Tips, Projects, and Great Eats for Your Fourth of July Weekend [Summer] (13)
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Whether you're just grilling, picnic lunching or heading out on a wilderness excursion for the holiday weekend, we've got a few recipes, projects, and ideas to run by you, cultivated from years of gathering clever outdoor hacks. Photo by Nicholas_T. It's by no means exhaustive or conclusive, but we wanted to provide an overview of some of the most clever or handy stuff we've seen involving nature's wonder and the great outdoors, along with its ...
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GG said:
Shared for out-of-context dog on a picnic table under "Summer Eats", alongside a grill and a hamburger.
Google Update No Longer Runs in Background (via feedly) (20)
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Good news for users of Google Chrome, Picasa, and other Google desktop apps on Windows systems: Google Update, previously a background new version checker that was mighty hard to kill off, runs as a scheduled task, either when your system is idle or every so many hours. Better still, if you no longer use Google apps at all, it uninstalls itself. [via Google Operating System]
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John said:
Thank god.
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Rahul Gaitonde said:
"...if you no longer use Google apps at all, it uninstalls itself. "
Zoho Projects Keeps Teams Focused and In Touch [Project Management] (38)
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Online office suite Zoho enters the project management realm with a few attention-getting features. One is import support for Microsoft Project files, and another is a consolidate, real-time view of what's going on with, and between, project members. Tasks, milestones, documents, meeting coordinators, and report generation are all there, as one would hope for in any project management package. But being an online suite, Zoho's Projects 2.0 provides a "Project Stream" that shows a condensed ...
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SockBoy said:
Might be a decent replacement for Project Pier. :)
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Rob said:
@my dad, recently unemployed PMP[project management professional]
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Serrenity said:
Zoho Projects requires a sign-up to use, and states that it's free for unlimited numbers of users.
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Walt Ruppar said:
Online office suite Zoho enters the project management realm with a few attention-getting features. One is import support for Microsoft Project files, and another is a consolidate, real-time view of what's going on with, and between, project members.Tasks, milestones, documents, meeting coordinators, and report generation are all there, as one would hope for in any project management package. But being an online suite, Zoho's Projects 2.0 provides a "Project Stream" that shows a condensed view of all the latest project activity, group chat rooms and forums for back-and-forth discussions, wikis and live document collaboration, and a tabbed interface that seems pretty navigable for anyone.All in all, it expands on Zoho's strengths and further separates the suite from its Google Docs competition.
Bookmaplet Maps Addresses Without Leaving Page (21)
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Bookmaplet does a really simple thing well. Power browser users (Ubiquity fans, for example) can quickly copy, paste, and map an address, but a simple bookmarklet allows you to highlight an address on a web page, hit the bookmark, and see the location in a Google Maps window that pops in without leaving the page you're on. Know a similar on-page mapper that works as well? Tell us in the comments. [via ResourceShelf]
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Sergio Cruz said:
This simple little bookmarklet can make life easier... especially when you are viewing some web sites where they do not include a map and/or a link to a map site with their address.
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Phil said:
This might just be the absolute BEST bookmarklet that I've ever come across.
gdgt Tracks Discussions Around Your Gadgets [Webapps] (28)
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New data-geeky gadget site gdgt (pronounced either G-D-G-T or just "gadget") doesn't deliver giant pictures with the latest news on brand-new devices. It tracks what gadgets you had, have, and want, and filters tips, gripes, and discussions around them. After signing up, you'll want to dig around the gadget finder or text search for the computers, digital cameras, gaming systems, cellphones, and other devices that you own. Hit "Add to list" below the main gadget ...
Google Voice is Cool, But Do You Need It? [Phones] (119)
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You've read about the features, you saw the invites going out, but you might be wondering what, exactly, Google Voice could do for you. Here's our guide for the curious and uninvited on whether your phones need some Google juice. We're not going to explain every feature, quirk, and option in the Google Voice service, which is slowly giving out invites to those who request them. We've already taken a first look at Google Voice, ...
