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Craigslist Launches Official Blog
2008-04-05 01:20:45
The well known classifieds site, Craigslist, has always been simple yet, outstanding. Other web services changed their content to AJAX, and Flash, while Craigslist kept the same design since the beginning. The site has kept people coming back for some time now, so there hasn’t been much need for change. Craigslist has been in the news [...] ...

Apple releases Safari 3.1 for Mac and Windows
2008-03-19 01:45:38
Apple released an updated version of the Safari web browser today, with many improvements on performance, compatibility, and reliability. Safari 3.1 also adds support for CSS 3 web fonts, HTML 5 audio and video elements, and other web standards. Safari was the first browser to pass the Acid2 standards test, but unfortunately it failed to [...] ...

CleanHandlers: Remove Windows AutoPlay
2008-02-27 20:59:04
One thing that has always annoyed us about Windows is how it brings up an AutoPlay menu asking if we’d like to burn a disc, watch a movie, or perform some other action. Or if you have selected an option, Windows may just automatically launch a program. To our relief CleanHandler came along. It is a [...] ...

eBay Desktop 1.0 now Available
2008-02-27 02:58:00
eBay has just release eBay Desktop 1.0. Right after Adobe Air 1.0. Which they did purposely. It provides a desktop alternative to the eBay website. eBay users can use it to search, browse, bid, keep track of their auctions, and more. And because it uses Adobe AIR, it runs on both Windows and Max [...] ...

Canonical plans to release Ubuntu Mobile
2008-02-27 02:44:36
Canonical has just released some more details and pictures of Ubuntu Mobile, a version of the popular Linux OS designed for mobile devices using Intel’s Silverthorn processor. News that Ubuntu Mobile was in progress has been known for some time, but it looks as though the operating system is coming closer to an official release. [...] ...

Vista Visual Master 1.0.2
2008-02-25 23:57:25
If you love to customize your computer, we have the program for you. Vista Visual Master 1.0.2, a freeware program created by Vista123.net. The program features the most sought after tweaks for Vista and offers them up in a small package. Vista Visual Master offers great customization, including the ability to: Remove the arrows from the shortcut [...] ...

Google2Go: Windows Mobile application for Google services
2008-02-25 23:49:50
Most of Google’s services are optimized for mobile web browsers, including their search page, Google News, RSS reader, and email client. Google has yet to release a version for Windows Mobile, so developer Bryan Burkholder decided to create one. It is called Google2Go. The application supports almost all Google mobile services, including: Google web, image, and local [...] ...

Pranksters Bring Desktops to Starbucks
2008-02-25 23:33:39
Most of us bring our laptops to the local cafe and use the free Wi-Fi. But these pranksters actually brought their desktops with them. The halarious guys at Improv Everywhere decided to go old school and bring full sized desktops including classic CRT monitors. To our suprise, Starbucks did not kick them out. Here’s a [...] ...

Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 5 released
2008-02-24 08:44:39
Ubuntu 8.04 final is almost ready for its scheduled April launch. Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, has released the Alpha 5 of the popular Linux distribution. A great addition that Alpha 5 offers is a new installation option: Users can either run and install Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 5 using a LiveCD, or they can [...] ...

Mozilla Messaging Working On Thunderbird 3
2008-02-20 02:38:24
Some time ago, Mozilla announced plans to create a new organization responsible for development of the Thunderbird e-mail client. Mozilla’s hugely popular Firefox web browser has been getting most of the attention from both developers and internet users, while Thunderbird has been standing in the dark. Tuesday, David Ascher announced that the new Thunderbird project [...] ...
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Firefox 3 beta 3 Released
2008-02-14 03:26:44
Firefox 3 beta 3 is now available to be downloaded. Updated versions include Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. There aren’t any major new features, but it does have improved OS-specific themes and a new bookmark/history manager. Check out Mozilla Links for a list of changes in the latest beta. Firstly Firefox 3 beta 3 blends [...] ...
Beta Firefox

Starbucks to offer free AT&T WiFi starting this spring
2008-02-13 23:18:04
A bunch of ‘coffee people’ became happy yesterday, when Starbucks announced it would be partnering with AT&T to provide free WiFi. Starbucks has said that about 7,000 locations nationwide will carry the new service. Will small cafes hurt due to Starbucks offering free WiFi. We believe so. Ok so is it really free? Well sort of, [...] ...
Spring Starbucks Wifi

Windows Vista SP1 Update Available via Microsoft OEM site
2008-02-12 17:56:32
Can’t wait until March for Windows Vista SP1? Microsoft isn’t expected to officially release the update to users until March. But on their OEM partner site there is a full copy of SP1 ready for you to download, its a bit slow at the moment, due to everyone downloading copies. The 1.2GB disc image requires [...] ...
Microsoft Site Vista Windows Windows Vista

Vista SP1 changes WGA behavior
2008-02-11 07:14:22
Microsoft has included annoying anti-piracy measures in its software for some time now. We were happy to hear that Microsoft is toning down the Windows Genuine Advantage protection on Windows Vista SP1. With Vista SP1, ReadyBoost will not be disabled if you haven’t activated Windows or if you fail a WGA test. This does not mean [...] ...
Vista

