Want to know what's going on in your area. Check out the RSS incident blog. It promises to update you on any know incident that you should be aware of. You can either check out the website on a day to day basis or setup email settings to advise you when an incident occurs via email. Don't be the last person to know what happens. Be the first
11/8/06
Another Bookmark Sync Manager
Yes Firefox is ahead of the game and taking care of those detail everythings that make life easier. Next time your looking for a Bookmark Sync Manger. Make sure you have the latest Firefox browser and then decide on which bookmarks extension works with you.
11/7/06
Firefox bookmark solution
If you have Firefox installed and looking for bookmarks solution to being able to access it on any PC. This could be what your looking for. Just install the extension in the Firefox browser and put every bookmark on Simply. Now your bookmarks are portable.
11/6/06
IE 7 Headache
Somethings are better left alone.
Installed IE 7 and are excited to see what's new. But guess what. Many things are now missing and you hate it that your system now seems to crash. IE 7 is not what you expected and you wished you never did upgrade. Guess what now. You have two choices. Either put up with the new IE 7 problems, or revert back to IE 6.
If you decide on sticking with IE 7 good luck. But for those of us who learned from Microsoft past problems. Your best bet is to revert back to IE 6. This is simple. Just go to Control panel and click on add and remove programs and remove IE 7. After you reboot your browser settings goes back to IE 6 and your done. It's that easy.
Installed IE 7 and are excited to see what's new. But guess what. Many things are now missing and you hate it that your system now seems to crash. IE 7 is not what you expected and you wished you never did upgrade. Guess what now. You have two choices. Either put up with the new IE 7 problems, or revert back to IE 6.
If you decide on sticking with IE 7 good luck. But for those of us who learned from Microsoft past problems. Your best bet is to revert back to IE 6. This is simple. Just go to Control panel and click on add and remove programs and remove IE 7. After you reboot your browser settings goes back to IE 6 and your done. It's that easy.
11/5/06
What to do with old games ?
If your tired of selling your old games to a retailer who just makes a bundle on your investment. You might want to take a look at Goozex. Now you can trade off games to other gamers direct. No more hassles and no high prices for games.
Goozex
Goozex
11/4/06
Glowing Power cord
In order for people to understand power conservation. A new group is developing glowing power cords to show people how much energy they're wasting. Hopefully the world will adapt to not leaving items on when not in use.
11/3/06
Microsoft Still hasn't learned
If you've ready to upgrade to IE7 read this first. Microsoft still hasn't learned it's lessons from the past and it looks like it's just more updates for the incomplete software giant. You figure with all that extra cash lying around they could easily build a better browser. Better yet, why don't just buy a competing software browser to end your headaches.
11/2/06
Free PC with broadband
Here's the catch if you can afford $19.99 a month for three years this might be a nice deal for you. You get 8mb of broadband a 17 inch monitor, 160 gig hard drive, 512 mb or ram with Window XP media center and an upgrade voucher for Vista, when it comes out.
It's not for everyone but it's a good start for an affordable PC that's priced at $500- with broadband.
Sign up Link
It's not for everyone but it's a good start for an affordable PC that's priced at $500- with broadband.
Sign up Link
11/1/06
Firefox 2.0
If you have the latest Firefox, it maybe a while before you can get the 2.0 version because of certain software extension updates. If you want you can install it directly and it will for the time being disable any extension that is not currently working with the 2.0 version.
Here are the links:
Firefox with Extras
Firefox
Here are the links:
Firefox with Extras
Firefox
10/31/06
IE 7 is Here
Ready for IE 7. Well let's just say Microsoft now has a new tab browsing browser that hopefully will change your mind on how you surf the web. It's about time that they caught up with technology.
10/30/06
Vista Requires no Activation
Microsoft is saying that with Vista there no activation for now. But we all know that it's only a matter of time before that changes. But I would just wait to see how the operating system performs, before going out and wasting your money on another incomplete Microsoft product.
10/29/06
Fossil Bluetooth Watch
I have to say I never saw this thing coming. Who could ever think of a Bluetooth watch. Well at least you could find out who's calling you. But I don't see what other uses it can do. Can you?
