WrapUp: Mozilla Launches PluginCheck Demo, Microsoft Security Essentials Scores a 98.44%, and More

This article was written on October 05, 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–

gmail enhanced.jpgGmail Messages Get Enhanced Content
Google has started to “enhance” emails that you receive from senders who’s mailing list you’re already subscribed to… assuming they’ve already “partnered” with Google to provide the special content. One such example is Netflix. When you receive an email from Netflix their icon will show up on the subject line, and the body of the email will contain interactive pieces. If you want to disable this you can do so by clicking the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the email, and choosing the “Do not customize mail from [sender]” option.


mozilla plugins.jpgMozilla Launches PluginCheck Demo
The Mozilla development blog has posted saying that they are currently testing a page that will be displayed for users who are upgrading their browser. This specially crafted page will let users see whether all of their browser plugins are up-to-date, and what’s kinda cool is that as of right now it appears as though it works in other browsers as well. Give it a whirl yourself to see if you’re up-to-date on your plugins.


google wave.jpg“What is Google Wave” 2-Minute Explanation Video
You can watch this quick two-minute video while you sit there sulking because you didn’t get into Google Wave. I’ve actually been sending this video to people who ask what Google Wave is all about, and I’d say it does a pretty good job of explaining its primary functionality without overdoing it.


iphone map.jpgApple Buys Map Company
Apparently back in July Apple purchased a company called Placebase, and their team has now joined Apple. Placebase has their own maps and an extensive API that could give Apple just what they need to integrate a homegrown mapping solution into their products. Apple currently relies on Google for maps on the iPhone, iLife and other products. Not only that but Google recently started showing “sponsored” locations when users search for POI’s on the iPhone, which could be something Apple doesn’t look too fondly at.


–News in Brief–

blamedrewscancer.jpgDrew Carey’s Bid for @Drew Twitter Name
@drew, the popular Twitter screen name behind the “Blame Drew’s Cancer” phenomena, has now received a bid of $25,000 by none other than Drew Carey himself. Carey also said he’ll up the bid to $100,000 if @DrewFromTV receives 100,000 follows by the end of the auction (in about a month).


Facebook Prototype Measures Gross National Happiness, Confirms That We Hate Mondays.jpgMeasuring Happiness Through Facebook
One site is trying to measure the happiness level of people in the U.S. by gathering Facebook data. As it turns out people like holidays, and hate Mondays. Who knew?  


famous locations.jpgFamous Locations Shows Where Movies and TV Shows were Filmed
Find out where your favorite shows and movies were filmed with this handy little site.


launch photo.jpgThis Photo Destroyed a Camera Lens
The death of a camera lens may not always be a bad thing… in this case the result is a stunning photo.


google refinements.jpgGoogle Adds Search Refinements
When performing Google searches you can now refine your search results by the time period they were posted, the type of result, and more.


bumptop.jpgBumpTop Gets Multi-Touch
BumpTop has received a multi-touch makeover for Windows 7 users.


twitter lists.jpgTwitter Launching Lists
Twitter is working on a “lists” feature that will let people group the individuals that they are following.


google docs.jpgGoogle Docs Gets New Features in Time for School
Google has added student-focused features like text translations and equation editors to their online office suite.


dell latitude z.jpgDell Releases Laptop that Wirelessly Charges
Never trip over a power cord again with Dell’s wirelessly charging laptop.


newegg logo.jpgNewEgg Files for $175M IPO
The electronic heaven retail giant Newegg has filed to go public, and is expecting to raise $175 million.


app store.jpgApple Surpasses 2 Billion App Store Downloads
Apple announced that its App Store has had over 2 billion downloads, and is currently the home to over 85,000 apps.


opera mini growth.jpgOpera Mini Tops 30 Million Users
Opera Mini continues growing steadily as it served up almost 14 billion pages in August 2009, and also had 32 million people use the mobile browser within that one-month span.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

microsoft security essentials.jpgMicrosoft Security Essentials Scores 98.44% on Detection Test
Last week Microsoft officially released their free antivirus software called Microsoft Security Essentials. I’ve been using the Beta version on a lot of my PC’s, and I have to say that I’m rather impressed with the app. It has a nice sleek interface, and early reports I’ve read indicate that it’s able to detect viruses on par with the other antivirus offerings… which is kinda important.


services editor.jpgReset or Customize Your Windows Services
I’ve always been the type of person that sits there tweaking Windows services until I know I’ve got everything disabled that I’ll never use. For example, on some of my Windows 7 or Vista PC’s I’ll turn off the Windows indexing service if I know I don’t need my files or anything else indexed for fast searching. Sometimes, however, I disable that one service that I didn’t think I needed, but all of a sudden makes my computer go haywire. This website can be used to reset your Windows services back to their defaults, which, in a time of frustration, is priceless. Yep, that’s right… it’s not even an app.


–Tips in Brief–

folder taskbar.jpgPin Individual Folders to the Windows 7 Taskbar
It would have been nice if Microsoft made it easier to pin multiple folders to the Taskbar, but this hack might be able to get you by until they provide a real solution.


photofiltre.jpgEnhance Your Photos with PhotoFiltre
Bring your photos to life using the free PhotoFilter image editing software.


copy path.jpgCopy Path Saves File Location to Clipboard
With this lightweight add-on you’ll be able to store a file’s path on your clipboard so that it can easily be shared and carried across multiple applications/windows.


roboform chrome.jpgCustom Chromium Build Adds Roboform Support
The popular Roboform password manager is now available on Google Chrome… but only if you’re using a custom-built version of the browser provided by the Roboform team themselves.


gmail notifier.jpgKeep Track of New Email with Gmail Notifier
This app has an edge on Google’s official notifier because you can use it to check multiple Gmail accounts, and you’ll also get basic support for managing your mail.


firefox personas.jpgFirefox 3.6 Gets Lightweight Theme Support
The next version of Firefox will include support for what’s called personas, which are lightweight themes that resemble what’s currently available on the Google Chrome browser.


google reader greasemonkey.jpgGoogle Reader Greasemonkey Script
If you’re using Google Reader this Greasemonkey Script will let you customize several aspects of your feed-reading experience.


search connector.jpgSearch Websites from your Windows 7 Desktop
Thanks to search connectors you’re able to search your favorite websites right from your desktop in Windows 7.


