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Discovery Weathertech Storm Tracker forecasts weather at a glance
2008-05-12 16:28:00 You never know when mother nature strikes , especially in the summers when the storms and rains are frequent (atleast at my place). Nothing beats a weather forecasting gadget that will helps you know what weather gono be in advance. Features 7 graphic icons show weather forecast at a glance Trend indicator predicts weather Scrolling forecast message Indoor temperature ... More About: Weather , Discovery , Storm , Glance , Tracker
Tutorial to fix your Xbox 360 RROD using Soldering kit!
2008-05-12 16:06:00 Have you encountered the dreaded RROD that every Xbox 360 users gets nightmares just thinking about it. If you ever came across a RROD, it typically means that your Xbox 360 is completely done for and needs to go to Microsoft for repairs. Microsoft have officially recognized this as designs flaws and not enough quality ... More About: Tutorial
Happy Mother?s Day :)
2008-05-11 19:45:00 Well fellows i almost forgot today is Mother ’s Day! Now how on earth could i forget that :( . Happy Mother’s day to ever mommies out there and everybody out there. PS: Love you mom! More About: Announcement
How to get PC Tools File Recover genuine license for free
2008-05-11 17:29:00 Data related disasters are very frequent these days because most of us usually forget backing up. Unfortunately free versions of data recovery aren’t upto standards so paying $30-40 for a good data recovery software isn’t a bad thing either. Well with few tricks you can obtain a obtain genuine license key for PC Tools File Recovery ... More About: Downloads , Windows X , Free
Download iolo System Mechanic 6 Registration License Code for Free
2008-05-11 17:11:00 As you probably would know iolo System Mechanic is a very useful all-in-one maintenance software for newbies to keeping your computer free from any problems. It automatically repairs errors and fragmentation, cleans out temporary files, and tunes up your PC so that it runs smoothly, reliably, and up to 300% faster! Maintaining your PC can ... More About: Downloads , Windows X , Download , Free
The On/Off Coffee Mug
2008-05-10 18:02:00 In our long list of weird gadgets, I have never came across something like this. A on/off coffee mug to start your day with some fun coffee sipping. Actually the on/off thing isn’t just for show, pour in a hot drink like tea or coffee and watch it change colour change from black to white, and ... More About: Coffee
Universal remote concept the all-in-one Gadget dream
2008-05-10 09:55:00 We have seen lots of universal remotes recently, but what sets this touchscreen universal remote apart from others, not only will it be able to change your television’s volume but also it will be able to turn on that microwave or dim those bed room lights . This simply called “Universal Remote ” for the time being ... More About: Gadgets , Gadget , Dream
WaSnake Digital LED Shelf Displays SMS and RSS!
2008-05-09 18:46:00 Thou i personally would recommend using your mobile and feed reader to handle your sms and feeds, French designer named Jean-Louis Frechin came up with idea, what about a digital shelf which can display SMS messages and news items from RSS feeds. WaSnake , as the product is called, is made from wood and an elastomer material. ... More About: Gadgets , Digital , Displays , Shelf
SIMable Makes Unlocking 3G GSM Phones ?A Piece of Cake?
2008-05-08 20:04:00 Apparently a company called SIMable has come up with a little chip that they call the “10-second solution” for unlocking carrier GSM handsets(wow iPhone porn again). According to the folks with this unlocking method you won’t risk screwing with your warranty only thing you may require to do is just punch a hole in the ... More About: Gadgets , Phones , Industry News , Cake , Piece
Microsoft denies Xbox 360 blu ray rumors yet again
2008-05-07 10:44:00 Microsoft for what appears to be the umpteenth time has denied that they will roll out their Xbox 360 with a BD (hate calling blu-ray BD, but hey get used to it). After the recent blu-ray rumors , Microsoft has delivered a message that says, ‘Put a sock in it’. Speaking to GamePro, Microsoft disclosed ... More About: Microsoft , Rumors , Xbox 360
Its time people had furniture? console specific that is
2008-05-05 08:18:00 I reckon this thing will make your television stand hold a label reading ‘Jackass’. This one is purely for Nintendo Wii. Licensed by Nintendo, this Wii stand can accomodate all your Wii franchise including Wii titles. According to jonas_mofos’s shop, Nintendo has stopped producing these stands and are now a rarity. Made of ‘Shiny white ... More About: People , Furniture , Time , Console , Specific
Need help with Liberty City? Use the Google map app!