10/28/06
What's Better IE or Firefox
It's no contest for now. Microsoft is playing catch up but they haven't done really anything great besides doing what people have been wanting Microsoft to do for years. Stay ahead of the rest download Firefox here Link
10/27/06
10/26/06
Game Copy World
This is a start for everyone to be able to save there games and prevent any future damages to the Game CD or DVD. It saves all games in ISO image so that if the CD or DVD game gets damaged you still can play your games.
10/25/06
Popcorn is not what it seems
User's beware. They're have been complaints that they install pop up programs via your trial subscription. And they make it difficult for you to uninstall the program after your trial period ends. It's a tricky EULA agreement that you agreed on when you downloaded the trial program on to your computer. In the end it's the consumer who deals with these annoying pop ups that they can't get rid of.
If your a victim. Keep on complaining and hopefully someone will listen.
Here is a site that can help you remove the software.
Link
If your a victim. Keep on complaining and hopefully someone will listen.
Here is a site that can help you remove the software.
Link
10/24/06
Microsoft Expression Web
Microsoft Expression Web is the new Frontpage. It's suppose to be easier to do webpages using CSS. But good luck on getting to learn the database, RSS and advanced features that it holds. I just don't understand why Microsoft couldn't just keep the Frontpage alive until no one is interested in buying the software anymore.
10/23/06
Mini Travel Iron
I would never believe that anything so small can make my day, but when it comes to wrinkle shirts. This does solve the problem easily. At least I now can hide this in my shirt pocket.
10/22/06
Google Help on Doc's & Spreadsheets
Here are more helpful and useful tips using the just released Google Doc's and Spreadsheets.
Help Center
Google Help Group
Your Files
Help Center
Google Help Group
Your Files
10/21/06
USB U3
If your getting ready to buy a large capacity USB key for your computer. Hold on and make sure your read all there is to know about U3 and then go out and purchase a new USB key. Prices have been dropping lately and you could now get a good bargain for a large capacity USB. Your next purchase should contain a USB with the new U3 capability.
10/20/06
D - Link Pocket Router
D-Link has always been on top when it comes to wireless access. Now they are ahead of the game with their new Pocket Router. Giving full wireless access to the business traveler.
10/19/06
MTV's new Urge
MTV has joined the music band wagon and now everything will have a price tag on it. I believe this is a positive move for MTV since they are the Music world and generating extra profits will do just more for them.
10/18/06
Google Doc & Spreadsheets
Google has had it's spreadsheet software working for a while and it's exactly what many of us wanted. Free online software. Now recently they added there Document feature which enable you to do Word Documents as well. Now there is no need to install office on your PC, since Google now offers it free. Microsoft now will have to compete to see if it's office suite could remain on top.
For those of us who already have a Gmail account, it's a simple as looking at your top left hand corner of your browser and searching for the keyword spreadsheet.
For those of us who already have a Gmail account, it's a simple as looking at your top left hand corner of your browser and searching for the keyword spreadsheet.
10/17/06
Abandonware Games
Want to still play those games that you just can't find anymore. Well check out these two websites and track down your favorite games that you always loved to play.
links:
The Underdogs
Abandonware
links:
The Underdogs
Abandonware
10/16/06
Clipboard Recorder
If you hate copy & paste using clipboard. Now there is no need to worry with clipboard recorder. It saves you time by storing the first 99 clipboards to your computer, so that you can use it repeatedly. No need to worry that you deleted the wrong clip board again.
10/15/06
UdPixel
Purchased a new LCD monitor for your computer and want to make sure you got your moneys worth? Well install UdPixel and hope that your monitor passes the test and does not have to many stuck or dead pixels on the screen. If so hurry back and return your monitor or check out your monitors warranty issue for defects.
10/14/06
nLite
Want to easily install windows to a CD. nLite lays out the options for you the easy way. Now you can easily install Windows at ease along with the serial key and network settings. No need to monitor the installation.
10/13/06
All Peers
Looking for an easy share utility to share photo's, files and videos. AllPeers is here. But the only catch is that it only works with the Firefox browser. So if you don't have the browser, you'll have to wait until they make it compatible with others. Also be caution, it's still in beta.
