Jul 06

WrapUp: Garmin Nuvi G60, No Windows 7 Ultimate Extras, and More

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This article was written on February 16, 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–

garmin nuvi g60 phone.jpgGarmin Nuvi G60 GPS Smartphone Video
Some people have managed to get some hands-on time with the Garmin Nuvi G60 phone (to be released later this year). It obviously has a heavy focus on maps, and you’ll find that GPS is heavily integrated throughout the device. From what I can tell from the video the interface doesn’t seem that great.


windows mobile 65.jpgWindows Mobile 6.5 Feature Tour Video
Engadget has posted a 9-minute video they found demonstrating what appears to be a leaked version of Windows Mobile 6.5. The interface definitely looks like it is more touch-friendly.


android shopping.jpgGoogle Accepting Priced Apps in Android Store
Android developers are sure to be happy to hear that they can now start charging for those apps they’ve been creating. It will be interesting to see which of the free programs decide to go the paid route, and just how much money they will end up making.


ultimate extras.jpgWindows 7 Won’t Have Ultimate Extras
Microsoft will not only be stripping Ultimate Extras from Windows 7, but they will also be silently removing them from the OS during an upgrade.


firefox logo.jpgMozilla Doesn’t Want to Bundle Firefox with Windows
Mike Connor from Mozilla has said that he doesn’t want their browser bundled with Windows because it wouldn’t favor them.


windows mobile.jpgGoogle Licenses ActiveSync from Microsoft
Google is now offering free ActiveSync support for their Calendar and Contacts, which means you can get those pushed to your mobile device for free. Now I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that they will do the same for Gmail.


palm pre.jpgPalm Pre Looks Pretty Sweet
There hasn’t really been a device that looks like it can compete with the iPhone in terms of how fluid the interface is, but the Palm Pre is looking rather appetizing. This video demonstrates some of Palm’s attention to detail, and I think they have a good chance of becoming a true iPhone competitor. We’ll have to wait until we see some hands-on experiences before we can really judge though.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

camifox theme.jpg10 Firefox Themes that Don’t Suck
This article covers 10 different Firefox themes that are all worth checking out… particularly if you’re a Vista user that likes the Aero Glass. A few of the themes take full advantage of the glass interface in Vista.


gmail tools.jpg90 Tools and Tips to Make You a Gmail Pro
If you’re a Gmail user you’ll definitely want to, at the very least, scan through this article to see if any of the tools would be helpful. It’s a long list, but you may find a gem you didn’t know about.


firefox money.jpgMoney-Saving Firefox Extensions
Trying to save some money? These extensions will do things like notify you when the price drops on an item, or find some coupons for the site you’re ordering from.


readyboost monitor.jpgVista ReadyBoost Monitor
The ReadyBoost feature in Vista can be pretty nice for machines that don’t have a lot of RAM, but how do you know it’s working? Well, this free app will keep tabs on how much your ReadyBoost is being used.


tether iphone g1.jpgHow to Tether a G1 or iPhone for Free
Gizmodo has assembled a guide on the software you’ll need if you want to tether your iPhone or G1 to a computer.


mp3 search.jpgDownload Free Music with MP3 Search
Have you been looking for a new way to stream and download free music? Be sure to checkout MP3 Search if you want access to a rather extensive music library. And hurry… because sites like this normally don’t last long.


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May 22

WrapUp: Microsoft Morro Screenshots, 40 Open Source Apps, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on June 22, 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–

whats here.jpgGoogle Maps: “What’s Here”
Google Maps is pretty much the only mapping service I ever use, and for good reason… it keeps getting better and better. The latest addition is a feature you’ll get when right-clicking on a location. If you choose the “What’s Here” option you’ll be presented with a list of places (ex. businesses) that are located there. It kind of reminds me of reverse phone number lookups, except for addresses.


palm pre downloads.jpgOver 700,000 Palm Pre Apps Downloaded So Far
 Palm obviously doesn’t have nearly as many apps for their platform as Apple’s iPhone, but that’s because it’s only been out for a few weeks. What’s impressive is that the 30 apps currently available have been downloaded a whopping 700,000 times.


microsoft morro.jpgMicrosoft Morro Screenshots
Neowin managed to snag some screenshots of Microsoft Morro, which is destined to become Microsoft’s free antivirus offering due to be released later this year. They are also saying that it will be released with the name Microsoft Security Essentials.


opera unite.jpgOpera Unite Unveiled
Opera is taking an interesting approach to content sharing with a new service they announced called Opera Unite. Its goal is to make sharing files, media, and just about a no-brainer. To share something with your friends all you have to do is provide them with a public URL, and they’ll be able to download the items straight from your machine.


wikipedia logo-1.jpgWikipedia Will Let You Add Videos to Articles Soon
In the next two or three months Wikipedia authors will be given the option of inserting videos anywhere within the articles. Initially there will be three copyright-free sources authors can pull from: Metavid, Internet Archive, and of course Wikimedia Commons.  


