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Archive for March, 2006
New Google Interface
Mar 29th
Many people think that Google should resdesign their site, in order to stay in the competition between other better looking engines, such as live. Well, they did, and it’s looking great! The new interface is currently unavailable to the public, unless you enter this cool little hack.
To do this, go to the Google homepage. From there, enter this code into the address bar, ignoring and hitting OK on any errors that come up
javascript:alert(document.cookie="PREF=ID=fb7740f107311e46:
TM=1142683332:LM=1142683332:S=fNSw6ljXTzvL3dWu;path=/;
domain=.google.com")
If your default Google isn’t google.com, but something like google.ca, then please replace the “.google.com” with your default Google homepage. Entering this code will basically set More >
TorrentSpy taking on the MPAA!
Mar 27th
So it seems that the MPAA is trying to outlaw the .torrent file format, and TorrentSpy doesn’t like it. They’re taking them on in court. Trying to outlaw a file extension? TorrentSpy is most definitely in for the win. Now, if they were going to court over movie pirating in general, I’d have a different opinion. But the file format? My god.
MPAA owners Time Warner, Viacom, Fox, Sony, NBC Universal and Disney are in essence trying to outlaw the dot torrent file format, says a lawyer representing TorrentSpy.com, one of the sites named in the MPAA’s panicky onslaught against file More >
Multiple Live CDs on one DVD
Mar 24th
Over at Linux.com, Mayank and Sharma have written an article that will teach you how to set up multiple live CDs onto one DVD for use on your computer.
Currently, Knoppix, Kanotix, Kurumin, Livux, MEPIS, ProMEPIS, Slax, Aurox, BerryLinux, Basilisk, Adios, PCLinuxOS, MandrakeMove, Gnoppix, RiP, SystemRescueCD, Ultimate Boot CD, and INSERT distributions can be used with this script.
Upon bootup you will be greeted by a GRUB menu that lists all the distributions supported. Selecting one will take you to that distribution’s GRUB menu. Make a selection in this menu and you’re off. Pretty neat stuff!
More >Box
Mar 23rd
A few months ago, I got an email from the owner of Box.net requesting that I try out his new product and review it. I was skeptical at first, I must admit. But I got my demo account setup and I’ve had a few weeks to experiment with Box, and really test it out. I’ve tested out the uploading, photo galleries, public folder sharing, and many many more features of Box. And to be honest, I’m very satisfied!
Box.net is an AJAX website allowing you to upload files to your own personal storage bin online, and access it from any internet-enabled More >
Windows Vista & Office 12 Public Beta Registration
Mar 22nd
Microsoft has decided to open the public betas of Windows Vista, Office 12, and Exchange Server 12 up early by allowing people to sign up in advance for a spot and be notified when the beta is available. The TechNet email system will enable you to be one of the first to enjoy the public beta. From the Microsoft site:
Lead evaluations for new technologies and understand their impact on your IT environment and their potential for your company by pre-registering here. You will be the first to be notified when the Windows Vista, Office “12,†and Exchange “12″ public beta More >
Tech This Out’s first TTOCast
Mar 12th
Okay, lately I’ve been working on a top secret podcasting idea and I finally made it happen last night. After a few hours of extreme editing and talking, it seems that I have finished the first TTOCast (podcast). Please note that this is the very first episode and is very short, only about 3 minutes. It is only a demo and I hope to improve on future episodes. TTOCast’s will be published every Sunday and will review the latest technology stuff going on.
The TTOCast was created using GarageBand on Mac OSX as part of a bundle of iLife ’06. Along More >
Free USB Thumb Drive from Microsoft!
Mar 6th
Microsoft is once again trying to promote anti-piracy by giving out free USB thumb drives pre loaded with all the information you will ever need about piracy and using genuine Windows. There has been no word of people getting them yet, as there is a 6-8 week shipping wait, and probably a lot longer now that word has gotten out. You don’t need a credit card or any of that, just a microsoft passport. Check it out here.
Fun new Apple products, but not what most expected.
Mar 1st
I’m very sorry this post is a day late. I have been very busy lately packing and such and haven’t had much time to be on the computer in the past day.
Anyways, at the Apple event I mentioned in my previous post, Apple has released a few new products for us, although not quite what we expected: a new $99 leather iPod case, the iPod HiFi (very nice speaker for the ipod, more on that later), and the Intel Mac Mini, which was somewhat dissapointing.
First off, the Intel Mac Mini is a very nice addition to the Intel mac family. More >