You have probably heard about Joost, one of the popular Internet TV clients that made the rounds in the blogosphere for a while. I hardly hear about it anymore. Joost was proprietary and had about 250 channels. Did you know that there is an open source alternative that has about 2500 unrestricted channels? Yes, I […]
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Update Gmail 2.0 Multi-Login Greasemonkey Script Now
I just recently featured Top Greasemonkey Scripts for Gmail 2.0 last week and it was well received. It just goes to show how many people are looking for useful enhancements to Gmail. One of the most popular script is the Google Account Multi-Login script. The script lets you switch between multiple Gmail accounts without having […]
Firefox Extensions: Picks of the Week 2007-01-11
Friday is here and I am looking forward to a weekend of not doing a whole lot after last 4 weekends of hectic work from my day job. Without further adieu, here are this week’s pick of extensions. Password Hasher: You can create strong passwords with this extension and have it generate unique passwords based […]
RunScanner – Free Startup and Hijack Analyzer
A lot of programs we install in our computer end up making entries in our startup eventually slowing down the Windows startup. And some other programs sneak into the registry with malicious intent. RunScanner is a freeware utility which scans your computer for all running programs, autostart locations, drivers, services and hijack points. RunScanner Quick […]
Get Real Time Firefox Support Through Live Chat
Mozilla Firefox is one of my most beloved open source software. If you are a regular reader here, then it’s no secret. I recommend and sometimes even install Firefox anytime I see a friend or a family member using IE. Firefox is awesome because you can make it into something more than a browser with […]
FrostWire – Is it a LimeWire Killer?
Long gone are the days of Napster & Kazaa. There are many options in the fray now for a P2P file sharing program. Limewire has its one following of people who love it and use it. I have used it for a while as well. LimeWire used to be totally free but they offer a […]
Get AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition for Free
You just had a dose of free software in my last post. AVG Anti-virus is one of the most popular free anti-virus products out there. But, free doesn’t mean free as in beer like most open source software but comes with some limitations but usually enough for an average home user. ComputerActive is giving away […]
Firefox 3 Beta 2 Reviewed & Firefox 3 Beta 2 Portable
I have been long waiting for Firefox 3 Beta 2. If you are a regular reader, you might have wondered why I haven’t delved much into Firefox 3 besides showing you how to run Firefox 3 simultaneously with Firefox 2. Personally, I feel that until Firefox get to Beta 2 it just isn’t worth it […]
Eye Candy + Flashy Start Page = Symbaloo
Using bookmarks to get to the sites i daily use has become the thing of the past for me. It is after I started using HomepageStartup for my startup page needs. It allowed me to have my links that I use often in separate tabs based on their function. Symbaloo does the same and more […]
RSSHugger – Free Promotion For Your Blog
Blogging is fun and every blogger tries to reach out to newer audience and it is essential for a blog’s growth. Promoting your blog is the next important thing after publishing good content. If you write, readers will come isn’t true. You have to reach out to them to garner their attention. I am always […]
Contests With Cash Prizes Are Just Awesome!
$200 Cash Contest from Lifejotter.org I made a good friend from helping Bunk move his WordPress.com blog to his self hosted WordPress blog, Lifejotter.org. Bunk talks about lifestyle design and the art of making life work to your advantage. He makes convincing and insightful points in every post he makes and I totally recommend his […]
Ready for a Serious Windows Explorer Makeover?
Are you tired of your old Windows Explorer’s plain looks and lack of killer features that could make you more productive? You’d probably like this if you are like me and keep going back to Windows Explorer out of habit even if you have a Windows Explorer alternative installed. There are several other free alternatives […]
Remember the Milk – Reloaded With New features
Remember the Milk is my choice online task manager. As fun as the name sounds, the application is very intuitive to use as well as very web 2.0. I have wrote about Remember the Milk here, here and here. Remember the Milk – Reloaded My favorite application to keep track of tasks in different lists […]
ShanKri-la goes Mobile with Mofuse
Mofuse is a web service that lets you instantly create a mobile version for any blog or RSS-enabled website. Quick facts about Mofuse You can track visitors to your mobile version Anyone can create a mobile version for any RSS enabled website or blog You can Brand your site with custom logo Option to integrate […]
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for PassPack
PassPack has become indispensable for me to keep track of usernames & passwords for various services I use. I did an extensive review about this awesome service that goes beyond just managing usernames & passwords earlier. Here are some keyboard shortcuts that makes using PassPack such a breeze. Press 1 & click the star on […]
