Want to find out the Census results for your area. Try this site and you'll be amazed on the U.S. Census results for your area.
11/17/07
11/16/07
Cyberhomes
Ready to purchase a house, condo, or co-op. Just type in the address and this site give you the property values within that area that are currently for sale. You no longer have to call broker to broker to find out how much a buyer is asking for. You just first shop at Cyberhomes and then you later decide if that area is where you would like to move.
11/15/07
Solar power Bluetooth headset
For a hundred bucks you'll not only have a Bluetooth headset but it will be battery free. I just hope that it lives up to it's reputation.
11/14/07
USB toaster
This holiday if your looking for a special gift to someone who is always near there portable computer. This item could just probably make their day. I just hope they are able to understand that their is no such thing as a USB toaster.
11/13/07
Where are my cookies in Vista
If you already tried to search for your cookies folder in Vista. You have already had several unsuccessful attempts. Hopefully now you will be able to see the cookies folder but they're several things you need to do first.
The first thing is to go to your Control panel -> folder Options -> click View
tab -> and check show hidden files and folder and then find Hide protected operating system files and uncheck it and say ok to save the settings.
You then copy this link to internet explorer to view your cookies.
Link
Make sure you change the USERNAME to read your computer user name
c:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\
and this link as well
c:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low
The first thing is to go to your Control panel -> folder Options -> click View
tab -> and check show hidden files and folder and then find Hide protected operating system files and uncheck it and say ok to save the settings.
You then copy this link to internet explorer to view your cookies.
Link
Make sure you change the USERNAME to read your computer user name
c:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\
and this link as well
c:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low
11/12/07
Yahoo Pipes
Let's just say it's RSS your website home page the easy way.
Check it out and give it a try.
Check it out and give it a try.
11/11/07
Talking First Aide Kit
This kit is a life saver. It's contains several emergency packets. When an emergency occurs, no need to read the first aide card to find out on what to do. Just activate the voice player and it will tell you step by step.
11/10/07
Easy convertor
Need to convert something. No problem, just load the file, choose the format, enter your email address and the file is converted via email. Quick, fast and simple.
11/9/07
Remember the Milk
This is a creative website where you can gather all of your things to do list and have access to them every where. You can even get reminder alerts, so you will not forget.
11/8/07
Wireless Photo Frame
These new wireless photo frames are popping out every where and it's only a matter of time before one manufacture creates a great way to view and share pictures. One such manufacture is Momento who makes the Momento 100 photo frames. These frames display photo's wirelessly as long as they have a wireless network connection. Pictures are easily uploaded onto their website and you as well as family members with a Memento frame can view pictures endlessly.
11/7/07
Only 2 Clicks
Do you visit several pages on a daily basis. This software can make your life easier. You save the software onto your desktop as your home page. And you customize your homepage with the several websites you visit daily. Hopefully to make your browsing easier.
11/6/07
Verizon mess up with Day Light Savings
In this day in age it's amazing on how many people use there cell phones as alarms clocks. It's only time before alarm clocks become a thing of the past. But it makes it difficult to know how easily someday it can become a nightmare because of technology glitches like this one.
11/5/07
Dafont
Every so often we print articles online or need to write a letter that requires special fonts. This is where this website comes in. It has over 7500 fonts and are PC and MAC compatible.
11/4/07
Missing a DLL file when installing a program
Take a look at this free site that promises to find and replace that DLL file that you need to install so that your program can run correctly.
11/3/07
The Things I want
Want to create a perfect wishlist, registry or christmas list. Check out this site and what it does is that it connects your list to any web site so that your list can be shared with friends and family.
11/2/07
Do My Stuff
Looking for someone do your chores, duties or task around the house or while your at work. Check out this new website that can help you when you just need that extra person around to just get that job done.
11/1/07
Byte Convertor
Want to know how many byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte in your computer. Or just need to calculate so that you know how much disk space you will need or have left.
This is a great tool for all those users who hate to calculate.
This is a great tool for all those users who hate to calculate.
10/31/07
High Def on your TV via your laptop
This is a cheap and inexpensive way to watch high definition via your laptop.
