Make an iPhone Ringtone in iTunes for Windows [How To] (31)
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We've shown you how you can turn your (non-DRM-protected) music collection into custom iPhone ringtones using GarageBand and iTunes on a Mac, or software like ToneShop for Windows but the CyberNet tech site's made it easy for those with just a copy of iTunes for Windows to hack together their own tones. The basic trick is to single out a short section of a song in iTunes, export it to a non-protected AAC/M4A format, then ...
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Bwana said:
I made a video about this a year ago. No kind of respect man :)
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Kevin said:
I have been doing this for a while now and it works great. Why pay $0.99 for a ringtone if you already own the song.
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Derick Valadao said:
This is damn useful for Windows users. I was actually pretty annoyed when I realized that only "purchased" music could be turned into ringtones. This website gives you a very cheap alternative [but it's a bit complex/nerdy].
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Polina said:
Megs.
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Ryan said:
I hope this works. I miss my jailbroken phone for the ringtones...
Turn OpenDNS into a Parental Filter [Kids] (50)
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You can spend hours figuring out how to lock down every browser in the house to prevent the net's nastier stuff from reaching your kids. Or you can set up the web-boosting, attack-preventing Open DNS service to work with your router and drill down on specific prevention measures. You filter by category or content, block specific sites, pop up custom warning messages (as in, "Donny, I know what you're up to ..."), and keep logs ...
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Garrett said:
I keep forgetting to look into this. Some good stuff.
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Jim said:
We've been using OpenDNS at our house for about a year. It is a great way to make sure some of seamier sides of the web don't come in.
Frotz: Text Adventures Live Again (1)
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Old-School Text Adventures Come to the iPhone: There’s something very pure about a text adventure game. […] Craig Smith has released an iPhone version of Frotz, a program based on Infocom’s original Z-machine engine — it’s what powered all the text adventures of old, everything from the Zork trilogy to Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. What Frotz on iPhone does is give you access to many [text adventure] games, both in terms of finding them ...
Just a little note to say... (1)
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Dear newly pubescent son of mine,The following items, which I have placed in your bathroom in obvious locations, are to be used in a conscientious manner EVERY SINGLE DAY. Note the caps lock. The caps lock does indeed mean EVERY SINGLE DAY and not WHEN I SORTA FEEL LIKE IT or WHEN MY PARENTS NAG ME ABOUT IT. When you use these items, observe the directions written on the packaging. Any use not specified by ...
3-Alarm fire burns at Apple's Cupertino campus (11)
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Uh oh. At about 10pm pacific time, a 3-alarm fire (about 66 firefighters responding) was reported at Apple's Valley Green Six building on Apple's Cupertino campus. The site which is just down the road from the Infinite Loop HQ is said to be an R&D building by Apple personnel -- Apple has not confirmed this. The fire seems to be under control with no reported injuries although it's too soon for any kind of damage ...
Why I'm glad I'm done changing diapers. (1)
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I have been having an educational and informative conversation with my two older children. The youngest of my rug apes, the three year old, probably would have enjoyed this conversation too had I not put him in his crib for incessant screaming.The only one around here that is allowed to scream about having to drink milk in their sippy cup instead of Crystal Lite is me. I also get to scream because we're out of ...
Error'd: Packing Done Right (23)
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Submitted anonymously, one of our readers' companies uses a lot of CMOS batteries from Dell. To save time and money, they asked for fifty spare batteries instead of having them delivered individually. Dell was happy to oblige, sending one giant box with fifty small boxes inside; each with one neatly-packed CMOS battery. I can't help but be reminded of a similar incident from the past. Brought to you by the Non-WTF Job Board:
Remember the Milk from Your Mac and Windows Desktop [Remember The Milk] (18)
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Windows and Mac: Remember the Milk users, you can access your RTM lists from your desktop in two ways: The Remember the Moof Dashboard widget for Mac users, and the Remember the Milk Tool for Windows users. Remember the Moof brings your list to your Mac's Dashboard, where you can add items, check off items, or sort by list or tag. The Windows RTM tool just lets you quick add to your list from your ...