Create your family tree online using Kindo
2008-02-09 03:01:23
Kindo.com allows you to create your family tree online. When you first visit the site it asks you for some information, name, gender, and your email address. Once you enter that in you are ready to add members to your family tree. Adding members to the tree is simple, and you are able to invite [...] ...
Family Family Tree Tree

Google Releases online business software package
2008-02-08 21:00:24
Google has just introduced an online business software package designed to make it easier for people in the same organization to share documents and information. The free “Team Edition” version, released today, shows the Internet search leader’s latest attempt to attract more users to free applications, which makes Microsoft quiver because of their costly word [...] ...
Business Google Online Business Software

Mozilla releases Firefox Version 2.0.0.12 - Security update
2008-02-08 07:51:03
Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox to fix security problems. The most common problem that Version 2.0.0.12 hopes to fix are program crashes and corruption of stored passwords. Other fixes include security holes, including browser history and navigation, holes related to multiple file inputs, and URL token stealing. Be sure to update for best [...] ...
Firefox Mozilla Security

Box.net now offers collaboration feature
2008-02-08 00:52:59
Box.net has joined Google in offering more collaboration features. The well known online file storage service Box.net has added a new invite collaborators button that makes it easy to share a folder with other Box.net users. This feature is great for users that have images, documents, and any other files they want to share with another [...] ...

Stardock CursorFX now supports Windows Vista
2008-02-07 02:57:54
Have you ever thought that your mouse pointer should have a look? Well now it can. CursorFX, is a new mouse cursor customization program from Stardock, gives your mouse pointer some style. CursorFX, formerly CursorXP, changes the look of the pointer and adds support for fluid animations, alpha blending, effects, real-time shadowing, color changing, trails, and [...] ...
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TrueCrypt 5: Encrypt everything on your hard drive
2008-02-07 02:39:09
Most of us have some personal files on our computers. Hopefully no one has passwords or credit card numbers in a text file. For those who have only a few personal files we recommend that you download Lockbox. It is easy to use, and meets most users needs. If you want a program that offers [...] ...
Drive

Vista SP1 highlights - Reasons to upgrade to SP1
2008-02-05 18:24:35
Yesterday, Microsoft announced that SP1 for Vista is now available on computers at retail stores. Meaning that SP1 has been finalized. As most of us know SP1 was available months ago. We have spent some time reading the 55 pages of documentation and here are the reasons you should update: Improve in the speed of adding [...] ...
Highlights Vista

Pandora’s Box: No need for a browser to listen to music
2008-01-31 22:38:49
We have always found it a little annoying to have to have a browser open to listen music via Pandora. This piece of software allows Pandora users to login to their Pandora account and access the streaming music service without having to open a web browser. We were suprised to find out that Pandora’s Box was [...] ...
Browser Music Pandora

gDocsBar: Firefox addon to manage your Google Documents
2008-01-30 01:26:35
gDocsBar is a new add-on for Firefox that gives users instant, access to their Google Documents. It features a built-in search and filtering, and browsing online documents is a breeze, gDocsBar is one of the best firefox extensions that we have used. Once installation is completed, users will be required to login to their Google [...] ...
Documents Firefox Google Manage

Flickr Mass Downloader
2008-01-26 00:16:41
Here is a program for basically anyone who uses Flickr. FlickrDown, is a utility that allows users to download images from Flickr quickly and easily. FlickrDown is only available for Windows and requires .Net 2.0 to be installed. Its simple to use. All you have to do is enter a username, email address, tags, or group [...] ...
Flickr

Screenshots of Windows 7 Leaked?
2008-01-25 02:21:46
We don’t know if these screenshots are legitimate or not but as you can see they don’t really show anything new… sadly. The only thing that we see is Windows 7 Ultimate pasted onto the about windows window. We just hope it will be better than Vista. ...
Windows

MyStrands.tv: Music video Youtube website
2008-01-24 00:41:00
Do you ever go to YouTube looking for music videos? We all do… Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend is #2 for most viewed video. Well that is what Mystrands.tv is all about. The site is simple to use, all you do is enter an artist or genre and MyStrands will start playing music videos it thinks [...] ...
Music Music Video Video Website Youtube

Firefox 3 beta 2 Released
2007-12-20 06:30:44
Firefox 3 beta 2 is now available to be downloaded. Updated versions include Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. The new version displays many improvements over beta 1, best improvements include plugs for memory leaks, security fixes, and a better download manager. The updates to the download manager are very good. The new manager allows you resume [...] ...
Beta Firefox

Web 2.0 Yahoo! Mail
2007-12-19 00:39:14
Yahoo! Mail has been around for ten years and now is web 2.0, featuring drag and drop, right clickable menus, tabbed message windows and much more. One great new feature is the ability to send and recieve SMS messages and Live Messanger IMs within the mail interface. The new tabs feature takes a little bit of [...] ...
Mail Web Yahoo Yahoo Mail

Windows Vista SP1 (release candidate) now available
2007-12-12 21:11:22
We told you about the registry hack that made it possible to download SP1 and now it is now publicly available. Here it is only 11 months over due. On Microsoft’s website you can download a document listing “notable changes”, which includes improvements in application compatibility, hardware ecosystem support, reliability, performance / power consumption, security, [...] ...
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