If you currently have a HD or Blue Ray Laptop, you can watch your favorite programs in HD on your television using your televisions HDMI port. It's not plug and play but it can be done.
You would just have to locate the laptop HDMI port and connect a HDMI cable from your laptop to your TV's HDMI port. Set your television input to the HDMI setting and the laptop should recognize the connection. If it does not, you need to use the laptop's new display device by pressing the laptop's command keys ( usually FN+F5 )then goto the windows mobility center located in the control panel, on the external display tile click on Connect Display. You insert a HD or Blue Ray disc and watch the movie on the big screen. It your still having problems try doing a google search for HD or Blue Ray Laptop's via newsgroups or forum. Enjoy.
If you currently have a HD or Blue Ray Laptop, you can watch your favorite programs in HD on your television using your televisions HDMI port. It's not plug and play but it can be done.
You would just have to locate the laptop HDMI port and connect a HDMI cable from your laptop to your TV's HDMI port. Set your television input to the HDMI setting and the laptop should recognize the connection. If it does not, you need to use the laptop's new display device by pressing the laptop's command keys ( usually FN+F5 )then goto the windows mobility center located in the control panel, on the external display tile click on Connect Display. You insert a HD or Blue Ray disc and watch the movie on the big screen. It your still having problems try doing a google search for HD or Blue Ray Laptop's via newsgroups or forum. Enjoy.
10/30/07
Free Drive Partition
Looking for a free drive partition software. Look no further. This Linux based software will help you partition your hard drive at ease. Just download the ISO file and burn it to a CD and reboot. It's that simple.
10/29/07
Archos Wifi
This is a great portable device, if you looking to download movies and tv shows. Even though new models are getting thinner, this device is the best of it's kind. Although there should be an external device for storage limits, this unit is pricey because of the limited free content providers.
10/28/07
Seagate Class Action Lawsuit
All you need to know is that if you purchased a Seagate Hard drive from March 01 to September 07 you will be eligible to claim a settlement from the manufacture because of the way they explain a gigabyte, when purchasing a new hard drive.
10/27/07
Better Cell Phone Reception
There have been in the recent years great improvement in cell phone reception gadgets and I have talked about some in the past. Here are a few great cell phone enhancers to help you get better reception.
Links:
IntelliTouch
@Home HotSpot
Wi-Ex zBoost
Links:
IntelliTouch
@Home HotSpot
Wi-Ex zBoost
10/26/07
Flat screen sound bar
Have a new flat screen but dislike the sound. Take a look at Sound Bar. It's a great solution for flat panel monitors and the design is made to increase immersive sound quality. You be the judge.
10/25/07
WiTricity
There a new technology out there named WiTricity and what it does is that it easily recharges your portable devices. That means if you had a cell phone, PDA, or mobile laptop, as soon as you go into a WiTricity room, the portable devices get recharged. The process is still in experimental mode, but hopefully there can be some use for this great technology.
10/24/07
How much Rent are people paying in your area
Make sure the next time you move, you compare rental prices in your area. It gives you a ballpark of what you should at least be paying when compared to others.
10/23/07
New Job Search Engine
Next time your job hunting check out this new job search engine. It uses a keyword to search job websites, newspapers and company webpages.
10/22/07
To All Verizon Wireless Customers
Hurry up and opt out or you can bet that your cellular telephone number will be given to telemarketers to be shared. This is a no, no for Verizon.
10/21/07
Mobopic
This is the easiest free way to create a wallpaper for your cell phone. Just upload the picture you want to make a wallpaper for and in a few minutes, the magic is done. Some pictures will require resizing and cropping. But the rest is real simple.
10/20/07
Take TV Player
It's a creative way to take a video from your computer so that you can watch it via your television. The 8 gig flash drive saves your video from your computer. When you plug in the flash drive into the television dock, your movie is only minutes away to be viewed. It's an affordable solution to watch videos.
10/19/07
Tokbox
Let's just say this is the new way of video net sharing that will change the way we socialize. No software to install and you talk to everyone via your browser. You control who can see you. Video networking is now easy to do.
10/18/07
Stuff Safe
Need a home inventory software to keep track of your possessions. This free site will make your life simple.