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Roopesh said:
Fantastic for anyone using RTM and a mac
Warning: your calendar is in danger with Apple’s Mobile Me (16)
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Apple’s Mobile Me just deleted every single item from my Outlook calendar on Windows Vista. Gone. Deleted. Luckily I have them backed up on Google, but what a scare. Apple’s secrecy keeps them from properly testing out their apps with tons of users, the way other companies do who aren’t so worried about secrecy. Other people are reporting the same thing. Do not buy Mobile Me. Do not install it. Be warned. Update: Walt Mossberg, ...
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jeffmincey said:
eeek! acutally i almost did the same thing with the google outlook sync thingie. always backup EVERYTHING!
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Matt said:
I'm hearing a lot of horror stories about this. MobileMe = FAIL!
Warning: your calendar is in danger with Apple’s Mobile Me (40)
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Apple’s Mobile Me just deleted every single item from my Outlook calendar on Windows Vista. Gone. Deleted. Luckily I have them backed up on Google, but what a scare. Apple’s secrecy keeps them from properly testing out their apps with tons of users, the way other companies do who aren’t so worried about secrecy. Other people are reporting the same thing. Do not buy Mobile Me. Do not install it. Be warned. Update: Walt Mossberg, ...
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Peet said:
Scares like this make you realise the transient nature of data and the tools to manipulate it. This explains why enterprises spend so much money on storage, backups, redundant systems etc.
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Matt said:
I'm hearing a lot of horror stories about this. MobileMe = FAIL!
QuickSend Sends Simple, One-Hand Emails from Your iPhone [Featured IPhone Download] (20)
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iPhone/iPod touch only: Free application QuickSend creates and sends simple emails in a flash through a one-hand-friendly interface. When you fire up the app, you get two scrollable sections: the first with email addresses of your contacts and the second with messages. Line up the two you want and tap the Email It button. QuickSend launches a new email with the necessary fields auto-populated, and all you have to do is hit send. While it's ...
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kfc said:
as he said good idea but its a pain, should be able to add customised messages and have a list of fav friends to send too or at least firstname,lastname
.com Button: iPhone Tip (2)
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When typing in a website address in Safari, I use the “.com” feature on the keyboard all the time. I’m sure many of you do, too. If you hold down the “.com” button for a second, you’ll see a popup with other dot options. These are the other main top level domains like “.net”, “.org” and “.edu”. I’ve seen pictures online with “.co.uk”, so I’m curious - do you guys in the UK have that ...
Google Docs Template Gallery Launches [Google Docs] (93)
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Google Docs now offers a gallery of spreadsheet, presentation, and document templates for use in your work. Whether you're designing a resume, invoice, calendar, or slideshow, there are a few templates here to get you started. Template categories include Business, Calculators, Calendars & Schedules, Cards & Certificates, Letters, Presentation Designs, and more. You can also sort them by how many users each has and user ratings. To use a template in your Google Doc, from ...
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Fred Schechter said:
a great way to find the template you need, without scouring the planet.
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thr33 said:
توفر جوج الان في قسم الملفاتDocumentsقوالب جاهزة لعروض تقديمية واوراق عمل مجهزة لتوفير الوقت عليك
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Garrett said:
My goodness. Goog just keeps marching along.
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vasta said:
Oooh, pretty.
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Mitchell said:
wow, that's seriously handy!
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Kameron K said:
that's pretty cool
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C.L. Everett said:
Closer and closer to replacing Word for many basic users.
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Regis said:
Vraiment excellent.
Snacks that Heal What Ails You [Health] (30)
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Yahoo and Men's Health round up seven snacks that heal, claiming that your best route to many common ailments lies in a well chosen snack from your supermarket. For example, rather than reaching for a can of soda when you're stressed, the article suggests a cup of low-fat yogurt or a couple tablespoons of mixed nuts.Scientists in Slovakia gave people 3 grams each of two amino acids — lysine and arginine — or a placebo ...
Cindy Lauper can kiss my bum. (1)
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There are certain things around Casa Absentminded which fulfill the family status quo. For instance, dirty boy's underwear left on the bathroom floor...or constant noise from Nick Jr...or the smell of feet. These thing are comforting.Yesterday I became uncomfortable. The status quo was interrupted.What I'm used to is being the sole source of estrogen in my home. There is my husband and his powerful brand of hairy adult male testosterone. There is my fourteen year ...
