Netvibes: RSS/Atom feed Reader

Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 4:22 pm (UTC+1)
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A very nice alternative to Start.com, GoogleIG, etc.

They currently have a number of features in the works, including:

~Full managing of the “my feeds” section
~Search for feeds
~Bookmarks module
~Tag module
~Stock quotes modules
~Flickr module
~To do list module
~Color Themes
~User background image
~Read/Unread status
~Multiple pages
~OPML export
~and so much more…

Netvibes Website

About:config entries

Posted: , at 2:50 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Software, Programming, Firefox
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firefox
A reference to all of the about:config entries and what they do. Many of the entries that appear in Firefox will also apply to Mozilla Suite and vice versa. about:config is a list of preferences that you can change. This article is meant to be a partial documentation of those preferences. Useful for Firefox tweaking.

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Sofware List for a Better Computing

Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 8:30 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Software
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  • 7-Zip - File archiver (Open Source).
  • Ad-Aware - Deletes unwanted Software
  • ATnotes - Stickies for your Desktop (Freeware)
  • Avast Anti-Virus - One of the best Virus Scanner around
  • Avant Browser - Another Web Browser (Freeware)
  • Apache HTTP Server - HTTP server (Open Source).
  • Audacity - Audio editor (Open Source).
  • AutoGK - DVD to DivX/Xvid Converter (Freeware)
  • AxCrypt - Encryption Software (Open Source)
  • Azureus - BitTorrent client (Open Source).
  • BB4Win - Alternative shell for Windows (Open Source).
  • BitComet - BitTorrent client (Freeware)
  • Blender - 3D graphics creation suite (Open Source).
  • Bosskey - Virtual Desktop Program (Freeware)
  • Cain & Abel - All-in-one Security Tool (Freeware)
  • CDex - MP3 ripper (Open Source).
  • Celestia - Real-time 3D space simulation (Open Source).
  • CCleaner - Cleans Crap on your Computer (Freeware)
  • Chaos Manager - Free Organizing Software (Freeware)
  • Context - powerful text editor (Freeware)
  • CVSNT - Versioning system (Freeware).
  • Cygwin - Linux-like environment for Windows (Open Source).
  • Dia - Drawing program (Open Source).
  • DIManager - Desktop Icon Manager (Freeware)
  • DVD Shrink - DVD Decrypter Software (freeware)
  • Eclipse - Java IDE (Open Source).
  • Econsole - Customizable Cmd Alternative (freeware)
  • EditPad Lite - Source code & Text Editor (Freeware)
  • Everest Home Edition - System Diagnostic Tool (Freeware)
  • Feedreader - Easy to use Feed Reader
  • Fiddler - HTTP Debugger (Freeware)
  • FileZilla - FTP client (Open Source).
  • Firefox - Web browser (Open Source).
  • Foxit PDF Viewer - Fastest PDF Viewer around (Freeware)
  • Stellarium - Open Source Photo-Realistic Sky Generator in Real Time
  • foobar2000 - Audio player (Freeware).
  • FreeMind - Mind-mapping tool (Open Source).
  • Gaim - A multi-protocol instant messaging (IM) client (Open Source)
  • GhostMouse - Mouse Recording Program (Freeware)
  • Gizmo - IP telephone (Freeware)
  • GMail Drive - Gmail shell extension (Freeware).
  • gnuplot - Plotting utility (Freeware).
  • Google Earth - imagery and other geographic information program
  • Hottnotes - Another sticky notes reminder program (Freeware)
  • HTML-Kit - Create, edit, validate, preview and publish web pages and scripts. (Freeware)
  • HTTrack - Offline browsing utility (Open Source).
  • Icon Sushi - Icon editor (Freeware).
  • Inkscape - Vector graphics editor (Open Source).
  • IrfanView - Image viewer (Freeware).
  • Izarc - Another compression utility (Freeware)
  • Java - Programming language/platform.
  • Konfabulator - Widgets Software (Freeware)
  • Keepass - light-weight and easy-to-use password manager (Open Source)
  • Kerio Personal Firewall - Firewall (Freeware).
  • mIRC - IRC client (Nagware/Commercial).
  • Media Monkey - Jukebox Software (Freeware)
  • MWSnap - Screen Capture Utility (Freeware)
  • MySQL - Database server (Open Source/Commercial).
  • NetHack - Game (Open Source).
  • Notepad++ - A source code editor (Open Source)
  • NVU - Web editor (Open Source)
  • OpenOffice - Office suite (Open Source).
  • Opera - Web browser (Freeware).
  • PDFCreator - PDF Creator (Open Source)
  • Process Explorer - Useful tool for tracking Programs and dll’s running on background (Freeware)
  • PHP - Programming language.
  • PuTTY - Telnet/SSH client (Open Source).
  • PSPad - all-in-one programmers editor (Freeware)
  • Quicktime Alternative - Play Quicktime files w/o Quicktime Player
  • Ras Monitor - Monitors bandwidth usage
  • Rainlendar - Desktop calendar (Open Source).
  • Real Alternative - Play RealMedia Files w/o Real Player
  • Restoration - File undelete software (Freeware)
  • RSS Bandit - News aggregator (Open Source).
  • Samurize - advanced sytem monitoring and desktop enhancement (Freeware)
  • SciTE - Text editor (Open Source).
  • ShellExtension - Adds nifty functions for explorer (Freeware)
  • ShellON v2 - Shell manager for Windows (Freeware).
  • Spybot SAD - Deletes unwanted Software
  • SQLyog - Database management tool (Freeware/Commercial).
  • Sunbird - Standalone Calendar
  • TaskMaster - Another To-do manager (freeware)
  • TextPad - Text editor (Nagware/Commercial).
  • The GIMP - Graphics editor (Open Source).
  • The Regex Coach - Regular expression tool (Freeware).
  • Thunderbird - Mail client (Open Source).
  • Trillian - Instant Messaging client (Freeware/Commercial).
  • TSWare - Web Editor
  • Vim - A Free text editor (Open Source)
  • Virtual Dimension - Virtual Desktop Software (Open Source)
  • VirtualDub - Video processing and capture (Open Source).
  • VOIP Buster - Internet Telephony Software
  • Winamp - Media player(Freeware).
  • WinMerge - Diff utility (Open Source).
  • World Wind - Free Satellite Viewing Software
  • XMLSpy Home Edition - XML Development Tool (Freeware)
  • ZipGenius - File compression tool (Freeware)
  • Zone Alarm Firewall - Stops hackers from getting into your PC

