Stefan vd Blog

Where am I?

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:05:00 +0000

Here on my blog you can also see where i am now (see to the right side). Google Latitude allows you to share your location with friends and view their locations on a map.
With Latitude, you can also:

- Share your location and status updates with the friends you choose
- See on a map where your friends are and what they're up to
- Quickly contact them with text message, instant message, or phone call
- Control how much or how little location info you want to share with whomever you choose.

For more info, you can also visit http://www.google.com/mobile/default/latitude from your computer or http://www.google.com/latitude from your phone's mobile web browser.

Update Windows Dock Gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:16:00 +0000

On my Google Gadget 'Windows Dock' i add a new great feature inside it. A remote Media Player control. Here you can easy play, pauze, go next or listen to the previous music with just one click. To open the 'Media Player Control' just enable it in the option panel of this gadget.

Windows Dock Version 6, download link:

http://www.desktop.google.com/plugins/i/windowsdock_stefanva.html?hl=en

New Gadget Download Link

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:47:00 +0000

All my gadgets got (since the end of the month June) a sccesfull new download link. Now you can also easy see what is the most populaire gadget of Stefan http://code.google.com/p/stefanvd/downloads/list.

Follow gadget have been succesfull move to his new server place and also fix some issues in the gadgets:

Belgium (new style)

CD Ejection (new style, add button for 2the CD Station)

Commando Run (new style)

CPU Check (fix bug)

Desktop (new style, new code => button to display or hide the desktop)

Exppresion Tools (fix bug)

Fast Shutdown (fix bug option panel)

Gadget Space

Ghostbuster (fix date)

GTAIV Clock

GTI Mortsel in 3D photo (fix photo)

Hard Disk (add more Hard Disk)

Het Hinkelpad in 3D

Makro folder

Media Player (new style, fix problem icon and about text)

Memory Check (add total memory)

Netherlands (new style)

Office Tools (new style)

Radio MNM

Radio Q music

Radio Receiver (fix Radio Q Music URL)

Radio Studio Brussel

S Media Player (new style, fix problem icon)

Speech (new style)

System Tools (new style)

Telefoon gids

VRT The journal video (new style)

VTM The News (new style)

VTM The News video (new style)

VTM The Weather (new style)

Wifi Connect

Windows Dock (add media player control)

Windows Games (new style)

English Website Update

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:22:00 +0000

We are back, the English Stefan vd website is up to date. New Google Gadget are showed on the overview page. Also added more support options such as live chat(powered by Talk). Help page about translate a gadget to a other languages.

User can also log in to my website. So they can add comments about my products or just say hello.

Note's: That the website work only great on Firefox, Safari and Chrome. But IE users can see the site also but it can be it show not correct my webpage.

Dutch Website Update

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:02:00 +0000

It's a great news for the Dutch users, i also update all my pages on my website. You can also see the new Google and Windows Gadget on the main page.

Note: Don't worry english users, the stefanvd.com will be update soon. And receive alse the feature of what the Dutch site got.

Gadget Move To New Server

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:56:00 +0000

Today is all my Google Gadget successful move to the new Google Code website. And now is all my Google Gadget official Opensource. Everyone can review easy my gadgets with Google project.

So check it out developer and users.

Update VRT The journal video gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Also the 'VRT The journal video' gadget receive today a update.

VRT The journal video

Just a Belgium news report for Belgium people only. It stream the journal live on 13h.

Preview of the Google gadget.

You can download the 'VRT The journal video' gadget here on the below website: http://code.google.com/p/stefanvd/downloads/list

Update Google gadget month!

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:19:00 +0000

Today I release a update for 'VTM The News video' Google gadget.

VTM The News video gadget
With this gadget you can see the VTM News from Belgium (Dutch language). Also there is a option to see the news from yesterday and the day before yesterday (13 hours, 19 hours or the late news).

Here you see a preview of the gadget. You can easy place this gadget on you sidebar or on you desktop.

You can download the 'VTM The News video' gadget here on the below website: http://code.google.com/p/stefanvd/downloads/list

Note: There coming more update for all gadget!

Example like the Google gadget 'CPU Check', 'Memory Check', 'Hard Disk', 'Windows Dock', 'Ejection CD' and more.

Also for the 'Artesis HighSchool Antwerp' there come also a Google gadget.

New favicon icon

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:14:00 +0000

Today i release my new favicon icon for the Stefan vd website. It show the first letter from Stefan name. And the letter got a black color with a white outer glow effect.

To see the favicon LIVE just visit my website: www.stefanvd.net

Chat Support Online

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Now on the Stefan vd website you can chat with me. To ask question about my product, or need help with install a software, or give me a new tip to build a gadget, ... or just say thanks!

Note that this service come from Google Talk. So no software is require to install to chat to me. Later more Stefan vd users will be added.

Soon new project online

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:34:00 +0000

Later there will be a new product showed on the Stefan vd website. Named the Lego Mindstorms NXT robot. Here you can download a free course for how to build rescue robot and more. And you can use this as preparation for the RoboCup Junior competition.

Below you see a intro video of the Lego NXT Robot.

So soon available in early June on http://www.stefanvd.net

(project version in English and Dutch)

Tip for Google Desktop Developer

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:22:00 +0000

Today there is a new tip for all developer who make gadgets. This tip gives you information about what makes a quality gadget?

To read the full tip goes to the Google Desktop APIs Blog: http://googledesktopapis.blogspot.com

Feedback Gadget!

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:05:00 +0000

If you got feedback about one of more gadget. Please add you comment or bug report on this website http://code.google.com/p/stefanvd/issues/list. So we can easy see what gadget need to update. Or what gadget need more feature.

