Startup Delayer Staggers Your Startup Apps for Smoother Loading [Featured Windows Download] (44)
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Windows only: Free application Startup Delayer staggers the applications that launch when you login to Windows by user-defined increments. The reason: To mitigate the common startup bottleneck caused by all of your startup applications fighting to run at the same time. You'd never try launching eight different applications simultaneously under normal circumstances and expect your computer to handle it well, so why should your startup apps be any different? To use it, just drag applications ...
Meta Zazzle (1)
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STYLE BUZZ – Zazzle Keds let you create shoes with any image on them, and a BuzzFeed contributor takes the idea to its logical conclusion. Thanks to Chris Wilson for the image. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment » The Best Links: Chris Wilson’s Meta Zazzle Zazzle Keds - Featured on BuzzFeed
Iowa chosen for next Microsoft data center (2)
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Software maker will build its fourth U.S. data center in West Des Moines, which is also the hometown of Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson.
Microsoft launches 3D wonder Photosynth for consumers (5)
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Microsoft finally takes Photosynth from being a neat-looking technology demo to a playground for amateur photographers to build incredible 3D works.
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Robin said:
I just still can't see the point. 100 Xbox360 marketplace points for anyone who can come up with an application for this.
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Nate said:
Damn cool!
Totally Free Burner Makes CD and DVD Burning Simple [Featured Windows Download] (42)
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Windows only: Free application Totally Free Burner burns audio, video, data, and ISO CDs and DVDs in just a few clicks. The app covers almost all of your potential CD and DVD burning needs, and it does so through a slick and simple interface. As FreewareGenius points out, drag and drop support for adding files to a project would make this a truly great app, but even without that functionality it's an impressive piece of ...
Spectra (6)
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TECH BUZZ – A web-based news visualization site from MSNBC. Through the magic of Flash and code, Spectra turns the MSNBC news feed into a revolving swirl of headlines and images. For extra fun, turn on the webcam option under the ‘Change View’ tab and go crazy. The Best Links: Spectra Visual Newsreader Via: Forget How You Read News Online View the Buzz »
How to: Draw a car (5)
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Brian Duey has a great website with a bunch of learn-to-draw tutorials. Many great projects start with a sketch, so learning to draw can really help you in the early stages of design. Check out Brian's website for a lot of great tutorials. Learn how to Draw a car [and more!] Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Arts | Digg this!
Solder-rings (7)
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If you find the intricacies of soldering a bit too tedious, you may find these tiny solder rings come in handy. Just slip one over your component lead and apply iron. You could also probably make these yourself before starting work on a board.- SchmartSolder (If you enjoy the process of soldering as is - please disregard the above message) Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Electronics | Digg this!
Lock picking with a credit card, a photocopier, and some luck (2)
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Lock-picking experts show how to replicate a key to a high-security Medeco lock with a credit card at the Defcon hacker conference.
gOS 3 Beta Bundles Google Gadgets [Linux] (23)
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The latest version 3 of the gOS Linux distribution is now available, and it includes Google gadgets on the desktop in addition to its already heavy webapp integration. Check out how Adam turned an old PC into a webapp monster with gOS. [via]
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I just started playing with gOS and it by far is the easiest and simplest Linux distros around. Clean and quick - got to love it!
Wrap your cords up before someone trips on them (11)
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The "CordWrap" is a simple addition to any wall power outlet. Simply replace your current outlet cover with a cut metal fitting with its ends protruding from the surface of the wall. Use these protruding ends to wrap the extra cord around it so that it doesn't clutter your floor. Another benefit of this design is that your cords wont be accidentaly pulled from the wall. CordWrap Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read ...
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Art said:
Yeah, except the baby will trip and split her head open on something like this.
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Jon Bristow said:
This is a TERRIBLE idea... coiled cords should NEVER EVER EVER be plugged in!
New in the Maker Shed - The Heliophone kit (3)
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Control sound with light! - This is an electronics kit suitable for beginners but it DOES require some soldering. With very few parts you can build a tiny solar powered theremin enclosed in an ALTOIDS or like mint tin (NOT INCLUDED). So when the oil runs out, the ice caps melt and civilization crumbles to dust, thanks to the Heliophone, we will still have electronic music :-)I'd just as soon skip the mint-tin and install ...
Firefly Launches Web-Based Chat for Individual Sites (14)
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Betaworks, a type of incubator program based in New York, has just released the public beta of a simply integrated chat tool for site owners, called Firefly. The simplicity comes by way of no download requirements for end users. If they happen to be on a Firefly-enabled site, then they can start the chat option and just start typing. Click anywhere on the webpage and you can type there. The result is a collaborative pop-up ...
Bengay Stops Bug Bites From Itching [Health] (21)
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As minor inconveniences go, itchy bug bites are the bane of the summer season. The Parent Hacks blog reader Molly offers a tip she learned in the Peace Corps: a dab of the common pain reliever cream Bengay on a bug bite goes a long way towards relieving the itch. What tricks do you have to stop the itch? Ben Gay stops mosquito bites from itching [Parent Hacks]
Nike's Anti-Gay Ads (1)
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SPORTS BUZZ – Some are interpreting Nike’s latest ad campaign as anti-gay. The ads feature photos of basketball players in somewhat homoerotic poses with phrases like “that ain’t right”. Nike intended for the ads to represent the embarrassment a basketball player feels when getting dunk’d on, but some people are outraged. The Best Links: Does Nike Hate Gays? Other Nike Ads More Photos of Nike Ads View the Buzz »
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Paul P said:
just another reason for Gays to whine about something. The sore little babies. Hey if you like balls in your face, you have no room to complain.
Robokill: Titan Prime (2)
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TECH BUZZ – A nice-looking Flash game to help you fritter away your afternoon. Combining the control skills of Robotron and all sorts of weapons upgrades, it’s lengthier and more complex than your average Flash game, but also good fun. The Best Links: Play Robokill Via: Neatorama View the Buzz »
Sleeping In on Weekends a No-No [Sleep] (64)
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Popular Science says that sleeping in on the weekend makes it harder to get up on time during the week. The concept may be common knowledge for most, but the article backs it up with science for...
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daftspaniel said:
I recently started getting up at the same time 7 days a week - it is much much better!
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Matt said:
I didn't need to hear this...
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doransky said:
Már hétvégén sem érdemes aludni.
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Sandra said:
the article itself says there's one amino acid that controls your sleep cycle...if only I could control its production...
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rorowe said:
Darn! Busted!
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Laura said:
Well, duh.
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Will said:
Adam, this one's for you :)
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ydant said:
weekends are for building up on sleep so I don't need as much during the week...
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ScrewTheMan.com said:
Ha! I was just talking with J Wynia about thIs on FriendFeed
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Mone said:
meno male che ho smesso allora...
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xsolutions said:
Hetfonkent csak akkor tudtam felkelni, ha hetvegen kialudtam magam. Most akkor nem ertem...
Xrecode Converts Audio, Automatically Splits Long Files [Featured Windows Download] (18)
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Windows only: Free application Xrecode converts your audio files from popular formats to any of the same formats. While it may not have the complexity and advanced features of previously mentioned MediaEncoder Audio Edition, it's also less complicated to use—just drag files you want to convert into Xrecode, choose the output format, and get started. Xrecode also sets itself apart with smart options for splitting audio by CUE files or by silence—perfect for quickly splitting ...