–Downloads–

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WrapUp: Hotmail Storage Grows With You, and More

This article was written on October 13, 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–

yahoo mail.jpgYahoo! Calendar Finally Updated
Google has been leading the online calendar space for the last few years because they really went above and beyond what any others offered. Yahoo! is finally catching up, and have done a pretty good job with this release.


google spreadsheet.jpgGoogle Spreadsheet UI Updated
If you’re a Google Docs user you’ve probably noticed that Google Docs and Presentation have a slightly different interface from that of Spreadsheets. Actually, Spreadsheets was starting to look dated compared to the other two. I’m happy to say that Spreadsheets once again feels like part of the Google family.


ipod knockoff.jpgWalmart Sells iPod Knockoff… by Accident
The problem with Walmart is that people can return almost anything, and apparently some people can’t recognize an iPod knockoff from the real thing. That’s what happened when one store was selling a knockoff side-by-side with the real deal. Oops!



200810122052.jpgApple Releasing New Macbook’s Tomorrow?
Apple has a Macbook event tomorrow where they are expected to release all kinds of goodies, including redesigned Macbook’s and Macbook Pro’s.


google.jpgGoogle Homepage Time-lapse
Watch how the Google homepage has evolved over the last 10 years with this time time-lapse video.


hotmail.jpgHotmail Storage Grows With You
From now on when you hit the 5GB storage limit that Windows Live Hotmail offers you’ll be given 500MB of extra space each month. If you hit the storage limit every month you could get an extra 6GB of storage each year… not too shabby.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

skin.jpgApplying Custom Themes to XP & Vista
Lifehacker demonstrates how both Windows XP and Vista users can apply custom themes to their operating system without purchasing any apps.


delete service.jpgDeleting Windows Services
Normally just disabling a Windows service is enough, but there might be certain instances where you want to remove a service all together. This guide demonstrates just how you can do that.


google toolbar.jpgGoogle Toolbar 5 for Firefox
I’m not a real big fan of toolbars in the browser, but Google has always done a decent job of making their toolbar useful. This new version adds support for toolbar gadgets, integrates with Google Notebook, and more.


Thanks Netster!

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WrapUp: NASA’s Photoshop Process for Hubble Images, Bigger Windows 7 Taskbar Previews, and More

This article was written on March 28, 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–

Nasa photoshopNASA Demonstrates Photoshop Process for Hubble Images
Those jaw-dropping photos that come out of the Hubble Space Telescope takes hours for someone to assemble before they are posted for you to enjoy. The process involves combining images from Hubble (taken in grayscale), assigning colors to them, and repairing any artifacts that would detract from the overall beauty of the image. This video will give you some idea of what’s involved.

PlaybookBlackBerry Playbook Will Be Compatible with Android Apps
There were murmurs a few months ago of RIM introducing Android app compatibility on their Playbook tablet prior to its release in April, and it looks like those rumblings came to fruition with this official announcement.

Firefox downloadFirefox 4 Delivers 7.1M Downloads in First 24-hours
The big Firefox 4 release happened early last week, and it was met with success as 7.1 million people rushed to try out the new browser in the first 24-hours of availability. There were also another 3 million users that were running the release candidate, and were upgraded to the final version during the same time period.

Yahoo search directYahoo! Search Direct Provides a Better Search Experience
Yahoo! is working on a new way (currently in beta) to present users with results before they actually execute a search. In some of my brief tests I have to admit they did a nice job with the way you can get things like weather, sports scores, and many other tidbits of information as you are typing your query.

Windows phone updateWindows Phone 7 “NoDo” Update Released
Microsoft started rolling out the “NoDo” update for Windows Phone 7 that brings copy and paste, faster resume times, improved Marketplace search, and more to the Windows Phone platform.

Amazon app storeAmazon Launches Appstore for Android
Amazon’s new Android Appstore has a leg up on the competition because they will be offering a paid app every day for free, and will pay the chosen developers 20% of the normal retail price out of their own pocket.

Google voice sprintSprint Integrating with Google Voice
I was really happy to see that Google is now working directly with carriers to bring Google Voice to the masses, and they are starting with Sprint. Their direct integration, which will be rolling out soon, will let Sprint customers use their existing phone number with Google Voice without having to port the number over. Alternatively you can also replace your Sprint number with your Google Voice number.

Att logoAT&T to Acquire T-Mobile for $39 Billion
AT&T has officially confirmed that they will be acquiring T-Mobile USA for $39 billion. The deal is expected to close within the next year if all necessary approvals go through.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

Windows 7 taskbar thumbnail sizeIncrease Windows 7 Taskbar Previews
Are the Windows 7 Taskbar thumbnails a little too small for you? This free (and portable) tool will let you increase the size to something a little more useful. Unfortunately the size is not customizable.

Spreadsheet filterGoogle Spreadsheets Adds Filtering
It has taken a little while, but Google Spreadsheets will finally let you filter columns of data. This is a feature that I use in large Excel spreadsheets all the time, and was frequently something I found Google Spreadsheets lacking. This could very well be the stepping stone that gets me entirely moved over to online document management.

Bing mall mapUse Bing Maps to View 148 Mall Maps
Have you ever gone to a mall and wondered where you should park to optimize your path from the car to that one store you are heading to? Bing has integrated 148 US mall maps directly into Bing Maps so that you can zoom into mall and see the actual store layout. You can then use that information to figure out where the best place is to park. It even works if you switch to a non-angled satellite view making it even easier to see exactly where the parking spots are.

