Jul 16

Download Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 2 Build 5299

Posted in: Pre-Release, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on January 20, 2006 by CyberNet.

Download Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 2 Build 5299

If you have been waiting for the Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 2 then here is YOUR chance to preview it! It was just released a little while ago, well, I guess it was really leaked and not released. Make sure you check this out (screenshots can be seen at the source):

UPDATE: There is also a No-Install version of IE7 on RapidShare where you just need to extract the folder and run iexplorer.exe! This sounds simpler but I would only use it as an alternative.

UPDATE 2: PLEASE USE THE MEGAUPLOAD MIRROR BECAUSE RAPIDSHARE HAS REMOVED THE FILE! Please note, however, there is an inappropriate pop-up using this file sharing service! The No-Install version listed above is also still functional.

UPDATE 3: A RapidShare Host has been added by a user so CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FROM RAPIDSHARE. By popular demand they put it in ZIP format! For everyone’s sake, if the link goes down please post here letting us know, it makes things much easier!

UPDATE 4: Microsoft has officially released IE7 Beta 2 Preview so CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FROM MICROSOFT.

Download: PLEASE SEE UPDATE 4 ABOVE!
MegaUpload Mirror: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DRPSGZO1

Patching Instructions for those Not running a Genuine Copy of Windows XP:
1) Download the patched iecustom.dll
iecustom.rar ( 68.32k )
2) Using a program like WinRAR, extract the contents of IE7-WindowsXP-x86-enu.exe to a random temporary directory
3) Open up the new temp dir and browse to the “update” folder
4) Replace iecustom.dll with our Patched version
5) Now, run update.exe, NOT iesetup.exe (Sorry, no purdy installer for you warez monkeys)

Source: JCXP

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Jul 16

Plick hitches an elastic ride on the DIY robotics train (video)

Posted in: diy, mod, prototype, robotics, Robots, sensor, Today's Chili, video

Man, we hope Gumby’s collecting some royalty checks for this one. One part incredible-stretching toy, and one part DIY robotics kit, the Plick project takes the traditional hobbyist approach to brick-building your own bot and slaps a little rubber all around it. The industrial design prototype from Brazilian engineer Gabriel Paciornik combines programmable robotic parts with an elastic wired connection suitable for strapping your mad scientist creations to everyday objects. So, what can you make? The kit packs a variety of sensor-based circles that react to distance and sound, giving your mod-jobs the power of movement and light. It’s safe to say this not-for-market toy veers far from LEGO Mindstorms NXT territory — and that’s exactly the point. Far out video demo and its 60s beach music soundtrack after the break.

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Plick hitches an elastic ride on the DIY robotics train (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 16

Microvision’s SHOWWX+ pico projector gets HDMI upgrade

Posted in: peripheral, pico projector, PicoProjector, projector, Today's Chili

Look who finally decided to join the HDMI game. It’s Microvision’s SHOWWX+, now aptly named the SHOWWX+ HDMI. It’s still bringing the brightness with 15 laser lumens, a 5,000:1 native contrast ratio, and 2-hour battery life. As before, it supports all your iDevices, and, now, any HDMI-equipped machine, including the BlackBerry PlayBook, pictured above — not all devices will support full video mirroring, however. Unfortunately, for HD purists, it’s still pushing an 848 x 480 native resolution, but if 1080p’s not topping your priority list, you can pre-order one now for $370.

Microvision’s SHOWWX+ pico projector gets HDMI upgrade originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 16

Firebug: The Most Useful Firefox Extension For Web Developers!

Posted in: Freeware, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on December 05, 2006 by CyberNet.

Firebug

Some Firefox extensions are known for the large array of features and usefulness that they add to the browser. I have been impressed by several Firefox extensions before but Firebug takes it to a whole new level. It doesn’t even seem like it could be an extension because it adds that much functionality to Firefox.

I always loved being able to highlight some text on a page, right-click and select “View Selection Source.” That would pull up the source code for what I just highlighted and Firebug has something very similar, but again, it is much better. You can right click on any element or text and select “Inspect Element.” Doing so would pull up a window similar to the one that I have pictured above. It puts that source code in a collapsible tree format so that it isn’t difficult to sift through it looking for a particular spot. Then on the right side it will show you the CSS style element related to what you have selected.

I haven’t even gotten to the coolest thing in Firebug yet! You can actually edit the HTML and CSS code inside of the Firebug window and it will show you the changes live on the page. No more having to edit the CSS and refresh the window to see how it will affect things. Besides just being useful it is fun to tinker around with sites. :)

How long does it take a page to load? Firebug will break down how long it takes individual elements on a page to load and then total it up (this is found on the “Net” tab). According to its calculations CyberNet takes 7.71 seconds to load which is pretty close to what I had measured before…so I would say it is accurate.

