7/31/10

Here's what they never taught you

All sorts of projects that they never taught you and that you should have know about. It's the how to do things website for all users.

7/30/10

Ikea Hacker

How to transform all your IKEA furniture into something different. It contains all the great modifications at a reasonable price.

7/29/10

Futuristic Designs

It's a great blog with loads of futuristic designs. You will definitely find never to see items but great ideas in the making.

7/28/10

Play Games via Flash

It's the game world of flash generated games. Play a game online and take gaming to the next level.

7/27/10

YouTube Feather

It's YouTube in beta limiting the amount of bytes downloaded for viewing video. Check it out and see if this should be the future for all video players.

7/26/10

Facebook Lite

Want to use Facebook but don't want to sacrifice your computer on opening up useless applications that you don't use. Same time and use Facebook the lite way and wish that this was a future option.

7/25/10

Open-With

New website to tell you which program goes with the following file extension. It's a good reference to know what you need to have to install on your computer in order to view that program or file.

7/24/10

Create Fun Text

Neat way to create text any way you choose. Try it out and you'll enjoy the cool text that you can make with simple words.

7/23/10

TypeWith Me

It's a new way to view a presentation as long as everyone is on the same web page. It's similar to being on a conference call and seeing a live presentation. Check it out, you'll be amazed.

7/22/10

Find Any PDF manual

Need to find a PDF manuals. Here is a great PDF search engine to find your manuals online at ease.

7/21/10

Hardware ID

Install a recent hardware onto your computer and for some reason or another, you can't get the hardware to work correctly. The first thing you should do is check the company web site. If this is useless then your going to need the hardware ID in which you would enter it here and hopefully you'll be able to locate it current drivers online.

For USB drivers click here

7/20/10

Google Buzz Kill

This is the step by step instructions on how to remove Google Buzz. For those of you who don't know what Buzz is, lets just say it's another RSS feeder for social media service.
Google installed this by default in Febuary and they should have known better.

7/19/10

Leech Plug

It's sort of a smart plug. Once your device it's fully charged the unit unplugs to prevent overcharging. Now how cool is that.

7/18/10

Droid Destructs

Recently got the Droid cell phone and are tempted to modify it. Well stop. If you attempt to do this, it looks like the Motorola tampering system will zap you phone software from booting again. It looks like it's a fail safe software so that you don't tamper with it. I just don't understand why when it's your phone and your money.

7/17/10

How to make Win 7 Find New Devices Drivers

This is the simplest way for your Windows 7 operating system to easily install device drivers before your ready to use them. All you have to do is turn in on and Windows does the rest.

7/16/10

Are School Web cams watch you

Interesting article on how schools are using web cams to monitor their students online activities. Don't be suprised if your child is a victim.

7/15/10

Porable hard drive duplicator

This is a sure great little gadget for everyday cloning, to take any where. I just wished that it's price wasn't so steep.

7/14/10

View Network & Hardware Info

Need some information on your computer computer's network & hardware stats. Here's a great software to help you retrieve that information so that you always upgrade at ease.

7/13/10

Nano Wireless N

D Link has just recently released it's first N wireless nano and I must admit it's so sweet that you just can't resist it. Hopefully manufactures will adapt this minature concept and make future wireless cars more compact.

7/12/10

Live Checking Cards

This checking card promises to keep you current on your current spending habits by always keeping track of your current budget so that you can keep down debt. No one yet knows if this live checking card will keep down debt. But it sure is a great idea.

7/11/10

Google Postini Services

If your looking for a secure web anti-spam service to filter your emails before it goes through your network, take a look at Google's Postini service. It secures your email going in and out always fighting spam.

7/10/10

Link Google Calendar to Outlook

This software will let you easily link your Google Calendar to Outlook. Now there is no reason to be in sync with each other.

7/9/10

Online Storage

This is some good advice on online storage. I am not saying that using online storage is a bad thing. But it's not a bad idea to have a backup just in case. It beats loosing your valuable files online.

7/8/10

Timex Thumbnail


In a world where watches are starting to be a thing of the past. Timex is trying hard to make watches fashionable again. In this comes the new Timex finger nail watch. Now carrying a watch this small makes sense.

7/7/10

Bowlingual

Here's comes a great application for dog lovers. It's the Bowlingual dog translator application for the iPhone. Now you can translate what dog's are saying in human language. I just don't know how reliable this software can be.

7/6/10

Google translating language

Google is working on software that will make it easier for oversea travelers to communicate with others via a software translator program. This will make it easy for other's around the world to communicate with others in any language.

7/5/10

Electronic USB Key

Let's just say this little gadget is going to make a locksmith's job very easy. That doesn't mean that thieve's are not going to try everything possible to get a hold of this amazing gadget.

7/4/10

Cable Drops


These little cable organizer's are showing up everywhere and sooner or later it's going to make sense for everyone to want one and use one.