Windows 7 ubuntuHow to Make Ubuntu Look Like Windows 7
This guide walks you through installing a Windows 7 theme on Ubuntu, and the end result looks pretty good.

Lifehacker podcastLifehacker Launches Free Video Podcast
Lifehacker rolled out a video podcast last week that serves as a nice way to see some of the tips they cover on the site demonstrated by their own staff.

–Downloads–

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WrapUp: Running iPhone Apps on iPad Without Pixel Doubling, Google Redesign, and More

This article was written on May 10, 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–

google logo.jpgGoogle Redesign Goes Live
Last week Google pushed out a rather large visual makeover to their search site, which included a revamped logo. The new logo has a much more modern feel to it, and even though it will take some getting used to I’d say it is a refreshing change. The search results page also has a sidebar that is always visible, and presents additional search/filtering options.


google goggles.jpgNew Google Goggles Translates Text
I always liked where Google was heading with the Google Goggles application for the Android mobile OS, but was disappointed that they weren’t offering it on other platforms (namely the iPhone). That disappointment grew with the latest update that lets you snap a picture of some text in a foreign language, and it will OCR that image so that the text can be translated. It apparently needs a little work, but they are on to something great.


–News in Brief–

msi wind.jpgThe iPad is Not Killing Netbook Sales
Paul Thurrott points out why reports of the iPad killing netbook sales are incorrect.


perfect game.jpgGuy Wins $1 Million for Pitching a Perfect (Video) Game
An Alabama resident pitches a perfect game in the Major League Baseball 2K10 video game, and earns himself a cool $1 million for doing so.


ie9 preview 2.jpgIE9 Platform Preview 2 Released
The newest preview of IE9 boasts performance improvements and better support for standards.


BumpTop.jpgGoogle Acquires BumpTop
The makers of the 3D desktop software called BumpTop have been acquired by Google. This has left people wondering whether the software will be ported over to Android or Chrome OS.


ipad jailbreak.jpgiPhone/iPad Jailbreak Available
Spirit, the newest jailbreak, works with iPhone OS 3.1.2, 3.1.3, and 3.2 (iPad) without the devices needing to be tethered when rebooting.


invisible buttons.jpgApple Patents Invisible Buttons
One of the patents recently awarded to Apple applies to “invisible” buttons that can be placed on the MacBook’s casing.


photoshop cs5 box.jpgAdobe CS5 Shipping, Trials Available
Adobe’s Creative Suite 5 is now shipping, and trial versions can be downloaded from their site.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

virtualbox os x.jpgVirtualBox 3.2 Beta Supports OS X VMs (on OS X Hosts)
I’ve always liked using virtual machines to test out software, but due to some licensing restrictions imposed by Apple this has never been an easy chore. The free VirtualBox software now supports using Mac OS X in a virtual machine, but only if the host operating system (the one running the virtual machine) is also Mac OS X. I’m skeptical as to whether this is a real limitation of the software, or whether we’ll see some “hacks” that will allow Windows users to also install Mac OS X in a VM. Maybe we’ll also see Windows 7 Aero support soon? Pretty please.


ipad jailbroken.jpgRunning iPhone Apps on the iPad Without Pixel Doubling
I haven’t jailbroken my iPad yet, but this is one of the reasons I want to. A simple hack will let iPhone apps running on the iPad use the native resolution instead of doubling the pixel size, which when doubled makes the text look blurry. The example Gizmodo shows with Tweetie makes the hack even more tempting… especially because I have several apps that I think this would work great with.


–Tips in Brief–

windows 7.jpgPower User’s Guide to the Windows 7
Lifehacker has a great guide that outlines all kinds of tips, keyboard shortcuts, and apps that help you get the most out of the Windows 7 Taskbar.


thx.jpgWhat is a THX Certified Display?
HDGuru walks through what it takes for a display to become THX certified.


mini google calendar.jpgStrip Down Google Calendar with Greasemonkey
This Greasemonkey script drastically simplifies the Google Calendar interface.


chrome bookmark manager.jpg10 Things to Try in Google Chrome 5 Beta
The latest Google Chrome Beta has features like native geolocation, reordering extension buttons, and more.


remote desktop.jpgEnable Concurrent Remote Desktop Connections
This script will let multiple users remotely connect to a Windows 7 machine at the same time.


capturefox.jpgCaptureFox Firefox Extensions Lets You Create Screencasts
I can’t say that I’ve seen a Firefox extension before that gives you the ability to make screencasts, but this one does.


scan to evernote.jpgHow to Configure Your HP Photosmart to Scan to Evernote
Configure your HP Photosmart scanner so that it directly sends the docs to your Evernote account.


dreamscene windows 7.jpgEnable DreamScene in Windows 7
You can finally get one of the only worthwhile Windows Vista Ultimate tools in Windows 7.


comodo time machine.jpgCreate & Manage Backups with Comodo Time Machine
MakeUseOf explains how you can use the free Comodo Time Machine to make regular snapshots of your system.


windows stack.jpgStandaloneStack Adds Mac-Like Dock to Windows 7 Taskbar
You can get Mac-like stacks on your Windows 7 Taskbar using an app like StandaloneStack.


