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New Opera 10.50 menu bar

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:38:00 +0000

Hi folks, tonight I’ve just discovered the latest version of Opera. The v10.50 is finally released! And as I was too much thrilled by its looks and its new functionalities (check the change log on Opera.com), one thing I’ve noticed to be missing.

As many pro users of Opera out there, I’ve customized to its maximum, to be able to get the maximum of visuals and functionality from it. My previous version was v10.10. I’ve personalized most of the toolbars, tab-bars and so on. And when I installed the new 10.50 version I’ve chosen Upgrade from the setup menu (to keep all my settings intact).

But! this is where “trouble” came from. Its new design didn’t seem to go on well with my settings customized for v10.10. My hardest trouble seemed to be finding the menu bar, to access the Tools –> Preferences settings (which is actually what I care for).

After hours of searching and researching, I’ve discovered a way. I am going to share the way to get back your traditional old-school menu which is now gone in v10.50.

I don’t know if you’re able to see all the details from the below screen shots in the size of my blog, that’s why I’ve made the pictures clickable to get the full-size version once you click them. That’s how my new Opera looked like once I’ve upgraded from v10.10. No menu bar at all. At this stage, impossible to access it.

To get access to the menu you will have two options. Either you reset the tab bar to its defaults, or you drag and drop the menu button from the Customization menu. I’ve chosen Reset to default. The steps: Right click anywhere on the tab bar, choose Personalization, then Reset to Default (I am using the French version, so I hope I am giving the exact translations).

And this is how it will look like once it is reset to its default appearance. You will notice a little red button with a half white O on it, in the left side of the tab bar.

That’s the standard “menu” in Opera 10.50. You would have gotten this if you were to install a fresh copy, with default settings. To get this button as a menu bar, as in most Windows pre-7 applications, follow the steps in the picture below:

Once you click Show menu as a bar (…? hope I got it right from French), it will turn out like this. However, please be advised that the menu bar is now Win 7 friendly. Does not support the Aero feature which is – as a matter of fact – present in rest of the Opera. But not the menu bar. It looks like this, non-transparent and boring:

And if you agree that indeed it destroys the good looks of the shinny new Opera, there is one way to get rid it of it. Either to place it back as a button in a toolbar(which you can drop anywhere you like), or remove it completely. To do so, click File, then uncheck the box saying Show the menu as a bar. Once you do that, it will be placed as a button as you saw in a picture above.

That’s it. Hope it will come in handy to other people who might have had same troubles as me. Enjoy your new Opera!

A dice in Photoshop

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:04:00 +0000

Spent half of the yesterday’s night and most of this Sunday on what you see below:

(Picture is clickable, it will take you to its Flickr page)

The dice used in this project was created in POV-Ray by unknown author. What you see here is pure Adobe Photoshop CS4. Full version 1920x1080 (without logo) is available for download here. Thanks for watching!

Available wi-fi networks in my flat

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:03:00 +0000

That’s one:

That’s Deathstar. Now there is one more available network:

And Deathstar sux :D

These are my creative Czech neighbors, with password-protected networks. Excepting one of the “stars”, though.

Chuck Norris vs. Berlusconi

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:48:00 +0000

We’ve seen Chuck Norris vs. Google in a previous post, let’s now have a look now at what happens when Chuck Norris meets Silvio Berlusconi.

via http://www.funnymos.com/obamas-revenge.html

Chuck Norris vs. Google

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:37:00 +0000

1. Go to www.Google.com

2. Type in the search: “Where can I find Chuck Norris in Google”

3. Click I’m feeling Lucky

4. Run before he finds you

Check what happens when Chuck Norris meets Silvio Berlusconi.

That’s the raw power of Adobe Photoshop CS4!

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:19:00 +0000

Hi folks. I’ve been again playing with Adobe Photoshop CS4 and this time I used a cat model found online by a friend of mine who sent it to me. I’ve decided to use it as a base to start to create a larger picture. And… this is what I came with this time. Picture is clickable (will open in a new window), it will take you to my Flickr page, where I usually publish my pictures.

As usual, I work on the 1080p resolution, to match the size of my monitor (1920x1080). The version for download has no logo embedded, this is only used for display purposes. Please find the full size no-logo version here.

*Cat model created by Borisov Taisiya. Although it was a public, I believe he deserves the credits. Thank you for the inspiration!