10/17/07
Free Hard Drive from Microsoft
Looking for a free storage place for your files, Microsoft is here to help. Your going to need a Windows Live Id and you'll be able to upload for now 1 gig of hard drive space. Unfortunately Microsoft has arrived a little to late to offer storage space.
10/16/07
Google Doc's go Mobile
Google doc's has gone mobile and the batttle has begun to see if it can compete with Microsoft Office. The goal will be to provide similar services and gain user confidence, by being one step ahead of Microsoft. Hope Google can achieve it's goal.
10/15/07
10/14/07
Totalidea TweakVI
Here's a great tweaking software for Windows Vista. You can now shape your operating system and make everything simple. Make a one click Shutdown, configure hard drive details, access your Windows CD Keys, optimize the cache, change system folders with out needing to know how. Customizing Windows is simple.
10/13/07
Deezer
New music site with no fees, no registration and you don't need really much to listen to your music.
10/12/07
Free books via pdf
Looking for a site to give you free books via pdf format. Look no longer this site make it easy so that you can be portable. Reading is fundamental.
10/11/07
Les Concierges
Need a concierge for all. Depending on your service level, your over the phone assistant can set you up with trips, Super Bowl tickets, reserve squash seats, and score hard to get reservations. All that it requires is membership to these elite services.
10/10/07
In Case of Emergency Cell Phone Tips
Have a cell phone and want to make sure your family or love ones are contacted if your in an accident. Follow this procedure that many paramedics use since 2005 have been using. It's called ICE. What you simply do is change your cell phone emergency contact names to include ICE (ex. ICE-mom, ICE-dad, ICE-daughter) and in case of an emergency police or hospital staff are able to notify your loved ones.
10/9/07
Language Line Services
Need a 24 hour language translator, then this site will come into great help. Think of it as a language hot line in your hours of need.
10/8/07
800 TAXI CAB
Need a taxi cab service throughout the Country. Next time just call this number and they will dispatch you to a local independently owned cab company in any metro area.
10/7/07
411 Song
Hear a song but can't identify the artist or label. Don't worry anymore. A new service is here to help you find that song by just dialing an 800 number, signing in and just playing that favorite song you want so bad. The fees are not cheap but if you figure the time and energy spent looking for that song. This site will give you the best results.
10/6/07
10/5/07
Broken iPod
Have a broken iPod and just want to get rid of it. Here is a great website to get rid of your damaged iPod's. You can get an instant offer via Paypal in 24 hours.
10/4/07
More Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Here are some more useful Windows keyboard short cuts you should always remember to make your typing job easier.
10/3/07
PocketExpress
Need an official airline guide to over 75,000 departures from 3,500 airports. Take a look and download for free.
10/2/07
10/1/07
USB 3.0
What goes 10 time the speed of any connection, it's backward compatible and will be finalized by the end of 2008. If you haven't figured it out already it's USB 3.0. Who can't wait for excessive speed like this?
9/30/07
Transfer Files online
If your looking for an online file transfer site to send a file to a friend consider the following sites.
Links
100mb per File
500mb per File
2gig Files
10 gig Files
Links
100mb per File
500mb per File
2gig Files
10 gig Files
9/29/07
Enth the Sports Search Engine
Want to know sports statistics this site will give you just that. It more like a sport query for all of your sports questions.
9/28/07
Belkin Wireless USB
Want to connect four devices wireless to your computer while only using one device. This is where the Belkin Wireless USB comes in. It solves the need for more USB ports and ends the cable clutter problem around your computer. I wouldn't rely too much on the wireless distance capability until new models come out. But it still does live to it's reputation. I just wished it was priced reasonably.
9/27/07
Firefox 3.0 Beta
IE will be in the dust again when the new Firefox 3.0 comes out. Think of having a browser with anti virus protection, pop up blocker and spyware all in one browser. Firefox is ahead of it's predicessors.
9/26/07
Breast Cancer Notebooks
CompUSA is selling the Sony VAIO pink notebooks to benefit the breast foundation. It's for a great cause.
If you in the market for a new pink Sony notebook, please consider the purchase.
If you in the market for a new pink Sony notebook, please consider the purchase.