–Downloads–

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WrapUp: Microsoft Reveals How Windows 7 is “Version 7″, VistaSwitcher Improves Alt-Tab, and More

This article was written on October 26, 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–

google reader magic.jpgGoogle Reader Starts Using “Magic”
The Google Reader team announced that there is a new way to sort your feeds: by magic. They use your reading habits and web history (if you’ve opted in for web history tracking) to determine what sort of stuff from your feeds you’ll like the most. You can also view popular items from feeds you’re not even subscribed to, which they hope will help you discover new sites you’ll like.


windows 7 ultimate box-1.jpgMicrosoft Reveals How Windows 7 is “Version 7″
Microsoft has assembled a video that clarifies exactly how they consider Windows 7 to be the 7th version of Windows. The order? Windows 1, Windows 2, Windows 3, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7. Who did they leave out from the consumer lineup? Poor ol’ Windows Me, that’s who. I think they’re trying to wipe it from their memory (no pun intended).


security essentials.jpgMicrosoft Security Essentials Delivered to Over a Million Users
In the first week Microsoft received 1.5 million downloads of their Security Essentials antivirus software. According to them there were over 4 million virus detections in that first week on over a half million unique machines. That just goes to prove that their are plenty of people who still need antivirus software to keep them safe, and it’s a good thing Microsoft finally got around to offering a solution for free.


–News in Brief–

compatibility.jpgWindows 7 Compatibility Center Released
Microsoft has posted a site you can visit to see if your hardware or software is compatible with Windows 7.


whitehouse drupal.jpgWhitehouse.gov Now Powered by Drupal
In an interesting move the Whitehouse.gov site has decided to use the open source Drupal software as their content management engine.


google maps-1.jpgGoogle Maps’ Appearance Takes New Direction
On Google Maps you can now see street names more clearly thanks to a visual refresh they’ve rolled out.  


windows 7 days.jpgWindows 7 Launch Day Facts
Over 8 million people tested out pre-release versions of Windows 7 from over 113 different countries.


flickr tagging.jpgFlickr Adds People Tagging
Flickr is rolling out people-tagging capabilities that TechCrunch says is better than what Facebook currently has.


imac.jpgVideo Walkthrough of Apple’s Newest Additions
Apple unveiled a new “magic” mouse, new iMac’s, and more. This is a video walkthrough of their new products.


5 billion tweets.jpgTwitter Hits 5 Billion Tweets
Robin Sloan happened to be the lucky person to post the 5 billionth tweet on Twitter.


utorrent logo.jpguTorrent Holds 60% of BitTorrent Marketshare
Vuze, formerly known as Azureus, continues to drop in popularity as uTorrent emerges as the king of the BitTorrent network.


imdb 19.jpgIMDB Turns 19
IMDB, which began as a USENET group, turned 19 about a week ago! Congrats to a site that definitely deserves it.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

ninite.jpgNinite Does Bulk Installs for Windows Apps
This amazing service lets you choose the applications you want to install on your machine, and it will then create a custom installer for you to download. When running through the setup process it will keep the questions to a minimum, and according to Lifehacker it’s able to install most apps without asking you a single question. The number of apps supported is pretty incredible, and I could see this becoming a must-have app for anyone that sets up new PC’s regularly.


windows 7 usb.jpgBurn Windows 7 ISO or put it on a USB Drive
Wow! Microsoft has finally wisened up and provides a tool to create a bootable DVD or USB drive that you can then install Windows 7 from. I’m happy to see the USB drive support in there because using media like that is nice since it’s reusable… as opposed to a DVD that most people probably won’t use more than a handful of times.


vistaswitcher.jpgVistaSwitcher Improves Alt-Tab on XP, Vista, and Windows 7
I’m always on the lookout for something to improve my productivity, and for that reason I’m always tinkering with different application switchers. As the How-to Geek points out this is one awesome app switcher… especially because of the eye candy it offers.


–Tips in Brief–

xampp.jpgHow to Set Up a WordPress Blog on Your PC
A guide that covers everything you’ll need to get WordPress up and running on your local machine.


ipgeoinfo.jpgLook Up the Location of Any IP Address
Curious where an IP address is coming from? Just enter it in here to have it retrieve an approximate geographical location.


uninstall ubuntu.jpgHow to Safely Uninstall Ubuntu from a Dual-Boot Machine
An outline of what you need to do in order to remove Ubuntu without screwing up the other OS’s on your computer.


portable chrome.jpgPortableApps.com Now Does Google Chrome On-the-Go
PortableApps now has a portable version of Chrome… kinda. It will create a portable version from the small file you download. They can’t actually redistribute Chrome as a portable browser due to licensing.


windows 7 window.jpgLifehacker’s Guide to Windows 7
A rundown of all Lifehacker’s best Windows 7 tips.


windows 7 vhd.jpgHow to Create a Virtual Hard Drive in Windows 7
A perfectly outlined guide to creating a virtual hard drive in Windows 7 that will appear as though it’s a second drive on your machine.


windows themes.jpgMicrosoft Releases Windows 7 Sponsored Themes
You can now grab themes for products/companies such as Ferrari or the video game Gears of War.


browserlab.jpgAdobe Browserlab Open for All
I thought this was already open for everyone, but according to DownloadSquad Adobe just opened the doors so that you can easily start testing your site in all the most popular browsers.


flickr schedulr.jpgFlickr Schedulr Lets You Upload Pics When it’s Convenient
Schedule your photos to upload when you won’t be using your PC.


home surveillance.jpgHow to Build a WiFi Home Surveillance System
An awesome tutorial on what you’ll need to create a motion-sensitive surveillance system in your own home.


windows 7 snow leopard.jpgPerformance Showdown: Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard
Spoiler: I wouldn’t really say one OS comes out on top of the other. They both have things they’re good at.


–Downloads–

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WrapUp: New Xbox 360, Speed Up Your Boot Time, and More

This article was written on June 15, 2010 by CyberNet.

Note: This WrapUp is a bit longer than usual since we are making up for two weeks of news, instead of the typical one week.