Update: thanks to Bugmenot2, mrpeaches, tearor, dig.it for the the useful comments on digg.com. Also, thanks to simon, zapada, sridhar, kingofsf, runningsystem, kevin, ebjcoat, chris, vuzman, ChrisD, Erick, h198x, Rolandog, James Deville, mizo, enredando, gul, Wyzyrd, and Federico for the comments on my article.

The MDI Air Car

Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 12:45 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Tech, Cars
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air car

After twelve years of reserch and development, Guy Negre has developed an engine that could become one of the biggest technological advances of this century. Its application to CAT vehicles gives them significant economical and environmental advantages. With the incorporation of bi-energy (compressed air + fuel) the CAT Vehicles have increased their driving range to close to 2000 km with zero pollution in cities and considerably reduced pollution outside urban areas.

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Safari Screenshot Generator

Posted: Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 8:34 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Misc.
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safari screenshot

This site is similar to BrowserShots.org, in which you submit a URL and receive a screenshot, but specialises in taking screenshots of several Mac based browsers. It also isn’t bogged down like BrowserShots.

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ASCII Generator

Posted: , at 8:25 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Misc., Design
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You can use this website to turn a word or words into a larger, nice-looking ASCII graphic.

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The Skycar

Posted: Monday, September 5, 2005 at 2:30 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Tech, Cars
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skycar

As a result of the recent successful hovering flights of the M400 Skycar, Moller International is accepting deposits to secure delivery positions for our M400 Skycar until after the Skycar has flown from hover to full aerodynamic flight and returned (transitioning flight). A limited number of delivery positions are available. The M400 Skycar can cruise at a very cool 350mph, and achieve up to 28 miles per gallon over a range of 750 miles. No traffic, no red lights, no speeding tickets. Just quiet direct transportation from point A to point B in a fraction of the time

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Web Developer’s Handbook: css, css navigation tabs, color tools, ajax

Posted: Sunday, September 4, 2005 at 10:01 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Design
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The so-called “pocket” version of the well-known “Web-Dev-Bookmarks” (alvit.de/web-dev) is a single page, which includes essential links for web-development. Creativity resources, css galleries, color schemes & palettes, royalty free images, css layouts & navigation menus, ajax apps, SEO etc. - here you’ve got them all. Simple, nice and useful.

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The Firefly reconnaissance rifle-mounted ballistic camera

Posted: Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 7:18 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Tech, Hardware
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firefly

The Firefly solves that nagging battlefield problem of needing a quick look over the next hill, by deploying a disposable ballistic camera from a standard-issue, rifled-mounted grenade launcher. There’s no special training required; soldiers just fire off the grenade-sized reconaissance device and wait about 8 seconds for the photos to come back to a carried pocket computer.

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Best Hacker Movies of All Time

Posted: , at 7:06 pm (UTC+1)
Filed under: Movies
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Well, I am no hacker, but I do enjoy the hacker movies. Here is my top list of great hacker movies as well as the crappy ones. Leave a comment on what your favorite hacker movie is and why?

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