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thecolor said:
I personally like it. I can't wait for number potability!
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Vince said:
When will it come to the UK?
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Colin Eide said:
I've been happy with Grand Central/ Google Voice for years now. Great for people who are out of the country a lot.
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Kir said:
хочуууу sigh.. но для европы это еще ой как не скоро видимо будет
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Todd said:
I just got my invite, and signed up. Still don't know what (if anything) I'm going to use this for.
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Bill Blaney said:
For Mike
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cbsmith said:
Had it for a while, and the only complaint is the occasional voice latency problem.
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Walt Ruppar said:
You've read about the features, you saw the invites going out, but you might be wondering what, exactly, Google Voice could do for you. Here's our guide for the curious and uninvited on whether your phones need some Google juice.We're not going to explain every feature, quirk, and option in the Google Voice service, which is slowly giving out invites to those who request them. We've already taken a first look at Google Voice, and Google Voice's own Getting Started guide does a nice job explaining the service's ins and outs. We're looking to answer the question we seem to hear most often from commenters, friends, tech pundits, and just about everyone: What would I get out of it?
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Brock said:
Yes! And where is my invite?
Lifehacker - Gmail Gives Labels the Folder Treatment - Gmail (85)
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Google's data-crunching ways found that the majority of Gmail users aren't actually using the webmail service's labels. Starting today, those label names get higher placement, and drag-and-drop labeling aims to make Gmail's labels more like familiar email folders. By placing users' own labels higher up on the left-hand sidebar, right below the main Inbox/Starred/Sent/Drafts/All Mail destinations, Gmail admits that keeping them in their own box, stuck underneath the chat widget, implied they weren't that important ...
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Mari said:
Sort of exciting, except my gmail is in such a mess I don't know if I can sort it out even with folders now.
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Convoluted said:
Scooped already...
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SteveH said:
Organizing your Gmail just got more convenient...
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Amihai said:
Sounds like the "Coca Cola" -> "New Coca Cola" -> "Classic Coca Cola" transition...
Postbox Email Client Gets Add-On Capabilities [Downloads] (13)
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Windows/Mac: Email client and attachment aggregator Postbox shows off its Mozilla roots by adding support for add-ons—many of them out of the Thunderbird community—in its latest beta release. Update: Apologies for the typos and incomplete headline in an earlier version, the result of an accidental publish button pushing. Given the sheer amount of media Postbox organizes in any email account, add-ons could be an exciting possibility for Postbox, as developers write tools to make use ...
Kitchen and Bathroom Makeovers for Less Than $1,000 [Repairs] (16)
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It's easy to look at your kitchen or bathroom and tell yourself it "needs remodeling." Before shorting your savings, though, consider some DIY repairs and modifications that deliver a big look-and-feel impact for far fewer bucks. Consumer Reports suggests a few ways handy and not-so-handy types can make some big changes in two of the house's most prominent rooms without drawing up major plans or hiring a contractor for more than minor jobs. Consider a ...
Google Apps Sync Fixes Outlook Search Problem [Updates] (5)
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Google Apps Sync, an Outlook plug-in that connects Google Apps accounts released earlier this month, has updated with a version that doesn't block Windows Desktop Search from indexing Outlook data, along with offering more control over auto-archiving and making it "more clear where data in other Outlook accounts is located." Existing Apps Sync installations should get an automatic update notice, while the IT curious can grab the fixed version now. [Google Enterprise Blog]
Enable Multi-Touch Tab Switching in Firefox 3.5 [Firefox 3.5] (53)
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Firefox 3.5 includes support for the multi-touch features of the latest and greatest MacBooks, but leaves out a "twist" motion that moves forward and back through browser tabs. A quick about:config...
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Jake said:
NICE!
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cfohlin said:
Can't wait to get home and try it.
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Dedalus said:
What's wrong with Ctrl+Tab?