2008-05-04 10:00:00 Google maps for the real world? Yes. Virtual world ? w00t ?! That was my reaction after I discovered this map at IGN. Apparently, people can get ‘lost’ even in virtual worlds. Even after the minimap in the game, the GPS and escort functionality of some vehicles, we still need this. Why? Its because we ... More About: Google , Liberty , City
Now a backup generator on your wrist
2008-05-03 09:52:00 Its often irritating that when you are on your DS or PSP, you suddenly observe that the battery is low . And still more irritating is the fact that you can’t continue with your gameplay with a bunch of ordinary batteries. This wrist ‘generator’ might change things a little bit. Thanko’s Rare Mono shop ( ... More About: Backup , Generator
Rumor : Microsoft coming up with Xbox 360 Blur-ray console this September
2008-05-02 10:59:00 Man, I love rumors. It just gets everyone excited especially if the rumor is on something important. Even after the repeated denials by Microsoft , people are still getting the buzz from here and there. Check out this recent one. The Chinese language newspaper Economic Daily News carried out this news about Pegatron technology acquiring orders ... More About: Rumor , Xbox , Xbox 360 , Console
Mod your PS3 with this nice shiny smart face plates
2008-05-01 15:07:00 Remember the chrome moddings for the Xbox 360? It made some people ( I know) envy the 360 for its easy ability to get modded. Cheer up PS3 owners, now you can add some juice to your playstation 3 with this baby. If you are simply bored of seeing the same color on your PS3 ... More About: Smart , Face , Nice , Shiny
Microsoft slashes console prices in Asia
2008-04-30 07:09:00 After the slash in console prices in many countries of Europe, Microsoft has finally cut prices in four countries of Asia . This looks like Microsoft is really trying to outdo (and has been trying) Wii and the PS3 in terms of sales. Also, another factor that occurred to me was the release of GTA IV. ... More About: Console , Prices
Now ride with this Porsche 911 turbo wheel
2008-04-29 07:00:00 If you are a freak or a maniac or a racing wild hog, you definitely got to own one of these. This Porsche 911 Turbo Wheel could just add that extra adrenalin for the already high racing games. Currently compatible with the PC and the playstation 3, this baby could bring your Gran Turismo 5 ... More About: Ride , Porsche 911
How to protect your Rapidshare Premium Account from Phishing
2008-04-27 18:50:00 Recently i encountered a strange thing! my friend’s Rapidshare account got phished but fortunately he was able to change his account password in time and prevent further misuse. Below are few steps and safety precautions that you can do to not get owned! 1) Phishers normally phish using link protectors that hides the real download links of ... More About: Phishing , Account , Premium
How to disable Windows Defender from starting when Vista boots
2008-04-27 08:41:00 It’s simply weired that in Windows Vista won’t let you uninstall Windows Defender which is kinda ultimate useless application of all time. :D Strangely it does allow uninstalling in Windows XP. Now that Windows Vista installs Windows Defender by default, many people are looking for ways to disable, uninstall or remove it from system so that ... More About: Boots
Protect Windows From USB Autorun.inf Virus With USB Firewall
2008-04-26 18:47:00 Recently i came across some crappy virus that infects all executable files in my flash drive, then creates a hidden autorun.inf file at the root of the pendrive. Each time I hook the USB drive to my friends PC thus getting infected. Its fairly easy to stop Windows from executing instructions found in autorun.inf using registry ... More About: Virus , Firewall , Downloads , Windows X
Space Invaders Cutting Board Invades Your Kitchen
2008-04-26 16:36:00 While a modern day kitchen houses lots of high tech gadgetry to help you with the slicing and dicing, this Space Invaders themed cutting board lets you make your kitchen kinda retro. This wooden cutting board is a cool creation by 1337motif using square blocks of walnut and hard-maple, put together with FDA approved, water-proof glue ... More About: Kitchen , Gadgets , Board , Space Invaders
