:UNO is one of the most wickedly intensive card games ever created, and you can now play the game on your mobile phone. UNO Classic 2007 is a gorgeously presented recreation, with loads of characters and backgrounds to choose from. Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules because they’re very well explained here. Windows : ... More About: Software , Mobile , Downloads , Mac
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-04-25 14:09:00 Pocket PC:UNO is one of the most wickedly intensive card games ever created, and you can now play the game on your mobile phone. UNO Classic 2007 is a gorgeously presented recreation, with loads of characters and backgrounds to choose from. Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules because they’re very well explained here. Windows : ... More About: Software , Mobile , Downloads , Mac
Firefox 3 brings a new approach to bookmarking
2008-04-25 09:18:00 If there’s one thing I really need help with in my browser, it’s bookmarking. I’m constantly discovering new and interesting sites and pages but rarely have time to organise them in any in any meaningful way. Of course, I have folders for each different subject and topic but I just don’t have the time to ... More About: Software , Windows , Internet , Mac , Firefox
Firefox 3 brings a new approach to bookmarking
2008-04-25 09:18:00 If there’s one thing I really need help with in my browser, it’s bookmarking. I’m constantly discovering new and interesting sites and pages but rarely have time to organise them in any in any meaningful way. Of course, I have folders for each different subject and topic but I just don’t have the time to ... More About: Software , Windows , Internet , Mac , Firefox
Todays downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-04-24 17:57:00 Windows: If you like listening to music while working with the PC but you’ve grown tired of your MP3 collection, try Nexus Radio instead. This amazing radio player has just released its latest version, 2.2.4, which features more than 7,000 online radio stations in 38 different genres. Nexus Radio is iPhone and iPod compatible and ... More About: Video , Software , Windows , Internet , Mobile
Todays downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-04-24 17:57:00 Windows: If you like listening to music while working with the PC but you’ve grown tired of your MP3 collection, try Nexus Radio instead. This amazing radio player has just released its latest version, 2.2.4, which features more than 7,000 online radio stations in 38 different genres. Nexus Radio is iPhone and iPod compatible and ... More About: Video , Software , Windows , Internet , Mobile
More vulnerabilities found in Apple?s Safari
2008-04-24 12:37:00 Could Safari be the black sheep in Apple ’s software family? A recent rumor going around said that PayPal would lock Safari users out of its online payments on the claims that the Apple browser is unsafe. This links in with the announcement made back in February by PayPal’s Chief Information Officer that Safari is ... More About: Software , Internet , Mac
More vulnerabilities found in Apple?s Safari
2008-04-24 12:37:00 Could Safari be the black sheep in Apple ’s software family? A recent rumor going around said that PayPal would lock Safari users out of its online payments on the claims that the Apple browser is unsafe. This links in with the announcement made back in February by PayPal’s Chief Information Officer that Safari is ... More About: Software , Internet , Mac
Top 5 sketch applications
2008-04-24 09:17:00 I’ve never been a dab hand with a paintbrush - I had more fun flicking paint at kids in my class than being the next Picasso. For people like me, there’s only one thing for it and that’s to either kick me out of the classroom or give me a sketching application on the PC. ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Design , Applications
Top 5 sketch applications
2008-04-24 09:17:00 I’ve never been a dab hand with a paintbrush - I had more fun flicking paint at kids in my class than being the next Picasso. For people like me, there’s only one thing for it and that’s to either kick me out of the classroom or give me a sketching application on the PC. ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Design , Applications
Best Photo Booth tricks for beginners
2008-04-23 20:06:00 Are you new to Photo Booth, the application that can take snapshots and short video clips using your Mac s iSight camera? The application isn’t really difficult to get grips with: get yourself in the frame, choose an effect and press the shutter button to take your picture. Still, there are some simple tricks to ... More About: Tips , Tricks , Free
Best Photo Booth tricks for beginners
2008-04-23 20:06:00 Are you new to Photo Booth, the application that can take snapshots and short video clips using your Mac s iSight camera? The application isn’t really difficult to get grips with: get yourself in the frame, choose an effect and press the shutter button to take your picture. Still, there are some simple tricks to ... More About: Tips , Tricks , Free
How to: draw graffiti in Photoshop
2008-04-23 18:29:00 Some people consider graffiti to be an artistic expression while some others believe it’s just another form of vandalism. Whatever your opinion is about it, I’m sure you’ll like this easy Photo shop tutorial with which you can learn how to apply original graffiti effects to any wall in your photos. Let’s get started! 1. First of ... More About: Software , Windows , Mac , Photoshop
How to: draw graffiti in Photoshop
2008-04-23 18:29:00 Some people consider graffiti to be an artistic expression while some others believe it’s just another form of vandalism. Whatever your opinion is about it, I’m sure you’ll like this easy Photo shop tutorial with which you can learn how to apply original graffiti effects to any wall in your photos. Let’s get started! 1. First of ... More About: Software , Windows , Mac , Photoshop
Disable the desktop cleanup wizard in Windows
More articles from this author:2008-04-23 18:28:00 At some point during our lives as Windows users, we all end up getting this message: Yes, it’s the famous desktop cleanup wizard! I don’t know about you, but I personally find this feature pretty irritating. Seriously, I’m old enough to know which icons I use and which I don’t. Plus I think I have the ... More About: Software , Utilities , Desktop , Tips 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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