Testing Google Voice's Transcription Powers [Transcription] (15)
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The New York Times' Gadgetwise blog asked its readers to call a Google Voice number and leave voicemails to test and stretch the service's transcription prowess. They responded with glee, reading parts of the Declaration of Independence (translation: "We hope you straight to be self evident ..."), Monty Python skits ("this carriages no more in tennessee seems to be hey it's expired"), and more. We gave Google Voice transcriptions a "not bad," and it holds. ...
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Alex said:
Can you test mine? 202 527 7281
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Stephen said:
Go to the original article and listen to the messages with accompanying transcript. Pretty funny.
Pirate Bay Planned for Purchase, May Start "Compensation Model" [BitTorrent] (11)
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From the News That Sounds Like a Prank Dept.: The Pirate Bay, BitTorrent-powered scourge of media conglomerates and copyright enforcers everywhere, announced that it "may get acquired by Global Gaming Factory," a network of internet cafés and gaming centers, to the tune of about $8 million. The recently convicted site runners claim on their blog that users will leave the site in droves if the "new owners screw around with the site"—a fairly good guess, ...
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Zane Shelby said:
I suppose it was inevitable. Not looking forward to finding a replacement.
Firefox 3.5 Officially Available for Download #firefox (88)
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Windows/Mac/Linux: The final version of the Firefox is starting to show up on Mozilla's web site, and some readers are reporting update notices. Here's a few links you should check out before downloading that browser. Top 10 Firefox 3.5 Features - Breaking down the Private Browsing Mode, TraceMonkey JavaScript engine, little interface features, and bigger changes to the increasingly popular open-source web browser. Disable location-aware browsing and tab tearing - If those features sound more ...
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RuskiTyoma said:
Important read, if only for the Add-On Comp. Center. Read it.
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alistair said:
Yay. I actually managed to get a pre-release update. I love that Microsoft is losing share
Soaking is Key for Perfect Homemade French Fries [Recipes] (42)
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You don't need to install a deep fat fryer in your kitchen or apprentice at a burger stand to get homemade French fries worthy of great praise. The key is soaking your slice potatoes and using the right oil. In running through celebu-chef Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries, and Shakes, Serious Eats' Caroline Russock pulls out the information fans of the crispy wedges need to know: Russets or baking potatoes are the best, whereas waxy potatoes ...
Toodledo Gmail Adds Robust Task Management to Gmail [Task Manager] (22)
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Toodledo, a web-based task manager that's friendly to Getting Things Done adherents or anyone looking for a serious but customizable reminder setup, adds a Gmail gadget to its arsenal of tools that let you track your to-dos anywhere you're looking. We've been impressed in the past by Toodledo's exportability and convenience, along with a clever paper booklet option. Toodledo was already available on iGoogle start pages and Google Calendar, so a Gmail gadget closes the ...
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Greg Brock said:
Used this a ton when I was in a position that required to-do lists. Loved it. This would've made it even better.
OffiSync Provides Google Syncing and Searches Inside Office [Downloads] (30)
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Windows: Free Office 2003 & 2007 plug-in OffiSync lets desktop users open documents from, and save to, Google Docs' online servers, but that's nothing amazingly new. A newer Google Search option does, however, integrates powerful image and web searches. That means that, rather than relying on Microsoft's Clip Art repository, or switching away from Office to search for a usable picture, you can hit the Google Search button on your Office toolbar. Hit that button, ...
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Ricky said:
This is pretty handy for anybody who uses office.
Ksplice Offers No-Reboot Ubuntu Security Fixes [Downloads] (17)
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Linux: If you're running a server, always-on media box, or other system that's powered by Ubuntu, you probably don't love having to reboot just to install security updates. Ksplice, a semi-free service, eliminates the need for downtime. Ksplice operates in way strikingly similar to Ubuntu's built-in Update Manager, checking for the latest vulnerabilities and fixes posted by Linux system administrator and builders around the globe and pinging you when updates are available. The difference is ...
