Archive for July, 2011
Week in Geek: Web-Based Apps Suffer Attacks Every Two Minutes
This week we learned how to make free Android or iPhone ringtones from any YouTube video, “halt Windows automatic rebooting, enable Unity Menus in Chrome, & set up tabbed PuTTY windows”, enjoyed a great new set of Geek Deals, “fix phantom HDMI sound problems, change HTC keyboards to the default Android keyboard, & log every [...]
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Desktop Fun: Halo Wallpaper Collection [Bonus Edition]
The Convenant’s obsession with Forerunner technology and their subsequent attempt to exterminate humanity created a war that has raged across the Milky Way galaxy and beyond. Now you can bring the battle with the Covenant straight to your desktop with our Halo Wallpaper collection. How to Make Free Android or iPhone Ringtones From Any Youtube [...]
30Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Bring the Mystery of the Masquerade to Your Desktop with the Behind the Masks Theme for Windows 7
Evoke a world of masquerades, fancy ladies, and fanciful beasts on your desktop with this mysterious feeling Windows 7 theme by artist Cheng Ling. Download the Behind the Masks Theme [Windows 7 Personalization Gallery] [via Softpedia] How to Make Free Android or iPhone Ringtones From Any Youtube Video How to Configure Your Router for Network [...]
30Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
The Perils of Complimentary Crapware [Image Comic]
A tad paranoid when it comes to installing software on a laptop? [via Reddit] How to Make Free Android or iPhone Ringtones From Any Youtube Video How to Configure Your Router for Network Wide URL Logging How to Make Photos Look Like Pencil Drawings in About One Minute
30Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Download Mechwarrior 4 for Free [Gaming]
If you’re looking to enjoy a little retro PC gaming this weekend then you can’t go wrong with a free copy of Mechwarrior 4; enjoy some post-apocalyptic robot rampaging today. This isn’t just a free release of an old game you’re looking at. MekTek, the company behind the release, got permission from Microsoft to release [...]
30Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
What You Said: How Fast Do You Type?
Earlier this week we asked you to weigh in with how fast you type and what tips or tricks you could share to help your fellow readers. Now we’re back to highlight your stats and tips. The ability to type quickly and accurately is a boon to computer work regardless of what kind of work [...]
30Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
From the Tips Box: Halting Windows Automatic Reboot, Enabling Unity Menus in Chrome, and Tabbed PuTTY Windows
Once a week we open up the tips box and share some helpful reader tips. This week we’re looking at easily halting Windows automatic reboot on update, enabling Unity menus in Chrome, and putting tabs in your PuTTY interface. How to Make Free Android or iPhone Ringtones From Any Youtube Video How to Configure Your [...]
29Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Why Driving and Social Media do not Mix Well [Funny Image]
Don’t update your Facebook page while driving [9GAG] How to Make Free Android or iPhone Ringtones From Any Youtube Video How to Configure Your Router for Network Wide URL Logging How to Make Photos Look Like Pencil Drawings in About One Minute
29Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Battlestar 1999 – Retro Sci-Fi Series Mashup [Video Mini Movie]
What do you get when you combine two awesome retro sci-fi series? Battlestar 1999! This video mashup combines footage from the original Battlestar Galactica and Space 1999 series for forty-four minutes of extremely well edited mini movie goodness. From YouTube: When Apollo and Starbuck discover a ship floating through space, it leads them closer to [...]
29Jul2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Codec Pack Brings RAW Support to Windows Explorer and Photo Gallery
If you’ve been thinking about shooting RAW with your digital camera but put off by the extra work required this codec pack brings native Windows support of RAW files. Traditionally you need special software from the camera’s manufacturer and/or additional third party software to work with RAW files. Working with RAW files in Windows just [...]
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