Sep 19

WrapUp: Windows 8 Developer Preview Released, Microsoft’s Synergy-Like App, and More

Posted in: amazon, Today's Chili, windows 8, WrapUp, xbox live

This article was written on September 19, 2011 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–

Windows 8 xbox liveMicrosoft Demos Xbox Live on Windows 8
If you’ve been clamoring for a new way to hook up to Xbox Live the Windows 8 OS might be just what you need. These videos are from BUILD where Microsoft showed off some of the Xbox Live integration.

Windows 8 startWindows 8 Previewed at BUILD
Microsoft unveiled a lot of things about Windows 8 at BUILD this year, and even released a developer preview that is available for the public to download. This is a quick look at the Windows 8 OS and what it has to offer.

Grid10 tabletFusion Garage Grid10 Tablet Drops to $299 Before Launch
The Fusion Garage Grid10 tablet that is launching on October 1st will now cost just $299, which is $200 less than what was previously reported.

Amazon kindleAmazon Trying to Launch a Netflix for Books
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon is in talks to try and launch a subscription-based service for reading books that is similar to what Netflix does for videos.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

Wireless snifferFind Out Who is On your Wireless Network
The Wireless Network Watcher is a portable app that will display all the devices currently connected to your network.

Evernote chrome clippingEvernote for Chrome Now With Better Article Clipping
The new Evernote extension for Chrome lets you quickly adjust the size of the area that gets clipped.

Windows 8 contrastWindows 8 Tips and Tricks
This is a collection of some tips for people trying out Windows 8, and includes ways to quickly launch apps as well as some of the new keyboard shortcuts.

DashexpanderFree Text Expansion for the Mac
DashExpander is a free app for the Mac that will automatically transform text as you’re typing into more meaningful snippets. It’s not as robust as some of the paid apps, but will suffice for someone with basic text expansion needs.

EchofiGet Pandora-Style Listening in Spotify
Echofi is a service that integrates with Spotify to provide an endless stream of music based on an artist you like.

Chrome text insertInsert Pre-Defined Text into Chrome With This Extension
Insert Text is a free Chrome Extension that lets you customize blocks of text that can quickly be inserted into any field on a site.

Mouse without borderseMicrosoft Releases Synergy-Like App
If you use two Windows computers side-by-side the new Mouse Without Borders app from Microsoft will let you control both of those machines using a single keyboard and mouse. This is a software-based solution that doesn’t require any kind of KVM, and is similar to the open source Synergy app that has been around for awhile. It is extremely easy to set up, and works very well.

–Downloads–

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Sep 18

WrapUp: Lakers’ Victory Sets Twitter Record, Droid X Revealed, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, twitter, verizon, WrapUp

This article was written on June 21, 2010 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–

Twitter.jpgLakers Victory Sets Twitter Record
Twitter announced on their blog that the L.A. Lakers winning the NBA championship broke tweeting records. On a typical day they see an average of 750 tweets per second, but the Lakers’ victory generated a whopping 3,085 per second.


droid.jpgMotorola Droid X Revealed by Verizon
 The next generation Droid phone will sport a 4.3″ screen, 720p video capture, and HDMI output.


wordpress 3.jpgWordPress 3.0 Released
The new version of WordPress includes a completely new theme, even more developer APIs, bulk updating of plugins, the merge of WordPress MU, and over 1200 bug fixes.


nintendo 3ds.jpgNintendo Announced 3DS Portable Game System
The Nintendo 3DS includes a 3D screen on top that doesn’t require you to wear glasses to get the cool effects. Pricing and release date haven’t been made available yet though.


fforward.jpgKevin Rose Leaving Diggnation
It’s been announced that Kevin Rose will be leaving Diggnation at the end of 2010 to start a new show called FForward. It’s still undecided as to what whether Diggnation will push on without him.


mac mini.jpgMac Mini Updated with HDMI and New Design
Apple refreshed the Mac Mini the same day they started iPhone 4 pre-orders last week. The new unibody design also has a slot for SD cards as well as an HDMI port.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

web2pdf.jpgConvert Web Pages to PDF
Web2PDF lets you input a URL, select settings like page size or orientation, and then generate a PDF for that site.


imagetricks.jpgApply Over 100 Single-Click Effects to Your Images
Image Tricks, a Mac application, lets you apply all kinds of effects to your photos in just a few clicks.


transmission.jpgTransmission 2.0 BitTorrent Client Available
Transmission is a popular Mac/Linux BitTorrent client that is faster in several areas and smarter when it comes to handling network lag.


qtdsync.jpgQtdSync Backs Up Your Files
This free Windows backup utility does both full and differential backups, supports multiple users, filters, scheduled jobs, and more.


extension sync.jpgExtension Sync Comes to Chrome
Users of Google Chrome developer builds, if activated through the command line, can play with the new ability to sync extensions.


flock chrome.jpgFlock Moving Base from Firefox to Chrome
Flock 3 Beta, currently available for Windows, uses Chrome as the basis for the browser. A Mac version should be coming later this year.


