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EliteTicker (zip): EliteTicker 1 is a high quality, unobtrusive stock and news ticker that will help keep you on top of changes in the market and aware of news events as they happen. It's very easy to add stocks and news feeds from your favorite sites. The sleek and innovative design keeps...; Tags: Stock, Newsfeed, Precise Logix, EliteTicker 1, RSS, Investment, Internet, Finance; Software downloads 2008-04-22

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ToyBomber (exe): Your plane flies over the runway, getting lower and lower. Using only two action keys, you have to drop bombs and fire cannon to destroy obstacles (stacked barrels, boxes, and stones) on runway, before your plane crash to them. Precise timing and planning of dropping bombs are most important to...; Tags: Bomb, Esc2Games, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools: Do you think Windows Vista is slow, crash-prone, or unreliable? Join the crowd. Over the past year, reviews of Windows Vista by mainstream media outlets, the technical press, bloggers, and ordinary users have been, for the most part, scathing. And many of those bad reviews were absolutely accurate. My...; Tags: Performance, PC, Driver, Microsoft Windows Vista, CPU, Tool, Dialog Box, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance Management, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-06
SeaLife Announces DC800 8 megapixel waterproof Camera: Another day, another waterproof camera announcement. Unlike the Ricoh G600 announced last week, though, the SeaLife DC800 is a true underwater camera. To be precise, it's really a 8-megapixel point-and-shoot in a waterproof housing, so it can be popped out of the housing and used on land as well. This...; Tags: Camera, SeaLife, Janice Chen; Blog posts 2008-04-30
signEZ (zip): Total Signature Control. Take precise control: sign your database applications all at once, sign with the designated signing ID, and sign only the elements you want signed. Delegate Signature ID Access. Securely store a special signature ID file and define who can sign with it and where. This version is...; Tags: Ytria, Databases, Microsoft Office, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Office Suites, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-04-23

PC Metronome (zip): PC Metronome is a high-quality precision metronome program for Windows, which simulates a portable digital metronome. Concise and high-fidelity electronic and natural wood metronome sounds and simulated red LEDs for precise beat indication. Can set beat subdivisions to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6. Includes volume adjustment, built-in tuner, mute,...; Tags: PC, HMC Software, PC Metronome, Microsoft Windows, Engineering, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-04-23
Apple tweaks Software Updater following criticism: Following the huge backlash Techmeme that erupted in the wake Apple's decision to push Safari to all Windows users via the Apple Software Updater, the company has made some tweaks to the UI in an attempt to improve matters. Check out the full gallery here. At the core of the redesign...; Tags: Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-18
8Start Launcher (7setup): A skinable, portable, innovative Application Launcher and Tree Notes. A whole new way of launching programs and files, making your desktop clean and access/share notes fast and easy. Starting programs from shortcuts on desktop and start menu is an obsolete and cumbersome process. Now it is made precise with categorization...; Tags: Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-04-18
Is IT abuse a threat to democracy?: Is IT abuse a threat to democracy?Mind ControlWith my X-files inspired name, and a subject line like that, I probably deserver to be dismissed as a loon, but...A read of Derren Brown's book "Mind Control" should make even the the most ardent sceptic ponder on just how controllable people are....; Tags: Biometrics, Government, Authentication/Encryption, Mind Control, Google Inc., information technology; Discussion threads 2008-04-17
A new way to improve computer graphics: Computer scientists at the University of California in San Diego UCSD have developed a fog and smoke machine for computer graphics which dramatically cuts computing costs for generating bright images. They've used 'photon mapping' algorithms, a subset of the more computationally intensive ray tracing algorithms -- and with better results....; Tags: Algorithm, Light, Computer Graphics, Image, Computer, Engineering, Productivity, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Build your own Wi-Fi antenna: If you need a signal boost and want to get a little creative, the U.K. site Heise Online has a detailed post on creating a homemade Cantenna for 802.11b/g routers. (802.11a routers require antennas of different dimensions.) It's a great way to recycle packaging for household goods and ramp up...; Tags: Antenna, Wireless LANs, Routers & Switches, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Wireless, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Eclipse AVN-6620: Eclipse delivers an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, upgrade to its all-in-one in-car navigation and multimedia lineup with the AVN6620. The double-DIN system features a similar design to that of the AVN5510, with a combination of easy-to-use hard buttons on the bezel and a broadly intuitive touch-screen menu structure for control...; Tags: Keyboards, Java development tools, AVN6620, Eclipse, GPS; Product reviews 2008-04-16
Open Computer (Photos: Psystar's Mac clones): Open Computer (Photos: Psystar's Mac clones)Waste of money?Why should I invest $399, and then purchase the OS X, with the probability that Apple will defend it's proprietary system legally? Why not just purchase a Mac Mini, which will cost me only $50 more? The $50 is worth no headaches. Remember...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Psystar, Apple Macintosh, Open Computer, Mac-clone, Apple Inc., photograph, hardware; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
Blockbuster sees media convergence; Offers to buy Circuit City: Updated: Here's a deal where 1 + 1 = 0.5: Blockbuster is offering to acquire Circuit City for "a least $6 a share." Blockbuster went public on Monday statement with an offer to buy Circuit City. Blockbuster says it sent a letter Feb. 17, but Circuit City...; Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Blockbuster Inc., Convergence, Financial Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-14
Explaining science with drawings: A recent news release from the US National Science Foundation NSF mentions a project it helped to fund, 'Picturing to Learn.' For this project, college students have to create pencil drawings to explain scientific concepts to high school students. As says Felice Frankel, a Harvard University researcher who is leading...; Tags: National Science Foundation, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Student, Web Site Development, Productivity, Investment, Web Technology, Internet, Finance, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-04-12
"More SCI/tech headlines": "More SCI/tech headlines"Science for science's sakeUntil Universities start offering Bachelor of Arts in Computers, IT will be equated to science. Computer Science is more like creative technical writing. Programs follow an algorithm - which is a set of rules. Literature follows a set of rules too (into, body, conclusion, other...; Tags: theory; Discussion threads 2008-04-10
I don't need GPS in my iPhone: The current iPhone can't do true GPS – which is fine with me. Many people put the popular navigation technology at the top of their iPhone wishlist but I think that 3G networking is much more important. iPhone's Google Maps application does pseudo-GPS by approximating...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Garmin Ltd., GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-07
Brain Games Chess (exe): Brain Games Chess helps to improve your skills using enhanced tutorials and a unique scoring system. With multiple skill levels, Brain Games Chess was designed to challenge you whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. Play at any level against the program or a friend or use the...; Tags: Chess, Scoring System, Games, Corporate Governance, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law; Software downloads 2008-04-07
Relay Timer Lite (1_r413): Relay Timer Lite is a useful tool for NCD ProXR relay controller boards. It supports 1 board with 8 relays. Each relay can be programmed separately with multiple timers. Relay can be turned on/off manually from GUI easily. It can detect all existed COM ports automatically. As specialized software that...; Tags: Relay, Serial Port Tool, Relay Timer Lite, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Corporate Governance, Productivity, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Enterprise Software, Software; Software downloads 2008-04-03
ESET Smart Security (msi): ESET Smart Security is a tightly integrated solution designed to protect computers from a range of threats. Built on ESET NOD32 Antivirus and its powerful ThreatSense engine, ESET Smart Security provides antispyware, antispam and customized firewall features to protect against viruses, trojans, worms, adware, phishing, rootkits and other Internet threats....; Tags: Eset, ESET Smart Security, Security, Viruses And Worms; Software downloads 2008-04-03