Drop Links
OXO Link

7/3/10

Fill Any PDF

This software is a must have if you use PDF files and want them to be fillable. Think of the time and money you'll save making PDF files fillable. Not only does it make your job easier but in the long run it will make it beneficial to everyone using these files.

7/2/10

Google Maps with Store View

Let's just say Google Maps is going to add an additional application to it's current Mapping network. Now you can see get an inside view of the store before you even step into the store. Hopefully to convince shoppers to come in and shop. Great marketing technique.

7/1/10

Install Windows Classic Start Menu on Win7

If you miss the windows classic start menu and are somewhat confused while using Windows 7. Here is a fix to your problems.
Just install the open source windows classical start menu in Windows 7 and those familiar commands will now be easier to use.

6/30/10

Support the Gulf

With the recent BP disaster continuing. Many concern citizens are trying to make a difference in the Gulf by either cleanup or helping the environment. Here is a website raising money against the wildlife in the Gulf by giving out samples of the oil's affect in our oceans.

6/29/10

Windows Easy Transfer

Need to transfer files from one computer to another. Use Windows Easy Transfer, it's free.

Links
For WinXP / 2K
Windows 7

6/28/10

SanDisk's SD Card Life Limit

If you currently have an SanDisk SD card you'll be surprised to know that you can store data for at least 100 years. Who knows if this is possible. But it sure is believable.

6/27/10

Google Doc's Size Limit

Google Doc's has just recently increase it's size limits from 250mb to 1gig. If you haven't yet tried Google Doc's it sure is a good contender if your looking for a freeware and without the premium perks.

6/26/10

Chrome Browser Market Share

Sure enough Google's Chrome browser market share keeps on increasing as it's rival Firefox falls. It's still a long way from Internet Explorer market shares but it's a good sign in the right direction.

6/25/10

iBin

iBin protects your flash drive from files being deleted. Files that are deleted will go now into a flash drive recycle bin and stored there until space is needed. This will insure that your files are always protected and easily recovered if accidently deleted.

6/24/10

Chrome Extensions

Google Chrome now has extensions and if your a Firefox user you'll noticed something very familiar with their extension's. They both look like. I just hope Google Chrome and Firefox could set their differences aside for now and concentrate on being number one in the browser world. And in time they will eventually surpass Microsoft Internet Explorer.

6/23/10

BGInfo

Great software to use if you manage more than one computer. It give you computer IP information, with service pak and more. A must for the IT technician who needs this information always available.

6/22/10

Fix the Dell Restore Partition

This is the backup software installed in Dell computer's to do a system restore. Usually you activate this software by hitting Ctrl & F11.
If this doesn't work then you have to try to repair the partition by using DOS. It's not a guarantee that it will work. But it beats re-installing the operating system all over again.

6/21/10

PC Profile for Network Computers

If you want to create a Personal Computer profile for various computers on a network. This handy utility will save you time.

6/20/10

NetMRI

Need to manage several virtual networks on who, where, what and when. This network monitoring software does the trick but with a hefty price. But if management software is a must, then this is a small price to pay.

6/19/10

DvD's that last 1k years

Could it be possible having a media device that last 1,000 years? I just don't know if we should worry if the media will still be their or if the company will still be around. Any case if your media is that important. I guess it's worth the costs.

6/18/10

USB 3.0 Card

Here goes the long awaited 3.0 USB PCI card that everyone's been waiting for. It triples the USB 2.0 requirements, so this makes it a must have card for file transfers.

6/17/10

Adobe Flash Player Update

If your currently using Adobe Flash Player, I would suggest that you do this flash player update. It fixes the current 32 security holes that hackers have been recently exploiting.

6/16/10

RIAA against Limewire

It looks like the RIAA is back again attacking Limewire. And this time it looks like it can be the end for the file sharing company. If Limewire is found guilty the estimate for damages can be hundreds of millions.

6/15/10

McDonald's expand WiFi

Now McDonald's WiFi is 11,500 and stronger. At least now it's WiFi is free and in return their profits will grow.

6/14/10

Sophos Endpoint Security & Data Protection

If your looking for a security and data protection software. Sophos is a great solid contender. It's solid reporting tells you who attempted to do what and when. Great for prevention of installing software apps and blocking access for those portable USB devices that most people can't live without. Once a breached is reached you get an email via SNMP.

6/13/10

Skimmer attached to an ATM

With identify theft increasing minute after minute. You just can't figure out how these thieves are able to do it. Well here's one way they are doing it and it's up to the consumer's to be educated, so that this does not keep on continuing.

6/12/10

Att switch on iPads

If you recently purchased an iPad, you had probably heard mixed reviews on current data plans. You can now get a data plan for your iPhone or iPad for as little as $15- a month. New plans have now new data limits. Let's wait to see what other carriers now are going to do?

