Boxee unveils the Beta, and even the Boxee Box!
Boxee one of my favourite startups at the moment is unveiling its beta version of the popular Boxee software. I’ve been using Boxee for almost an year on my Macbook Pro and needless to say the experience is simply wonderful. With today’s Beta launch Boxee aims to enter newer territories with the launch of a dedicated Boxee Box in partnership with D-Link. What’s more important is a totally revamped and redesigned interface for Boxee, that makes using it even more fun. The UI changes aren’t the only changes though, Boxee... Read The Rest →
[Tool] Windows 7 Media Center Browser
I’ve been a huge fan of Boxee for managing my entire media library. But a lot of people I talk to always seem to be telling me, why not use the built in Media Center in Windows? Windows Media Center does have an excellent interface and is easy to use, but so far Boxee’s integration with the web to download details of the plot, reviews, trailers etc. for movies was what kept me hooked onto it. But to fret no more, the built in Windows Media Center can also do... Read The Rest →
[Tool] Backup your Browser with ease using FavBackup
Browser’s have come to become an inevitable part of our lives now. Almost everyday I bookmark so many websites, save new passwords, install and remove extensions. With this changes everyday I was always on the lookout for a reliable and easy backup solution to my Browser data. Till date Firefox along with FEBE satisfied all my needs, but doing backups using FEBE wasn’t easy and had its own share of disadvantages. Also over the years Chrome, Safari also have started to contribute quite a lot to my browser share. So... Read The Rest →
The Ultimate Home Media Center- Dell Inspiron Zino HD
For long I’ve considered the Mac Mini from Apple as a candidate for my future Home Media Server. The Mac Mini has always been an iconic device with its neat and minimal design. However with the release of Inspiron Zino HD from Dell, I’ve given up on the Mac Mini unless Apple comes up with a radically better Mac Mini than the existing one in the market. In short the Inspiron Zino HD is a small PC that packs quite a punch in an 8” by 8” square. And the... Read The Rest →
Hack Attack : Share Internet over WiFi in Windows 7
Windows 7 has come with many new features that are under the hood. One such feature is the native support to create Wireless Ad Hoc Networks. While the built in functionality of Windows7 does not allow you to share your internet connection over the Wireless network you create, third party tools like the very popular Connectify make this task easier and more secure. But the one thing that I didn’t like about Connectify is its interface. It just doesn’t blend with the interface of Windows7. Have a look at the... Read The Rest →
[Tool] Fix Common Windows XP Maladies with XP Quick Fix Plus
Windows XP is now over 6 years old, but it still remains Microsoft’s best ever OS in the market. Though Windows XP continues to survive after the release of Windows 7, it doesn’t imply that XP has no issues at all. Windows XP has enough of problems, but then tools like XP Quick Fix Plus makes life easier by making these problems as easy point ‘n’ click to fix it. XP Quick Fix Plus is a tiny portable application that provides fixes to 40 common Windows XP problems. Its Portable,... Read The Rest →
Hack Attack : Install Windows7 From a USB Drive
Are you one of those people who own a Netbook or a computer that’s without a DVD Drive? Are you looking for a simple, fast way to install Windows7 or any other Operating System from Microsoft on your Netbook? There seem to be guides all over the internet, that allow you to create your own Bootable Windows7 Installation on a Pen Drive. Whilst not overly complicated, these methods have enough of nonsense to scare the beginners away. So read on to find out how you can install Windows7 on your... Read The Rest →
[Tip] Tweak Windows 7 Taskbar to Your Hearts Desire
Microsoft Released Windows 7 worldwide on October 22nd. So far Windows7 has proven itself to be a successful release so far. One of the most radical changes in Windows7 has been the all new redesigned taskbar. Though it borrows some cues from OS X, am a big fan of the new taskbar, and feel that Microsoft finally has the best solution to managing multiple windows on a clutter free taskbar. However there are people who wish to tweak this taskbar according to their own wish and desires.. If you are... Read The Rest →
Got A New PC? Install PC-Decrapifier First!
Just got a new PC or a Laptop? You must already be cursing the manufacturer for installing all crapware on your shiny new PC by now! worry not, there is an amazing app that will save you from all the mess and restore your PC to a shiny bliss.. As someone who cleans up a lot of new laptops, PC Decrapifier has been a trusted helper for a long time to me. A couple of days back version 2.0 of PC Decrapifier was released. With the older versions it took... Read The Rest →
Hack Attack : How to Create aXXo Quality DVD Rips
photo credit: ryoichitanaka’s DVD movies are the best way to pass time while you are at home and have nothing else to do. There are times though when the DVD you rented at the local DVD store has to be returned within 24 hours and you want to watch the movie again and again. In such situations ripping the DVD’s is the best way to go. If you have been a P2P torrents user for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve heard of aXXo. A lot of people are... Read The Rest →