I am just starting to tip the iceberg with the features Firebug has so you can go check out the rest. As of right now Firebug is free for everyone to use but it is currently in the Beta stage. The developer is considering the possibility of charging for the extension so that it can continually be improved. As much as I would like to see this remain free there is no doubt that the developer deserves the $25 that he is thinking about charging. If it remains free I’ll probably donate the money anyways because it is so useful.

Update:
Looks like Firebug will remain free and open source!

Thanks to “natmaster” for the tip!

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Jul 15

Scientists find less damaging defibrillation method, heart tissue relieved

Posted in: medical, research, Today's Chili

Good news, aging Earthlings: a team of researchers have found a way to shock a coding patient’s heart, while leaving other organs and tissues undamaged from the defibrillator. The device send a single high voltage pulse of electrical energy to a patient’s chest in order to fix an irregular or nonexistent heart beat; traditionally, what often results is damage to point of contact and surrounding skin cells, muscles and tissues, but a team of whiz kids have seemingly figured out a way to dodge the dreadfulness.

Led by scientists Stefan Luther and Flavio Fenton, the team claims that by using a series of five pulses of less potent shocks (instead of a single concentrated charge), docs can see an 84 percent reduction in damaging power. This new technology — coined low-energy antifibrillation pacing (LEAP) — can also be used in implanted defibrillators, not just the well-known flappy paddles. Due to the relatively low emissions, both the patient and such implants have extended lives. And that, friends, is good for us all — given the impending Robot Apocalypse, we’ll be needing those extra years just to hold down the fort.

Scientists find less damaging defibrillation method, heart tissue relieved originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 15

WrapUp: Windows 7 DWM Uses 50% Less Memory, Advanced Run Dialog, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on October 30, 2008 by CyberNet.

Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.

–News–

att iphone.jpgAT&T Officially Offers Free WiFi for iPhone Users
iPhone users can officially grab free WiFi at thousands of AT&T hotspots around the United States. In order to get the WiFi access you’ll need to enter in your phone number once you’re connected to a hotspot, and then AT&T will send you a link via text message containing the URL needed to start using the service. That URL will be valid for up to 24-hours, which is kind of AT&T’s way of preventing people from trying to share the free WiFi access.


mars phoenix.jpgMars Phoenix Loses an Arm
As the Martian Winter approaches the Mars Phoenix has had to shutdown one arm to try and conserve power. NASA is doing everything they can to extend the life of the bot, but it’s not looking like it has much longer to live. Please start preparing your goodbyes now.


world of warcraft.jpgWoW Addicts: 11 Million and Counting
Back in January 2008 World of Warcraft had about 10 million subscribers, and now 10 months later it has gained another million bringing the total to 11 million. It’s growing a bit slower now, but it’s incredible to see it still growing after 4 years.


windows 7 dwm.jpgWindows 7 DWM Uses 50% Less Memory
In a presentation by Microsoft (at PDC) they outlined how Windows 7′s window manager would use 50% less memory usage compared to that of Vista. How so? They will be pushing more processing off to GPU’s.


walmart logo.jpgWalmart MP3 Works with Mac & Linux
Walmart is getting very aggressive in the music arena by dropping prices on many tracks down to 74 cents, and then expanding the service to work with Mac and Linux. I have a feeling they will be attracting a lot of new users with these significantly lower prices.


tmobile g1.jpgT-Mobile G1 Buffer Overrun Exploit Found
It didn’t take long for the first Google Android device to get exploited. Charlie Miller, a security expert, found a buffer overrun exploit that could allow a hacker to hijack a user’s G1 browser.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

google chrome logo.jpgSplit Screen Google Chrome
This tiny JavaScript bookmarklet will let you simulate a split-screen environment in Google Chrome. It’s not nearly as extravagant as some of the Firefox extensions, but it’s better than nothing.


gmail drive.jpgMount Multiple Gmail Drives in Windows
This guide shows how you can use the free Gmail Drive application along with a Gmail Drive configuration program to utilize multiple accounts in Explorer.


advanced run dialog.jpgAdvanced Windows Run Dialog
Supercharge the run dialog box with this nifty free tool. With it you can run an application as a different user, create customized shortcuts, and much more.


office 2007.jpgKeep Office 2007 Documents Handy
One of the nice, but overlooked features in Office 2007 is the addition of pushpins next to your recently opened documents. If you activate the pushpin Office 2007 will make sure that those documents are always located on that menu for speedy access.


remember the milk.jpgRemember the Milk Vista Sidebar Gadget
I’ve always been impressed with the variety of ways Remember the Milk has created to manage tasks, but it’s astonishing that they never developed a Vista Sidebar Gadget. Luckily one faithful user has taken it upon themselves to do just that, and it is designed to use the same interface as the Google Gadget.