–Downloads–

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Sep 16

WrapUp: Windows 7 RTM, Hotmail Storage, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on July 28, 2009 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–

windows 7 rtm.jpgWindows 7 Released to Manufacturing
Piraters were one step ahead of Microsoft last week when they announced that Windows 7 was released to manufacturing (RTM). The build that went gold was leaked to Torrent sites a few days before the announcement, which isn’t the least bit surprising. General availability is still October 22nd, but MSDN subscribers will be receiving it in early August.


google wave.jpgSign Up for Google Wave Testing
In September Google has said that they will be rolling out Google Wave to 100,000 lucky people. If you’re interested in testing you should jump on the list to make sure you’re selected once September rolls around.


hotmail storage-1.jpgHow Much Storage Does Hotmail Offer?
When it comes to Hotmail Microsoft doesn’t actually come out and say exactly how much storage you have. They do, however, say that it will increase each month as needed provided that you’re not abusing their system. When you look at some settings in Office 2010 (and other email tools) it is reporting up to 500GB of storage for some users. Huh, makes Gmail look like nothing.


zappos.jpgAmazon Acquires Zappos
The web giant Amazon will be bringing another company into their nest. This time it is the online shoe shopping site Zappos, and the deal was just shy of $1 billion. The only concern I’ve really heard from people is whether or not Amazon will maintain the excellent customer service level that Zappos has been known to provide.


palm pre.jpgPalm WebOS 1.1 Re-enabled iTunes Syncing
There is definitely a conflict going on between Apple and Palm right now. The Palm Pre launched with the ability to sync with iTunes by disguising itself as an iPod, but Apple was quick to release an update to iTunes that disabled the functionality. The new WebOS 1.1 for the Palm Pre once again syncs with iTunes, and it was made available just one week after the release of the new iTunes. Your move, Apple.


gmail unsubscribe.jpgGmail Helps You Unsubscribe from Mailing Lists
Sometimes it can be a pain to unsubscribe from a mailing list, but it looks like Google is looking for a way to tackle that issue. In Gmail there will be an unsubscribe link for certain mailing lists, which will submit the request to be removed without you having to venture outside of your Inbox.


thunderbird beta.jpgThunderbird 3.0 Beta 3 Adds Tabs
Been looking to get some tab action in your email client? Look no further than the latest Beta of Thunderbird 3.0. It’s loaded with goodies such as tabbed windows for a more confined workspace. It’s not quite enough to pull me away from using the Gmail website though.


ipod touch.jpgNew iPod touch will have Camera & Microphone?
Apple is expected to unveil the next generation iPod touch in the coming months, and the current rumors say that they will have both a camera and microphone built-in. Makes sense… iPod touch owners would then be able to buy apps that are built to use those features.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

vlc.jpgRip DVD’s Using VLC
I’m sure many of you have chosen VLC as your media player, or at least have it on your machine. After all, it is a great piece of software for playing those obscure media types. As it turns out that handy little app is also capable of ripping DVD’s for, um, “backup” purposes. It’s not the most elegant solution, but still pretty cool.


superf4.jpgTerminate Running Apps with Keyboard Shortcut
 Are you one of those people that don’t like to wait for a program to gracefully shutdown? If you are then this app will create a keyboard shortcut you can use to forcefully quit any program. It’s essentially the same result you get by opening up the Task Manager and ending a task there, but faster.


extension.jpgOne Extension to Configure Them All
I don’t know why someone hasn’t thought of this sooner, or why Mozilla doesn’t include this with Firefox. This extension will essentially create a button that you can place on your toolbar, and whenever you click on it you’ll see a list of all the extensions you have installed. Clicking on one of them will bring up the preferences for that particular extension. Anyone who plays with settings a lot knows how many clicks this can save.


firefox theme.jpgFirefox 3.7 Theme
Mozilla posted some mockups last week showing off how Firefox 3.7 might look, and a lot of people took a liking to the design. As expected someone has developed a theme that pretty much replicates what we saw.


checkboxmate.jpgClick & Drag to Select Checkboxes
Here’s another Firefox extension for you to check out. It lets you simply draw a box around a bunch of checkboxes using your mouse, and when you let go it will automagically toggle them. Simple, yet useful.


–Downloads–

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Sep 10

WrapUp: Avast Releases Mac Antivirus, Share Files Up to 9GB with Fyels, and More

Posted in: Apple, Google, skype, sony, Today's Chili, twitter, windows 8, WrapUp

This article was written on June 06, 2011 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–

Wwdc 2011Apple’s WWDC Keynote Today
Apple will be giving their WWDC 2011 keynote later today at 12:00PM CST. They previously announced that the focus will be on iCloud, Mac OS X Lion, and iOS 5.

Sony pictures hackedSony Pictures Gets Hacked, too
Sony can’t catch a break these days. The latest news is that Sony Pictures was hacked and up to 1 million accounts were compromised, including passwords that were stored in plain text. The hackers have posted 50,000 of the email/password combinations to prove this is legit.