10/12/06
Another Free VPN Connection
Hemachi let's you sign over the internet to your PC automatically and helps to make your life simpler. There is a premium service but you still can use it for free. This site was recently acquired by LogMeIn and it's only a matter of time before both sites link to each other.
10/11/06
Drive Key Boot Utility
HP sure has made it easy to make a USB key bootable. All you do is install the software into your USB key and install your Bois updates or any other bootable updates so that your USB key can install it at ease.
Then you just have to make sure that your motherboard supports USB bootable drives.
Then you just have to make sure that your motherboard supports USB bootable drives.
10/10/06
Belarc Advisor
Here is a nice utility to keeps your pc up to date on what components, devices and software's you have installed on your PC. It also will generate missing Microsoft hotfixes for your machine.
10/9/06
Program Unlocker
Hate it when your trying to rename or delete a program and you can't complete the task because the program is locked. Say hello to the Unlocker. It let's you disable the lock feature in your program and gain control.
10/8/06
Blacklight
There are so many harmful programs out there and not too many good programs help you find them. Hopefully Blacklight will catch them before they catch you.
10/7/06
A-Squared
Here is a new anti-spyware software that helps you track down those Trojan horses. There is always no guarantee that you'll be safe. But it's always good to have one of these utilities to protect you from the inevitable.
10/6/06
Which Programs takes all of your space
Want to know which program is eating up all your hard drive space. Well this program will just help you narrow down the programs in color code.
10/5/06
File Recovery Software
Here is an excellent file recovery software that helps you to rescue data when you need to make sure you need your information back.
10/4/06
Running out of Hard drive space
If your running low on hard drive space here is a free utility to help your regain space that's on your hard drive. Take control of your computer, now.
10/3/06
Monitor your Kid's Driving
If your concern what your children do while driving your vehicle. Here is a new way to monitor there driving habits. It's a little pricey for the year but in the end it gives you a peace a mind.
10/2/06
Pierce your Car
Think that you seen all that there was of piercing. Check out Pierce your Car. It takes piercing to the next level.
10/1/06
New DVD chip to make illegal Copying difficult
To add more headaches to our already common Windows problems. The new DVD's that are expected to come out soon for movies will have radio chips in them to prevent illegal copying. If a DVD is placed in a non region player. It will automatically stop working. Let's see what other problems this new radio chip will create for the honest consumer.
9/30/06
Stupid Criminal
I love this site. It has good interesting Stupid Criminal Files. But these videos do make my day - for mature audience only.
I must admit we do have some stupid criminals out there and it just proves it that crime doesn't pay.
I must admit we do have some stupid criminals out there and it just proves it that crime doesn't pay.
9/29/06
Sport Cams
Looking for a digital camera to record your favorite sport try these few exciting cameras.
Links:
Tony Hawk Helmet Cam
Viosport Adventure Cam 3
Oregon Scientific ATC 1000
Links:
Tony Hawk Helmet Cam
Viosport Adventure Cam 3
Oregon Scientific ATC 1000
9/28/06
iCarta iPod
Just when you think you seen all the iPod accessories you can think of comes iCarta iPod. It promises that you don't miss a beat in the most important room of your house. Now you can say your an iPod junkie.
9/27/06
Out of this world Vacation
Tired of traveling from state to state, country to country. The new Space Island Group promises much more. More than you can ever imagine. With experiences and memories that will last you a life time. Sign up and await, out of this world experiences.
9/26/06
Outdoor USB Glove Kit
If your an outdoor person and always enjoy using your laptop. This winter when the weather drops now you have a good excuse to stay online and keep your fingers warm. I just hope you have enough battery life.
9/25/06
Not just another USB
If your looking for a unique USB device. Take a look at these natural wonders that promises to get your attention immediately.
9/24/06
Google Transit
Want the fastest way to get around town via city transportation. Well Google is here to the rescue. It's still in beta but your city will eventually be there within time.
9/23/06
Wireless Amber Alerts
Want to make a difference in your life. Sign up for wireless amber alerts and be a part on saving lives.