Help the victims of Haiti

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:52:00 +0000

Hi everybody. We all know the recent tragedy in Haiti, we all know what happened. The world is sending help there, plenty of world organizations are raising money to aid the people in need. Among these organizations, eBay, through PayPal and MissionFish, is also allowing us to make a donation to support this cause. Please use the following link to place a donation:

http://donations.ebay.com/charity/event.jsp?NP_ID=-52&categoryId=11232#donatenow

You will need a PayPal account, and you can donate as little as $5,00 to contribute to the help of the people in need. Just think that each dollar you donate, will buy somebody a bread. This should be enough to push you forward…Follow my example and donate. And for the people out there who also have websites, also follow my example and do a good deed by spreading a message of help. Promote the donation link and encourage your readers to make an act of charity. Together we can make a difference.

Goo Google!

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:40:00 +0000

After spending a considerable amount of time working, I finally managed to come up with two other wallpapers. Please find them below!

As usual, I work on 1080p resolution (1920x1080) to match the size of my monitor.

Below the text is taken from Google Czech Republic. Text is in English.

Available for download here.
Download the 1280x1024 version here.

Here the text is taken from Google Japan. Text is partially English and partially Japanese.

Available for download here.
Download the 1280x1024 version here.

Amintind de Revolutie

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:28:00 +0000

Acum 20 de ani au iesit in strada. Au iesit, satui de viata care le-a fost impusa. Satui de comandantul prea-iubit. Satui de foame. …ce paradox. Au iesit sa ceara schimbare. In schimb, au primit moarte. Timisoreni, bucuresteni, oameni din toata tara. Au murit pentru ca au dorit un viitor mai bun. Au murit pentru schimbare. Dupa 20 de ani trecuti acum, ce e diferit? Ce s-a schimbat?

*De la frate-miu pe YouTube.

Craciunul vine intai pe reteaua lu’ lord Vodafon

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:26:00 +0000

Ca sa se instaleze in casa si sufletul meu, Craciun o inceput a curje incet-incet prin SMS, pe megahertzii lu’ Vodafon, direct in telefonu’ cela. Cea mai practica metoda. Selectezi toate contactele din addressbook, apoi Send SMS –> Send All. Am… primit 3 SMS-uri de Craciun. Toate, ori cu lumini, ori spirite (de Craciun in casa mea), ori cu calduri (sunt –15 afara). Ce dragut, am zis. Dar nu am raspuns nici unuia. De ce?

A. 3 SMS-uri. De la 3 persoane diferite. Persoanele diferite – SMS-urile identice.

B. Mi sunt adresate la plural. Sa “ne” aduca Domnu’ caldura. Sa “ne” fie masa plina. Sa “ne” fie bine tot anu’ de vine. Sa “ne” coboare cea lumina in suflete. (Iar de nu, sa il dau mai departe + “scz” de “mass”, lol?)

C. Ultima oara cand m-am numarat, eram unu’.

D. Si-au amintit ca exist si ma manifest (intr-o forma singulara sau alta) doar de Sarbatori.

Oameni buni care ajungeti pe aici, va urez doar ca Mosu’ sa vina bogat. Sa care in sacu’ cela mare si rosu tot ce va lipseste (de care stiti si de care nu stiti). Nu mai zic mai mult (ca restu’ “binecuvantarilor” le-ati auzit probabil). Ori ati primit cel putin 1 SMS pe tema, deja.

Moscow, center of the Universe

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:38:00 +0000

Couple of weeks ago a hole* in the sky appeared above Moscow. Three days ago a flying pyramid was hovering over Kremlin for couple of hours. Now I am wondering, is this some kind of joke of Russia’s Secret Services, or whatever obscure organizations there could be, or is the whole stuff for real..? If the second assumption is true, then well… although I’ve always believed that we’re not alone in this Universe, and this thing now seems (to me) to be the most credible UFO evidence…………

…one’s gotta wonder, you know, about all the fuss about the end of the world, about the passing into a new age… the NEW age. Has this something to do with it, if everything is real? Is Moscow the “chosen” city if we’re all doomed in 2012? You might call me paranoid, but there’s one more point. Besides that, it was that hole* in the sky above Moscow. That’s not something one can easily fake.

*hole is just the term used widely online to describe the phenomenon. As a matter of fact I personally consider it to be more like a ring of light.

_________________________

Later edit: that “hole” could have also been a meteorological phenomenon. One that not occurs very often – they say, but it does.

Found a good article that covers different aspects from all of this story. Read it here.

One story of one of my old buddies. Mario!