Skype logoSkype Gets Reverse Engineered
A freelance researcher was able to reverse engineer the Skype protocol and encryption methods, and has posted his work for everyone to download.

Groupon logoGroupon and Pandora File for IPOs
Groupon is looking to raise $750 million with an IPO, and Pandora is aiming for $123 million.

Windows 8 screenshotNew Windows 8 UI Breakdown
Microsoft revealed the new tile-based UI that will be a available in Windows 8, and this article walks you through some of the different things they showed off. It also includes several of the demo videos for you to watch.

Twitter photo serviceTwitter Launching Photo Service and Search Improvements
Twitter announced last week that they will let users upload images using their own photo service though a partnership with Photobucket. They are also improving the way search results are fetched so that the focus is more on relevancy rather than just organizing results with the most recent first.

Eric schmidtTop Things Eric Schmidt Revealed at D Conference
Search Engine Land highlights the most interesting things that Google’s Eric Schmidt revealed at the D Conference, such as Apple renewing their search/maps deal for iOS.

Iwork iphoneApple Brings iWork to the iPhone
Apple already had the iWork suite available for the iPad, and going forward the three apps (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote) will be universal apps that will run on an iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

Nested gmail labelsNew Gmail Labs Graduates
Superstars, Nested Labels, and Advanced IMAP Controls are all becoming standard features in Gmail, and the Google Search Box lab is being retired.

LodsysLodsys Proceeds to File Lawsuits Against iOS Developers
Lodsys has started to file lawsuits against some iOS developers despite Apple saying developers using in-app purchases are covered under their licensing. Lodsys says they will give $1000 to anyone that is wrongly sued.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

Aero wallpaper changerRotate Wallpaper and Aero Color Simultaneously
This free tool will not only rotate your Windows desktop wallpaper, but it will also adjust the color of your Aero glass to match your background.

Ccleaner macCCleaner Available for Mac Users
The popular CCleaner app for Windows has been brought over to the Mac, and while it isn’t as full-featured as the Windows counterpart it is still able to empty out temporary directories and supports cleaning up after a couple browsers.

Avast macFree Mac Antivirus by Avast
I’ve been a long time fan of the free Avast antivirus on Windows, and it is nice to see it making its way over to the Mac.

Freeze applicationsTemporarily “Freeze” Applications
Lazar Freezer is a free app that will let you “freeze” running programs, which essentially restricts the amount of CPU the program is allowed to use while frozen.

Pure reader extensionPure Reader for Firefox/Chrome is a Nice Google Reader Skin
If you’ve been looking for a way to freshen up your Google Reader interface this Firefox/Chrome extension will make the site feel like a well-designed desktop app.

FyelsShare Files Up to 9GB with Fyels
I’m not sure how long Fyels will be able to survive, but as of right now it will let you upload files up to 9GB in size without even creating an account. If you do create an account, however, you’ll also be able to remove files that you’ve uploaded.

–Downloads–

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Aug 29

WrapUp: Live Mesh for Mac, Amazon S3 Downtime, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on July 21, 2008 by CyberNet.

Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories 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–

live mesh mac.jpgLive Mesh for Mac OS X
Microsoft is readying a Mac version of their Live Mesh synchronization software. That means it will be available on both the Windows and Mac platform, plus they have a mobile version that is capable of performing some of the simpler tasks. [related]


twhirl.jpgTwhirl Adds Identi.ca Push Support
A newer version of Twhirl should be released soon that not only adds support for Identi.ca, but it will actually push notifications to the app so that messages appear almost instantaneously. You’ll need to have a Google Talk account in order for push notifications to work.


iphone jailbroken.jpgiPhone 2.0 Jailbroken… Available to the Public
I’ve heard comments from a lot of people that they didn’t want to upgrade to the new iPhone 2.0 firmware until it was jailbroken, and that is partly due to the fact that there are a lot of unlocked 1st-generation iPhones out there. It’s all been hacked once again, but the bad news is that the new iPhone 3G cannot be unlocked…yet.



amazon s3.jpgAmazon S3 Down for Several Hours
Amazon’s S3 web storage service is very well known for its stability, which is why a lot of people and companies have come to rely on it so heavily. When it goes down, however, the word gets around. Yesterday Amazon S3 came to a screeching halt for several hours, and it brought services like SmugMug down to their knees.


gmail 2 logo.jpgGmail 2 Works in Opera 9.5
One of our readers, “x”, commented saying that Gmail 2 works great in Opera 9.5 now… no hacks needed. I gave it a whirl and can confirm that things like chat, the contact manager, and more work out-of-the-box just as you would expect them to in Opera. [related]