And thanks for using the Stefan vd Google Gadget!!!
To see all Stefan gadget just go to this website.

Windows Dock Pro gadget use own image

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:38:00 +0000

Did you know i release also a special version of Windows Dock gadget. Here you can change the image of the buttons action. Example you can change the Windows Media Player icon by you own design image of media player.
You can also change the path of a action button without changing the image button.

Windows Dock gadget: Search automatic to his icon from the new choose program or files.

Windows Dock Pro gadget: Doesn't search automatic to his icon from the new choose program or files.

Windows Dock Pro gadget

This gadget give you a new design for start you application on the desktop or sidebar.

Download you Windows Dock gadget here.
And the Windows Dock Pro gadget here.

Update: VTM News Video gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:32:00 +0000

One update gadget for the Belgium users.

VTM News Video gadgetPlay the VTM News from belgium.

+ New background for the start screen and place 3 link to a vtm news video.

VTM News Video gadget update to version 2.2

Download VTM News Video gadget

New Stefan vd Google Gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:12:00 +0000

Today I release 3 new Google gadget by Stefan vd.

Office gadget
A new way to open you favorite Office program with this gadget. You need a Office 2003, 2007 or higher to use this gadget. But you can change also all the path and tooltip name from the program's inside the gadget.

Power Off gadget
A small and fast way to shut down you computer or lock you computer. Here in this gadget you can shut down or lock you computer with one click. And you can change all button action. Example to change the lock button to a sleep button.

Task Manager gadget

The performace overview of you computer system.

Dutch user can download it from here (on the overview page gadget)

English or other language user can download it from here (on the overview page gadget)

Update: Fast Shutdown gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:58:00 +0000

Fast Shutdown
A fast way to shut down or lock your computer. On a large or small style.
+ The option panel of the gadget is improvement with a new style.
+ Some language problem fixed.
+ Font style fixed.

Fast Shutdown update to version 4.0
Download Fast Shutdown gadget

NYC Loft in 3D

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:55:00 +0000

See below a video about the new project, New York City Loft in 3D.

More information about this project:
NY City Loft in 3

Update website

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:01:00 +0000

The Dutch and English website is updated today,

New thing inside the website:
- All image are updated (new white style).
- Add YouTube video about the GTI Mortsel (Belgium) in 3D.
- Add a new 3D project: New York City Loft in 3D.
- Add a article about the new Google Chrome browser.
- Add a article about the Eee PC inside a Home Network.
- Update Google Gadget text information.

New York
Here is a new project is situated in New York. We have a new 3D presentation of an apartment in New York that will be redesign in a beautiful loft apartment.

We want this project to realize in real life, in New York (United States of America). To help us you can donate us from the PayPal button on our site, send a email when you made a donation. Inside the email should be your full name, address and subject NY City Loft in 3D. When the project is finished, you name or logo (if you want) will be place on a special plate with the other donation persons. The nameplate will be at the entrance of the building in New York. The amount that cost for the project is € 2 million or ($ 1.6 million).

More information and email here:
NY City Loft in 3D

gti mortsel in 3d

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Today, I release the first 3D project video:
gti Mortsel (version 2009)

This is a school in Belgium. That is full display in 3D.

More information:
3D Project: GTI Mortsel

Update Gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:14:00 +0000

Commando Run gadget
Today, A new update for the 'Commando Run' gadget (from version 1.1 to 1.2). This update enable German and English users to use this gadget. The update is thanks to Marcel Schnirring.

New:
- Background image => aero glass style
- Add Browse button
- More languages

Hire me for build gadgets!
I usually develop gadgets for all the users over whole the world. I created greatest and also funnist gadget for you Google Desktop. But you can also hire me to create a custom gadget for you:
- To enhance your business
- Reach new clients
- Promote your products

If you are interested in a custom Google Desktop gadget please contact me. (see contact information on Stefan vd website)

Review H Dock gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Here a review about the Stefan vd Google gadget 'H Dock'. It's a gadget that you can place in the Google Desktop Sidebar or just on the desktop.

To download the Google Desktop:
Download link Google Desktop software

And to download the H Dock gadget:
Stefan vd Google Gadget: H Dock

Review Windows Dock gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:05:00 +0000

Here a review about the Stefan vd gadget Windows Dock.

It's a gadget that you can place in the Google Desktop Sidebar or just on the desktop.

To download the Google Desktop:
Download link Google Desktop software

And to download the Windows Dock gadget:
Stefan vd Google Gadget: Windows Dock

New Stefan vd Google Gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:56:00 +0000

Today I release 3 new Google gadget by Stefan vd.
Two are normaly for the Belgium people (VRT Journaal Video and Artesis Clock) but one for all users (H Dock).

H Dock gadget
It is simaly tool like the Windows Dock gadget. But now it's a horizontal bar. So you get all you favorite program just on one horizontal bar. And also the new thing here is the inside Media player in it.

VRT Journaal Video gadget
Just a Belgium news report for Belgium people only. It stream live on 13h.

Artesis Clock gadget
This gadget is a clock but with the logo from the Belgium High School of Antwerp. Named 'Artesis'. This gadget is make for the school of Antwerp.

To Download one of the gadget click here

Stefan vd big update (website and products)

noreply@blogger.com (Stefan) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:50:00 +0000

Hi visitors,

The website is open for everyone.
New things that is update on the Stefan vd site and products:

- The Dutch Stefan vd site is update (style like my English site)
- The English Stefan vd site is update (style like my Dutch site)

Both website have now the Google Friend Connect program. That connect friend and make new friends.

The Contact Information page is change to a new style. So the users and visitors can easy find there support for my products