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

glass notepad.jpgGlass Notepad Fully Utilizes Aero
This is a simple notepad replacement that doesn’t really add too much functionality. It’s main purpose is to extend the Aero transparency to the entire window. I’m not sure how many people would be able to use this for a significant period of time, but it definitely has some coolness to it.  


new firefox logo.jpgFirefox 3.5 RC2 Review
Mozilla posted the second release candidate of Firefox 3.5 last week as they inch closer to the final release. At this point they are pretty much just putting the final touches on the browser, but one thing to note is that it is sporting a cool new icon (also pictured to the left).


program backup.jpgBackup Your Apps with Ease
You can treat this app as your standard backup program, but the plugin support is really where it shines. By using the plugins you can actually select specific applications you want to backup like Windows Mail, Opera, Google Chrome, and more.


open source.jpg40+ Open Source Apps
Lee over at Download Squad takes us through his personal favorites when it comes to open source applications. There are a lot of great apps in the mix that you should give a whirl.


hi res wallpaper.jpgBest Sites to Download Hi-Res Wallpapers
Looking for something that will make your desktop a conversation piece? This guide introduces you to a handful of sites that feature some amazing hi-resolution wallpapers.


duplicate files.jpgFind Duplicate Files on Your Computer
Trying to reduce some of the clutter on your machine? A good place to start is to scan your computer for duplicate files.


cross platform games.jpg25 Free Cross-Platform Games
Here are some free games for the next time you don’t have anything better to do (no, we’re not talking about at work). These are games you can download and play without having to drop a single dime. Gotta love that.


songbird-1.jpgSongbird 1.2 Gets Some Nice Improvements
Songbird users will be happy to know that the latest release of the media player has some nice new features. This includes things like automatic file organization across multiple folders, forcing file naming conventions, exporting to iTunes, an equalizer, Last.FM improvements, and more.


merge folders.jpgMerge Two Folders by Renaming Them
Vista and Windows 7 users might not know this, but you can merge the contents of two directories simply by renaming one of them to match the other. The operating system will then prompt you to verify that you want to merge the contents of the two folders.


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May 03

WrapUp: Twitter Acquires Tweetie, Firefox 3.7 Lets You Put Tabs on Top, and More

Posted in: Gmail, leaked, Today's Chili, twitter, WrapUp

This article was written on April 12, 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–

tweetie.pngTwitter Acquires Tweetie
Twitter took a bold step last week, and instead of developing/marketing their own homegrown iPhone application they have bought one of the most popular apps: Tweetie. This may or may not be good news for consumers. The good part is that they will be slashing the price from $3 down to free, and the developer of the app is joining Twitter’s mobile team. My only worry now is whether we’ll continue to see the same quality updates that we have been seeing.


iphoneos.jpgiPhone OS 4 Hands-On Video
Gizmodo has posted two great videos that show off the new upcoming features in the iPhone OS 4 release. This includes the multitasking and folders which were a highlight of the keynote, but they also go more in depth and look at things like the new mail app and playlist enhancements.


–News in Brief–

gmail labels.jpgGmail Labs Gets Nested Labels and Message Previews
Google finally lets users nest labels and quickly view previews of messages by right-clicking on them in your Inbox.


ie9.jpgInternet Explorer 9 Might Be Getting a Facelift
What’s claimed to be a leaked screenshot of IE9 is floating around the Internet, and shows off a rather drastic change in interface.


windows 7 sp1.jpgWindows 7 SP1 Leaked
Windows 7 SP1 can be found on Torrent websites, but given that this is just a service pack there probably isn’t much worth jumping the gun for.


ubuntu 1010.jpgUbuntu 10.10 Announced
The next version of Ubuntu will be called “Maverick Meerkat,” and will apparently have some new social networking support.


