Feature: The 20 Best iPod Utilities

A nice set of apps to compliment your iPod . I use a few of these to convert Video to a iPod Touch compatible format.

Feature: The 20 Best iPod Utilities

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Linux.com :: All about Linux swap space

Good article on the Linux swap partition (or file)... concept applies to Windows and Mac as well. Good for people new to PCs and want to go a bit lower than the surface.

Linux.com :: All about Linux swap space

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Linux.com :: All about Linux swap space

Good article on the Linux swap partition (or file)... concept applies to Windows and Mac as well. Good for people new to PCs and want to go a bit lower than the surface.

Linux.com :: All about Linux swap space

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Canadian songwriters propose monetizing P2P in Canada

Thinking outside the box... the Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC) is proposing a monthly 5$ "tax" be imposed on every ISP subscriber in Canada for the "Right to Equitable Remuneration for Music File Sharing" -- with out motive for financial gain. To me, this is a license to pirate at a cost of 60$ a year.

It's an interesting view -- though I don't know if the Canadian (or other) record associate would go for it...

Canadian songwriters propose monetizing P2P in Canada


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Mozilla expands in China, inks agreement with Baidu

Baidu is equivalent to China's Google (good if you owned both stocks this year :-)). Looks like Mozilla had inked a sweet deal to include Baidu in Firefox's search bar...

Mozilla expands in China, inks agreement with Baidu

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Microsoft Watch - Vista - What Went Wrong with Windows Vista?

A very well written article on the top 10 challenges that Vista must face. I am particularly fond of the statement similar to: from "wow" to "whoa where's my stuff" to depict the drastic change in many UI components.

Microsoft Watch - Vista - What Went Wrong with Windows Vista?

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Windows Vista Users Hit With 'Purple Screen Of Death' -- Windows Vista -- InformationWeek

Nice -- Microsoft is getting stylish with its crash screens. Welcome to the purple screen of death!

Windows Vista Users Hit With 'Purple Screen Of Death' -- Windows Vista -- InformationWeek

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Top 10 Craziest Star Wars Tattoos - The Force in the Flesh

Pure coolness :-)

Top 10 Craziest Star Wars Tattoos - The Force in the Flesh

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5min - How to Properly Use a Kitchen Knife - Video

Want to chop like a chef? Use this technique :-)

5min - How to Properly Use a Kitchen Knife - Video

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The Fastest Way to Tie a Tie - How to Tie a Tie in less than 10 Seconds - The World's Biggest Show & Tell - life, diy

I really like these cool ways of doing common things differently. Look on Youtube or Google for the "ninja t-shirt folding". :-)

The Fastest Way to Tie a Tie - How to Tie a Tie in less than 10 Seconds - The World's Biggest Show & Tell - life, diy

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SiliconValley.com - Gibson shows new guitar with self-tuning robotics technology

I saw a video of this... pretty cool... must override for the grunge sound :-)

SiliconValley.com - Gibson shows new guitar with self-tuning robotics technology

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David Seah - Compact Calendar

For those of you that like paper-based calendars -- this is a cute one. Allows you to have a full-year small wallet-type of calendar in your pocket.

David Seah - Compact Calendar

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FileForum | Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 1

Looks like Alpha 1 of Ubuntu 8.04 is available for test... I wouldn't put it on a production box but enjoy!

FileForum | Ubuntu

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First dot com .com ever in the world. symbolics.com cmu.edu purdue.edu rice.edu ucla.edu think.com css.gov mitre.org

Ever wonder which domains were at the forefront of the Internet wave? The wait is over :-)

First dot com .com ever in the world. symbolics.com cmu.edu purdue.edu rice.edu ucla.edu think.com css.gov mitre.org

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Microsoft wireless keyboards crypto cracked | The Register

Wow - these wireless keyboard / mouse combos are all the rage... think of all the information you can capture :-)

Microsoft wireless keyboards crypto cracked | The Register

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Canada steps up criminal background checks at border - Cleveland Metro News – The Latest Breaking News, Photos and Stories from The Plain Dealer

Ouch -- this is a bit harsh. I didn't realize that the Canadian border patrol was so strict... I've always had issues getting into the US from Canada but never the inverse... To quote Jim Carey:

"The man with the rubber glove was surprisingly gentle"

Canada steps up criminal background checks at border - Cleveland Metro News – The Latest Breaking News, Photos and Stories from The Plain Dealer

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The 10 Most Irritatingly Impossible Old-School Video Games | Cracked.com

Talk about nostalgia... Check out these old-school games... the pictures themselves bring back tons of memories (not all good). Many an hour was spent button mashing at these games or trying to time the jump or "fire" just right... makes my eyes misty really... Where are my MAME ROMS?

The 10 Most Irritatingly Impossible Old-School Video Games | Cracked.com

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Microsoft Report on IE Security Draws Mozilla Rebuttal

Mozilla's reply back to Microsoft that "IE is less vulnerable than Firefox". Frankly, it's laughable that Microsoft can publish such rubbish (I like that British word). Microsoft is notorious for 'hiding' patches / fixes and sneaking them into other updates like service packs. They hide behind their opacity and point at Mozilla's transparency as though it was a flaw... As the author states:

"It's something you'd expect from maybe an undergrad," he said. "It's very disappointing to see somebody in a senior security position come out and say that because an organization is more transparent about their bugs and fixing them, they're somehow less secure."

Microsoft Report on IE Security Draws Mozilla Rebuttal

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Tis the season for pomander balls - Slashfood

For me, nothing says the holidays like electronics... uhm I mean the smell of old traditions filling the house. No not Granddad's pull my finger tradition -- silly! The smells of food! My Grandmother often makes "pomander balls" (I didn't know WHAT they were called until I read this post :-)). Basically they are oranges with whole cloves poked into them... I tell you, this magical combination will make the house smell wonderful! Give it a shot -- start a tradition of your own!

Tis the season for pomander balls - Slashfood

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dayofbirth.co.uk

Cute site that lets you find out what happened on they day of your birthday, anniversary etc... Handy if you want to make a personalized card for a spouse, relative or friend...

dayofbirth.co.uk

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Master Your DSLR Camera, Part 2: Manual Mode and More

I suggested part 1 of this "Master your DSLR Camera" series a while back... Well, here is part 2. Many of us are self-professed amateur photographers and we've never taken courses or self-studied photography. Personally, I've done both -- I've rolled my own film and have spent my fair share of time in a real (as opposed to digital) dark room. This tutorial is a good refresher and a good overview of some of the SLR basics (digital or otherwise). Worth the Read! Get a clickin'!!!

Master Your DSLR Camera, Part 2: Manual Mode and More

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Stay At Home Servers

Microsoft is putting together a humoristic advertising campaign to promote its Windows Home Server product. Incidentally, I run this server at home and it's really nice... works very well to keep backups and for VPN over SSL access! Only 1 video here at the time of writing but I suspect there will be many more...

Stay At Home Servers

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