9/22/06
World Wide Lost & Found 2
Here is another of those Lost & Found websites where you register your product and hopefully it will some day come back to you. It looks like someone is trying to see if they can profit from Lost & Found items. I hope these companies can stay in business long enough for someone to get some satisfaction.
9/21/06
Spamex
Here is an interesting online service for your emails. It suppose to protect people from stealing your email address and using it in non productive ways. It's sort of like a security cop for your email address. I don't believe anyone will ever really need this service unless someone uses it in an unlawful way. But the service is interesting enough to worth to try to see if it's for you.
9/20/06
Lost & Found around the world
Lost an item. Well now we have the Global Lost & Found around the world. At least now if you find something you can return it to the right person globally.
9/19/06
Banana Cell Phone Cover
Who ever said that you can't have a banana cell phone did not have the time to check out this website. It decorates your future phone and makes it enjoyable for anyone to use your phone.
9/18/06
Lost iPod's
This is your lost and found website for Apple iPod's. If your concern if one day your iPod maybe lost for $5- you can register it with the lost and found and pray that someone will return it if it's ever lost. Good luck.
9/17/06
Private Phone
Here is a great website to get a free phone number with voicemail. It's the type of free service for individuals who want to keep there phone numbers private. Now there is no need to give your phone number out.
9/16/06
9/15/06
Your Next Photo Viewer
It's a photo viewer for your computer with lot's and lot's of options. It's more like an RSS program for pictures that is used as a screensaver.
9/14/06
Slickr
How do you add pictures from your Flickr account to your computer so that you never get tired of watching your favorite pictures. This is easily done with Slickr. It might slow up your system when loading new photo's, but the end results are rewarding.
9/13/06
Bot A Blog
Similar to FeedBlitz on sending you emails when your favorite blog has new posts. I see this as the future for being updated on what's new and new news.
9/12/06
iRiver S10 Smallest Player
I enjoy how everyone tries to compete with the iPod. iRiver does it best with it's new iRiver S10. In 1 Gig and 2 Gig capacity and even with FM. The best bet is that battery life is eight hours and yes it so small.
9/11/06
FilmLoop
Who ever said that photo sharing was difficult had yet to see FilmLoop. The program is very simple. You download the player and drop and drag photo's to FilmLoop. No log in, no website to go to. Just sit back and watch photo's come to life. The more photo's you see depends on how many users you share you FilmLoop to others. Worth to check out and try.
9/10/06
Motion Box
If your looking for a nice editing player. Take a look at Motion Box it's more than your usual player and gives you a lot of editing capability to post almost anywhere.
9/9/06
Music Boss slams RIAA
I can understand that download music is illegal, but what I can't understand is why the RIAA keeps on suing minors who only wrong doing is catching up to what technology has created. The music industry has to understand that music has evolved around technology and music now is being reached by millions via the world wide web. It's up to the music industry to see how to make money with modern technology.
9/8/06
Car Backup Camera
If your in the market for a car backup camera be sure to take a look at this new product. It comes with a 2.5" LCD in color and it can easily be mounted by yourself with valuable time on your hand.
9/7/06
Get more of your Verizon Razr V3c
If you already own a Verizon Razr V3c you can following the instructions to get more out of your phone. It's sad to know that Verizon is holding back on how powerful this phone can be.
9/6/06
Take Your PSP to the Next Level
Take your PSP to the next level by installing software and other useful utilities. Now your game console will be more than just a game.
9/5/06
Take your Digital Camera to better Flexibility
If you love taking pictures with your digital camera. Here are good tips to master the camera filters that they come with giving you more flexibility when taking pictures.
9/4/06
Media Center Space Saver
Have Windows Media Center. Well here is an interesting way to delete commercials, the same features that TiVo and ReplayTV years ago had the capabilities to do. Hopefully now you can save some hard drive space.
9/3/06
Slingbox Easy Fix
Slingbox recently upgraded it's firmware to encrypt video streams. So if you recently purchased the product make sure you not upgrading to version 1.0.86 which added this encryption. If you already did then it's too late but you can download the old firmware by loading the older Slingplayer software. It will cost you $29.95 direct. But try before you buy to make sure it works. Hopefully they're will be other open source software to make this easier to do. For now this is your only choice.