chrome sync.jpgChrome Sync Does More than Bookmarks
Recent nightly builds of Chrome show off a beefed up sync utility that handles bookmarks, preferences, and autofill.


adobe flash.jpgFlash 10.1 Release Candidate Available
Adobe has moved on from the beta phase of their Flash player development, and will be releasing this as the final version if no major issues are found.


xbox 360 storage.jpgXbox 360 Update Brings USB Storage Support
An update to the Xbox 360 gives users the option to use USB drives with the console.


hp slate.jpgHP Slate Specs Leaked
This is supposedly an internal HP memo that compares the benefits of the HP Slate versus that of the iPad.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

firefox 37-1.jpgFirefox 3.7 Nightly Lets You Put Tabs on Top
For a little while we saw Aero glass support in the Firefox nightly builds, but while we wait for its return there is something else you can play with now. When right-clicking on a toolbar one of the new options is to place the tabs on the top of the screen. Many themes are already capable of doing stuff like this, but it’s nice to see it natively supported.


pdf epub.jpgConvert PDF Files to ePub
The iPad supports any ePub files you may have lying around, and with a little work you can also get your PDFs into the iBook app by converting them to that format. The process takes a little work, but it gets a little faster once you’ve done it a few times and get the hang of it.


–Tips in Brief–

wmp12.jpgStream Your Home Music Library with Windows Media Player 12
You can use Windows Media Player 12 to stream your entire media collection over the Internet.


firefox beta.jpgMozilla Tests Plugin-Isolated Build of Firefox
A beta release of Firefox 3.6 now includes plugin isolation, which will prevent the entire browser from crashing when a plugin, like Flash, has issues.


localhostr.jpgUploadr Makes Sharing Screenshots and Files Easy
 This portable app lets you quickly upload files to Localhostr with a single drag-and-drop operation.


xmarks.jpgSync Open Tabs with Xmarks
 Xmarks added a feature to their Firefox add-on that lets users sync their open browser tabs across all their computers, and says the feature will also be coming to their Chrome counterpart.


snap links.jpgSnap Links Lite for Chrome
 The Firefox extension called Snap Links as been ported to a Chrome extension, but with a little less functionality. You can now bulk open links by simply drawing a box around them, but it doesn’t have all the customizability that the Firefox extension offers.


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May 01

WrapUp: Modern Life Survival Skills, Streaming Music, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on July 14, 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–

40gb ps3.jpg40GB PS3 to be Retired in August?
Joystiq is reporting that the 40GB PS3 could get retired as soon as August. Sony has already brought an end to both the 20GB and 60GB models, which would make this the third one to kick the can.


word 2007 logo.jpgCritical Microsoft Word Vulnerability
There is a critical vulnerability in Word 2002 that could let a “specially crafted” Word document remotely execute code on a target machine. Right now they don’t believe that it affects other versions of Word, but that could likely change.


checkmark.jpgCheck-mark is a Popular Icon for the App Store
It turns out that there are six different productivity apps in Apple’s new App Store that all use some sort of check-mark for their logo. My guess is that the developers fried all of their creative juices creating the apps themselves, and used the first thing that came to their mind when it came to the icons.



roboform logo.jpgRoboform Works with Firefox 3
I never really got into using Roboform for managing my passwords or form information, but I know there are a lot of you who swear by it. A new version of Roboform supports the latest release of Firefox, which might be something you were holding out for before upgrading the browser.


blackberry thunder.jpgBlackBerry Thunder will have Multitouch
We’ve talked about the new touchscreen BlackBerry that is in the works, and the word on the street is that the device will have multitouch capabilities just like the iPhone it will be going head-to-head with. RIM is apparently ramping up the development pace, and it’s expected to take at least another 4-5 months before it’s ready.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

firefox logo.jpgChange the Number of Tabs Firefox Can Undo
By default Firefox is capable of undoing the last 10 tabs that you’ve closed, but that can be changed to anything you’d like. If you extensively use the undo tab feature you might want to consider increasing the number, otherwise you can decrease it.


virtualbox.jpgFree Virtual Machine Software for Mac
A lot of Mac users are forking out money to run Windows side-by-side with their Mac operating system, but you might not have to. This guide shows how you can use VirtualBox to run Windows for free on your Mac.


iphone app store-1.jpgGood Free Applications from the App Store
Lifehacker has assembled a guide of some awesome free programs from Apple’s new App Store. From the little bit I’ve been able to play with them I would say that their list is right on the money.


streaming.jpg30 Awesome Sites for Streaming Music
Mashable assembled a list of 30 different sites that can be used for streaming music. You can have your music anywhere there’s an Internet connection.


city.jpgModern Life Survival Skills
This guide shows you things like how to tell time without a watch, picking a lock, predicting the weather, and more. There are some really interesting tips in here.