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 in Brief–

new xbox 360.jpgNew Xbox 360 Revealed
Yesterday was launch day for Microsoft’s “revamped” Xbox 360 priced at a modest $299. It’s got an updated look and is said to be much quieter (hallelujah!) than previous models. Included with this new console is a Kinect port, Microsoft’s system for detecting body and hand gestures which launches in November.


hotmail tagline.jpgHotmail Removes Taglines from Emails
Microsoft has reevaluated their practice of including one-liner ads for Hotmail at the bottom of email messages. This is one change among many that they made to “respect your inbox.”


flash player.jpgAdobe Flash Player 10.1 Available
Adobe Flash Player is still a much needed browser add-on, much to Apple’s dismay. Adobe recently launched the 10.1 download which includes performance enhancements.


google voice gmail.jpgGoogle Voice Integrating with Gmail
How would you like to be able to make and receive Google Voice calls right from the convenience of your Gmail account? This is a feature Google has been pretty quiet about, but one that they are currently tinkering with.


ileak.jpgHacker Gets Email Addresses of 114K iPad 3G Owners
As an iPad 3G owner who subscribes to a service plan through AT&T, it was disappointing to hear about the iPad security breach that recently made the news. The good news is that it was ‘just’ email addresses that were exposed. The bad news is that as a result, over 114,000 email addresses were exposed and those individuals could potentially receive more SPAM, among other things.


office.jpgOffice 15 Revealed
Want a glimpse into what the next, next version of Office will be like? Codenamed Office 15 and rumored to be released in 2013, this version of office will feature an updated interface. We don’t know whether to expect subtle or drastic (think Office 2007) changes.


hurt locker ip.jpgIP Addresses of First Hurt Locker Victims Revealed
A list has been released of the first 700 IP addresses and associated Internet providers of BitTorrent users who were sharing a copy of Acadamy Award Winning “The Hurt Locker.” If you’re concerned that you might be on that list, check it out.


google caffeine.jpgGoogle Integrates “Caffeine” for More Up-to-Date Results
Appropriately named “Caffeine,” Google’s new web indexing system promises to provide links to content much quicker than they ever have. The “latest” will be much easier to come across including images, content from blogs, news sources, and more.


google chrome frame.jpgGoogle Continues to Enhance Chrome Frame for IE
For those who just can’t break away from Internet Explorer but want to get a taste at what the Google Chrome rendering engine can offer, Chrome Frame is for you. It renders pages faster and is more standards compliant, but offers all this within the familiar looks of IE. It just went beta, check it out.


itunes 92.jpgiTunes 9.2 on the Horizon
When Apple’s new iBooks gets released, you’ll need to get the new iTunes 9.2 if you want the PDF syncing support. iTunes 9.2 isn’t available quite yet, unless you are a developer (or you “search” around the web).


office skydrive.jpgOffice Now Available Through SkyDrive
With the anticipated upcoming launch of Office 2010 comes the announcement that Office Web Apps on SkyDrive are now available. This will allow users to upload Office Documents to their SkyDrive and edit them right then and there, within their browser.


safari.jpgSafari 5 Released with Extension Support
We can speak from first hand experience when we tell you that Safari 5, Apple’s latest update to their browser, is quite speedy. In addition to noticeable speed improvements, extensions are now available (this opens up a whole new world for developers) as well as additional support for HTML5.


iphone 4.jpgiPhone 4 Overview
If you weren’t able to catch Steve Jobs’ keynote at WWDC, you missed out on the introduction (or re-introduction, should we say?) to Apple’s new iPhone 4. Aside from the changes in appearance are features like FaceTime, Apple’s version of video conferencing.


live photo gallery.jpgPreview the New Windows Live Essentials
Windows Live Essentials includes apps like Writer (a favorite of ours), Photo Gallery, and Movie Maker. They’ve got a new release in the works, and one of the biggest improvements with these applications is the Office 2007-like ribbon that has been added.


google search background.jpgAdd Background Images to Google’s Homepage
Microsoft did a great job with Bing.com and the interactive backgrounds that change daily. Similar to this is Google’s new feature that will allow users to add a background image to the Google homepage. It’s not interactive like Bing.com, but it adds a nice personal touch to the search page many of us visit numerous times throughout the day.


att data plan-1.jpgGrandfathering in Your Unlimited AT&T iPhone Data Plan
There’s been lots of buzz surrounding AT&T and the changes they’ve made to their data plans. This is largely due to a new tiered pricing plan. The good news is that iPad owners who already have active unlimited plans will be allowed to keep those plans going forward. This also goes for existing iPhone owners.


–Tips in Brief–

soluto.jpgSpeed Up Your System Boot with Soluto
This free Windows app helps you track down the things that are slowing down your boot-up, and tries to make recommendations that can shave a little time off the dreaded reboot/boot cycle.


roc music-1.jpgRoc: A Web-Based Music Maker
From the creators of Aviary, an online image editor, comes a GarageBand-like music maker.


extension sync chrome.jpgExtension Syncing Appears in Chrome Source Code
Download Squad noticed that an addition to the Google Chrome source code points to what will likely become the ability to sync your browser’s extensions.


urlvoid.jpgScan a Website for Malware/Spyware
Just enter an address into URLVoid, and it will check with Google, McAfee, Norton, and MyWOT to see if the site is safe.


dual monitor tool.jpgSeveral Tools for Dual Monitor Users
With these apps you can do things like restrict the mouse to a certain monitor, quickly move windows from one screen to another, and more.


google maps gmail.jpgEmbedded Google Maps in Gmail
A new Gmail Labs will show embedded Google Maps right there in your email whenever an address is detected.


duplicate photo finder.jpgFind Duplicate Photos
This free app can scan your photos looking for duplicates… even if they’ve been resized or compressed.


fancy tabs.jpgSmooth Tab Animation in Firefox
This nice little Firefox extension will give you smooth animations when creating a new tab or closing an existing one.


screenpresso.jpgScreenpresso Takes Even Better Screenshots Now
The latest version of Screenpresso includes an option to “clean” your Aero glass screenshots by removing any background objects that would otherwise be seen through the transparency.


advanced recycle bin.jpgBetter Cleanup Options for Your Recycle Bin
RecycleBinEx is an app that adds some advanced cleanup and management options to your Recycle Bin… such as removing files older than 2 months.


