Synergy This is way too cool
Synergy  ¶ 11:49 AM

  PDF your way to a paperless office with Linux - Download Squad Another use for Ubuntu?PDF your way to a paperless office with Linux - Download Squad: "Need to pump out the PDF's but don't have the considerable change required to pick up a copy of Adobe Acrobat? Linux could be your answer. If you already have a Linux machine around the house serving some other duty, you can easily turn that machine into a PDF printing and archiving factory, and simply click 'print' on any computer (and from any operating system) in the house to create a paperless document. "  ¶ 11:40 PM

  Avanoo - Harness the wisdom of communities - Download Squad Give and take...Avanoo - Harness the wisdom of communities - Download Squad: "Avanoo is a brand-spanking new community wisdom mining system that may one day knock your socks off with its ability to gain insight into tough questions. We've got 100 public beta invites to throw our readers so, hop in and comment on the Wisdom of Communities to get your ticket to ride!"  ¶ 11:39 PM

  Get 500MB of free online storage with Windows Live Folders beta - Download Squad Place to store poop?Get 500MB of free online storage with Windows Live Folders beta - Download Squad: "Microsoft is preparing to launch a public beta of Windows Live Folders, a service that will let you upload and share files from your web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox). You'll get 500MB of free space with a Windows Live ID, and you can upload files up to 50MB in size."  ¶ 11:38 PM

  8-core NextDimension PC stretches the definition of portable - Engadget Portable demo?8-core NextDimension PC stretches the definition of portable - Engadget: "No, the laptop industry hasn't bypassed the idea of quad-core laptops in favour of octo-core machines, since NextComputing's 8-core flextops are machines you wouldn't want anywhere near your lap. Based as they are around the Intel Xeon 5300 processor, the NextDimension Pro and Evo can take advantage of the relatively low power requirements of 100W for two quad-core CPUs (down from 160 Watts for its power hungrier desktop equivalent). For a sense of just how expandable the NextDimension machines are, consider that they can hold up to twelve 160GB 2.5-inch 7200RPM hard disk drives. They also manage to pack in four PCI / PCI-e slots in the Evo model, and Firewire, Gigabit Ethernet, and support for 24GB of memory through four DMA channels on both models. These 20-pound desktop machines with a handle will be shown off at Interop Las Vegas later this month, but beyond that we're not sure when or for how much you'll be able to lug one away."  ¶ 11:36 PM

  Blake's Product Pick of the Week: Citrix GoToAssist 8.0 -RSS GoToAssist get accoladesBlake's Product Pick of the Week: Citrix GoToAssist 8.0 -RSS: "*I receive dozens of press releases every week. This week, I've found the following product particularly interesting.

Take Advantage of Citrix GoToAssist's Team Collaboration Abilities

Citrix Systems announced that its remote support solution, Citrix GoToAssist 8.0, now supports team collaboration. Using GoToAssist, your support staff can use their k "  ¶ 11:35 PM

  Profiling an Operating System (Part 1) Profiling an OS something good for AAC?Profiling an Operating System (Part 1): "You may be familiar with the terms architectural and host profiling. What do those terms mean? Well this is what this article series will answer for you and allow you to do as well. This information would be beneficial to system administrators which, all too often, must also take on the job of maintaining network security. Those who are also looking for ways to further their knowledge of computer security would do well to give this series a read."  ¶ 11:30 PM

  Main Page - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia A websit that gaters people together to make fun of everyone else. Now who needs to go to High School.Main Page - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia: "Wel"  ¶ 11:29 PM

  Thriving Office Need this for mobile professionsal? How about calls to people who think you are at work? Thriving Office: "Small businesses know they must seem successful to become successful. So they play Thriving Office while they're on the phone. This valuable CD is filled with the sounds people expect to hear from an established company, providing instant credibility. It's fast, easy and effective!"  ¶ 11:27 PM

  Lastminute Auction - Bargain Hunter - Online Auctions Lastminute bargains at eBay...
Lastminute Auction - Bargain Hunter - Online Auctions: "Lastminute Auction

... an hour or less, a buck or less ... great bargains at"  ¶ 11:26 PM

  SuTree - free video 'how to' lessons and tutorials How to video websites and the concept of knowledge becoming a commoditySuTree - free video 'how to' lessons and tutorials: "SuTree is a knowledge community.
We nurture the ultimate tree of knowledge:
the world's largest index & library of free video
lessons, video tutorials, video lectures & video how to guides."  ¶ 11:19 PM

  Sony UMPC Pics : Specs, reviews, prices and more.. Saw this in a Sony store, still kind of wondering how it fits into the daily use cycle of form factors.Sony UMPC Pics : Specs, reviews, prices and more..: "Everyone’s waiting for Sony’s foray in to the UMPC world. I for one would love to see the extremely stylish VAIO series adapted into a smaller more portable platform. Apparently some images have leaked on the internet which according to sources is the New Sony VAIO UMPC. Don’t know if its fact or fiction but it sure looks good (actually more than good). This one too will sport all the mandatory features one would associate with a top notch UMPC including Bluetooth support, Wi-Fi, Motion-Eye camera, QWERTY keypad, Memory Stick reader, and Blu-ray compatibility. So let’s wait and watch and see how this story develops."  ¶ 11:18 PM