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Apr 20

WrapUp: Netflix $1 Million Prize Winner, Best Online Image Editors, and More

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This article was written on July 06, 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 RTM on July 13th?
According to one tech site Windows 7 is expected to RTM on July 13th. That means a leaked copy of Windows 7 (final version) could be in the hands of pirates by the end of the month! I mean, um… who am I kidding, that’s exactly what I meant.


symantec logo.jpgSymantec: Free Antivirus Apps Can’t Keep You Safe
Symantec is starting to warn customers that free antivirus apps won’t be enough to keep users safe. They say that they can’t keep up with what full-price suites, such as Norton, are capable of producing. Please, let’s not all rush to Symantec’s site at one time to buy Norton.


gdgt logo.jpgGDGT Launches for Extreme Gadget Freaks
A new gadget site has hit the web, but this one has done a lot to distinguish itself from the competition. This one focuses primarily on social geeks who want to build profiles complete with a list of gadgets they own. This is a great way to find the 13 other Zune owners out there. Kidding, I’m kidding… well, only somewhat kidding.


gmail labels-1.jpgGoogle Enhances Labels in Gmail
If you’re a Gmail user I’m sure you’ve already noticed the enhanced label support… it’s hard to miss the big popup the first time opening your mailbox after Google enabled the feature. Kudos to them though. I really like being able to drag-and-drop labels, but even more importantly I love being able to hid the labels I hardly use. Now if they’d let me nest labels I’d be perfectly happy.


windows logo.jpgWindows 7 Family Pack Coming?
Microsoft hasn’t announced any special pricing for future Windows 7 owners, but while digging through the license agreement Ed Bott noticed a section geared towards those who purchase a “Family Pack.” It apparently lets you install the OS on up to three machines in your household, but there’s still no word on how much it will cost.


netflix.jpgWinner of the $1 Million Netflix Prize
Three years ago Netflix started a competition saying that they would give $1 million to the first team that could improve their movie recommendation service by more than 10 percent. I’m not sure exactly how the 10 percent improvement was measured, but one team just barely crossed the threshold coming in at 10.05% better than their current system.


windows 7 tour.jpgWindows 7 Gets “Apple Style” Guided Tours
Microsoft has decided that they need to show off Windows 7’s new features in a few short video tours. If you watch any of the videos you’ll notice that they have an Apple-esque feel to them, and overall I’d say they are pretty good. The only puzzling part about the videos are the characters that look as though they were pulled from the Sims?


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

online image editors.jpgBest Online Image Editors
Lifehacker has a nice roundup of five different online image editors. Many of them try their best to replicate the layout and functionality found in Photoshop, and a few come really close. If you’re looking for a way to edit photos online you should check out their article.


tab tearing.jpgDisable Tab Tearing in Firefox
When I was testing early pre-release builds of Firefox 3.5 the tab tearing functionality was terrible. Tab tearing, yes, that’s where you drag a tab off the tab bar to have it open in a new window. This feature has been drastically improved since the early days where it seemed like just moving your mouse close to a tab caused it to tear off into a new window. It’s not that bad anymore, but I still hate it. Thankfully there’s an extension that will let you completely disable this functionality.


7stacks.jpgMac-Style Stacks in Windows 7
People are taking a liking to the new Taskbar in Windows 7, and it almost appears to have reignited the development of cool apps. This is a good example of that. Basically it lets you have some Stack-like functionality in your awesome bar.


wlm tray.jpgMake Windows Live Messenger Minimize to Tray
In Windows 7 you’ll quickly find out that Windows Live Messenger no longer minimizes to the System Tray. Instead it falls down to the Taskbar. Don’t worry, there’s a simple trick if you still want it to go to the System Tray.


opera unite.jpgOpera Unite Walkthrough
If you still haven’t started playing around with Opera Unite there’s no way for you to know just how easy it is. This quick tutorial is a good demonstration of that, and it shows off some of the functionality Opera Unite brings to your machine.


postbox.jpgPostbox Now Has Extensions
Postbox is a desktop email client that is based off of Mozilla Thunderbird, and I have to say that it has a lot of features that are way better than Thunderbird. The one downside was that it always lacked support for extensions, but not any longer. The list of compatible add-ons is rather short at the moment, but I’m sure it will be growing. I’m so happy to see someone take Thunderbird to the next level, because it doesn’t seem like Mozilla is.