9/25/07
ZoneAlarm Force Field
Get ready for a new type of Zone Alarm software. It supposet to protect you while your surf, shop and browse around the internet. Prevents people from stealing information from your computer and while you shop online. Let's hope that this company can stand behind this product beliefs.
9/24/07
Old Computer Cases
The next time your ready to throw out your old computer CPU. Think again. They're just might be new uses for that worn out computer boxes you've been using for years. You can be surprise on the things that you can use that old box for.
9/23/07
Windows XP License is coming to an end
Sad to say that the Windows XP operating system is coming to an end. Microsoft has come out with an end date to stop selling XP licenses until June of 2008. So you choices are simple. Stack up with copies of the old operating system until a new operating system comes out. Out switch to Vista, which will eventually be another Windows ME.
9/22/07
Portalbe GPS Jammer
Your friends are going to hate you for purchasing one of these items, but it does assure you that you can get rid of those annoying people talking on their cell phones.
9/21/07
More online Dictionaries
Here are more online dictionaries to help you understand the universal language.
Links:
Dict
Poltran
Word Reference
Wiki
Links:
Dict
Poltran
Word Reference
Wiki
9/20/07
Multi Language Dictionary
Learning a new language, then you might want to have around a multi language dictionary to help you understand words you still don't know.
9/19/07
A Record Player 20 years too late
Nice portable record player. It's a shame that it came twenty years late. I don't see why someone will want to purchase this mini player, but it can replace that bulky turntable.
9/18/07
Flashy Mp3 Clip Player
MP3 Players are getting smaller and fashionable. I am just waiting to see these little amazing gadgets increase in storage capacity.
9/17/07
v.Smile
Want your young children to learn about computers. This is where v.Smile comes in. It's an educational learning center for children to learn using computers.
9/16/07
Learn a Language online for free
Want to learn a new language. Then try it online for free. It's the best way to communicate with the rest of the world.
9/15/07
Coke Chill Factor
I've talk about this new invention a while back for beer. But I have yet to see any product on the market selling it. Now it appears that Coke is doing the same, with it's soft drinks. The concept is excellent, I just hope someone will make it happen.
9/14/07
Disc Painter
Tired of ugly disc labels on your favorite cd media. Here comes disc painter. It's said to be the future of label making.
9/13/07
Atdec Visidec Freestanding Double
Looking for a dual freestanding double monitor mount. Atdec is here to resolve your monitor mount situations.
9/12/07
iWear VR920
Virtual reality is finally here and the iWear VR920 is here to make your experience memorable. Jack in to virtual reality.
9/11/07
Office 2003 SP3
Office 2003 Service Pak 3 is just recently released. If your currently using Office 2003, it would now be a great time to update your Office Pak so that all the major current fixes are done.
It's about time.
It's about time.
9/10/07
9/9/07
Wrecked Exotics
I always say, that there is always something for everyone on the world wide web. This site is full with one of a kind unique wrecks.
9/8/07
Google Street View
Although it's still not quite finish yet, Google street view is suppose to give you a birds eye view of the address location that you want to locate. Who knows how long it will take to map most of Google Street View.
9/7/07
802.11n Draft
Ready to upgrade your Wi-Fi router. 802.11n should be your next choice. A few years ago the standard was shady and most people warned that products would not be upgradable. But now the gap is closing in on 802.11n draft and all new compliant 802.11n draft should be upgradeable, just make sure it's certified compliant.
Wireless LAN Throughput by IEEE Standard
IEEE WLAN Standard Over-the-Air (OTA) Estimates Media Access Control Layer, Service Access Point (MAC SAP) Estimates
802.11b 11 Mbps 5 Mbps
802.11g 54 Mbps 25 Mbps (when .11b is not present)
802.11a 54 Mbps 25 Mbps
802.11n 200+ Mbps 100 Mbps
Wireless LAN Throughput by IEEE Standard
IEEE WLAN Standard Over-the-Air (OTA) Estimates Media Access Control Layer, Service Access Point (MAC SAP) Estimates
802.11b 11 Mbps 5 Mbps
802.11g 54 Mbps 25 Mbps (when .11b is not present)
802.11a 54 Mbps 25 Mbps
802.11n 200+ Mbps 100 Mbps
9/6/07
Reunite with old friends
Want to know what ever happened to an old classmate or friend. Easily reunite with them using these websites.
