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 →
Save URL’s for Later Reading with Quiet Read
Sometimes, a really simple app can do wonders to your productivity. One among them is Quiet Read, a free application released recently from BambooApps. With Quiet Read, you can just bookmark pages and mark them for later review just by simple “drag and drop” . I’ve been using Quiet Read for the past few hours, and what I really like about it is, its minimal implementation. Since it sits there in the menu bar all the time, its as simple as just drag and drop the page you want to... 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 →
uTorrent 1.8 is Released, Mac Version on the Way
Its been a over six months since we last saw an update to everyone’s favorite BitTorrent client. The uTorrent team has released version 1.8 of their BitTorrent client, with significant improvements and updates. Added the already pent up excitement about the new uTorrent there is also a word that a Mac version of uTorrent is on the way.. Good news for all Mac users out there.. But I feel that a stable Mac build is quite a few months away. We’ve had to wait for quite a while for this... Read The Rest →
Get Ready! Firefox 3 is Almost Here…
Yes get ready. The most anticipated release of the year is just a few hours away as I write this. Firefox 3 will arrive today that is June 17th after over 34 months of active development. As you might already know, Mozilla is trying to create a world record for the most software downloads in 24 hours, and that time just got a little bit more closer. To Help its cause, Mozilla is hosting a Download Day event, the Camp Firefox BBQ, at its offices in Mountain View, California,... Read The Rest →
Planning to Upgrade to WordPress 2.5, Read This!
With WordPress 2.5 to be scheduled to be released today (I’m not sure if it will make it today or not) the whole blogosphere is going to go crazy with reviews of the latest version of WordPress. Many users would invariably encounter problems while upgrading, so here’s a check list by Lorelle Van Fossen to make sure that the upgrading to WordPress 2.5 goes off smoothly. Let me cut out all the stuff and just list out the points here for a quick scan. You can read the full list... Read The Rest →
iPhone 2.0 : Developer Ready, Enterprise Ready
Boom! Apple has finally unveiled the official SDK and looks like Apple has a winner at its hands in the form of the iPhone. The Apple Special Event just wrapped up a few hours ago, and surprisingly Apple had quite a bit to say. The first half of the event was concentrated upon enterprise users while the second half focused on the SDK and a few other things. With complete enterprise support coming, Apple surely has a winner at its hands. Here’s a rundown into what enterprise features the... 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 →
Apple Puts iPhone SDK On The Map
If there is one wish that Steve Jobs hasn’t fulfilled of the iPhone users worldwide, that is the SDK. Looks like the wait is finally over. Apple has sent out invitations for an event on March 6th, and it plans to unveil the iPhone Software Roadmap and probably talk about some exciting enterprise features. Nothing is known as to what to Apple’s plans for the SDK are, so we will get to know everything on March 6th. Looking at the roadmap I feel that the real SDK will not be... 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 →