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Apr 09

WrapUp: Amazon MP3 on HTC, Private Mode in Firefox 3.1, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on September 25, 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–

xbox 360 arcade.jpgXbox 360 Sales Double After Price Drop
It will be interesting to see what the sales look like for September in the gaming console world. Microsoft said that the weekend following their price cuts caused Xbox 360 sales to double. At $200 I’d say the system is quite a steal, and I doubt I’m the only one thinking that. [related]


amazon mp3.jpgAmazon to Power MP3 Store on HTC G1
Apple has always had a strong focus on music, but where would the iPhone-killing Android OS be drawing its tunes from? The T-Mobile HTC G1 will be the first Android device to hit the market, and it will ship with the Amazon MP3 store. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of 6-million DRM-free MP3’s at your fingertips! [related]


firefox.jpgPrivate Mode Coming to Firefox 3.1, Again
Mozilla just can’t make up it’s mind. Firefox 3.0 was supposed to include a private mode that would let users surf the web without leaving any tracks on their machine. Well, that feature didn’t make the cut so it got pushed back to Firefox 3.1. It didn’t take long for the feature to get pulled from that release as well, but now Mozilla is saying that it will be back in by the time all is said and done. I guess they are feeling the pressure after Google Chrome and IE8 have been flaunting similar features.



–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

gmail logo.jpgPut Gmail Labels on the Right Side
Google has been releasing a significant number of Gmail Labs features lately, and you won’t hear me complaining. One of the nice things that they recently added was the ability to place your labels on the right side of the screen, which can be handy if you have a widescreen monitor.


foxmarks iphone.jpgFoxmarks on Your Mobile
When you’re on the go you can point your mobile browser to my.foxmarks.com to quickly gain access to your precious bookmarks… assuming that you use Foxmarks to sync them. You can even search through them to help you find the needle in the haystack.


google docs.jpgUse Google Docs to Track Page Changes
This might not be the easiest thing in the world to setup, but it’s interesting to see how you can use Google Docs to keep a watchful eye out for website changes. With it you can monitor things like price drops, and then get alerted when it changes.


200809242242.jpgMake the Google Chrome Theme Black
Don’t let Google Chrome’s default blue theme be the thing that makes you walk away from the browser. Just because Google doesn’t let you customize the appearance doesn’t mean it can’t be done. This simple and quick hack shows you how to change the theme to one of the many already being put out by third parties.


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Apr 03

WrapUp: Opera 10.5 Pre-Alpha, 7 Months of Wolfram Updates, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on December 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–

opera 10.5.jpgOpera 10.5 Pre-Alpha Released
Opera has made version 10.5 (pre-alpha) available for download. There are a lot of changes that come with this release including a highly optimized JavaScript engine, better support for Aero in Windows 7/Vista, a Cocoa-based UI for Mac users, and much more. It’s been months since I’ve been intrigued enough to fire up Opera, but this got me curious. And I have to admit that the whole thing seems incredibly snappy both in the UI and in webpage rendering.


wolfram alpha.jpg7-Months of Wolfram Updates
 The Wolfram blog is reminiscing about the updates they’ve released throughout the year, and it’s an extensive list to say the least. They’ve improved on mathematics, stats, science, biology, and more. The amount of data Wolfram puts at your fingertips is crazy, and I’m sure 2010 will bring even more goodies.


–News in Brief–

office 2007.jpgMicrosoft Office Banned from Sale After January 11th
Microsoft has lost their appeal over the XML patent lawsuit, and new versions of Office 2007 without the infringing technology will supposedly be ready by the January 11th deadline.


atom chip.jpgWhat Intel’s New Atom Chips Mean for You
Gizmodo explains what Intel’s newest line of Atom processors mean for you… especially when it comes to video playback.


digg top stories.jpgDigg’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories of 2009
Mashable looks through the top 10 most dugg stories of the year, with Obama and Michael Jackson at the top of the charts.


computer.jpgThe Best and Worst Tech of the Decade
This outline covers some of the best and worst technologies that have come out of the last ten years.