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:09:00 +0000

Guess most of you folks out there know the guy? Once I used to be a big fan, in the days when I was a kid. Now I have made these wallpapers as a tribute to the old days… to Mario times. I have created them from scratch, using Adobe Photoshop CS4. I don’t claim to be a master of digital imaging, but I do think I’ve done a pretty nice job . You can find the tutorial I’ve followed to create these images here, I wouldn’t have managed without it.

Both of these two wallpapers are 1080p, high-resolution widescreen images, 1920x1080. I will post a download link under each of them for the full-screen version. The downloaded version will be clear of my logo.

Here is the first of them, the dark-blue version. The picture is clickable, it will take you to my Flickr page, where I initially published this image.

Download the 1920x1080 version here.

Download the 1280x1024 version here.

And here is the second one, the orange version. Same here, picture is published on my Flickr page. When you click it it will take you there, without leaving this website.

And as I said, here is the download link.

Download the 1280x1024 version here.

Thanks for watching!

Autumn romance (…yeah, right)

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:36:00 +0000

You know, there is something you broke, something causing to write this.

I’ve been happy to get your phone call that you’ll come over for the night, and I was really looking forward to that. You made all the thrill go away, and even caused within me a sort of rage pointed against me – yes, for being idiot enough to so much want to see you.

You came in, you did not even bother to go through the usual and boring social formalities, even considering the fact that we’re buddies now. Old pals, aren’t we? A “Hello, what’s up”, “How’s it going?” – this is what I had expected (of you). Instead you jumped right at me: “Start Skype! It’s Viola’s birthday and is midnight in Russia already! I gotta call her!”

(I’m fine, thank you, glad you’ve asked! I’ve been really looking forward to meeting you! Glad that you’re here! – I thought to myself, and you’ve killed the thought in an instant.)

As my enjoyment was starting to fade away being replaced with some other bitter feelings, I open Skype and make room for you to sit on my computer. To my surprise and your disappointment, Skype did not work.

I’ve explained you that yesterday I had installed my webcam, which has a mic of its own and it made it the default recording device in my computer. My Skype settings were all overwritten by the webcam. I do understand that it is all too technical for you, but believe me I was doing my best to restore Skype functionality – so you can use it. Despite the fact that you understood that, and despite the fact that I was trying my best to help you, you still behaved like you shouldn’t have.

You’d look at the webcam, then at me as I struggle to make the microphone work, and then you’d have the nerve to dare to ask me: “Why have you installed the crap?” – relating to it. In my apartment. On my computer. Forgetting I am the one doing you a service for free, forgetting that you also used the crap on your Russian computer to broadcast your face over to your buddies. But at that time I believe it was just a webcam. When you stopped using it and returned it back to me it became crap.

I ignored that for the time being, but it was still pushing on. When I later brought it up, you’d only make stupid excuses – like you always do, instead of admitting your wrong doings. You’d tell me: “But it is late in Russia and I promised I will call her on her birthday” – thing which I perfectly understood. But despite me trying all I could to help you keep your promise, even offered you my own cell phone to place that call, you still wouldn’t admit your attitude was wrong. And your choice of words, totally inadequate.

You’re weak, you’re so weak to believe you’re always right, and to never see your mistakes. Or if you do see them, to never accept the fact that something about you is so wrong – but instead putting up a fight each time. When smarter and calmer solutions were available.

Please be smart and see far more than this – try to catch the big picture. Do you get it? Do you get the feeling that something about you isn’t as it should be?

*that’s the sweetest I could have put it.

One step closer! NASA confirms water on moon

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:16:00 +0000

Remeber that news one month ago about NASA planning to crash a missle into the moon so they could see from the lunar dust if there is any trace of water. Well, many people said this has been a failure. Not anymore! We have the confirmation that there is indeed water on moon. Which brings the humankind one step closer to… uhh… establishing a community on the Moon? Make life on Moon possible? Or learn how to use the resources in the solar system for our benefit here on Earth? The possibilities are endless.

Who’s my kitty?

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:29:00 +0000

Who’s my white, cute, fluffy, fleabag?

Answer to this question in the clip below, which is getting ~~thousands~~ millions of hits in views and ratings on YouTube. Great work buddy!

We’ve got street view!

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0000

Street view, street view, who’s got street view? We’ve got street view!

I know that probably is not news anymore for somebody, but it is definitely for me. These guys from Google, they’re genuinely amazing. They’ve literally put Prague on the map… that’s right, Google MAP(s).

