Archive for February, 2007

Windows BOD T-shirt

Posted by Anton on February 19th, 2007

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Why wait for Windows to show you the Blue Screen of Death when you can always wear it on your t-shirt? And where the hell did the RED error screen in Vista go… ;)


This shirt is currently available in sizes S up to XXL with a price of about $25.

- If you want to buy a Windows BOD T-shirt…

xPad 1.1 for Mac

Posted by Anton on February 17th, 2007

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xPad is the ultimate notepad, TextEdit and Stickies replacement for Apple’s OS X. With a simple, easy-to-use interface and powerful multi-document features, xPad will quickly become your daily text editor of choice.

With xPad you can create as many documents as you like, all of which are managed in one window. Attached to that window is a drawer containing a list of all the documents you’ve created. Any document can be selected and loaded instantly??”at any time??”allowing you to easily create and manage hundreds of documents without cluttering your desktop.

Staying organized with xPad is easy. With the category editor you can create and color-code categories, then quickly assign documents in the drawer. Documents can be sorted by name, date or category. Now you can efficiently manage limitless documents with color coding that provides a constant reminder of your organizational scheme.

You can quickly rename documents, delete one or many, and export a single, multiple, or all your documents in both Rich and Plain Text formats using both drag and drop or conventional panels. You can also instantly export … [ Read the rest of the story ]

WiinRemote - Wii Remote on your PC

Posted by Anton on February 17th, 2007

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Did you know that the remote control (WiiMote or WiiRemote) of Nintendo Wii console can easily be connected to your PC thanks to the bluetooth interface it uses to communicate with the console? Wait, but there is more, not only you can connect the remote to the PC, but you can as well control the computer with the WiiMote. With the help of the WiinRemote program (free and even with the source code available) you can configure the remote to be used in any way you like, not only for moving the mouse cursor, but using every available button on the remote for different functions. The good thing is that you can use either the accelerometers built in the Wii remote to move the mouse cursor (less accurate) or the infrared camera for more accurate control (you’ll need a sensor bar for this). WiinRemote is a great application to start using the WiiMote on your PC, but for more advanced flexibility you shouldn’t rely on this program, but try something like GlovePIE for instance. … [ Read the rest of the story ]

Cascades DirectX 10 Demo by Nvidia

Posted by Anton on February 16th, 2007

Cascades is an official DirectX 10 demo by Nvidia showing off the capabilities of the new GeForce 8800 series video cards that come with full DirectX 10 hardware support (the first graphic cards to offer that). In order to run it you’ll need a GeForce 8800 GTX/GTS videocards with the latest Forceware drivers running on Windows Vista OS.

Explore a fantastic new world of endless rock formations and exhilarating detail. Watch majestic waterfalls cascade down the rock, while buzzing swarms of dragonfly-like inhabitants dive and play. Zoom in close to examine the vibrant surface detail, or move the camera up or down to explore the rock??™s infinite outcroppings, cliffs, and caves.

Sit back and watch as the camera follows the water down as it flows over the rock, falls through the air, and crashes back onto the rock below in a cloud of mist. Or, take control and interactively place your own waterfalls on the terrain to create a beautiful personalized dreamscape just the way you want it.

Features
- Microsoft DirectX … [ Read the rest of the story ]

DUALphone 3088 Skype/DECT Phone

Posted by Anton on February 16th, 2007

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The Dualphone 3088 is a cordless Skype phone that does not require a PC. Just connect the base station to your broadband connection and phone line, and then you can talk free of charge with your Skype friends or call other landline numbers worldwide ??“ either using the low SkypeOut rates or as usual via your regular landline operator. The popular Skype user interface and the attractive colour display gives you tomorrow’s telephone today and for the future, because it is easy and simple to download new software directly from the phone. The phone offers very good sound quality, is naturally cordless and has a range of up to 300 metres (at best). It is easy to install, easy to use and a natural choice as your conference phone.

Features
- Stand-alone Cordless Phone for Skype and ordinary phone in one
- No need for a PC ??“ just connect the DUALphone base station directly to your broadband router or modem
- Intuitive Skype graphical user interface
- Cordless phone using DECT ??“ Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
- Free Internet telephony … [ Read the rest of the story ]

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