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Locate your lost or stolen laptop with FireFound [Firefox]

Raj — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:39:37 +0000

This is one of the most interesting software concepts I have come across in recent times. FireFound is a Firefox add-on that will help you find your lost or stolen computer, provided you had installed the add-on prior to losing your laptop. FireFound monitors the location of your computer for changes and securely notifies a remote server as soon the location changes, which would happen when your laptop is either lost or you move from one location to another. Your location’s data is password protected, so only you can know your computer’s location and log into your account to monitor its movement.

The best part of the tool is that in case your laptop is lost or stolen, you can simply login to your account and have FireFound clear your personal data, such as saved passwords, from Firefox before anyone else is able to retrieve it from the browser. Technically, if your laptop is lost today you will login to your account and ask FireFound to clear your personal data and when the person who has your laptop will open Firefox, the add-on will contact the server for instructions and clear the data. The only problem – your stolen laptop should have been connected to the Internet for this concept to work. For more information on FireFound and to download it, visit its project hosting page.

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Bulk install popular opensource softwares on your PC using Ninite

Raj — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:54:42 +0000

Ninite is an online service that helps you bulk install popular opensource software on your PC. All you have to do is pick your favorite software and Ninite will create a customized installer that you can download and run on your system. Ninite installs software real fast as it installs them using the default settings so you don’t have to go through multiple configuration screens. After you select multiple softwares for installation on your PC, Ninite creates just one installer which will install all the selected softwares on your system.

You can either download and then run the installer or run it from web. Mentioned below are some of the popular softwares for which you can download a customized installer from Ninite.

Web browsers – Chrome, Safari, Opera and Firefox
Messaging – Skype, Messenger, Google Talk, Thunderbird and Yahoo! Messenger
Media – iTunes, Hulu, VLC, KMPlayer, Winamp, Audacity and few more
Imaging – Paint.Net, Picasa, GIMP, Infraview and few others
Documents – OpenOffice, Adobe reader and CutePDF
Security – AVG free antivirus, Microsoft security essentials, Ad-Aware and Spybot
Developer Tools – Python, FileZilla, Notepad ++, JDK, WinSCP, Putty and Eclipse

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Sizer: Useful window sizing utility for web designers

Raj — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:51:40 +0000

Sizer is a free windows based utility for web developers and designers that will let you resize a window to a precise and predefined size of your choice. Installation of size is done using its small executable and once installed, you will an icon in the system tray resembling sizing arrows.

To resize a window, move the mouse cursor at the border of the window which brings up the resizing cursors and then press the right click button on your mouse which will bring up a pop-up menu with a list of sizes that you can select to resize that window. You can bring up the resizing selection pop-up menu simply by right clicking the border of a window, this is handy if the window is already maximized.

You can enter your own sizing options in the configuration dialog of the utility and even integrate it in the system menu and thus bring up the pop-up menu by right clicking the title area of the window.

The Sizer utility’s installer is only 73KB in size and can be downloaded from this website.

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TeuxDeux – The simplest online task management tool ever

Raj — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:19:00 +0000

I recently came across TeuxDeux and liked it so much that now I am using it everyday to manage my daily tasks. Absolutely clutter free, TeuxDeux is the simplest online task management tool that I have ever seen. It’s so easy to use that it won’t take you more than a minute to setup your tasks in it and get started. One of the feature of this online task manager that I liked the most is that it moves an incomplete task to the next day so that your unfinished tasks always stay within your focus.

Don’t expect any more features than what I mentioned about this free tool. It was designed to be simple, I guess. It still works for me and I recommend that you give it a try as well by creating your free account on TeuxDeux.

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Oregon Scientific Multi-Room Indoor-Climate Monitor with Clock and Weather Forecaster

Raj — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:11:10 +0000

The Oregon scientific multi-room climate monitor can monitor temperature and humidity levels in up to four rooms of your house. The monitoring data is conveniently shown on a single display unit. The temperate and humidity levels are monitored with the help of remote wireless sensors that are placed in the specific places of your house. Each room’s temperature and humidity data is divided into segments on the large LCD display which also shows the likelihood of dangerous mold growth with a built-in mold alert function.

Additional features of the Oregon scientific climate monitor are outdoor temperature monitoring, humidity and weather forecast for next 12-24 hours, radio-controlled atomic clock that display accurate time. It also features an LED backlight for easy night viewing and can mounted to wall or placed on your desk.

The Oregon scientific multi-room indoor-climate monitor with atomic clock plus weather forecaster is available for $62 on Amazon.