great firewall of china.jpg15 Biggest Internet Controversies of the Decade
Google Street View invading privacy, net neutrality debate, hammer brought down on filesharing, and more.


firefox most popular browser.jpgFirefox 3.5 the Most Popular Browser in the World
For now Firefox 3.5 has become the most used browser on the Web, but IE8 is hot on its heels.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

x64 vs x86-1.jpgGuide to 64-bit vs. 32-bit Operating Systems
I’ve spent a lot of time explaining the differences of 64-bit and 32-bit operating systems to people, and they often just stair at me with a dumbfounded look by the time I’m done talking. This guide by the How-To Geek explains the differences. Some of them you may not even realize… like the fact that on a 32-bit system a larger video card will make less of the 4GB of RAM available to your machine.  


nodrives.jpgHide Your Hard Drives
This simple app will hide hard drives from being visible in Windows Explorer. I found this useful for hiding some networked drives that I don’t use regularly, but like to have access to. Once they are hidden they will no longer appear while browsing through Windows Explorer, but you can still access them through shortcuts or the Run command.


–Tips in Brief–

solitaire.jpg12 Classic Solitaire Games
This free Windows game rolls up twelve different types of Solitaire into one single download.


insomnia.jpgTemporarily Disable Sleep Mode in Windows
Insomnia is a free app that will prevent your computer from going to sleep while the program is running.


flash beta.jpgTurn Off Crash Logging in Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta
 If you’re running the Flash 10.1 Beta you may want to consider turning off crash logging to prevent excessive thrashing to your hard drive.


convert vhs to dvd.jpgHow to Convert a VHS Cassette to DVD
Convert those old home movies you have laying around using a free application and a cheap video capture device.


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Feb 14

WrapUp: Google Gears for Safari, About:Blank Replacements, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on August 28, 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–

iphone 3g.jpgAT&T Explains iPhone 2.0.2 Firmware Upgrade
iPhone 3G owners have been reporting problems with dropped calls, and it looks like AT&T has stepped forward to explain a little bit about what’s going on. It’s something the iPhone 2.0.2 firmware is supposed to address.


safari gears.jpgGoogle Gears Available for Safari Users
It looks as though Google is starting to realize that if they really want Google Gears to take off they’ll need to expand the compatibility beyond just Firefox and Internet Explorer. A new version of Google Gears is now available for Safari users, and this might give developers a little more motivation to take their services offline using Google’s technology.


ebay logo.jpgeBay Moving Away from Auctions?
In the middle of September eBay will be lowering the fees associated with listing fixed-price items (a.k.a. Buy it Now). This makes a lot of sense as more and more consumers don’t have the patience to wait out an auction just to save a few bucks.



iphone emergency-1.jpgPassword Protection on iPhone Does No Good
Some people may choose to password protect their iPhone in case it gets lost or stolen. That way contacts, email, and just about everything else is protected, right? Wrong. This simple “emergency call” trick can give anyone access to email, Safari, contacts, and more that are on your iPhone.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

flow chart.jpgCreating Flow Charts in Word 2007
This guide will walk you through the steps of making an awesome looking flow chart using only Word 2007.


about_blank.jpgUse Stylish to Spice Up About:Blank in Firefox
Tired of the mundane about:blank screen in Firefox? If you have the Stylish extension you’ll be happy to know that there are over a dozen different looks you can give that pale white screen.


better gmail.jpgBetter Gmail 2 Updated with Agenda Script
The Better Gmail 2 Firefox add-on was updated to include the GmailAgenda script. That means you can have it display the agenda from Google Calendar right there in your Inbox.


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Feb 08

WrapUp: Kindle 2 Coming Feb. 24th, Microsoft MyPhone, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on February 10, 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–

kindle 2.jpgKindle 2 Coming February 24th
Information on the next version of the Kindle has started to come out, and those of you looking to purchase the $359 device will need to open up your wallet on February 24th. Interestingly enough the back of the device appears to be aluminum, and reminds me a bit of an iPod.


uac logo.jpgMicrosoft Gives in to Windows 7 UAC Demands
Microsoft did their best to try and defend the different levels of security for UAC, but some people had found ways to make UAC useless for those leaving it on Windows 7’s default level. Microsoft is now saying that they will change the behavior to help make it a little more secure, but testers won’t see this until Windows 7 RC1 comes out later this year.


