Well, if you're ever looking for places to find any new video games for whatever gaming platform you have, you might as well check out whattheyplay.com. It's a parent's website to update them on the latest games for the PS3, DS, 360, and so many more. It doesn't have intel on what the game has, any reviews on it, which is why it's a website specifically designed for parents, but it'll get you somewhere, if you're just looking for some background info on it.
Gametrailers.com, however, is a totally different story. If you'd rather not read through an entire page of text, just to find out more about how a game is, they've got video reviews, trailers, and tons of other stuff for you to check. They've got high quality vids on the coolest games ever, like Resident Evil 5, or F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Search up a game, and you'll definitely find it.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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HOLY SHIZ its HERE!
The jailbreak for the iPod Touch 2G has finally come out, from NitroKey, only problem is that it has a price of 15$USD. So, the question now is whether it is better to wait for the free redsn0w or get this. It is firmware 2.2.1.
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Freeware? - Chameleon
Image from LifehackerEvery week (hopefully on Tuesday) I will put a freeware program on this blog and tell you about it. This week: Chameleon.
Chameleon is a program for those who are not doing work but don't want people to find out...it is able to make windows transparent and less noticeable. Very useful for office workers who are not supposed to be messing around.
This program is Windows only.
[Chameleon via Lifehacker]
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Chameleon,
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Windows Hider
The Baron's Classics the First
Tally Ho, old chaps. I present a simple proposition. On the third of every week, henceforth referred to as Tuesday, I shall scour the Interwebs for an electronic automation that can only be described as a classic. This is the inaugural Classic. I display before you, from the forges of Twilight Utilities
Windows Hider.
A simple, basic tool for the everyman. Just a minute dab of Ctrl-Shift-H, or any other permutation of modifiers and input keys, shall disembody your window, banishing it from the mortal realm into smoke. With a quick wave of the hand, and a jiffilous Ctrl-Shift-M, you may summon your concealed viewing panes at your leisure.
I personally find this contraption to be of great practicality. It couples well with other discreet utilities, of which begin at their leisure but are useful sporadically. Certain specimens of image modifiers, such as the GIMP or the (in)famous photoshop, which enjoy materializing at a steady progress, can simply be run outside the material plane, under the assumption that you have CPU to spare.
If you, perchance, happen to find yourself delaying diligent labor at home or at work, use Windows Hider to thwart your enemies and employers.
This goes very well with other classics, but I confess. I require the material. It shall be revealed in future classics. Have a wonderful night.
Windows Hider.
A simple, basic tool for the everyman. Just a minute dab of Ctrl-Shift-H, or any other permutation of modifiers and input keys, shall disembody your window, banishing it from the mortal realm into smoke. With a quick wave of the hand, and a jiffilous Ctrl-Shift-M, you may summon your concealed viewing panes at your leisure.
I personally find this contraption to be of great practicality. It couples well with other discreet utilities, of which begin at their leisure but are useful sporadically. Certain specimens of image modifiers, such as the GIMP or the (in)famous photoshop, which enjoy materializing at a steady progress, can simply be run outside the material plane, under the assumption that you have CPU to spare.
If you, perchance, happen to find yourself delaying diligent labor at home or at work, use Windows Hider to thwart your enemies and employers.
This goes very well with other classics, but I confess. I require the material. It shall be revealed in future classics. Have a wonderful night.
Labels:
Classics,
Windows Hider
Monday, March 9, 2009
The Giveaway of the Day
If you don't frequently web browse, you may not be aware of the Giveaway of the Day licensed software download site.
Everyday, Giveaway posts a free proprietary program (usually for Windows). One has 24 hours from the posting date to download and install the program.
I actually find these programs very useful; you are getting a great bargain whenever you come here because Giveaway posts programs that people actually use (such as a DVD ripper, a keylogger, etc.), the programs have good functionality, you are getting a (usually) $20.00 value or more for free. Above all, it is all legal - something in demand on the Internet as you and I know.
Everyday, Giveaway posts a free proprietary program (usually for Windows). One has 24 hours from the posting date to download and install the program.