Bloomberg.com_ Worldwide.jpgWii Passes Xbox 360 in Overall Sales
The Xbox 360 had a one year head start on sales over the Nintendo Wii, but despite the initial lead the Wii has managed to surpass the Xbox 360 in total number of consoles sold. Almost 10.9 million Wii consoles have been sold according to NPD Group. [related]


twitter-1.jpgTwitter Testing a New Design
Twitter has apparently been testing a new website design with some of its users. What they should really be doing is figuring out a way to keep the service up and running.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

vista refund.jpgGet a Refund for Pre-installed Copies of Vista
Did you know that you can get a refund for a copy of Vista that comes pre-installed on a new computer… that is if you don’t accept the license agreement. In Vista’s EULA it even says that you can contact the manufacturer to determine their refund policy. One user got $200 back from HP by doing this.


videora.jpgConvert Videos to an iPhone-compatible Format
Free software called Videora is capable of converting AVI files, DVD’s, YouTube videos, and more into a format that plays nice with the iPhone. It’s completely free, and for Windows only.


gmail gadget.jpgUse Gmail Gadget to Get Around Blocked Gmail
If you’re company blocks you from using Gmail you can always use the new iGoogle Gmail gadget to get around it. Now that the iGoogle gadget is more full-featured this is actually a viable solution… that is until your company blocks iGoogle. [related]


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Aug 27

WrapUp: Office 14 in 2010, Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on January 12, 2009 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–

office 14.jpgMicrosoft Office 14 Scheduled for 2010
Someone grabbed a roadmap from a presentation that Microsoft recently gave outlining some of the past Office releases. In the roadmap was also Office 14, which it says is slated for 2010.


chrome logo.jpgGoogle Chrome 2.0 Pre-Beta, Already?
It’s been a whopping four-months since Google released Chrome 0.2 Beta, and shortly after that they released version 1.0. Why stop there? They are already moving on to version 2.0! It took Firefox 4-years to go from version 0.2 to 2.0, but it looks like version numbers don’t mean as much to Google. I think they are trying to artificially inflate the version to give users a better sense of stability.


dell adamo.jpgDell Adamo Looks Classy  
Most Dell computers don’t look quite as nice as what Apple offers, but the Adamo sure comes close. The aluminum body with backlit keyboard sure flow well together.


itunes.jpgApple’s $1.8 Billion iTunes Tax
At MacWorld Apple revealed that they will be moving to a totally DRM-free library, and users who have already purchased DRM’d music will be able to pay $0.30 per track to get the restrictions removed. With over 6 billion songs sold that means Apple could make an additional $1.8 billion if everyone decided to upgrade all of their music.


facebook.jpgFacebook Announces 150 Million Users
Zuckerberg Announced last week that Facebook is starting off the year with a bang by crossing the 150 million user mark.


asus eee keyboard.jpgAsus Eee Keyboard
The Asus Eee Keyboard will be going into production soon, and it includes WiFi, a speaker, microphone, and a 5-inch interactive display/touchscreen. It definitely looks slick, but I wonder what the price will be?


twitter hacked.jpgTwitter Gets Hacked
Think your Twitter account is secure? Well, about 33 high profile members (including Barack Obama) were hacked last week.


picasa mac.jpgPicasa for Mac Unveiled
It took a little longer than some would have liked, but Google has finally gotten around to releasing a Mac version of their Picasa photo management software. What’s nice is that it has all the same features as Picasa on Windows, and the interface fits in surprisingly well on the Mac, too.


google favicon.jpgGoogle’s New Icon
Google can’t seem to make up their mind with what they want to use for their icon. They’ve changed it once again this time adding a bit more color. I’m not sure about you, but the first time I saw it I didn’t immediately recognize that the white portion was the letter “g”.


–Special: Windows 7 News & Tips–

aspire.jpgVersion of Windows 7 for Netbooks
Some sources are confirming that Microsoft will be releasing a special version of the Windows 7 operating system specifically designed for netbooks. This really seems like a no brainer considering how popular netbooks have become.


windows 7 fixed.jpgSix Vista Annoyances Fixed in Windows 7
Ed Bott goes through six things that annoyed him in Vista that have been fixed in Windows 7. This includes UAC, the awkward preview pane, overcomplicated shutdown button, arranging windows, and more.


burn windows 7.jpgHow to Burn the Windows 7 ISO
So you’ve got the Windows 7 ISO image, but now what? You’ll probably want to burn it to a disc, and this guide will tell you what free tools you’ll need to do that.


Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder-1.jpgWindows 7 Problem Steps Recorder
Having someone try and explain a computer problem can be a huge pain, and Microsoft has realized that. In Windows 7 there is a tool called the Problem Steps Recorder that can be used to quickly generate a document outlining the steps the user went through when a problem occurred, and it will automatically include screenshots from the machine.


windows 7 logo.jpgNo Windows 7 Download Limit Until January 24th
Microsoft has decided to lift the limit of 2.5 million downloads for the Windows 7 Beta until January 24th. So anyone can grab it and a serial number until that time, regardless of whether you’re before or after the 2.5 millionth download.


windows 7 theme.jpgWindows 7 Theme for Vista
As expected someone has developed a theme for Vista users that will make the operating system look like Windows 7.  