9/2/06
Take your Roomba to the next level
If you recently purchased a Roomba vacuum cleaner and want your product to do more for you. See the easy instructions needed to get more from your iRobot.
9/1/06
PlayStation 3 Delayed
If your one of the millions waiting for the new PlayStation 3. I would wait just a little bit longer. Already they are delaying Europe's unleashed PlayStation 3 and what that means is that either their is a manufacturing defect or that Sony is having manufacturing difficulties. Any which way it's best to wait until they finalize the PlayStation 3 before you go out and spend your money.
8/31/06
New Message Board
Tired of sticking those post-it's every where. Well now there is a new message board for everyone. It's a touch screen message board. You can save an audio, video and written message to anyone who in your household. Technology is just getting better.
8/30/06
Sprint to offer full length movies
Sprint now will offer via Cellular phone full length movies service with 24 hour time limit to watch movies over and over. Who knows if this will kick off but at least the Pay Per View via Cellular phone is available.
8/29/06
MySpace to Sell Music on it's Website
Everyone is jumping in on the iTune magic that Apple created. So why not have MySpace make a profit as well, like many others. Hopefully this will keep the MySpace service running free for years.
8/28/06
Get Ready for Laptop with Flash Drives
It was only a matter of time before Laptop's were upgraded to flash drives. Now you will no longer have to worry about having a laptop hard drive go bad. Flash drives has no moving parts. What it will mean for many Laptop users is that there laptops will have a longer life. Now what about personal computers now?
8/27/06
Get Ready for the Cell Zone
If your in a public place and hate those annoying idiots yelling and yapping on their cell phones. Well say hello to the Cell Zone. A booth like structure that isolates the noise made from people talking. Now the only problem is, how many of these can be readily available.
8/26/06
Save your Game Screen shot via Fraps
If you love games and want to save screenshots and video use Fraps. It's a useful software that saves your most valuable moments while gaming. A must have gaming tool.
8/25/06
Building a Home Theater PC
If your building a Home Theater PC here are some useful software. But remember the software is as good as the user using it.
Myth Tv - Good if you use Linux
Windows XP Media Center 2005 - You know this is going to be easy but it will cost you
Beyond TV - Let's just say this is the best software out there
Myth Tv - Good if you use Linux
Windows XP Media Center 2005 - You know this is going to be easy but it will cost you
Beyond TV - Let's just say this is the best software out there
8/24/06
50 Terabytes on a Disk
This is an exciting event. Disc are finally paying off in the sense that they may one day be capable of storing 50 Terabytes on a disk. Making obsolete magnetic tapes for backups. The future is now.
8/23/06
Laptop Battery Recalls
These recent Laptop Battery Recalls are a pain, but if you look in the bright side. You will have a new battery for your Laptop.
Dell and Apple sure hate recalls but I am glad that they are taking steps to accept that there is a problem. Has long as you remove the Laptop battery and plug your Laptop to an AC adapter as per Dell and Apple things should be ok. But make sure to double check there website for accuracy.
Links
Dell Battery Return Program
Apple Battery Return Program
Dell and Apple sure hate recalls but I am glad that they are taking steps to accept that there is a problem. Has long as you remove the Laptop battery and plug your Laptop to an AC adapter as per Dell and Apple things should be ok. But make sure to double check there website for accuracy.
Links
Dell Battery Return Program
Apple Battery Return Program
8/22/06
I've got the PC Watch Dog
Let's just say it's a computer guard dog screen saver that when anyone tries to touch the keyboard. Your dog goes on duty and protects you from intruders.
8/21/06
Aim Pro for your Outlook
If you enjoy AOL Aim, here is a great way to integrate it with your Microsoft Outlook edition. It's a free plug-in that give you the capability to email and instant message all in one.
8/20/06
AOL Free
It's about time. You figure that they could of done this years ago, then they would of still kept the high volume customer base that they use to have. What this means for many is simple. If you have broadband connection, which means cable internet connection or DSL. AOL is now free for you. All you have to do is to contact AOL and tell them you want Free AOL and it's a done deal. Don't be fool to buy into the dial up program if you don't need the service.
