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Pimp your car in Photoshop
2008-06-10 18:22:00 We all dream of having a Porsche, a Lamborghini or a Ferrari at some point of our lives. But while we save money for those, why not creating the car of our dreams with Photo shop? Follow these easy steps and learn how to pimp your car in less than 20 minutes. It’s not like the ... More About: Software , Windows , Mac , Photoshop
Software to help you win at poker
2008-06-10 17:36:00 I’m a big fan of poker but, like most games I play, I’m not very good at it. Unfortunately, unlike other pursuits, if you’re not very good at poker then you probably won’t be very good at paying the mortgage at the end of the month. Recently I’ve managed to halt my losing streak thanks ... More About: Software , Windows , Poker , Games , Tips
Apple iPhone 3G confirmed!
2008-06-10 13:30:00 Just as expected, Apple revealed version 2 of the iPhone yesterday at the WWDC. The mobile device, which will be available in 22 countries worldwide on July 11th, offers a sleuth of new features: 3G network support, GPS, simultaneous voice and data connections, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, secure access via Cisco IPSec VPN, WPA2 Enterprise and ... More About: Internet , Mac , Iphone , Phones
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-06-10 09:21:00 Windows: The demon hunter is back in Devil May Cry 4, the fourth installment in this action series. Get ready to meet some creepy monsters while you explore unknown lands and castles, and defeat them in exciting battles where you can show off your special fighting combos and your brand new weapon, the Devil Bringer. Mac: ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Internet , Mobile
A sneak peek at Plurk
2008-06-09 14:47:00 As if we didn’t have enough with Twitter, Tumblr, Pownce and other micro-blogging, time-consuming services, here comes the latest state-of-the-art social community tool to keep us badly hooked on for now on. Its name is Plurk and this is what it looks like: The top-down design we’re all used to see in blog and microblogs has ... More About: Software , Internet , Sneak Peek , Review , Free
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-06-09 12:41:00 Windows: Are you tired of your music playlists? Try online radio instead! With Phonostar you can tune in to more than 4,000 free online radio stations and podcasts worldwide and enjoy many different kinds of music and other content. The program includes a powerful search tool and even lets you record whatever you’re listening to ... More About: Software , Windows , Internet , Design , Mobile
Best Internet Explorer add-ons
2008-06-09 10:48:00 So you thought that add-ons were just a matter for Firefox, eh? Well actually you were partially right as there are many more extensions, themes and functions you can install to Mozilla’s popular browser. Nevertheless, IE also has some free applications you can install and play with, to enjoy a richer experience while web surfing. ... More About: Software , Windows , Internet , Internet Explorer , Free
Expectations for this year?s WWDC
2008-06-09 10:27:00 Apple’s much awaited WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) starts today at 10:00 am Pacific Time. The event which takes place at Apple’s favorite exhibition complex, the Moscone Center in San Francisco, will last from the 9th to the 13th of June, and will gather developers and IT professionals from the world around to learn about ... More About: Internet , Mac , Phones , Opinion , Free
Master RAM in your Mac?s Activity Monitor
2008-06-06 14:59:00 Is your Mac running slow? Maybe there are some applications that are eating up all your memory and leaving none for others. The place to check this out is in your Mac’s Activity Monitor , which can be found in Utilities . At the bottom of the interface press the ‘System Memory’ tab. You’ll see four types ... More About: Tips , Free
Master RAM in your Mac?s Activity Monitor
2008-06-06 14:59:00 Is your Mac running slow? Maybe there are some applications that are eating up all your memory and leaving none for others. The place to check this out is in your Mac’s Activity Monitor , which can be found in Utilities . At the bottom of the interface press the ‘System Memory’ tab. You’ll see four types ... More About: Tips , Free
Disable the automatic restart after Windows update
2008-06-06 13:32:00 Having your operating system updated with the latest security patches Windows releases is always a good thing. The problem comes when the update is done and Windows politely asks you to restart the PC? or maybe not that politely. This is in fact the message you get: a window that compels you to restart the system, ... More About: Software , Security , Tips , Productivity
Disable the automatic restart after Windows update
2008-06-06 13:32:00 Having your operating system updated with the latest security patches Windows releases is always a good thing. The problem comes when the update is done and Windows politely asks you to restart the PC? or maybe not that politely. This is in fact the message you get: a window that compels you to restart the system, ... More About: Software , Security , Tips , Productivity
Youtube adds video annotations
2008-06-05 18:26:00 Youtube just announced the implementation of a new service in their video sharing website: the ability to add interactive comments right onto your videos. This new service, known as Youtube Video Annotations, brings a wide range of possibilities in terms of video creativity and value-added services for users. That is, you can use these notes ... More About: Software , Youtube , Internet , Review
Microsoft launch Windows Search 4
2008-06-05 18:26:00 Searching in Windows has always been painfully slow but Microsoft have just announced the launch of Windows Search 4 which aims to bring searching up to speed with applications such as Google Desktop. Windows Search 4 uses the same indexing style approach that Google Desktop does meaning that your data is always indexed and instantly ... More About: Software , Utilities , Tips
Youtube adds video annotations
2008-06-05 18:26:00 Youtube just announced the implementation of a new service in their video sharing website: the ability to add interactive comments right onto your videos. This new service, known as Youtube Video Annotations, brings a wide range of possibilities in terms of video creativity and value-added services for users. That is, you can use these notes ... More About: Software , Youtube , Internet , Review
Microsoft launch Windows Search 4
2008-06-05 18:26:00 Searching in Windows has always been painfully slow but Microsoft have just announced the launch of Windows Search 4 which aims to bring searching up to speed with applications such as Google Desktop. Windows Search 4 uses the same indexing style approach that Google Desktop does meaning that your data is always indexed and instantly ... More About: Software , Utilities , Tips
Easily split and join large files with HJSplit
2008-06-05 12:57:00 Since time immemorial, computer users have had problems sharing large files. Whether trying to fit Sim City on floppy disks, uploading binaries to newsgroups or sharing home movies via email, you may well have suffered the inconvenience of a file that’s just too big for what you’re trying to do. This is where HJSplit comes in. ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Review , Free
Easily split and join large files with HJSplit
2008-06-05 12:57:00 Since time immemorial, computer users have had problems sharing large files. Whether trying to fit Sim City on floppy disks, uploading binaries to newsgroups or sharing home movies via email, you may well have suffered the inconvenience of a file that’s just too big for what you’re trying to do. This is where HJSplit comes in. ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Review , Free
How can I use Windows File Sharing on my Mac?
