Hack Attack : Run Linux Apps Natively On Windows, OSX
Linux has always been the operating system of the geeks and nerds. For some reason Linux has never been able to capture the market like Windows and OS X have managed to do. The main reason for this has been the so called unfriendliness of the Linux OS. But things are changing now with distros like Ubuntu etc.. For over 15 years now Linux users have been using Wine to run Windows Applications and Softwares natively. With Wine 1.0 scheduled for a early June release things are looking better for... Read The Rest →
Get Invites For The GDrive Killer Dropbox!
If you are looking for Dropbox invites just leave a comment on this post with your email id and I will send you an invite. Please spread the word by digging the story here We have all been waiting for GDrive to launch for years now. But it looks like GDrive is all set to become vaporware with the launch of the public beta of Dropbox today. Luckily I managed to get an invite and I’ve been playing around with Dropbox for the past hour and I am completely bowled... Read The Rest →
Microsoft Releases FolderShare Beta
Microsoft has just released the beta of FolderShare. The idea behind FolderShare is pretty simple and its main purpose is to Keep files in sync across your computers, Share folders with friends, Access your files from any computer. FolderShare does not store data remotely so to be able to Sync you should have a broadband connection which isn’t hard to come by these days. Microsoft released a fresh beta of FolderShare with an interface that is heavily borrowed from Skydrive. With all the bells and whistles and Windows Live... Read The Rest →
Prevent Data Theft Using Folder Castle
We are all Computer geek’s aren’t we? Our computers contain sensitive data like Passwords, private documents and pictures that if stolen can mean a total disaster. Thieves can use all our private data to make our lives miserable. Data Security has gained a lot of importance these days and is critical to any organization to protect its data. So why treat your computer any differently than you do your other valuable property that you keep in a safe? Why not take advantage of the newest of the softwares to protect... Read The Rest →
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 : Early Bird Review
I’m pretty sure you have all heard about Internet Explorer 8 either here or elsewhere. The 1st Beta of IE8 was released to public today and I quickly downloaded and I’ve been playing with it the whole day long. Being a long time Firefox browser, it was like ages since I used Internet Explorer. I’ve been a Firefox fan since the 1.2 days. So coming back to IE8 after such a long time was an experience in itself for me. Anyway’s I’d better cut the crap and focus on the... Read The Rest →
What If Microsoft Builds IE On Top Of Firefox ?
Just done with reading an Interesting Post at PCWorld titled “Dear Microsoft: It’s Time for Internet Explorer, Powered by Firefox”. The headline caught me unawares and the article itself was quite an interesting read. The article was quite provocative, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I just thought I should present my opinions on this idea as well, so here you go.. If you have any ideas please drop in your opinions in the comments. For a start lets get it straight on, that IE will never embrace Firefox come... Read The Rest →
Get SMS Notifications When Someone Contacts You On Pidgin
I just found this amazing plug-in available for Pidgin called gSMS which sends you SMS notifications whenever someone leaves a message for you on Pidgin and you aren’t able to respond to it within a specified time frame. This could be particularly useful if you need to step away from your desk but you are expecting an important message. By configuring this amazing plug-in, you can be notified by SMS that the person left a message. With this you can get back to them as soon as possible. While the... Read The Rest →
Windows Vista SP1 To Break Apps Just Like Vista Did!
You surely must have heard about the imminent arrival of Windows Vista SP1. Looks like at the grand party of the release of SP1, it is going to disappoint some apps. Yes you heard that right, SP1 will break support for some apps, just like Vista did on a larger scale when it first came out. The biggest problem that Vista had when it first came out was the large amount of software incompatibilities. Most people held back from upgrading to Vista fearing that their favorite software or app wouldn’t... Read The Rest →
The Next Killer App : Digsby IM Client
A Friend of mine told me about Digsby and I’ve been testing it for about a week now, and I have to say it is very very impressive. Till now I was using Pidgin as my choice of IM client. But in comparison to Digsby Pidgin falls very short. The Social Network features of it is simply amazing and the best thing is that it has been beautifully integrated. Well Digsby is a multiprotocol IM client that lets you chat with all your friends on AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ,... Read The Rest →
Enso – A Superb Alternative to Launchy
I’ve been a long time of Launchy, a app that happens to be just everyone’s favorite application launcher. I decided to uninstall Launchy and give a try to Enso, about which I’ve heard great things. I was reluctant at first, but after about three days of using this, I have to say that I’m completely blown away by it. First I started off with a look at their Video Demo, which I strongly suggest you have a look at. Impressed after having a look at the video I started to... Read The Rest →