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

virus total.jpgScanning Files with Virus Total
I love the Virus Total online service because it can scan a single file for viruses using a few dozen different antivirus engines. With this free tool you can actually scan any file on your computer just by right-clicking on it, but it will still have to be uploaded first.


flip3d corner.jpgAssign “Hot Corners” to Flip-3D
If you like the hot corner capabilities of a Mac then this simple application is great for Vista users. It offers several different ways for you to activate Flip-3D, including any of the four “hot corners”.


iphone.jpgSee if the iPhone 3G Unlock will work for You
The people responsible for unlocking the iPhone 3G have put together this list of responses from users trying to unlock their device. It will give you an idea whether you should even attempt it, and right now it looks like it’s working for about 85% of the people.


google chrome.jpgGoogle Chrome Adblocker
I know a lot of you are waiting for Google Chrome to get an Ad-blocker, and this solution might be enough to hold you over until the browser gets official support for extensions.


pidgin sidebar.jpgPidgin Buddy List in Vista Sidebar
If you’re using Windows Vista you can actually add a Pidgin sidebar gadget to display a list of all your buddies. You’ll just need to download a plug-in for Pidgin and the Vista gadget to get it up and running.


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Aug 27

WrapUp: Windows 7 Release Date, FeedDemon Supports Google Reader, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on May 04, 2009 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–

windows 7 october.jpgWindows 7 Coming October 23rd?
Acer has confirmed that Windows 7 will be released on October 23rd, and that anyone who purchases a computer 30-days prior to that will be eligible for Microsoft’s free upgrade program. Now you have an idea how long you have to wait if you want to get Windows 7 for free with a new computer purchase.


gmail google search.jpgGoogle Search Results in Gmail
The Gmail team has thought up a really handy Labs feature that lets you retrieve Google search results without needing to leave the comfort of your Inbox. It’s so well designed that they actually make it super easy to insert into an email only the URL from one of the results if you want. I’ll be making good use of this.


android.jpgAndroid 1.5 Pushed to Some Users
 T-Mobile has started pushing out the Android 1.5 update to existing G1 owners. It’s more of a slow rollout from what I’ve read around the web, so it may take a little while for everyone to get their hands on it.


vista sp2 logo.jpgVista SP2 Goes RTM
Microsoft has announced that Vista SP2 has been sent to manufacturing, and that they are targeting a Q2 2009 date for public availability. SP2 offers faster searching, native Blu-ray recording support, a Bluetooth update, and more.


google docs themes.jpg70 Themes for Google Docs Forms
Have you used the Google Docs forms capability yet? If not this might be enough to make you consider it. They now let you choose from over 70 themes to make your forms/surveys look a little more professional.


feeddemon google reader.jpgFeedDemon Supports Google Reader Synchronization
A Beta version of FeedDemon 3.0 is showing off an awesome new feature. It is now capable of syncing your feeds with Google Reader, one of Newsgator’s online competitors. I’m a bit surprised that they’ve chosen to go this route, and hopefully they’ll add similar functionality to the rest of their products.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

gmail compactor.jpgShrink Gmail Navigation with Greasemonkey Script
This nifty little Greasemonkey script will let you condense down the Gmail side navigation to only two rows of icons, which gives more room for other sidebar items. Hopefully Google will add something like this to their Labs because it can be really handy for someone with a netbook that has a small screen.


windows 7.jpgWindows 7 Benchmarks
Now that Windows 7 has hit RC1 status Gizmodo has decided to compare the performance between Windows 7 and Vista to see how they stack up. The numbers say that the two OS’s are actually pretty close to each other, but they say that generally Windows 7 feels snappier.


kill frozen apps.jpgKill All Non-Responsive Apps
If you have a problem with applications becoming non-responsive you may want to look into this shortcut you can create that will kill all the programs that are currently frozen.


binary clock.jpgBinary Clock on Your Desktop
This clock/alarm clock combo app is something real geeks will probably enjoy. Once installed it will show a binary clock on your desktop, but it will also display the digital representation underneath it. If you get good at reading the binary you can go ahead and remove the digital numbers and stick to purely binary.


motion detection.jpgFree Motion Detection Program
Want to know what’s going on at your home when you’re not there? Just hookup a webcam to your PC, grab this free app, and let it keep an eye out for any motion. When it detects movement it will start capturing images, which can then be uploaded to an FTP location.