I actually find these programs very useful; you are getting a great bargain whenever you come here because Giveaway posts programs that people actually use (such as a DVD ripper, a keylogger, etc.), the programs have good functionality, you are getting a (usually) $20.00 value or more for free. Above all, it is all legal - something in demand on the Internet as you and I know.
Enable Google Chrome's Top Features in Firefox
Google Chrome, the new browser from Google that surprised everyone when it first released, is packed full of new features that weren't available in other browsers. However, Mozilla Firefox, the second most popular browser in the world (after IE), is also one of the most customizable and you know what that means...
If you always wanted to know which add-ons would enable you to enable some of Chrome's best features in Firefox, you've looked in the right place. Through several add-ons, some of Chrome's best features would be able to be included into Firefox.
New Tab Page:
Chrome's new tab page shows you thumbnails (and links) to your nine most visited sites as well as your recent bookmarks and search engines in addition to an option to reopen closed tabs. Google has recently created a version of this for Firefox although it doesn't currently show recent search engines.
Google Toolbar 5 for Firefox includes the new tab page. After installing and agreeing to the license, go to Options by clicking on the Wrench icon:
On the Search tab under Web Browsing Tools, check "Enable the Google new tab page." Click Save and Voila! You're done! See screenshot below for details (click to enlarge).
If you would also like to change your Firefox home page to this, simply go to Firefox options and on the Main tab under "Startup" change your home page to: "chrome://google-toolbar/content/new-tab.html" (without the quotes). Note: In order for this to work if you have the add-on Tab Mix Plus (TMP) installed, go to TMP options, in the Events options, under the Tab Opening, choose "User Location" for Load on New Tabs, and then type in (or copy) "chrome://google-toolbar/content/new-tab.html" into Location without quotes. For details on this, see the following screenshot (click to enlarge).
Google Toolbar provides a lot of helpful features that will enhance your search and more. But if you don't use it and think it wastes space, simply right click on the menu bar and uncheck "Google Toolbar." This way, you can keep the tab page, but hide the toolbar. Google Toolbar 6 gives Internet Explorer users this too, but if you minimize the toolbar in IE, the whole thing is disabled. (As always, click to enlarge)
Incognito (Private Browsing) Mode:
Google Chrome as well as IE8 and Safari include Private Browsing. In this mode, cookies and history won't be stored in your computer. Firefox 3.1 (planned to be 3.5) will include this too but if you're desperate right now, there is a solution available. The Stealther add-on enables this. However, the one difference is that for this as well as Private Browsing in Firefox Beta is that in Chrome, the regular mode stays open while a new Incognito window opens, while for Stealther and Firefox 3.1+ Private Browsing, its enabled globally. If you don't want to install this add-on, future releases of Firefox will include this so it won't be long.
Domain Highlighting:
In Google Chrome, the entire domain including subdomains are highlighted. This isn't really as effective as highlighting simply the main domain, like in IE8. The add-on for Firefox known as Locationbar², adds domain highlighting as well as extra features including linkifying the address with many colors available. It is easily customized for strong highlighting. If you want the subdomain highlighted as well, it can be changed to do that as well. By knowing the main domain, fraudulent sites can easily be spotted.
Download Statusbar:
No download manager window in Chrome. Enable that with an add-on Download Statusbar. Have all your downloads show in a tidy statusbar with an option to make it a mini notification as well as have speed colors.
Application Shortcuts:
In Chrome, you can make an application shortcut to load a webpage, like Gmail in a separate window without loading Chrome's toolbars so it is running as its own separate application. This can be enabled in Firefox using Prism for Firefox add-on. It has been developed by numerous developers including Mozilla Labs. These applications run as separate processes apart from the regular "firefox.exe" process, just like Chrome.
Omnibar:
Chrome combines the search bar and address bar into one. Enable this on Firefox with the Omnibar extension. It integrates the two just like Chrome and works similarly.