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WrapUp: SearchTabs Enhances Your Google Results, Find Source Images for Desktop Wallpapers, and More

This article was written on October 15, 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–

google shared docs.jpgShared Folders Now on Google Docs
Google has added a feature to Google Docs that I’m sure collaborators will love. They now let you share an entire folder of documents with a group of people instead of having to specify permissions on a per-document basis. That means you can have a folder of docs for co-workers, another for family members, and so on. This just got a lot more useful for me!


office 2010.jpgMicrosoft Ditches Works for Office 2010 Starter
Microsoft has decided to give the axe to MS Works, and replace it with Office 2010 Starter edition. This will included stripped-down ad-filled versions of both Word and Excel that will ship on many new PC’s… instead of the current 60-day trial solution that is getting included. I’m a bit torn as to whether this will be good or bad. In some ways I’m happy I won’t have to hear people say “why can’t I edit my documents in Office anymore?” I’m a bit concerned, however, as to what the quality of ads will be like, and what information Microsoft will be able to collect from users as a result of that.


verizon.jpgVerizon Promises Android Phones with Google Voice Support
Verizon and Google made a joint announcement that they will be working together to serve up some Android-powered phones this year. They also said that they will be including support for Google Voice, which was obviously a jab at Apple/AT&T considering the lack of support for the service from those two companies. This should definitely shine some more light on the Android platform, which will hopefully give Google the push they need to continually innovate in the mobile area.


–News in Brief–

walmart phone plan.jpgWalmart Offering $45 Unlimited Nationwide Cellphone Plan
The retail giant Walmart will begin offering a no-contract cellphone plan in the coming days that includes unlimited minutes, data, and messaging for a mere $45 per month.


gmail mean-1.jpgGmail Labs Introduces “Got the Wrong Bob?”
Google can analyze the recipients that you have selected in an email composition, and see if you’ve likely chosen the correct people based on past email habits.


youtube details.jpgYouTube Shows Video Info
By right-clicking on a YouTube video you can now get information like bitrate, frame rate, and other details.


teen entrepreneur.jpgTen Teen Entrepreneurs to Watch
TechCrunch outlines 10 teens that you should keep an eye out for… because you’ll probably hear about them again in the future.


google sites.jpgGoogle Sites Gets More Features
When using Google Sites you can add things like documents, spreadsheets, calendars, and more.


schmidt.jpgGoogle’s (Lack of) Acquisition Process
Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt admits that Larry and Sergey buy companies on a whim.


quickview.jpgQuickly View Formatted PDF’s in your Google Search Results
Google now includes a “Quick View” option next to PDF search results to make reading PDF’s less painful.


skipscreen.jpgMediaFire Pushes for a Firefox Extension to be Banned
MediaFire is urging Mozilla to remove a Firefox extension that is against their terms of service.


meebo.jpgMeebo Hits 90 Million Users
Congrats to Meebo for inching even closer to the huge 100 million user milestone!


pirate bay bunker.jpgPirate Bay Relocates to Nuclear Bunker
The Pirate Bay is protecting themselves from physical attacks by relocating to a nuclear warfare bunker.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

searchtabs.jpgSearchTabs Enhances Your Google Results
The SearchTabs Firefox extension is pretty cool because it leverages the data from Xmarks, which includes over one billion user bookmarks. SearchTabs looks at this data and displays stats next to the results letting you know how each one ranks in particular categories. This can definitely be helpful when trying to determine how reputable something is that you’re reading.


disk2vhd.jpgCreate a Virtual Machine Image From Your Hard Drive
Interestingly enough the Microsoft-owned Sysinternals company has created a free application that lets you turn the OS on your hard drive into a virtual machine image. The image that is generated can then be used in one of numerous virtual machine applications, or when you’re in Windows 7/Vista you can actually mount and browse the contents of the image without actually needing to fire it up.


photojoy.jpgCreate Dynamic Desktop Wallpapers
PhotoJoy is a free Windows app that lets you create dynamic wallpapers and screensavers from the photos you have stored on your computer. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your desktop this is an awesome way to do it. And, if you’re anything like me, you have plenty of photos on your computer for it to work with.


tineye.jpgFind Source Images for Desktop Wallpapers
I’m sure it’s happened to you before where you’ve seen an image or screenshot of an image that you really want to use as your wallpaper, but you’re not sure where the original high-res version can be found. That’s where TinEye comes in. Just upload the image, and it will try to locate some higher quality versions of the same photo that will hopefully be good enough to grace your desktop.


–Tips in Brief–

firefox 37 thumbnails.jpgFirefox 3.7 Starts Prepping for Windows 7
Firefox 3.7 is including Windows 7-specific features like jumplists and per-tab Taskbar thumbnails… it’s just disappointing that this final release won’t be available until next year.


doubletwist.jpgDoubleTwist: Another Media Player
This is a decent media player that supports a wide range of devices, including Android-powered gadgets.


wheresmycellphone.jpgWhere’s My Cell Phone Service Calls Your Phone
That’s right… you won’t have to ask one of your friends to call your phone the next time you can’t find it. Although that does require you to have it off of silent, and you have to be in the general vicinity if you want to hear it.


google homepage.jpgJoin the Minimalist Google Homepage Prototype
Google is testing a truly minimalist homepage with not much more than a search box and a few buttons. Just run a quick script and you’ll be able to join in the fun.


color code outlook.jpgColor Code Outlook for Easier Management
Make some of your emails stand out from the others by color coding them as they fly in.


default browser.jpgMake a Portable Browser Your Default
If you prefer to use a browser that is self-contained (a.k.a. portable) on your machine this is what you need to do to make it the default one.


windows mobile 65.jpgWindows Mobile 6.5 Review
Who would have thought… the reviews for Windows Mobile 6.5 aren’t looking too good. Gizmodo even goes as far as to say that the changes are barely noticeable.


tuberadio.jpgCreate Music Video Playlists with TubeRadio.fm
This website, which will remind you a lot of iTunes, lets you queue up a bunch of music videos that you want to watch.