Get Laid if you support Net Neutrality (NSFW)
2008-04-25 19:25:00 Sometimes I think myself, these daily nerddom makes my mind burst! So to cool down may I present you Miss Tania Devereaux who wanna get laid by virgins (strictly virgins). Tanya Devereaux says that you could have sex with her provided you support a free web aka net neutrality. Before you jump over to the ... More About: Support , Net Neutrality
Art Lebedev Optimus Maximus OLED Keyboard now in stock
2008-04-25 18:46:00 Finally the very rare Optimus Maximus OLED keyboard is finally in stock at ThinkGeek.com. Its houses full 113 OLED keys, well thats not the interesting part! Each key can be individually programmed to perform and functions, run applications, scripts etc. Sadly it costs $1589.99 a piece and strangely its out of stock already! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWkjtnd367 Q Revolutionary Keyboard ... More About: Gadgets , Stock
Ubuntu 8.04 ?Hardy Heron? available for Download
2008-04-24 16:29:00 One of the most popular Linux Distros Ubuntu , gets the latest release numbered 8.04 and code named “Hardy Heron,” available for download and upgrading. Lots of cool features like, revamped user interface, new version of Xorg , hot-switching of display, enhanced default photo manager, better default video player and tons of other great features. Ubuntu ... More About: Downloads , Download , Industry News
Download the latest AVG Anti-Virus 8.0 Free Edition
2008-04-24 15:31:00 Folks here at TT really love antivirus especially if they are free! Recently many security companies were giving away free license versions or their flagship antivirus applications. Yet still many people love AVG Antivrus free edition to the core. It was 2 months ago Grisoft updated there free antivirus to version 7.5 and today they ... More About: Anti Virus , Virus , Download , Anti-Virus , Free
Accio ?Harry potter and the Half Blood Prince from EA? !
2008-04-24 15:14:00 Man this is exciting, isn’t it? No? Ye, you are probably are right. After the last err..disappointing sequel of Harry Potter (and order of the phoenix), hope this installment will be a little fun to play. The last installment missed out on several things like Quidditch (apart from the part of flying with Fred and ... More About: Prince , Blood
Sync any mp3 player with iTunes using iTunes Agent
2008-04-24 15:10:00 Apple wants you to think that you’ll need either an iPod or iPhone to run iTunes. But that’s completely untrue because there are many freeware applications lets you sync music to different mp3 players using your beloved iTunes. Question is why people would use iTunes for there mp3 players if the same syncing can be ... More About: Downloads , Agent , Itunes , Player , Sync
HPI GR-001 G-Robot finds its way to North America
2008-04-23 17:51:00 These wicked ones were previously found in the “Land of the Rising sun” Japan, are now being shipped to N-America . The HPI GR-001 G-Robot features 20 motors that can be programmed to follow your every command, i was hoping some Transformer style stunts! In addition to the included PS2-like controller, you can also direct the G-Robot ... More About: Gadgets , North America , North
How to format a USB drive with NTFS file system
2008-04-22 16:28:00 Ever wondered why you can’t format your USB drives to NTFS. Its because Windows X P by default won’t allow you to do so except format either to FAT or FAT32. But its fairly easy to get over it and enable NTFS files system on your removable devices. NTFS does allow you encrypt your files with ... More About: System , Drive , File , Format
Western Digital Velociraptor Is New ?Fastest Hard Drive?
More articles from this author:2008-04-21 18:02:00 Western Digital supersedes the old Raptor harddrive with there latest and fastest Velociraptor harddrive. It uses the standard 3GB/s SATA and comes with a 300GB storage. It spins at 10,000RPM is actually a 2.5″ hard drive with a massive “Icepack” heatsink that makes it large enough to fit in a 3.5″ bay. In the initial tests ... More About: Gadgets , Drive , Industry News , Hard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