6/11/10

Large US Bills

Interesting history on why the United States Treasury made large bills in the amounts of $5,000.00, $10,000.00 and $100,000.00 dollars.

6/10/10

US Passport Card

If you already have a passport or are in need of a passport. This is an alternative if your planning on not leaving the country. The US Passport Card has it's restrictions but it's a great item to have around just in case you one day loose your passport.

6/9/10

Need to boost your iPhone Volume

Here is a very cheap alternative to boost your current iPhone's volume. Hey regardless of what you think, it works.

6/8/10

iPrint

Here's a great utility to help you curve down printing costs. The software let's you remove unwanted content from a print out. It's a simple software that will save you time and money in the long run.

6/7/10

USB Power Outlet

Here's a great travel friendly USB power outlet. It converts to USB power by tapping into another appliance electricity. It's alternative to always be connected.

6/6/10

FreeFixer

Here's another great Malware detector, similar to Malwarebytes. At least now you have a choice and a way to fit new Malware online.

6/5/10

Recharge iPod Touch

Here is a great way to always recharge your iPod touch when your on the go. At least you get rid of the worry on plugging it in.

6/4/10

Save Money with Bill

Need to cut back on expenses. Here is a great website to curb your new year expenses. Although you can still shop around for a better deal. It's worth to give this website a try to see how much money you can save.

6/3/10

VirtualDek Pro

Looking for DJ music mixing software, where you can mix your favorite hits exactly like a DJ. Here is an inexpensive five channel DJ mixer trial version. I promise that you'll enjoy the full version price.

Software Spec's

6/2/10

My Ditto Portable Network Server

This has got to be the easiest way to connect to a home server from a remote location by using just a flash key. This is a great solution for home user's who need secure security to their personal files at home.

6/1/10

Nexus One teared down

Here is the new Nexus One teared down. We know can go into detail on what makes Google's gadget so great.

5/31/10

Turn your Laptop to a Wifi

Now why would anyone want to do this. Well let's just say it your laptop will now act like a wireless router, you can now share your broadband speed with other computers. The only catch is that it looks like it now just works with Windows 7, but hopefully in the future that will change.

5/30/10

Get Ready for 67 Gig Blue Ray Disk

It's already developed by Panasonic and Sony, they just have to finalize it. And the best part about it is that it will not require you to get a new Blue Ray player if you already have one.

5/29/10

Finger Charging

Need to charge your batteries, check out this new finger charging concept. All you do is use your finger to charge your battery. Now this shouldn't take long.

5/28/10

Why would anyone want to unlock a cell phone

This is a great article advising cell phone user's the pro's and con's of unlocking a cell phone. Unlocking a cell phone is not for everyone, so you should read this article just in case in the future you do decide to purchase an unlock cell phone.

5/27/10

Excel 2007 Shortcuts

Here are some great tips for Excel user's in version 2007

Alt+Shift+F1 — inserts a new worksheet
F6 — switches between the worksheet, Ribbon, task pane and Zoom controls
Ctrl+F6 — switches to the next workbook window when multiple workbook windows are open
Ctrl+’ — alternates between displaying the value of a cell and the formula
Ctrl+shift+: — enters the current time into selected cells
Ctrl+Shift+$ — enters the currency format to selected cells
Ctrl+Shift+# — enters the date format using day, month, and year
Ctrl+; — enters the current date into selected cells
Ctrl+D — applies the fill down command to selected cells
Ctrl+R — applies the fill right command to selected cells

5/26/10

Weirdest College Scholarship

Here it goes. If you have ever been turned down for a scholarship. Don't worry because you might be able to qualify for these special Scholarship awards.

5/25/10

Black Ink Cost

Here's a weird graph showing the price of black ink when compared to human blood. It's funny on how black ink is more costly than other types of liquids.

5/24/10

Mobile Card Reader

I don't see this going any where soon. But it's a good idea for secure online transactions.

5/23/10

24 Port USB

Now is this still not enough ports for you. I can't see why you would need 24 ports. But it's not a bad idea to have them readily available.

5/22/10

Mixxx Digital DJ

Looking for a Mix Digital DJ software for free. No problem and very simple to use. Now you can create your own mixes.

5/21/10

Christal Disk Info

If your in search for a freeware to tell you your hard drive disk life. This utility is a must have. Gives you health status and SMART monitoring information.
There is also a portable version just in case your rather not install the software onto your computer.

5/20/10

Kingston Security Flaw

If you have anyone of these Kingston data traveler flash get ready for a security flaw. Your best bet is to return it to Kingston for your money back. If this is too complicated then just ask for the current security fix. But at this point it's probably useless.

5/19/10

Map our World of Languages

Ever wonder what countries around the world have the most languages that were produced. It makes sense to keep track to update history books and confirm how the new language was developed.