The searches help others to keep in contact with you and your friends. Fees apply and it's a little pricey, but it does come with perks.
Links:
Classmates
Reunion
The searches help others to keep in contact with you and your friends. Fees apply and it's a little pricey, but it does come with perks.
Links:
Classmates
Reunion
9/5/07
Virtual Tourist
Next time you decide you want to travel. Check out this website to see what other travelers have experienced and they have to say about there trip.
Also check out these other great travel trip websites.
Links:
Global Access News
Fast Forage
Thorntree
Trip Connect
Tripup
Also check out these other great travel trip websites.
Links:
Global Access News
Fast Forage
Thorntree
Trip Connect
Tripup
9/4/07
Digital Photo Key Chain
Digital Photo key chains are poping around every where. Some of them are even capable of holding at least 70 pictures depending on the model. It's only a matter of time before storage capacity increase. To be capable to make it possible for anyone to carry around there entire photo albums.
9/3/07
Contacts Online
Need access to your contacts online. Forget the small address book that you've been carrying around for years. Now contacts can easily be accessed online.
9/2/07
Operating System Requirements
Operating System / Minimum Memory / Minimum Hard-Disk Space
Win 98 64 MB 500 MB
Win ME 96 MB 2 GB
Win 2000 Pro 96 MB 2 GB
Win XP Home 128 MB 2 GB
Win XP Pro 128 MB 2 GB
Win Vista Business 512 MB 15 GB
Win Vista Enterprise 512 MB 15 GB
Win Vista Ultimate 512 MB 15 GB
OS/2 64 MB 500
Win 98 64 MB 500 MB
Win ME 96 MB 2 GB
Win 2000 Pro 96 MB 2 GB
Win XP Home 128 MB 2 GB
Win XP Pro 128 MB 2 GB
Win Vista Business 512 MB 15 GB
Win Vista Enterprise 512 MB 15 GB
Win Vista Ultimate 512 MB 15 GB
OS/2 64 MB 500
9/1/07
Vista Sidebar Gas Widget
Widgets are becoming very popular and this widget will do almost all that by providing you with the best gas prices in your area.
8/31/07
Defrag your computer automatically
This is a little tech tip to have your computer defragmented. Defragging your computer increases your computer search capabilities and gives your computer a tune up.
The best way to defrag a computer is to set it up automatically. By this we go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Schedule Tasks.
In the schedule tasks menu click on -> Add Schedule Task and once this box opens up click browse. In file name you need to type the following %systemroot%\system32\defrag.exe and click open. This will create the system a continuous defrag task that can be setup daily, weekly or monthly.
The best way to defrag a computer is to set it up automatically. By this we go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Schedule Tasks.
In the schedule tasks menu click on -> Add Schedule Task and once this box opens up click browse. In file name you need to type the following %systemroot%\system32\defrag.exe and click open. This will create the system a continuous defrag task that can be setup daily, weekly or monthly.
8/30/07
Open source laptop battery saver
This open source software will help you save at least 70% or your laptop battery life. It's an excellent app for users who need to have access to there laptop at all times.
8/29/07
Wifi Thefts at Airports
It's been known for a while and now it looks like more Wifi thieves are stealing valuable data information from frequent flyers.
For now, be cautious until these security issues are resolved.
For now, be cautious until these security issues are resolved.
8/28/07
Vista Hardware Compatibility List
Running Windows Vista and thinking about adding additional hardware. Take a moment to view the windows compatibility list before you buy anything. Otherwise your taking a chance that there might not be a windows Vista update for that hardware anytime soon.
8/27/07
Sell your computer memory
Have some memory and want to sell it so that you can buy additional memory. Here's a good store to check out. You can just sell your memory and get a check in return. Regardless what the buyout price is, at least you got rid of the memory you never plan to use again.
Note: Although this is a great place to get cash for your memory, this site is quite unreasonable when it comes to getting market value for your memory. Your best bet is to try ebay and get a better deal.