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AMD’s fastest dual-core desktop processor at $99

Raj — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:28:46 +0000

AMD announced today the launch of two new processors at an affordable sub-$100 pricetag – AMD Phenom™ II Processor and AMD Athlon™ II Processors both for the desktop computing market. The new AMD Phenom™ II X2 555 Black Edition processor is AMD’s fastest dual-core desktop processor at 3.2GHz. The new AMD Athlon™ II X4 635 processor is designed to provide exceptional quad-core performance to handle the demands of multitasking and multi-threaded applications.

Both the new processors are great choices for consumers interested in HD entertainment,2 casual gaming, digital file editing and social-media networking. via

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Tenease – A new treatment for Tennis Elbow

Raj — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:10:35 +0000

Tenease is a new medical device that is soon going to launched for the treatment for Tennis Elbow. Tenease has been developed over last several years by Ranjan Vhadra, a leading orthopedic surgeon who says “Tenease has evolved from research I carried out as a trainee surgeon. Vibration therapy has been available for many years with much research published in medical literature on its effectiveness. However, this treatment required large and expensive machines which meant the therapy was only available in hospital. We’ve been able to miniaturise the electronics used in the larger hospital machines so Tenease is now a portable, easy to use, safe and effective treatment that many tennis elbow sufferers are finding invaluable.”

As seen in the picture, you have to use the Tenease device on the elbow to instantly relieve pain from Tennis Elbow. Tenease uses patented vibration therapy to block pain and potentially reduce the healing time for Tennis Elbow sufferers. The device has been rigorously tested by the MHRA, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, over the last two years and has been awarded class IIa approval as a medical device for Tennis Elbow treatment.

Tenease is available now for pre-order from www.tenease.com with the first devices being shipped from the 1st of February. Price is around £59 plus VAT, with a 30 day money back guarantee if not completely satisfied.

Also, don’t forget to download your free copy of Tennis Elbow Guide.

via press release

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ViVu releases VuRoom: Multi-User Video Collaboration Plug-In for Skype

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:12:45 +0000

ViVu recently announced the release of the first ever multi-user video conference plugin for Skype – VuRoom. With the availability of VuRoom for Skype, users will now be able to instantly start multi-user video conference. VuRoom also allows the Skype users to share desktop and presentations with multiple users.

To enable VuRoom’s functionality, the meeting host will have to first download and install the plug-in. Post installation, the host will have to select the (multiple) contacts they want to video conference, right click to see options and select “call a group”. The host then confirms the operation and group conference is started. The best thing about the VuRoom is that other than the host, rest of the call participants need not have the ViVu plug-in installed to participate in the video conference.

Sudha Valluru, CEO of ViVu said, “Real-time communication tools allow businesses to work better, smarter and more efficiently. However, until now, there was no solution to effectively address multi-user video interaction and collaboration. By integrating the core ViVu functionality with a leading global internet communications solution like Skype, we now enable the millions of individuals and small businesses already connected through Skype to engage in a more natural and productive way.”

VuRoom is currently available for both Windows and Macintosh users at a price of $9.95/month. The core ViVu platform is also still available, for a single user license starting at $49.95/month for unlimited online meetings. Existing ViVu customers can download the plug-in at no additional charge. In the future, customers can also expect the plug-in to work seamlessly with new Skype-supported platforms such as web-enabled televisions.

via press release

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New OPPO BDP-80 Blu-ray Disc Player

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:30:18 +0000

OPPO Digital has launched a new Blu-ray player model, BDP-80. It supports BD profile 2.0, DVD video, DVD audio, super audio CD, HDCD, CD and other popular media formats. BDP-80 uses the same decoder and firmware as that of its earlier model BDP-83. It also features fast disc loading and quicker response to user’s operation. The built-in audio/video decoding capabilities allows this model to be used as a stand-alone Blu-ray disc player.

BDP-80 features an HDMI port that supports 1080p full HD and can also up-convert DVD from standard definition up to 1080p to maximize DVD picture quality. BDP-80 supports internal decoding and bit-stream output of the latest sound formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master audio. It also features a configurable 7.1-channel analog output that can be set as 7.1-channel, 5.1-channel, or stereo.

Available for a suggested retail price of $289, the BDP-80 can be ordered directly from the OPPO Digital web site or from authorized resellers. via press release

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Verbatim unveils new micro USB drives

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:10:12 +0000

Verbatim recently unveiled new micro USB drives in various colors and storage capacities. The micro USB drives are only 3cms long and storage capacity ranges from 2GB to 32GB. To make the USB drives tough, Verbatim manufactures these drives using System-in-Package (SiP) technology which integrates the electronic components into a robust, sealed casing which makes them tough and also one of the smallest USB drives in the market.

