http://techthisout.net Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:41:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Don't ditch your classic Xbox just because you can't play Halo 3 on it: now it's easier than ever to transform that old neglected console into a Unix-based media command center. A simple software exploit lets you replace Microsoft's crippled dashboard and run the incredible, open source Xbox Media Center ... http://techthisout.net/2007/09/15/transform-your-classic-xbox-into-a-killer-media-center/ “We were so happy, all the software part was done, so we started opening the iphone. The antenna cover was a bit tricky but eventually it came off. Then we started to open the metal cover (after taking out the 3 screws) and PUFF, up it went in smoke, I ... http://techthisout.net/2007/08/31/iphone-explodes-from-unlock-attempt-picture/ Firefox has cool add-ons which make the job of website designers and developers much easier. Here is our list of 30+ excellent Firefox add-ons that every web developer and designer should know about.read more | digg story http://techthisout.net/2007/08/29/30-firefox-add-ons-for-web-developers-designers/ Google's mobile device platform is well on its way, and will be announced in the very near future.read more | digg story http://techthisout.net/2007/08/29/google-is-working-on-a-mobile-os-and-its-due-out-shortly/ Seems AT&T is a bit annoyed at the idea. A middle of the night phone call from a Silicon Valley law firm is slowing down the release of the software to you.read more | digg story http://techthisout.net/2007/08/26/uniquephoness-iphone-unlock-release-slowed-by-att-lawyers/ I saw the first article on Digg and was disappointed by that list. Here are 15 interesting and unknown features of PHP that will make you more productive and take advantage of the new OO features in PHP5.read more | digg story http://techthisout.net/2007/08/19/15-really-cool-things-most-people-dont-know-about-php/ "Brad Fitzpatrick, the founder of LiveJournal, who recently left Six Apart for Google has published notes on what he's going to be working on moving forward. It is an interesting read entitled Brad's Thoughts on the Social Graph which contains the following excerpts.."read more | digg story http://techthisout.net/2007/08/18/google-working-on-social-network-aggregator/ Despite promises that it would release Mac versions of some high-profile games day-and-date with their Windows counterparts, Electronic Arts has conceded that at least some of these titles have been delayed.read more | digg story http://techthisout.net/2007/08/16/ea-backtracking-on-claims-of-simultaneous-mac-game-releases/ Conspicuously missing from most debate over which operating systems are better is the distortions created by the existence of pirated software. Windows, and Mac OS, are effectively free in the minds of most consumers. Most debate centered around features or stability is eclipsed by the lack of money considerations in ... http://techthisout.net/2007/08/16/windows-is-free/ This is an application developed by Mozilla that allows you to send video to your phone. From Project Joey: "Project Joey brings the Web content you need most to your mobile phone by allowing you to easily send it to your device." Seems like a pretty useful ... http://techthisout.net/2007/08/16/cool-new-mobile-app-from-mozilla-project-joey-sends-video-to-your-phone/