Now I can go wandering around the city from the comfort of my 24” killer screen :D, and save the real thing for the summer days. As it has a tendency of turning quite coooold (brrrrr) from mid October up until end April – mid May. The weather under the influence of Siberian cold fronts.

Showing you a screen dump from Google Maps (with their new street view) of the area where I live now:

…or click here to grab the 1198x786 version. Quite a beautiful area, I’d say? But now, all that beautiful green, the crisp colors of summer, are long gone. They have been replaced by other more darker tints, by autumn. It is grey, rainy and cloudy. It gets me depressed, the memories of summer and the cold (blame Siberia) reality outside.

This is where I work! A modern building in the heart of Prague, also street view:

You can grab the 1198x786 version here.

Magnificent Russian Waltz

noreply@blogger.com (Edelveise) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:38:00 +0000

This Waltz is my favourite one written by the Russian composer Dmitry Shostakovich. All pictures are taken in Russia, some of them quite nice. This music reflects very much Russian character, it has something national in it. Feeling happy every time I’m listening to it…

Love Story – a different kind [not for everybody to watch]

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:20:00 +0000

I loved you, did so much for you, and now… what you’re doing!

Oct. 22, 2009!

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:52:00 +0000

You know, boys ‘n gurls, what day is today? Is the day when Windows 7 officially comes out!

Details on the blog of Windows team: http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/10/21/windows-7-s-big-day-tomorrow-new-offers-announced.aspx

She is Romanian, just like me

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:06:00 +0000

A Romanian girl performing “The Lonely Sheppard” live on the stage of Super Talent in Germany. The way she performs, is amazing. Plain and simple, amazing. So much touching… The emotion flows free… and jury cry.

Source: Stirile ProTV

What you’re about to hear…

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:47:00 +0000

…is pure human voice. No instruments, no studio edit. Pure human voices, live.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you these amazing people… THE VOCA PEOPLE!

First snow in Prague!

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:49:00 +0000

Date of today: October 15th, 2009. Have had a look outside, sky is grey, and snowing heavily. I know it has been a bad weather lately, but I did not expect it to snow… it sort of tends to get me depressed.

Less than a month ago, there was such a nice weather, and one could not guess that the winter will come that fast. I want the summer days back.. I guess this winter could have waited for a little more. I am sure we will have snow now, and around Christmas when it is supposed to be all white, there will be none..

Nice weather in Prague on the 27th of September, less than a month ago! (Pics also posted on my Flickr page)

And now, after less than one month… we’ve got this. This.

Source: Prague + my Nikon Coolpix P6000

Modern family of our times

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:46:00 +0000

Dear Wife,

     I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you forever. I've been a good man to you for 7 years, and I have nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks have been hell.
     Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today, and that was the last straw. Last week, you came home, and didn't even notice I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal, and even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers. You ate in 2 minutes and went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps.
     You don't tell me you love me anymore; you don't want sex or anything that connects us as husband and wife. Either you're cheating on me, or you don't love me anymore; whatever the case, I'm gone.

Your EX-Husband

PS: Don't try to find me. Your SISTER & I are moving away to West
Virginia together! Have a great life!

And hear the response:

Dear Ex-Husband,

     Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It's true, you and I have been married for 7 years, although a good man is a far cry from what you've been. I watch my soaps so much, because they drown out your constant whining and griping. Too bad that doesn't work.
     I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the first thing that came to mind was “You look just like a girl!” Since my mother raised me not to say anything if you can't say something nice, I didn't comment.
     And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY SISTER, because I stopped eating pork 7 years ago. About those new silk boxers: I turned away from you, because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, and I prayed it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed $50.00 from me that morning.
     After all of this, I still loved you, and felt we could work it out. So when I hit the lotto for 10 million dollars, I quit my job and bought us 2 tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home, you were gone. Everything happens for a reason, I guess.
     I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won't get a dime from me.

So take care.
Signed,

Your Ex-Wife, Rich As Hell & Free!

PS: I don't know if I ever told you this, but my sister Carla was born Carl. I hope that's not a problem.

Source: received as email from a friend.

SuPeR.MaN vs. BaT.MaN

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Just in case you ever wondered who’s da’ man in the neighborhood

Source: CollegeHumor.com

Expressive cats

noreply@blogger.com (Criss.AC) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:42:00 +0000

…and here, some idiots!

Source: IziSmile.com