“The Micro USB drive can be easily secured to a mobile phone or key ring using the mini lanyard included in the pack. That makes this small device with its big storage capacity my constant companion that I can use anywhere without having to remember to take it with me or worrying about damaging it”, says Hans Christoph Kaiser, Business Development Manager Flash & USB Memory Verbatim EUMEA.

All Verbatim Micro USB drives are cross-platform compatible thus supporting Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac and Linux operating systems. press release

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New Portable Drives for PC and MAC from DIGISTOR

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:51:59 +0000

DIGISTOR specializes in storage products such as Blu-ray burners, DVD burners and optical media etc and now they have announced their entry into the portable HDD market with their USB 2.0 factor external drives. The portable drives are available in the optional 1394a or 1394b connectivity and are available in various capacity from 160GB, 250GB, 320GB to 500GB.

The portable drives weigh in at only 4 ounces and feature plug-n-play compatibility with laptops and notebooks. They come pre-formatted with Windows and Mac OS X. via

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911 Medical ID Medallion – Portable personal health record USB device

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:38:50 +0000

911 Medical ID Medallion is a revolutionary product that is perfect for use by the elderly, disabled and children. This ultra lightweight medallion is actually a portable personal health record USB device that will contain your vital medical information. In an event of an emergency, the healthcare providers will have instant access to your medical information such as your medical history, your medications, allergies, blood group etc.

Entering your medical information into the 911 medical ID medallion is very easy. Just plug the device in your PC’s USB slot and software is automatically launched which walks the user through entering their important medical information.

“It is the thinnest, smallest and lightest portable personal health record USB device ever made, and it offers exactly the same patented and proprietary software and functions as the popular 911 Medical ID Card,” says MEMI Tech CEO Mark Weiss. “The medallion is designed for those who don’t carry a wallet but need the protection of having their important medical and personal information with them at all times.”

via press release

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Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus now available from Verizon

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:39:29 +0000

Both Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus are now available at the Verizon’s online store for a price tag of $149.99 and $99.99 respectively after a $100 discount. Both the models run on Palm webOS and features Bluetooth, QWERTY keyboard, touch screen and Wi-Fi connectivity. The phones also have built in camera; Pre plus has got a 3MP camera while Pixi has a 2MP camera. via

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Ortery’s Photosimile 5000 – World’s First 3D Photocopier For $17,000

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:49 +0000

After initially surfacing in 2008, world’s first 3D photocopier from Ortery is finally here but for a price tag of $17000 USD. The 3D photocopier is capable of providing 3d replicas of whatever objects you place inside the copier. For instance, you could place a toy car inside the copier and produce a 3D replica in flash in just few minutes.

If you are wondering what makes this 3D copier so costly, here is a little bit of technical information for you. The copier has a Canon DSLR that takes 360-degree photos of the objects you place inside, four daylight bulbs each producing 6500K of illumination and there are totally 72 photos of the object taken to produce its 3D replica.

The photos taken by the photocopier are transferred to a PC by a USB and imported by Photosimile software for producing the 3D replicas. via

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Omron Pocket Pedometer with Advanced Health Management Software

Raj — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:37:50 +0000

Ranked as #1 pocket pedometer by the Money magazine, this advanced pedometer can accurately count your steps, calories and measure the distance traveled. The Omron HJ-720ITC is equipped with a dual sensor technology that lets you carry it either in your pocket or bag. Unlike traditional pedometers, which you NEED to attach to your belt for them to function correctly, Omron pocket pedometer could be carried in your pocket or purse and you could still find out how much you exercise everyday.

The Omron HJ-720ITC comes with a large LCD display that separately shows aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously. The device is capable of storing up to 42 days of exercise information of which 7 days of historical information is displayed on the screen and the rest can be obtained by uploading the information to your system using the included PC software – Omron Health Management Software.

Once you upload your past workouts onto your computer, you can then review the last 42 days of exercise and monitor your daily, weekly, monthly and even yearly progress. The accompanied software also provides a blood pressure and pulse graph that will let you analyze how your values are trending over a period of time. The software also allows for comparison of data between morning and evening to identify variation in important values by time frame. For your convenience the pedometer automatically resets every midnight and becomes ready to capture your next morning’s exercise steps.

We highly recommend the Omron HJ-720ITC pocket pedometer if you are considering buying one for yourself. It costs only $32 and currently available on Amazon for free shipping.

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