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Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Download & Screenshots
Jan 20th
Alright guys, IE7 (Beta 2) has officially leaked!
Because I don’t use Internet Explorer and I never intend to, I don’t have a review up.
But here’s some screenshots:
Sure, screenshots are great, but why not try it for yourself?
Download now!
Edit: Link was broke. Fixed!
Note: You must be running a genuine copy of Windows in order to run this. If you are not, there are instructions in the “Instructions-doread.rtf” file for how to get it working.
I’m sorry, but because of limitations out of my control, I can no longer host Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 5299 on my servers. I apologize. You can find More >
Control your iTunes from the web!
Jan 19th
A reader at Engadget wrote a script to be able to control your iTunes setup from anywhere, using the internet. It is a small PHP script and is handy if your media center is setup through your computer and your computer is inconveniently placed, or something like that.
Edit: The download link to the zip file containing the zip on that link on Engadget is down, so once you read the tutorial at the above link, then click here to download.
-Jesse
Steve’s Keynote Results
Jan 10th
Wow. What a day.
Apple has officially released and ready to order (ships in February, though) the Macbook Pro, the new Powerbook based Notebook.
The new MacBook Pros include an integrated camera on the inside of the lid, and the MacBook Pro is claimed to be 4 times faster than notebooks using the PowerPC technology. Mac Book Pro’s also include 2 intel processors at varying speeds.
Along with a camera, the MacBook Pro also includes Front Row, Apple’s version of Microsoft’s Media Center, along with a remote control.
Apple also released new iMacs which feature Intel processors. According to Apple, the Intel processors in the More >
MacWorld 2006 Expo
Jan 9th
The MacWorld 2006 Expo is just around the corner — actually, starting today, through the 18th.
Steve Jobs is said to attend the expo making another keynote speech, where he may announce some new goodies in the Apple world.
From what I have read, there may be a release of a new iPod Shuffle – possibly with a screen, and in black. All of this is rumours, however.
There is also word that Apple may reveal details about the new Apple’s which will feature Intel based processors – unlike the now used PowerPC cores. The Intel Mac’s were said said to debut sometime in More >
tech this out! link exchange
Jan 8th
Free WordPress 2.0 Hosting
Jan 8th
Sometimes, we just don’t have money for hosting – espcially for such a small website, such as a blog. This is why wordpress.com, owned by wordpress.org, is offering free WordPress hosting with WordPress 2.0. This is a zero maintenance deal as your blog will always be up to date. Your block is very customizable too, with themes and much more.
WordPress.com used to be an invite-only service, until version 2.0 of their software was released, when they made wordpress.com public.
Go check it out and get your own blog!
Enjoy,Jesse
Pandora
Jan 7th
Pandora is a relatively new service that will create a customized radio station in a way, that will orientate itself to the type of music you like.
For example, I created a station that was titled Green Day Radio. I signed up, told them that I liked Green Day, and it started to play songs that were alike Green Day, and that had similiar musical similiarities. When it plays a song, I can tell it whether I like the song or not. If I don’t — it will never play that song again. If I do, it will play it more, and More >
Google Pack Beta
Jan 6th
Google Pack is a program that combines a large bunch of regularly used software into one neat little package. It will update your software automatically and mange it, installing it all at once — you can even pick what you want installed. If you already have the program installed, it will mange it and update it regularly with the others.
Here’s the software it comes with so far:
» Google Earth » Google Toolbar for IE » Ad-Aware SE Personal » Google Desktop » Google Pack Screensaver » Norton AntiVirus 2005 SE » Picasa » Mozilla Firefox with Google Toolbar » Adobe More >
Lots of Windows Live Messenger Invites! Commentors get them!
Jan 5th
I have just received 5 Windows Live Messenger Invites. If you want to learn more about it, just click here — I posted a long review about it. First five people to comment get invites. Leave your passport email address and you’ll get invites immediatley
I have just received MORE invites! I now have 7 to offer to whoever ones one. Just comment with your passport email and I’ll send one your way.
Edit Jan 7 @ 1:04 PM: I still have more… all invites have been sent out to commentors. Keep commenting! enjoy!
2005 in Review.. Sorta. And happy new year!
Dec 31st
Let’s face it, 2005 was a great year in the technology world. Windows Vista was introduced (previously Longhorn), Digg came about, many new iPods were released, and much more. My plan for this post was to gather my favorite posts from 2005 and announce them here. However, I started this blog in November, and there is not a whole lot to say for November and December. Because of this, I am going to repost a few of my favorite articles from TTO, and also a few from other blogs I visit.
From tech this out: Windows Live Messenger 8.0 – Review, Screenshots, and Invites! “I have recently More >