–Downloads–

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Jul 15

iOS 4.3.4 jailbroken with PwnageTool on iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad 1 (redsn0w update)

Posted in: Apple, ios, jailbreak, security, Today's Chili

We’re less than 12 hours clear of iOS 4.3.4 hitting the streets, and already posters at Redmond Pie claim to have a PwnageTool 4.3.3 bundle that unlocks it. Ready to roll on every device except for the iPad 2, this tethered jailbreak brings back Cydia and anything else you might have missed after foolishly updating this afternoon. Any brave souls ready to jump in (at their own risk of course) immediately can find directions at the source link below, let us know how it’s worked for you in the comments.

Update: The iPhone Dev-Team has updated its redsn0w tool, also based on existing exploits, for all your tethered jailbreaking needs. Of course, they still recommend you stick with iOS 4.3.3 for untethered convenience, so stay far away from the update button or modify your version number if nefarious PDFs are a friend and not an enemy to you. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[Thanks, Jeff]

iOS 4.3.4 jailbroken with PwnageTool on iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad 1 (redsn0w update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 15

Wall-E gets a LEGO Mindstorms NXT makeover, tears up the dance floor (video)

Posted in: canada, lego, mod, remote control, RemoteControl, robotics, Today's Chili, video
Alright, let’s all be upfront here. When you saw this Pixar masterpiece you caught yourself thinking, “Destruction of the Earth? Not so bad… if that means I get my own Wall-E.” It’s ok, other more robotically-adept Quebecers had the same idea. Except they managed to mix it up with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit and create a waste-collecting romantic of their own — sans the devastation of our world. The brainchild of Montreal-based creator Marc-André Bazergui, project w.5 incorporates six NXT bricks, 17 motors and over a thousand parts that let the lovelorn bot reanimate his motorized chassis back into our hearts. It’s an impressive feat you can watch below, but note the video has been sped up — you didn’t expect building bricks to move that fast, did you?

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Wall-E gets a LEGO Mindstorms NXT makeover, tears up the dance floor (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 15

GScreen’s dual-screen SpaceBook touts twin 17-inchers, now up for pre-order

Posted in: laptop, notebook, pre-order, PreOrder, Today's Chili

Look out, ThinkPad W700ds — there’s a new dual-screen beast in town, and it’s not settling for second best. After first appearing in September of 2009, we hadn’t heard a peek from GScreen save for one brief blip in 2010. Now, however, it seems that a dream has become reality. The first run of SpaceBooks is now up for pre-order, with each one offering a pair of 17.3-inch displays that boast a 1920 x 1080 screen resolution. Each panel slides out horizontally (think wings, but on a laptop), and creates quite the spacious area for creative professionals to immerse themselves in. The entry-level piece is being hawked for $2,395, which nets you a 2.66GHz Core i5-560M CPU, 4GB of DDR3 memory, NVIDIA’s GeForce GTS 250M (1GB), a 500GB HDD, DVD burner and a magnesium alloy frame. The pricier sibling is marked at $2,795, with that premium grabbing you a 1.73GHz Core i7-740QM, double the RAM and quadruple the bragging rights. There’s no exact word on when these will ship out, but you’ll need th in-between time just to wrap your mind around the object you’re certainly still peering at above.

GScreen’s dual-screen SpaceBook touts twin 17-inchers, now up for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 15

LG takes Gingerbread-sporting Optimus Net and Pro out of the oven

Posted in: Android, gingerbread, Google, LG, Today's Chili
LG Optimus Pro and Optimus Net

Gingerbread is not just for the high-end folks — even the entry-level guys need a little rhizome flavored love now and again. LG understands that, and it’s why the company is introducing a pair devices to its Optimus line dubbed the Net and Pro. The Optimus Pro, just like its similarly monikered Droid Pro, is a candybar QWERTY device with a 2.8-inch touchscreen. The Pro comes in a trio of color options, including something called “titan.” The Net, on the other hand, is a fully touchscreen affair (though, the North American version may sport a sliding QWERTY pad), with a 3.2-inch 320 x 480 display. LG is pushing its Social+ widgets that put Twitter and Facebook on your homescreen — something we all know others have had tons of success with. Both devices pack a 1500mAh battery and an 800 MHz CPU, which should be enough for less demanding smartphone users. They’ll be rolling out this summer starting in Europe. One more pic and some PR await after the break.

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LG takes Gingerbread-sporting Optimus Net and Pro out of the oven originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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