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WrapUp: Mozilla’s 2007 Revenue, Gmail Security Flaw, and More

This article was written on November 25, 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–

firefox revenue-1.jpgMozilla Earns $75 Million in 2007
Mozilla’s 2007 figures were finally released, and it looks like they didn’t do too bad for themselves. They managed to scrounge up a mere $75 million in revenue for 2007, which is 12% higher than their 2006 numbers. [2005 Revenue] [2006 Revenue]


google chrome logo.jpgGoogle Chrome Pre-Installed on New Computers?
It looks like Google might be toying with the idea of having their new Chrome browser pre-installed on new computers. They will obviously have to fork out some good money to do that, but it may help them capture a larger part of the market. [Our Chrome Tips]


gmail logo.jpgGmail Flaw Could Expose Your Emails
Last year we warned you about a Gmail flaw that some people were affected by. With it a hacker could insert filters into your Gmail account to have your emails forwarded to them, and it looks like this same scam is being used to steal domains from their owners. Google had supposedly fixed this issue, but people are still talking about this security hole being open. [Last Year’s Story]


zune logo.jpgZune Pass Subscribers Get 10 Free Songs Per Month
Microsoft has decided that anyone paying the $15 for a Zune Pass will also get some songs free and clear should they ever decide to cancel the service. That’s why they will be letting users download up to 10 songs per month that they can keep if they decide to cancel their Zune Pass.


windows logo.jpgMicrosoft is Tuning Disk Space Usage in Windows 7
In an article on the “Engineering Windows 7″ blog Microsoft discusses how they will need to focus on getting Windows 7 to consume less hard drive space. This is something they never thought would be needed because hard drives were getting unbelievably large, but now some ultra-mobile computers come with solid state hard drives that are as small as 4GB. [Previous Windows 7 News]


searchwiki-1.jpgGoogle Launches SearchWiki
When performing a Google search you can now manipulate the order that results are displayed by “voting” on them. You can also leave comments which other people can see when performing searches. Comments, however, are only visible to someone that has opted into the program by promoting an article.


yahoo mobile.jpgNew Yahoo! Mobile Beta in the Works
TechCrunch managed to grab some screenshots of a new Yahoo! Mobile interface that Yahoo! accidentally forgot to password protect. It’s not accessible anymore, but I do have to admit that it looks nicer than their current offering.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

firefox bookmarks.jpgTemporary Firefox Bookmarks
With this Firefox extension you can set an expiration for the bookmarks so that you don’t have to worry about cleaning them up later on.


iphone 2.2.jpgiPhone 2.2 Review
Gizmodo has put together a nice review outlining all of the new features in the new iPhone 2.2 firmware. Things like public transportation, walking directions, Google Street View, and more are all included!


flycast mobile.jpgListen to Online Radio from your Desktop
FlyCast is now offering their online streaming music player in a desktop-friendly interface. Well, the interface is the same as what you’ll get on the iPhone, but it uses Adobe Air to bring it to your desktop.


xbox 360.jpgNew Xbox 360 Dashboard
Microsoft has released an updated Dashboard for the Xbox 360, and I’m not all that fond of it. For some reason I liked the “blade” system that they used before, but I’m sure it will just take some getting used to.


firefox logo.jpgTweaking the Firefox Bookmarks Bar
This guide outlines some various tweaks you can apply to the Bookmarks toolbar using Firefox’s Stylish extension.


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WrapUp: Yahoo Briefcase is Closing, FeedDemon to Get Google Reader Syncing, and More

This article was written on February 02, 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 uac.jpgFlaw Found in Windows 7 UAC
Microsoft has responded to concerns about Vista’s annoying UAC prompts by adding a slider in Windows 7 that will let you choose how often you’d like to see prompts. Early reports indicate that it’s possible for a malicious script to completely disable UAC if the user chooses any UAC notification option other than the most strict one. So it’s basically pointless unless you use the same option that Vista uses by default.


gdrive.jpgFirst Descriptions of Google GDrive
Many people have been anxiously awaiting the day that Google unveils their online storage solution, and it might be coming sooner rather than later. Digging into a little code reveals some translated text that indicates a Google is working on a file storage service that will let you backup photos, music, and documents.


itunes plus.jpgiTunes Plus Available on a Per Track Basis
Apple has finally given in to the pressure. When iTunes Plus was originally released earlier this year users had to upgrade their entire library to DRM-free songs, but Apple has seen the light. They now let you upgrade only the songs or albums that you actually want.


feeddemon google reader.jpgFeedDemon to Support Google Reader Syncing
It’s quite possible that an upcoming version of FeedDemon will actually support syncing with Google Reader. This is surprising because the company who develops the software, Newsgator, already has their own online feed reader. The demand for Google Reader support must be pretty high.


offline gmail-1.jpgGmail Goes Offline
Google announced last week that Google Gears support has finally been added to Gmail, which means you can take your email offline making it accessible from anywhere.


iphone 221 update.jpgiPhone 2.2.1 Firmware Released
Apple released a minor firmware update that includes bug fixes and stability improvements for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This release conveniently breaks the software used to unlock the device, but I’m sure Apple didn’t intend to do that. ;)


ie8 logo.jpgInternet Explorer 8 RC1 Available
Microsoft has unleashed Internet Explorer 8 RC1, and after a week of using it as my primary browser I can honestly say that it’s pretty stable. I don’t think they’ve done enough to make me switch from Firefox, but I’m impressed that they’ve managed to get as far as they have.


