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Talk to a live human!
Nov 26th
Ever been stuck on the phone for hours trying to use a stupid dial-a-number menu system, or worse a voice activated menu system? This will save you time. This page has indexed hundreds of ways, or extensions to talk to a live human for many major companies. Try it out!
Thanks to Edit This from Broadbandreports for this!
Visual Studio 2005 Express
Nov 24th
Microsoft has released a free version of their Visual Studio 2005 program, called Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition. Visual Studio 2005 standard/enterprise/etc can be anywhere from $200-$5000, so this is definitely something you should get into, especially if you want to get into programming, or simply want to experiment. Unfortunately, due to this being an express version, you can not download Visual Studio 2005 all in one. You must download the different sections seperately. These sections can vary from 20 MB to 100. This express edition also includes an express version of SQL Server 2005.
Combining Nerd News
Nov 24th
I found one of the coolest sites on the net (in my opinion, of course). Checkout Slashdigg.com, which combines news from slashdot.org and digg.com, all integrated into one site. It features multiple viewing options (frames, side by side, etc). They also have super nerd news, which combines news from various large news site on the internet (news.com, wired, cnet, etc). cool!
Some Changes, and Updates
Nov 22nd
I apologize that there have been no updates lately. I have been very busy with school, and not feeling very well. I am currently in the process of moving tech this out onto a dedicated server and to get some IPB issues settled out with somebody, so it may be a few days before a big update. I am having surgery on Wednesday for some more complications with my lungs from after my transplant. I had surgery last week, I think, yeah, and they didn’t see anything but now after reviewing the results, they have found something. Stick with me More >
Firefox: Switch tabs like never before!
Nov 15th
If you’re like me, you have a lot of tabs open at a time. I find myself searching rapidly through atleast 8+ tabs on a regular basis. While browsing the net today I accidently found out that if you hold Control while pressing a number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc), it will switch to that tab. For example, if you have 9 tabs, and you press CTRL+9, it’ll open the last time. Pressing CTRL+2 will open the second tab. I’m not sure what happens if you have more then 9 tabs, but try it!
enjoy! - More >
Get Free Anthlon XP Bezels, Banners, and Posters from AMD
Nov 14th
Get free AMD Bezels, Banners, Posters, and more straight from AMD. Just enter your information, select the item numbers you want, and there you go. Unfortunately, you can get only 6 items per address. Though, you can just ship it to your neighbor, put your name on it, and hope they give it to you. Cool!
Enjoy! - Devious
Cool Firefox extension: Tab Sidebar
Nov 9th
I came across a very unique extension for Mozilla Firefox while reading through digg.com
It is called Tab Sidebar, and it enables you to have a small sidebar (you can change the size later) on the left of your screen that shows a preview of all your tabs in it. You can also set it so that when the sidebar is open, the regular tab list on the top will not show. The tab preview has all the needed functions, including a button to close the tab, and a button to refresh the tab. Innovative!
Unfortunately, this requires you to have Firefox More >
Boycott SONY? If that is what you want to do, just sign the petition here!
Nov 7th
To: Sony
I hereby announce that I will not purchase any Sony products from this point until the company ends it’s new “copy protected CD” policy that prevents me from playing my legally purchased CD’s on legally purchased equipment. This includes all media, or hardware made by Sony.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
I’m not sure if any of you have heard anything of this protection, but it is extremely annoying! I’m also not sure if this will get us anywhere, but show your opinions by signing. I did. Sign by clicking here.
Please, if you sign it because you saw it on here, please note our More >
Nintendo Wi-Fi Site is now Live!
Nov 7th
Unsecured WIFI to be Outlawed in NY
Nov 6th
According to a new proposal being considered by a suburb of New York City, any business or home office with an open wireless connection but no separate server to fend off Internet attacks would be violating the law.
Hah! Can’t wait to see if this actually passes through.
Either way, Enjoy! - Devious