gmail panels.jpgMultiple Panels in Gmail
Google has added another Labs feature that offers a little more customization to your home screen. Once you enable Multiple Inboxes you’ll be able to split up the screen so that you can also see messages located under different labels.


myphone.jpgMicrosoft MyPhone Coming Soon
Microsoft has almost pulled the veil off a shiny new product they’re calling MyPhone. It will let users with mobile devices sync data, including contacts and photos, to an online service where it can be accessed from any browser.


print preview google docs.jpgPreview your Google Docs Before Printing
Google has added a feature that I’ve been wanting for a long time in Google Docs: print preview. Now you’ll actually get a good idea how many pages a document will be when printed, and what exactly it will look like.


google latitude.jpgUse Google Latitude to Track Your Friends
Google Latitude is a new service for mobile phones that can be used to submit your current location, and track where your friends are at. It’s also known as Stalking 2.0. ;)


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

Foxmarks IE.jpgFoxmarks for IE & Safari
Foxmarks has added support for Internet Explorer and Safari so that it’s easy to keep your browser’s bookmarks in sync across multiple platforms and web browsers.


windows 7 screenshot.jpgDrag and Drop File Associations in Windows 7
In Windows 7 if you drag and drop a document/file onto an icon in the Taskbar that filetype will be associated with that particular application. That means the next time you open a file of the same type it will use that program by default.


active desktop replacements.jpgActive Desktop Replacements
Microsoft removed the Active Desktop functionality from Vista, which meant users couldn’t display dynamic online content on their desktop wallpaper. This article outlines three different applications that will help get back that functionality.


gmail tasks.jpgAdd Gmail Tasks to Firefox Sidebar
Google has optimized Gmail Tasks for small screens, and you know what that means? It’s a perfect fit for the Firefox sidebar!


disk usage analyzer.jpgDisk Usage Analyzer
This free disk usage analyzer will help you find the files and folders on the computer that are hogging your drive. It doesn’t use all of those fancy charts that some of the other applications like this have, but it’s still an effective way to analyze your disk usage.


firefox find bar hide.jpgAuto-hide the Firefox Find Bar
Pressing Control+F in Firefox will display the find bar, and what can be annoying is that it won’t go away until I manually close it. If this bugs you as well just grab this Firefox extension to make it behave more like when using Find-As-You-Type. That way you can designate an interval for the find bar to automatically close after.


–Downloads–

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Nov 13

WrapUp: USB Popcorn Maker, Airport Security Bag, and More

Posted in: Today's Chili, WrapUp

This article was written on July 15, 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–

lightning.jpgLightning Travels Through a Camera
This lady was hanging out a sliding glass door holding on to a metal railing when she was struck by lightning, and caught it on video. The lightning traveled through her left hand that was holding the camera, across her back, and out her right hand that was holding onto the railing. Eerie!


apple lock.jpgApple Gives Out a Developer’s Password
Apple received a one-line email from a man asking to change both the email address and password on a developer’s account. In the email the person claimed they forgot the password, and Apple apparently never questioned the act. They not only changed the password, but also switched the email address over to the person who stole it. Doesn’t that make you feel secure?


pocket informant.jpgPocket Informant Coming for the iPhone
I have to admit that I was pretty surprised when I saw that the Pocket Informant application is being designed for the iPhone. I used this program years ago when I had a Pocket PC, but haven’t followed it very closely since then. It will be interesting to see how they develop a “touch friendly” interface since their apps (calendar, notes, etc…) are normally very compact and designed for a stylus.



airport bag.jpgAirport Security Bag for Laptops Coming Soon
If you’re tired of taking your laptop out of the bag every time you go through security there might be some relief on the way. This new security bag is designed to be airport-friendly, and all you’ll have to do is open it up when passing it through the x-ray.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

flickr images color.jpgSearch Flickr Images by Color
This search service scans over 3 million interesting Flickr photos looking for ones that contain the color you select. I have to say that the results it returns are rather impressive.


firefox logo-2.jpgDuplicate a Tab by Ctrl+Dragging it in Firefox
In Windows you can duplicate/copy a tab by holding down the Control key and dragging it on the tab bar. The nice thing about this is that it also duplicates that tab’s history as well.


usb popcorn maker.jpgUSB Popcorn Maker
Who would have thought that you could use a simple USB device to pop popcorn? It doesn’t look too hard to make, and appears to be quite effective. Who thinks of these things?


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