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Aug 16

WrapUp: GIMP’s Single-Window Mode, New Phoenix BIOS Boots PC in Seconds, and More

Posted in: Features, Firefox 3, Tips and Tricks, Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on September 28, 2009 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–

webkit epiphany.jpgAnother Browser Migrates to WebKit
The WebKit rendering engine is on a roll. Safari started the whole thing, and then Google Chrome thought it would be good to use, then just recently Maxthon followed up with support, and now Epiphany. Sure, Epiphany may not be the most popular browser since it’s Linux-only, but that’s besides the point. What this shows is a growing trend of browsers migrating over to WebKit, which could prove to be a positive thing for users. If WebKit is established as a common rendering engine we may start to see an increasing number of sites making sure they work well with it. We might finally be able to pick a browser based upon the features it offers instead of whether it can display sites properly.


phoenix windows.jpgPhoenix BIOS Boots PC in Seconds
Phoenix has developed a BIOS that can “POST” in a mere one second, which leads to an overall fast boot time. They used a Lenovo T400s with an SSD, and it was able to reach a useable Windows 7 desktop in just 10-seconds. It’s not quite as fast as resuming from standby, but this can make having to restart your PC much less painful. I look forward to seeing this available in the future.


dropbox.jpgDropbox Hits 2 Million Users; 1 Million Active
I have to admit that Dropbox is one of my favorite services. The main reason I like it so much is the fact that they offer 2GB of online storage that can be used to keep all the files I upload in sync across all my machines regardless of the OS. I was actually surprised to see that they only have 1 million active users… they definitely deserve more than that.


–News in Brief–

wii.jpgWii Price Cut Available on Amazon
Amazon is already showing the price cut on the Wii, bringing it down to $199. To top it off they are also throwing in a $25 Amazon gift card with it.


microsoft wall.jpgMicrosoft’s New Prototype “Wall”
Want a glimpse of the future? Here’s a new video put out by Microsoft demonstrating yet again what our offices may look like tomorrow. And by tomorrow I mean 50 years from now.


firefox support.jpgFirefox 3.6 Provides Tools for Better Support
Mozilla is adding an about:support to their browser that will give the users details about their Firefox setup that can be provided when they are in search of support.


directx.jpgDirectX 10.1 vs. DirectX 11
The difference between these two versions of DirectX doesn’t appear to be that great, but it might be more significant at higher resolutions.


gmail hide unread.jpgHide Read Labels in Gmail
A new Labs feature in Gmail will let you show only those labels that have unread items.


steve ballmer.jpgVideo Interview with Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer sits down with TechCrunch and talks about Yahoo, Zune, and more.


feeddemon.jpgFeedDemon 3.0 Released
The final version of FeedDemon has made it out the door, and is complete with Google Reader synchronization.


courier.jpgMicrosoft’s Tablet… the Courier?
 Rumors are that Microsoft is working on on a new kind of tablet PC that could be pretty amazing if the “leaked” image ends up being real.


chrome.jpgGoogle Taps into IE with Chrome Frame
A plugin for Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 offered by Google lets web pages render with Chrome.


picasa.jpgPicasa 3.5 Gets Name Tags and More
The new version of Picasa can identify the people in your photos, and will also let you geotag them.


gmail logo.jpgPush Gmail for the iPhone and Windows Mobile
Both iPhone and Windows Mobile users can receive push email notifications if they’re using Gmail thanks to the new Exchange/ActiveSync support.


netflix competition.jpgNetflix Makes Out Like a Bandit with their $1 Million Competition
We’ve covered the Netflix $1 million competition before, and we may see other companies following their lead. It’s said that if you look at everyone involved in the competition that Netflix was getting “Ph.D.’s for a dollar an hour.”


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

auto shutdown.jpgAuto Shutdown Firefox and More
I’ve seen extensions to shutdown Firefox after your downloads are done, but this one is rather unique. How so? First off it can integrate with the popular DownThemAll extension. Second, you can specify command line operations you want executed before your computer shuts down. Now that’s impressive.


gimp single window.jpgGIMP is Getting Single-Window Mode
If you follow me on Twitter you know how excited I was last week when it was announced that the next version of GIMP would include a single-window mode. That’s right. Should you choose to you’ll no longer have windows floating all over the place. Not only that but the new version will also have several other great improvements that actually make me excited for the next release.


xpize.jpgXPize Polishes Up XP
If you’re still holding off on upgrading your copy of XP then maybe you should consider giving it some new life with XPize. It updates a lot of the icons so that they are much more modern, and comes bundled with some themes that can even skin your login screen. It’s a completely free way to make your PC feel a bit more up-to-date.


evernote.jpgEvernote Beta for Windows Gets a Facelift
I use Evernote all the time to take notes when I’m on the go, at home, or at work. The great thing is that Evernote stays in sync no matter where I’m at, and now the refreshed Windows version has some of the features only the Mac version had. The most prominent example is probably the thumbnail previews that go along with the awesome three-pane view.