5/18/10

Can my car remote open another car

Let's just put it like this. If it happens it's like winning Lotto. But the odds are well against you. Here's why?

5/17/10

MLB in 3D

Get ready for the next televised 3D broadcast of baseball. This is the start of 3D programing and I wouldn't be surprised that sports stay broadcasting in 3D forever.

5/16/10

Icon Organizer

Have several icons on your desktop and always get confused on which one to open. This great software will make you job easier by making a transparent folder onto your desktop in which you can see all of your icons and distinguish which folder's to use. It's a useful idea for eliminating the clutter of having so many icon's on your desktop.

5/15/10

Google Voice Invites for Students

If you are a current student and have an .EDU email address, Google Voice is giving out free invites for it's free phone service.
I've been already using the service for almost a year and I must admit, it's impressive. It's like having a dispatcher forwarding all your calls, wherever you go.
Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.

5/14/10

12 Key Blackberry Apps

Looking for some great Blackberry applications to help you do your job better. These handy applications will help you get focused.

5/13/10

Full Body Scanner's

With the recent terror plots that continue to occur throughout the United States. Everyone wonders what's next and with this comes the new full body scanner coming to an airport near you. They say it's for our protection, but I just know it's going to be another privacy issue to violate.

5/12/10

Gulf Oil Spill via Google Maps

It's just amazing on how much damaged this Gulf Oil Spill did to our environment and it's going to take years for recovery. With the hurricane season on it's way next month, who knows what other disasters lie ahead.

5/11/10

Test Drive Windows 7

Want to see what's new in Windows 7, better yet test drive it before you buy the product. This link helps you test drive Windows 7 with any browser. It's a virtual machine of Windows 7. At least now you can decide if Windows 7 is really for you.

Microsoft Direct Link

5/10/10

Ax & Dunkin Donuts

Great offer from American Express and Dunkin Donuts. Let's just say it's an offer you can't beat if your always craving for their breakfast specials.

5/9/10

CD / DVD Repair

This software is made available to help those user's in need of repairing their computers that do not recognize their CD or DVD drives. There's no guarantee that it can fix it, but at least someone created a fix for the annoying missing drive.

5/8/10

System Explorer

Here's a handy utility to help you trouble shoot problem computers. It's like a task manager with extras.

5/7/10

US Debt Clock

It's very interesting to see the US Debt Clock. You'll be amazed on what items are increasing as we speak.

5/6/10

UFC targets online Piracy

This has been going on for a while and I just don't understand why some people just don't let just things be. Even if you stream the event, you still have it's down falls on seeing the event as if you payed it via pay per view.
Instead of fighting it, they should be promoting it and making money on it via advertisements.

5/5/10

What is Cloud Computing

For all those individuals who still don't know what Cloud Computing is, here is your answer. So do your homework.

5/4/10

XCopy Tool

Need to copy files from one folder to another. Or better yet need to copy files from one hard drive to another. This handy software simplifies your life by copying files fast and easy. Don't waste time make file copying a thing of the past.

Cell Phone Reverse Lookup

Here is some great information on Cell Phone Reverse Number Lookup. Bottom line is that it's not free and it's going to cost you. But that doesn't mean you can't find the information that your looking for.

5/3/10

Office 2010

Looking for Microsoft Office 2010. Here's is the link so you can try it before you buy it. It's on a stable platform with new features that you just can't wait to enjoy.

Download Link

5/2/10

Google TV

Get ready for Sony to launch Google TV in May. With Youtube's new movie feature. It would look like Google is trying to be the new Netflix online. Stay tuned.

5/1/10

McAfee free subscription

In order to compensate for the virus update bug that affect many Windows XP machines. McAfee is offering free two year extended subscriptions. Who know's if this will compensate for damages that were already done.

4/30/10

Apple Tablet

Apple's new Tablet is on it's way and we all hope it's going to be a big seller like the current iPod's.

4/29/10

Directv iPhone application

Now you can program your DirecTv DVR while on the go with DirecTv iPhone application. You'll never miss a show or another Pay Per View Event because it's already programed to record to your DVR when your not at home.

4/28/10

Bluetooth 4.0

The new Bluetooth 4.0 is not only more powerful but uses less power. It's going to take Bluetooth to a different level.

4/27/10

Online Family Norton

Here is a child monitoring software from Symantec that monitor's your children's computer uses. It's another great way to keep an eye on your love one's before it's too late.

More Info

4/26/10

Android 20k apps

This is amazing mark for a cell phone software that still new in the market. You would hope that iPhone would have adopted these ideas in the first place. Too bad iPhone, hello Android.

4/25/10

DshutDown

Need a program to shutdown remote and local computer's. This standalone program helps you do that with other specialized perks.

4/24/10

Map of True Names

Here's a map of the World with true name meanings. It's a very interesting website that takes you back into history.