Isolated Tabs:
Unfortunately, there is no replacement available for this at the current moment. Perhaps Mozilla will incorporate it into future releases. This feature allows each tab to be run in its own process, however, it often causes excessive memory usage. However, the closest thing to this would be the application shortcuts mentioned above which DOES run as a separate process.
Top Tabs:
This is available through a theme package known as Chrome Package. It makes Firefox look a lot like Chrome with top tabs and the interface itself however many add-ons are incompatible with this. In addition, it does not look like Chrome on Windows versions with the Aero glass interface. The title bar retains the blue interface like in all other versions of Windows (including Vista Home Basic). Users also report difficulty uninstalling. Use at your own risk as this is an experimental add-on.
Note: Drag and drop tabs have always been available although it isn't as smoothly done as Chrome. Drag and drop into new windows are available in future releases although Detach Tab is available with add-ons such as Tab Mix Plus (TMP) which is mentioned above.
Look and Feel:
An alternative to Top Tabs is the following.
Triton has created three experimental addons that duplicate some functionality and the look of Google Chrome. These are Chromifox Companion, Chromifox Extreme, and Chromifox Extreme Carbon. The latter two do much the same thing, but both duplicate the chrome, so to speak, of the Chromium platform browser. However, these are still experimental addons so until they are released out of alpha/beta, your best bet is to use Chromifox Basic by Falconer. This is a simple theme, which gives you a basic feeling of Chrome. Hopefully, Triton will finish soon, and then we will all be happy. The two developers are working with one another to create the best pseudo-Chrome experience possible. See links for screenshots.
If you're still using Internet Explorer, start surfing the web faster, safer, and more personalized with Firefox. Get Mozilla Firefox today!
Email me any questions at: free...@gmail.com
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If you always wanted to know which add-ons would enable you to enable some of Chrome's best features in Firefox, you've looked in the right place. Through several add-ons, some of Chrome's best features would be able to be included into Firefox.
New Tab Page:
Chrome's new tab page shows you thumbnails (and links) to your nine most visited sites as well as your recent bookmarks and search engines in addition to an option to reopen closed tabs. Google has recently created a version of this for Firefox although it doesn't currently show recent search engines.
Google Toolbar 5 for Firefox includes the new tab page. After installing and agreeing to the license, go to Options by clicking on the Wrench icon:
On the Search tab under Web Browsing Tools, check "Enable the Google new tab page." Click Save and Voila! You're done! See screenshot below for details (click to enlarge).
If you would also like to change your Firefox home page to this, simply go to Firefox options and on the Main tab under "Startup" change your home page to: "chrome://google-toolbar/content/new-tab.html" (without the quotes). Note: In order for this to work if you have the add-on Tab Mix Plus (TMP) installed, go to TMP options, in the Events options, under the Tab Opening, choose "User Location" for Load on New Tabs, and then type in (or copy) "chrome://google-toolbar/content/new-tab.html" into Location without quotes. For details on this, see the following screenshot (click to enlarge).
Google Toolbar provides a lot of helpful features that will enhance your search and more. But if you don't use it and think it wastes space, simply right click on the menu bar and uncheck "Google Toolbar." This way, you can keep the tab page, but hide the toolbar. Google Toolbar 6 gives Internet Explorer users this too, but if you minimize the toolbar in IE, the whole thing is disabled. (As always, click to enlarge)
Incognito (Private Browsing) Mode:
Google Chrome as well as IE8 and Safari include Private Browsing. In this mode, cookies and history won't be stored in your computer. Firefox 3.1 (planned to be 3.5) will include this too but if you're desperate right now, there is a solution available. The Stealther add-on enables this. However, the one difference is that for this as well as Private Browsing in Firefox Beta is that in Chrome, the regular mode stays open while a new Incognito window opens, while for Stealther and Firefox 3.1+ Private Browsing, its enabled globally. If you don't want to install this add-on, future releases of Firefox will include this so it won't be long.