–Tips in Brief–

office web apps.jpgHow to Try Out Microsoft Office Web Apps
If you’re impatient and want to try out Microsoft Office Web Apps these are the instructions you need to follow.


cameraphone.jpgTop 10 Ways to Get More From a Cameraphone
Here’s a variety of different ways you can use your cameraphone to ensure that it’s put to good use.


livebrush.jpgCreate Beautiful Drawings with Livebrush
Got some artistic talent? This free app will transform that talent into a digital form.


ie chrome frame.jpgForce IE to Use Chrome Frame
If you really like Chrome Frame you can force IE to always use that to render websites. Or, you know, you could just use Chrome.


techtracker.jpgCNet Techtracker Checks for Software Updates
Yep, another app that will check for updates to the software you have installed on your computer.


chrome flash block.jpgSelectively Block Flash Animations in Chrome
This will block all Flash animation on websites until you explicitly approve them.


tux paint.jpgTux Paint: Great Image App for Kids
This is a pretty cool app for kids because it makes it simple for kids to find the various tools they need to draw.


digsby twitter-1.jpgDigsby Gets New Twitter Features
My love for Digsby has diminished a bit, but the new Twitter functionality is pretty cool.


johns background switcher.jpgJohn’s Background Switcher Updated
The new version includes a bunch of features including Google, Yahoo, and Bing image search results.


virtual drive.jpg3 Tools to Manage Virtual Drives
 Get some virtual drives hooked up to your PC with these free programs.


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Aug 04

WrapUp: Firefox Getting Better Tab Management, Taking Screenshots in Chrome, and More

Posted in: Apple, Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on July 26, 2010 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–

windows phone 7.jpgAll Microsoft Employees Get Free Windows Phone 7
Microsoft will be giving all 90k+ employees a free Windows Phone 7 device, which they hope will spark app development.


tab candy.jpgMozilla Testing New Tab Management System for Firefox
Firefox may be on the verge of getting a huge tab management enhancement, dubbed Tab Candy. It is a way to group and share tabs from your browser, and is currently available as an early preview release.


ie8 smartscreen.jpgIE8 SmartScreen Filter Hits Important Milestone
The Windows Team has reported that IE8 SmartScreen has blocked over 1 billion attempted malware downloads in the browser.


chrome logo.jpgChrome Releases to be More Frequent
The Chromium blog states that Google is pushing to release a stable version of the browser every 6 weeks, which is about twice as frequent as they are now.


india computer.jpgIndia Unveils Prototype $35 Computer
The Indian government showed off a $35 touch screen computer that they’ve been working on, and might actually roll out next year.


white iphone.jpgWhite iPhone 4 Delayed Until Later This Year
Due to manufacturing challenges Apple has announced that they will be delaying the release of the white iPhone until later this year.


apple vulnerabilities.jpgApple Tops Secunia’s Vulnerability Chart
Apple not only took the number one spot for vulnerabilities this week, but also had a major Safari bug revealed that has users scrambling to turn off the browser’s autofill.


ipv4.jpgIPv4 Runs Out in One Year
There are less than 233 million IPv4 addresses left, which will take less than 341 days to use up.


google image.jpgGoogle Image Search Getting Revamped
Google is rolling out a change to their image search that will let users continuously scroll through results without having to click the “next page” button.


ultraviolet.jpgUltraviolet: a New DRM Scheme
A new DRM system will let users watch online videos that are purchased across multiple devices. There are over 60 members with big names like Sony, Comcast, HP, and Netflix… Apple, however, is not one of those members.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

windows phone 7 preview.jpgIn-Depth Windows Phone 7 Preview
 Engadget has a great preview up of the Windows Phone 7, and what you can expect from it.


real damage.jpgCalculate the True Cost of a Credit Card Purchase
The Real Damage lets you calculate how much a purchase will cost based on the amount of debt you already have on your credit card along with the interest rate.


stupeflix-1.jpgStupeflix Lets You Create Photo Videos Online
With Stupeflix you can upload images or pull them from several supported sites (e.g. Flickr), and then create up to a one-minute video at no cost (or longer if you pay).


should i watch.jpgCheck Whether You Should Watch a Recorded Game
Should I Watch will check the result of a game you recorded, and let you know if it’s worth watching based on a score threshold you specify.


safemsi.jpgUninstalling Apps in Windows Safe Mode
This portable utility will enable the Windows Installer service in safe mode so that you can uninstall any app you want.


crapware droid.jpgRoot Your Droid X to Remove Crapware
 Boing Boing says that you can remove those crapware apps on your Droid X by simply rooting the device.


chrome side tabs.jpgPut Tabs on the Side in Chrome
Google Chrome supports putting the tab bar on the side, but only after a little modification to the shortcut.


security essentials.jpgMicrosoft Security Essentials Beta Available
This new Beta release of Microsoft’s antivirus app includes Windows Firewall integration, a new protection engine, and more.


media center.jpgBeginners Guide to Setting Up Media Center
If you’ve never used Windows Media Center before you may find this step-by-step guide to be useful for setting it up.


bbox.jpgVirtually Organize Files in Windows
This is a pretty interesting app because it will let you organize your files into virtual folders, which means they won’t actually be moved from the original location. There probably aren’t a lot of people who would use this, but thought it might be worth sharing anyway.


awesome screenshot.jpgAwesome Screenshot Extension for Chrome
The free Awesome Screenshot extension for Chrome makes it easy to grab a screenshot of a site, annotate it, and upload it so that it can be shared with others.


