Windows XP Tip:Make your Folders Private
August 30, 2006
So your PC is being shared with your brother,sister or your friend, and for the sake of privacy you don’t want them to view your folders and it’s content, sure you could just make another user for them to login as, but there’s also another way to make your folders for your eyes only.
Here it is:
Note
This option is only available for folders included in your user profile. Folders in your user profile include My Documents and its subfolders, Desktop, Start Menu, Cookies, and Favorites. If you do not make these folders private, they are available to everyone who uses your computer. When you make a folder private, all of its subfolders are private as well. You cannot make your folders private if your drive is not formatted as NTFS
Or if you have $39.95 to spare and want to password protect your folder than click here
A List of the Best Free & Open Source Softwares for Windows
August 28, 2006
A quickie post:
I came across this website today that listed the best free and open source software for Windows (sorry MAC users
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Among the software listed are:
Inkscape

Inkscape is a Vector graphics application tool and suprising enough it also works with Linux and MAC.
HandBrake
Handbrake is a DVD to MPEG-4 ripper/converter tool.
You can view the full list of FREE softwares at Open Source Windows
enjoy!
Private P2P Firefox Extension
August 27, 2006
AllPeers has recently released a beta it called the most ambitious Firefox extension to date, a peer-to-peer application that would allow friends and family to share files and content between one another in a private setting.
The Firefox extension is compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
The extension was designed for individuals or small groups of people (e.g family & friends) to share securely and privately.Files sizes ranges from 100KB to 100GB.
to download the extension and start sharing files privately please click here.
Tools For Your Website - Webpasties.com
August 21, 2006
Almost everyone online right now has a site or a blog.It’s no suprise really as technology and broadband becomes ever so accessible.However some webmasters are totally new at this and often times give up altogether becuase of some technical difficulties.
WebPasties.com is just the site a fresh webmaster needs, it may not appeal to more advanced webmasters out there but it will surely be a good resource for the newer ones.
With WebPasties.com, you can easily create Polls,Slideshows,Forms,Podcast RSS,IM Buttons,Calendars,RSS Tickers and more.
The Form Mail feature will particularly be of importance to a beginner, Webpasties makes it so easy to set up a ‘contact form’ for your site and you can check it for yourself here.
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SanDisk Sansa e280 - World’s Largest Capacity Flash Memory MP3 Player
August 21, 2006
SanDisk is now record holder for the World’s Largest Capacity Flash Memory MP3 Player with the introduction of the SanDisk Sansa e280

The record won’t last for long though, that’s a definite thing in the ever changing tech world.
The e280 holds up to 10GB of music with optional 2GB microSD Card.
In conjunction with the rollout of the e280 and in preparation for the holiday season, SanDisk has lowered its prices on the entire Sansa e200 line of products, including the existing 2, 4 and 6GB models.
TrekStor i.Beat organix Gold MP3 Player - $20,000
August 17, 2006

Are you a millionaire who loves digital music? than the TrekStor i.Beat organix Gold MP3 Player is just the player for you.
Here are some technical details of the player, some (those non-millionaire type) will say that the iPod is way better in looks and economy, but hey your a millionaire don’t listen to those folks…here’s some juice:
# Large, 1 GB memory holds loads of tunes (MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF, and OGG formats)
# Two-color OLED screen displays ID3 tags, FM radio station info, and equalizer visualization
# Designed with two headphone jacks for sharing music with a friend
# Measures 2.95 x 1.26 x 0.63 inches (WxHxD)

What makes the Gold the most expensive MP3 player in the world? Gold, of course. Oh yes, and diamonds. The casing of the organix Gold is cast in 750 gold (18 karat) and it is adorned with 63 diamonds (one-karat). No MP3 player is complete without being wearable, so TrekStor embellished this player with a small chain that includes beautiful aquamarine gems. Jewelers Wenthe in Mannheim, Germany put over 100 hours of painstaking handiwork into this exquisite gadget.
:D
AJAX Comments Plugin for Wordpress
August 16, 2006
**Works with Wordpress 2.0 ++

Do you want to the cool Ajax comments feature to your Wordpress powered blog?
Previously you would have to edit some files and it was rather complicated to do, you can find out what i mean by clicking here and here
Now however it has become a little easier with the AJAX Comments 2.0 plugin for Wordpress.
Features:
* comment form validation happens server-side without refreshing or leaving the page
* Script.aculo.us Fade In/Out Effects make readers happy
* works with AuthImage captcha word verification plug-in to prevent comment spam
* still works traditionally if browsers don’t support JavaScript (or have it disabled)
* uses existing theme code to match styled comment threads when producing new comments
* 25-second server timeout ensures readers aren’t left hanging
* works in current versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Netscape, and Safari.