Domain Highlighting:
In Google Chrome, the entire domain including subdomains are highlighted. This isn't really as effective as highlighting simply the main domain, like in IE8. The add-on for Firefox known as Locationbar², adds domain highlighting as well as extra features including linkifying the address with many colors available. It is easily customized for strong highlighting. If you want the subdomain highlighted as well, it can be changed to do that as well. By knowing the main domain, fraudulent sites can easily be spotted.
Download Statusbar:No download manager window in Chrome. Enable that with an add-on Download Statusbar. Have all your downloads show in a tidy statusbar with an option to make it a mini notification as well as have speed colors.
Application Shortcuts:
In Chrome, you can make an application shortcut to load a webpage, like Gmail in a separate window without loading Chrome's toolbars so it is running as its own separate application. This can be enabled in Firefox using Prism for Firefox add-on. It has been developed by numerous developers including Mozilla Labs. These applications run as separate processes apart from the regular "firefox.exe" process, just like Chrome.
Omnibar:Chrome combines the search bar and address bar into one. Enable this on Firefox with the Omnibar extension. It integrates the two just like Chrome and works similarly.
Isolated Tabs:Unfortunately, there is no replacement available for this at the current moment. Perhaps Mozilla will incorporate it into future releases. This feature allows each tab to be run in its own process, however, it often causes excessive memory usage. However, the closest thing to this would be the application shortcuts mentioned above which DOES run as a separate process.
Top Tabs:
This is available through a theme package known as Chrome Package. It makes Firefox look a lot like Chrome with top tabs and the interface itself however many add-ons are incompatible with this. In addition, it does not look like Chrome on Windows versions with the Aero glass interface. The title bar retains the blue interface like in all other versions of Windows (including Vista Home Basic). Users also report difficulty uninstalling. Use at your own risk as this is an experimental add-on.
Note: Drag and drop tabs have always been available although it isn't as smoothly done as Chrome. Drag and drop into new windows are available in future releases although Detach Tab is available with add-ons such as Tab Mix Plus (TMP) which is mentioned above.Look and Feel:
An alternative to Top Tabs is the following.
Triton has created three experimental addons that duplicate some functionality and the look of Google Chrome. These are Chromifox Companion, Chromifox Extreme, and Chromifox Extreme Carbon. The latter two do much the same thing, but both duplicate the chrome, so to speak, of the Chromium platform browser. However, these are still experimental addons so until they are released out of alpha/beta, your best bet is to use Chromifox Basic by Falconer. This is a simple theme, which gives you a basic feeling of Chrome. Hopefully, Triton will finish soon, and then we will all be happy. The two developers are working with one another to create the best pseudo-Chrome experience possible. See links for screenshots.
If you're still using Internet Explorer, start surfing the web faster, safer, and more personalized with Firefox. Get Mozilla Firefox today!
Email me any questions at: free...@gmail.com
To protect against automated spam, click on the dots to take the Recaptcha test and reveal the email. Thanks.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Have an iPhone, iPhone 3G or an iPod Touch 1G?
If you haven't already then I truly recommend you jailbreak your iPhone/iPod touch. Once you jailbreak your iPhone/iPod touch then a whole new world of home-brew software will be open to you.What are the pros to jail breaking your iPhone/iPod touch? Well you can change the design of your device, hide some of those apple default apps, emulate older games from those old discarded gaming consoles, use your iPhone as a modem, and so much more!
What are the cons of jailbreaking your device? Well there are absolutely none, and the whole process is free.
Below is a link to a gizmodo step by step guide to jail breaking the iPhone 2g, iPhone 3g, and the iPod Touch 1g
Side note: The iPod touch 2g is still incapable of being jailbroken because of its architecture. We will be bringing you the update as soon as possible. If you are tech-savy enough, then you can hack it, but there is only a tethered and semi-tethered option that is public from the dev team.
[Guide@ gizmodo]
Thursday, March 5, 2009
There is a new procrastination killer here, and it won't whip you!
There is a new application that you can get from here. The developer Elie seems to have made a really interesting application here that seems like something that will really come in handy during those days where those reports are due and you just can't focus your mind.[Procrastination Killer at wordpress]
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parents,
procrastination,
school,
work
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