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Jul 24

WrapUp: Android 2.1 Hacked onto Droid, Log into Multiple Online Accounts in Firefox, and More

Posted in: Firefox Extensions, Tips and Tricks, Today's Chili, ubuntu, WrapUp

This article was written on December 21, 2009 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–

predator drone.jpgPredator Drones Use Less Encryption Than Your TV
The military in Iraq and Afghanistan have been intercepting U.S. Predator drone communications because, well, the transmissions between the unit and ground control weren’t encrypted. They were able to grab transmissions using some laptops and a $30 Russian application.


shuttleworth ubuntu.jpgShuttleworth Steps Down as Ubuntu CEO
By March 1st, 2010 Mark Shuttleworth will have completely transitioned out of the CEO position of Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux operating system. His replacement is Jane Silber, who has been the COO of Canonical since 2004. Shuttleworth says that he isn’t leaving the company, and that the move will let him work closer on the design process.


mark as unread.jpgNew in Gmail Labs: Mark as Unread from Here
Google continues to amaze me as they roll out more and more Gmail labs features that greatly enhance the web email experience. The newest is a “mark unread from here” option that will let you flag parts of an email conversation as unread so that later on you can pick up where you left off. Individually these Gmail Labs aren’t earth-shattering features, but together they make web-based email more appealing to those who tend to lean towards desktop applications.


–News in Brief–

loneliest number.jpgGoogle Confirms: 1 is Indeed the Loneliest Number
Not really news… more like a little bit of fun to start your holiday week!


android 21.jpgAndroid 2.1 Hacked onto Droid
The iPhone isn’t the only one with a community to hacking the mobile OS every waking moment!


dell prank-1.jpgDell Gets Pranked After Announcing Layoffs
Dell laid off 16% of its Malaysian workforce (about 700 people), and shortly thereafter some “price adjustments” were made to their site: a $4000 laser mouse and an $11 computer.


tinker.jpgMicrosoft’s Free Tinker Game
Tinker used to be a Windows Vista Ultimate Extra game, and now they’ve released it to all XP, Vista, and Windows 7 users.


bing iphone-1.jpgBing App Debuts on iPhone
Last week Microsoft released a Bing search app for the iPhone with a dazzling interface.


reddit christmas.jpgReddit Users Band Together for Largest Secret Santa Ever
This year over 5,000 gifts were shipped for a Secret Santa program between Reddit users. In all over $160,000 in presents were exchanged.


duplicate contacts.jpgMerge Duplicate Gmail Contacts
If you have a lot of clutter in your contacts you may want to try Google’s new contact merging tool that tries to combine records together for (what it believes) are the same contact.


mcdonalds wifi.jpgMcDonalds Offering Free WiFi Starting in mid-January
Now you’ll be able to surf the web and devour a Big Mac at the same time… without having to bring the food back home first!


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

t3desk.jpgAdd a Little 3D to Your Desktop
This Windows app will let you view open programs in a 3D view that lets you flip windows, zoom, move, and much more. What’s nice is that on Windows 7 it works with features like Aero Peek to give you a more streamlined experience. I’m not too confident that I’ll use this all that often (I’m an Alt-Tab kind of guy), but it can be pretty cool to show off to people.


multifox-2.jpgMutlifox: Log into Multiple Online Accounts in Firefox
This is something that should absolutely be built-into all browsers. Mutlifox is a Firefox extension that will let you open a new tab with a clean set of cookies, and you can therefore log into multiple accounts for the same service (eg. Gmail). I mean really, how many people actually have just one Gmail account these days? I think I have like six… I just can’t remember what they all are. :)


packagetrackr-1.jpgPackagetrackr Aggregates Package Delivery Information
Got a lot of last-minute holiday packages being delivered this week? If so this will be the perfect time to start using this service. Once you enter in all your tracking numbers you can follow the status of your deliveries from your web browser, or through your mobile device (with the mobile-optimized version of the site). Windows 7/Vista users can also grab the gadget for some package tracking “fun” on your desktop. After all, it’s pretty hard to wait for those nifty little gadgets to arrive at your doorstep.


–Tips in Brief–

ubuntu blogging.jpgDesktop Blog Editors for Ubuntu
While these blog editors may not be as powerful as Windows Live Writer they do certainly offer the basics from the comfort of your open source operating system.


spaaze.jpgVisually Organize Your Tasks
Get a virtual corkboard to post up all of your tasks, movies you want to watch, and more. (Note: Spaaze says it’s free while in Beta… which means they may charge for it later on down the road).


instantmask.jpgQuickly Remove Backgrounds from Images
 This tool doesn’t do the best job removing backgrounds, but it is possible to get decent results depending on how clear the separation is between you and the background.


osmo.jpgOsmo: A Simple Personal Organizer
 A calendar, task, contacts, and notes manager doesn’t get much cleaner than this.


session manager.jpgSession Manager for Google Chrome
Save your tab sessions in Google Chrome with this add-on.


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