yahoo briefcase.jpgYahoo Shutting Down Briefcase
Yahoo has offered a free service called Briefcase for almost 10 years now, and they are finally deciding to shut it down. It provided users with a whopping 30MB of online storage for files, and it’s obvious that the competition is stiff. After all, Microsoft’s SkyDrive now gives users 25GB of storage at absolutely no cost.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

ubuntu pocket guide.jpgUbuntu Pocket Guide
This 164-page guide is designed to be a compact way for Ubuntu users to figure out their way around the operating system. It has all the vital information, and serves as the perfect reference for newcomers. It’s available for free in PDF form, or just $10 from Amazon.


firefox extensions.jpg4 Extensions to Search & Organize Firefox History
This article covers 4 different Firefox extensions that all focus on unique ways of searching and organizing your browser history. I’m sure most of the extensions you probably haven’t even heard of, but are definitely worth checking out.


chrome firefox.jpgGet Chrome’s New Tab Page in Firefox
In Google Chrome when you open a new tab you’re presented with several thumbnails of the sites you visit the most, along with recent bookmarks. You can now get the same feature in Firefox, but you’ll have to install the Google Toolbar add-on first.

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WrapUp: Windows 7 RC Coming, Pirate Bay Founders Going to Jail, and More

This article was written on April 20, 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–

android 15.jpgGoogle Touts Android 1.5 Features
Google is still pushing forward with their mobile operating system, and have finally started to reveal some of the things we’ll see in the next major release. This includes YouTube uploading, more widgets, several web browser enhancements, and performance improvements.


stumbleupon-1.jpgStumbleUpon Breaks Away from eBay
After being sold to eBay a few years ago StumbleUpon is once again under its own control. They have bought back the service from eBay, which is something you don’t see happen too often.


pirate bay.jpgPirate Bay Founders Get Jail Time
A Swedish court has sentenced the Pirate Bay founders to one year in jail, and a fine of $4.5 million. They tried to say that since their site didn’t host any of the files that they weren’t actually doing anything wrong. The court didn’t agree though, and they are refusing to pay the fine.


windows 7 logo.jpgWindows 7 RC Coming May 5th
A page posted on Microsoft’s website says that the Windows 7 Release candidate will be available to the public on May 5th. So you’ll have to wait a few more weeks if you want to grab it directly from Microsoft.


zamzar.jpgZamzar Converts Docs to Audio
I’ve used Zamzar several times for converting files from one format to another, and they are taking it a little further now. You can actually convert docs (Word, PDF, TXT, etc…) to an audio MP3. Don’t expect the quality to be perfect, but it is cool regardless.


microsoft word 2010.jpgOffice 2010 Beta Will Be Publicly Available
There were some initial concerns that Microsoft wasn’t planning on providing the public with a Beta build of Office 2010, but a spokesperson has said that isn’t true. They said that in the Q3 of 2009 they will be rolling out a release to thousands of testers, and then after that they will have a release for the millions of people who want to try it out.


crunchtablet.jpgCrunchTablet Looks Nice
TechCrunch set out on a mission to create an affordable Tablet PC that could surf the web with ease, and if pictures mean anything I’d say they are doing a great job. I wonder how close to their initial $200 price point they’ll be able to get through.


ie8 logo.jpgIE8 Coming via Automatic Update
Microsoft is supposed to start pushing IE8 using the Windows automatic update system very soon. Don’t worry though, it won’t automatically be installed. Once it is downloaded you’ll be prompted with a screen where you can choose to install it now, later, or not at all.


iphone apps.jpgAlmost 1 Billion iPhone Apps Downloaded
Apple has served up almost 1 Billion apps from their App Store, and to celebrate the occasion they will be giving away about $15,000 worth of goodies.


windows mobile 65.jpgWindows Mobile 6.5 Personalization
Microsoft has decided to give theme developers a little more control over what can be customized in Windows Mobile 6.5. Instead of just changing the color scheme and background image, users will actually be able to change details found throughout the mobile OS.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

firefox extensions.jpg10 Must-Have Firefox Extensions
Lifehacker has taken the courtesy of outlining 10 excellent Firefox extensions that many users probably already have installed, but there are a few in the mix that you may not have tried out yet.


ie8 logo-1.jpg20 Useful IE8 Accelerators
The Accelerators feature in Internet Explorer 8 can actually be useful if you get the right tools, and this guide will help you find some of the more useful ones.


half open patcher.jpgHalf-Open Patcher Speeds Up BitTorrent Downloads
By default Microsoft only allows 10 outbound connections at a time in Windows, which is a restriction that was set in place to help combat the spread of viruses. Instead it can actually hold back your download speeds! This tool will patch the system file that controls the number of connections so that you can continue on your merry way.


seamonster.jpgSEAMonster Resizes Images with Seam Carving
Do you remember hearing about “seam carving”? News of it has faded off a bit, but in short it’s a way to resize images by removing unimportant elements so that the image doesn’t get distorted. This is yet another free tool that is capable of carving through your photos.


gimp logo.jpgMake Gimp more Like Photoshop
If you’ve been wanting to make the switch over to the open source Gimp application from Photoshop it’s worth checking out this guide for some tips.


radio sure.jpgRadio Sure Streams & Records 12,000 Stations
The free Windows app called Radio Sure makes it easy to stream and record over 12,000 different radio stations from around the world. This could definitely develop into a popular application.


google chrome bookmark sorter.jpgGoogle Chrome Bookmark Sorter
Do you hate how Google Chrome won’t sort your bookmarks alphabetically? It definitely annoys me, but it’s not the only browser that does this. This handy little tool though will take care of that problem.


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