Note: Although this is a great place to get cash for your memory, this site is quite unreasonable when it comes to getting market value for your memory. Your best bet is to try ebay and get a better deal.
8/26/07
Sell your used computer or laptop computer
Done and office upgrade and now you need to get rid of your old equipment. Stop and look at this site and maybe your old hardware can bring you in some extra cash.
It's not for everyone.
It's not for everyone.
8/25/07
Inflight USB power unit
If your constantly travel, this device is a must have item. You plug the device via phone jack on your airline seat and the device becomes a USB charging unit for all of your portable devices. Now you can charge your cellular phone, pda, smart phone, laptop, iPod and so on. I just hope more of these items show up every where.
8/24/07
Free Apps for USB Drives
Looking for USB Apps for your USB Drive. Here are a few.
Portable Apps
MakeUseOf
Directory of USB Apps
Portable Apps
MakeUseOf
Directory of USB Apps
8/23/07
Windows Updates Stop Working
If your windows updates all of a sudden stopped working. Here is a helpful forum site to help your resolve your windows update issue.
8/22/07
Free iPhone Ring Tones
If you have an iPhone and use iTunes, this could be a big buck saver for you on ring tones. You'll have to go to the Mac forums to figure out on how to do this. But it's so simple that you wished you did it yourself.
8/21/07
Proof that iPhone Sim Free Unlocks the Phone
Do not believe everything that the cellular carriers tell you. You can unlock any phone to work with your wireless network. It just might not operate effectively.
8/20/07
APC Notebook Battery 70
Looking for more juice for your notebook when your on the road. You might want to consider the APC Notebook Battery 70. It adds another 1.8 pounds to your laptop. But with extra power to last up to six hours.
8/19/07
Disable Vista Annoying Permission
Although I highly recommend not to do this. Here is the tweak.
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> User Accounts -> all you do then is look for the Turn User Account Control on or off. And disable it.
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> User Accounts -> all you do then is look for the Turn User Account Control on or off. And disable it.
8/18/07
Widget Callwave SMS
Need to send a text message via cellular phone. No need to do that anymore. Send it via your desktop using the SMS widget.
8/17/07
Widget Magic Folder
Need to file folders onto your computer. Now be able to do it at ease with the magic folder widget. All you do is download and install the program and drop and drag files into your file folder. Simple and easy.
Still need help, then use the tutorial video Link
Still need help, then use the tutorial video Link
8/16/07
Printer Forums
Have a problem with your printer and vendor website is not helpful. This is where the forums come in. All you do is type in your printer make and model number and hope that someone has resolved that problem.
8/15/07
8/14/07
Microsoft Vista SP 1 Beta View
If you have Windows Vista and want to know what's required in Microsoft Service Pak 1.
Here is the beta view.
Here is the beta view.
8/13/07
Metro PCS to buy Leap Wireless
If your unfamiliar with Metro PCS it's simple. It's an south eastern cellular phone carrier that offers unlimited calls with long distance for under $50- a month. No commitment and you pay what you pay for. It's basically the best inexpensive cellular solution when you just need to be connected, on the cheap.
If this purchase goes through, let's just say now Metro PCS will be able to expand into other big cities and its service and reliability should eventually get better within time.
Even though the service is spotty. I must admit it's an offer most can't refuse.
Metro PCS Plans Link
Leap Wireless information Link
If this purchase goes through, let's just say now Metro PCS will be able to expand into other big cities and its service and reliability should eventually get better within time.
Even though the service is spotty. I must admit it's an offer most can't refuse.
Metro PCS Plans Link
Leap Wireless information Link
8/12/07
Working Hard Drive
If your ever asked what a hard drive looks like. Here is a great video that shows you what a hard drive looks like and how it works.
8/11/07
Music to your blog
If you have a blog and want to add music to your blog. Here's the site to do this.
Just copy the html code and paste it onto your blog and presto your blog will have the latest video playing your favorite song.
Just copy the html code and paste it onto your blog and presto your blog will have the latest video playing your favorite song.
8/10/07
Secunia
Here's another personal software inspector. It just reassures that the software your downloading is coming directly from the site it should be coming from. Now you don't have to worry if your downloading spyware or adware.
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