2008-06-05 12:43:00 How can you share folders from your Mac with PC users on the same network as you? Windows File Sharing ’s the name! This allows a computer running Windows to connect to your Apple computer using its native sharing protocol. Connecting a Mac to a PC is easier now than it was five years ago, ... More About: Utilities , Tips
How can I use Windows File Sharing on my Mac?
2008-06-05 12:43:00 How can you share folders from your Mac with PC users on the same network as you? Windows File Sharing ’s the name! This allows a computer running Windows to connect to your Apple computer using its native sharing protocol. Connecting a Mac to a PC is easier now than it was five years ago, ... More About: Utilities , Tips
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-06-05 11:57:00 Windows: There are many anti-malware tools, but none as popular as Ad-Aware. This powerful security app protects your system from all sorts of intrusive elements that put your privacy to risk. Its new version, Ad-Aware 2008, features enhanced threat detection tools, embedded anti-virus and a better resource management. Mac: Today’s pick is PulpMotion Advanced, a more ... More About: Software , Security , Windows , Photo , Mobile
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-06-05 11:57:00 Windows: There are many anti-malware tools, but none as popular as Ad-Aware. This powerful security app protects your system from all sorts of intrusive elements that put your privacy to risk. Its new version, Ad-Aware 2008, features enhanced threat detection tools, embedded anti-virus and a better resource management. Mac: Today’s pick is PulpMotion Advanced, a more ... More About: Software , Security , Windows , Photo , Mobile
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-06-04 17:05:00 Windows: Despite the popularity of digital photography we all keep old photos stored somewhere at home which probably need some fixing. Retouch Pilot can help you with this task, providing you with a simple, easy-to-use tool that lets you remove scratches, spots and other small flaws without requiring a high degree of photo editing knowledge. Mac: ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Photo , Mobile
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-06-04 17:05:00 Windows: Despite the popularity of digital photography we all keep old photos stored somewhere at home which probably need some fixing. Retouch Pilot can help you with this task, providing you with a simple, easy-to-use tool that lets you remove scratches, spots and other small flaws without requiring a high degree of photo editing knowledge. Mac: ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Photo , Mobile
Top 10 virtual desktop apps
2008-06-04 16:59:00 I personally like having very few icons on my desktop, so that I can show off a nice wallpaper image and I don’t get lost among dozens of shortcuts. But I know other people have a strange tendency to collect as many desktop icons as they can, eventually running out of space. If you’re any of ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Desktop , Free
Top 10 virtual desktop apps
2008-06-04 16:59:00 I personally like having very few icons on my desktop, so that I can show off a nice wallpaper image and I don’t get lost among dozens of shortcuts. But I know other people have a strange tendency to collect as many desktop icons as they can, eventually running out of space. If you’re any of ... More About: Software , Windows , Utilities , Desktop , Free
Mac keyboard shortcuts galore
2008-06-04 12:38:00 After a while, Mac users, just like their Windows counterparts, pick up on a few keyboard shortcuts, simply because they make working with your computer much easier. I prefer using keyboard shortcuts on a Mac much more than on a PC though as they feel more natural to learn and use. Most have now become ... More About: Utilities , Free , Shortcuts , Keyboard
Mac keyboard shortcuts galore
2008-06-04 12:38:00 After a while, Mac users, just like their Windows counterparts, pick up on a few keyboard shortcuts, simply because they make working with your computer much easier. I prefer using keyboard shortcuts on a Mac much more than on a PC though as they feel more natural to learn and use. Most have now become ... More About: Utilities , Free , Shortcuts , Keyboard
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
2008-06-03 18:24:00 Windows: Take part in racing challenges all over the world with Race Driver: GRID, one of the most realistic driving games you’ve seen, featuring jaw-dropping graphics and a highly responsive gameplay. This demo includes three different racing events in three locations, and also lets you test the game’s multiplayer option. Mac: Looking from an intuitive download ... More About: Software , Windows , Internet , Mobile , Downloads
Today?s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile
More articles from this author:2008-06-03 18:24:00 Windows: Take part in racing challenges all over the world with Race Driver: GRID, one of the most realistic driving games you’ve seen, featuring jaw-dropping graphics and a highly responsive gameplay. This demo includes three different racing events in three locations, and also lets you test the game’s multiplayer option. Mac: Looking from an intuitive download ... More About: Software , Windows , Internet , Mobile , Downloads 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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