8/19/06
New SD Slot promises space & Wifi
Not only will the new SD slot give you extra storage but an added bonus. Wifi for your electronic device. No need to get an additional device to broadcast or receive Wifi signals. You can bet now that soon every portable device will have Wifi capability.
8/18/06
Fix for WinXp Hibernation Issue
Microsoft fixes a useless app. If you enjoy using Windows Xp hibernation then you should know that now there is a fix for the Windows utility. For some this is just a useless app in Windows. But don't be surprise if Microsoft later on decides not to support it in upcoming security fixes.
8/17/06
Google offers free Wifi to it's residents
Too bad we don't live in California, because if we did we can easily try to tap into it's free Wifi service. As a perk, Google is offering free Wifi to all of there residents for free. Sort of free, you still need a user name a password to login from Google to use the service. In return they hope to get them online sooner and help them profit from there famous search engine. Good move for Google.
8/16/06
HD Goes Wireless
Let's just say now you'll be able to watch your HD programs and not worry about the wire issue on how the components are connected. This new 50" HD promises to keep you connected and keep your Audio Video connections wirelessly.
8/15/06
8/14/06
Watch Video Anywhere
Watch what you want when you want it anywhere in the world. Now video searching is made easier and simple.
8/13/06
Have some fun with Morph
Tired of looking at the same pictures over and over. Well maybe you should just Morph these photos and see what you can invent or come up with. Morph easily transforms any picture into a funny photo. Quickly and easily. Now there is no stop of what you can't Morph.
8/12/06
Skinit
Like to have your items appear unique to others. Want to be noticed from the rest of the pack. Well Skinit is here and made to your specifications. Now there is no reason why not to Skinit.
8/11/06
GIMP your Free Photo editor
Like to edit your photo's but don't want to pay for the perks. Well GIMP is your key to freeware. Now you can easily retouch, compose your photo's freely.
Give it a try.
Give it a try.
8/10/06
MaxiVista Solves Your Dual Window Problem
If you want to turn your spare PC into a second monitor this software is for you. It give you a mirror image of your main PC without any loss in picture quality. It's like having one monitor that controls two PC's.
8/9/06
Orb Network
Orb is a web based software that will let you view your video, audio and photo's from your home PC while on the road. No special software to install and if your PC has a tuner card you can also watch TV while on the road as well. Now there is no excuse not to use your PDA, smart phone or Laptop while on the road.
8/8/06
Urge is here
What is Urge? Let's just say that the record industry now wants you to by there music videos. Say What? You got that right. It's only supportable by PC users now but hopefully they will shoot for iPod and Mac users so that they can try to make a profit. I hope for them that they fail because what's the point selling content that you can already get via television for free. Can someone please tell these people to let it go and try to profit elsewhere.
8/7/06
GameTap
Like to play over 500 arcade and console games. Well it's going to cost you at least $9.95 a month and as a bonus you'll also get GameTap Tv which broadcast game content. Seeing is believing.
8/6/06
Dual TV
Now you can turn your PC into a personal DVR. Easy hookup and it also comes with an antenna to pickup analog and digital TV. The only thing bad about it is that it's only in Europe only. But hopefully it will come our way soon.
8/5/06
Search engines for your Cell phone
Using your phone to browse the web. Then these search engines might help you narrow down your searches.
Consumer Search
Drink Mix
Astrology On the Go
Consumer Search
Drink Mix
Astrology On the Go
8/4/06
Dummies for bittorrent
If your curious how bittorrent works but don't want to get too technical with it. Rufus is the software you should be looking into. It's a clean interface and makes it easy to understand what you need to do to download files online.
8/3/06
ZipGenius
If your have large files that your trying to send over the internet and keep on getting bounced error messages from your server, Zipgenius is here to save the day.
You have a choice of converting the files to at least twenty different formats. And it solves your solution of sending large files over the net, easily.
You have a choice of converting the files to at least twenty different formats. And it solves your solution of sending large files over the net, easily.
8/2/06
Video on your phone
Thanks to YouTube mobile you can now share video clips from your phone to all your friends without spending a penny. It's a simple as opening an account and sending your video clips via email to your account. It's quick simple and easy.
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