Share Items from Google Reader
You can share items when using Google’ online RSS Reader – Google Reader. Just select the Share button (see below) at the bottom of each RSS item. You view you shared items and see the URL you can give to others by clicking the Shared Items selection: Here is an example of the Shared Items blog. Read More →
Lifehacker Download of the Day: Recuva (Windows)
Download of the Day: Recuva (Windows) – Lifehacker Windows only: Recover deleted files with Recuva, a new utility from the developers who brought you the venerable system-scouring tool CCleaner. Read More →
Hamachi (Not the Yellow Tuna)
I have heard great things about Hamachi on the Security Now! podcast. Hamachi is now owned by LogMeIn. What it is Hamachi is a zero-configuration virtual private networking (VPN) application. In other words Hamachi is a program that allows you to arrange multiple computers into their own secure network just as if they were connected by a physical network cable. Hamachi is fast, secure and simple. Its core version is also... [Read More...]
Flat-panel monitors: 5 things to know
It’s hard not to admire the sleekness of flat-panel displays. They are a perfect example of form melding with function to create a superior product. Is it time for you to trade in your trusty cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor for a stylish new liquid crystal display (LCD) model? Here’s a look at what makes flat-panel monitors appealing. And what might keep one off your desk. Source : Flat-panel monitors: 5 things to know Read More →
Zooomr — Photo sharing that speaks your language!
I will be trying out an alternative to Flickr called Zoomr. Started on a late October, 26th in 2005, Zooomr was born to explore the information inside of photos. It aims to be not merely another photo sharing service, but something that helps connect people together through photos.Perhaps one of the most important features of Zooomr is that it’s localized. With over 15 locales worldwide and growing Zooomr aims to connect the entire world together... [Read More...]
Firefox Extension – Performancing for Firefox
ar performancinginfo = { URL: "http://performancing.com/performancing.xpi", IconURL: "http://performancing.com/files/performance-icon-32x32.png", toString: function() { return this.URL; } }; var performancingVersion = "1.0"; function install(theExtension) { var target = new Array(); if (theExtension == "performancing") { target['Performancing for Firefox '+ performancingVersion ] = performancinginfo; } if (!InstallTrigger.updateEnabled()) return... [Read More...]
Cornell Notetaking Method Custom PDF Generator
Cornell Method PDF Generator This quick and dirty little form will allow you, the student, to create custom notetaking sheets for any or all of your classes. The custom sheets can be blank (Cornell Style), ruled, or graph style. They are output with your name, the name of your class, and the date – that is, if you provide that information. Try it out, I promise you’ll like it! Source – Cornell Notetaking Method Custom PDF Generator Read More →
Notepaper Generator
This tool allows you to customize a PDF notepad. I needed a way to organize my notes from various meetings, so I developed this to assist me. Below you can customize how you would like your PDF file to look. You can then print it out on standard 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Source – Notepaper Generator Read More →
YamiPod
YamiPod is a freeware application to efficiently manage your iPod under Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. It can be run directly from your iPod and needs no installation. Take a look at the feature list to find out what it can do and feel free to suggest anything that might be missing. Source – YamiPod – Home Read More →
RED HERRING | Holographic Challenge for DVDs
I want one of these!!! Longmont, Colorado-based InPhase Technologies has formed an alliance with Hitachi Maxell to sell discs the size of a DVD that can store 300 GB of data. By comparison, Blu-ray discs will be able to hold 50 GB and HD-DVD discs will store about 30 GB. InPhase’s Tapestry holographic system can store more than 26 hours of broadcast-quality high-definition video. Source – RED HERRING | Holographic Challenge for DVDs Read More →
Planet PDF – Linking to Pages or Destinations Within PDFs
After looking through PDF forums all over the place, I’ve noticed that this particular question crops up all the time: “How can I link through to pages/named destinations WITHIN a PDF from my web page?” Being a true adherent to the “Economy of effort” principle (AKA just plain lazy), I thought it would be best to write this up as a tip to save typing it in each time. Source : Planet PDF – Linking to Pages or Destinations... [Read More...]
Creating Passionate Users: Why I want a Tablet PC
I could not live without mind maps. Source : Creating Passionate Users: Why I want a Tablet PC Read More →