  Ybox: the set-top internet box in an Altoids tin - Engadget Thoughts about this and the altoids mp3 player... working with kids on electonics projects...Ybox: the set-top internet box in an Altoids tin - Engadget: "The folks at Uncommon Projects have taken the venerable Altoids tin where no Altoids tin has gone before, turning the scarily-versatile mint case into an always-on Internet appliance that'll work with any old TV. Dubbed the Ybox, the device works a bit like an Atari 2600-era Konfabulator, delivering a constant stream of stock quotes, weather forecasts, and other customizable information in ultra low res-fashion, controllable with nothing more than your standard TV remote. Currently, the Ybox requires an ethernet cable to get that info, though the developers say WiFi's a possibility in the future. Unfortunately, this is only a proof-of-concept device, meaning that you can't get your hands on one, although its intrepid creators do tantalizingly say that it's ultra-cheap to make, yet fail to make any plans available. Let's hope that their second place finish at Yahoo's recent Hack Day event will spur them to crank these suckers out, bring-yo'-own-tin-style."  ¶ 11:17 PM

  Must-have OpenOffice extensions - Download Squad Office vs Google Vs OpenOfficeMust-have OpenOffice extensions - Download Squad: "It seems that no list is complete without being labeled as 'Must Have' these days, but we'll let you decide as to how indispensable these OpenOffice extensions listed by Linux.com really are. In the spotlight are extensions that add tabbed windows, a library of maps, more templates, clipart and fonts and even an annotation tool that enhances the suite's built-in Notes feature. For anyone looking to administer a booster shot to OpenOffice, this list is at least a good place to start.
"  ¶ 11:15 PM

  Mossberg reviews Samsung Q1 Ultra: "finally an acceptable choice" - Engadget Thoughts about handheld choices and the need for multiple comuting form factors.Mossberg reviews Samsung Q1 Ultra: "finally an acceptable choice" - Engadget: "Walt Mossberg didn't pull any punches when he reviewed the first Samsung UMPC, calling the out the Q1 for its lack of a keyboard, low screen resolution, short battery life, and high price. Well, Samsung apparently took those criticisms to heart, because ol' Unkie Walt says that the Q1 Ultra is 'a giant improvement' and shows that 'Samsung is serious about this.' Mossberg also says that while the split thumbpad keyboard takes some getting used to, it's perfectly usable, although you won't be cranking out any Word docs on it. Battery life, at three hours, still doesn't impress Walt, and price is still an issue, but overall, he says the Q1 Ultra is a good choice for students, frequent travelers, and other people who don't do a lot of document creation but still want to take notes and write email on the go. That's a huge endorsement for the UMPC platform if you ask us, but we'll have to see what consumers think this time around."  ¶ 11:14 PM

  The myths behind launching a Digg clone - Download Squad Hmmm...The myths behind launching a Digg clone - Download Squad: "The open source Pligg makes throwing up a Digg clone easy enough for most basic web developers but, once it's up and running, what happens? Building a social-news community is hard work; it takes time, dedication and, in great degree, luck."  ¶ 11:13 PM

  Microsoft launches public beta for SharedView - Download Squad How does this compare with Citrix Online products?Microsoft launches public beta for SharedView - Download Squad: "Microsoft has brought its Tahiti screen sharing program out of private beta and given it a new, more descriptive name: SharedView."  ¶ 11:12 PM

  Some theory behind Mac OS X's menubar - Download Squad Ideas about solar start menu. for researchSome theory behind Mac OS X's menubar - Download Squad: "Windows keeps the Start button, taskbar and system tray at the bottom of the display and a menubar in every window. Mac OS X keeps one main menubar at the top of the display, with a 'dock' of larger icons that take the place of the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the display. Linux, for the most part, seems to prefer the Windows UI, typically using a taskbar-like system with menubars again in every window, but through the power of Open Source, you can do just about anything you want to the Linux UI to make it feel more like home. Some people find one approach more useful, while others prefer a different side of the fence. While the debate surrounding one's OS preference isn't showing any signs of subsiding, we thought it might be useful to offer at least a little insight and theory into why some fundamentals of Mac OS X are designed so differently."  ¶ 11:11 PM

  Shoot an Iraqi artist (with paintballs) over the web - Download Squad At first I thought he was just another Citrix Sales Engineer...Shoot an Iraqi artist (with paintballs) over the web - Download Squad: "For the next six weeks, Wafaa Bilal will live in a small room in the back of Chicago's Flatfile Galleries. You can logon to watch him any time of day, seven days a week."  ¶ 11:09 PM

  Improve your home value on Zillow - Download Squad Zillow itself not so interesting but in the vein of the State of AZ trying to block it because of it being a "unlicenced apraisor" hmmmImprove your home value on Zillow - Download Squad: "When you sign up for a dating website, even if you're a fairly attractive individual, you lie. Or at least embellish a little bit. Make yourself look just a little better than you are, in the hopes that someone will be impressed enough to take a shot on you and will be so impressed by the actual you that they won't even notice the little fibs you might have told. Turns out you can do the same thing with your house."  ¶ 11:08 PM

  Wubi makes Ubuntu a snap for Windows users - Download Squad Good way to try Ubuntu... or an alternative to Virtual Machines as a way to eliminate traces of surfing?Wubi makes Ubuntu a snap for Windows users - Download Squad: "I'd wager that there are a huge number of Windows users who would probably be quite happy with Ubuntu Linux as their day-in day-out OS of choice. If only there were an easy way to try Ubuntu out on your windows machine without breaking anything, repartitioning or dealing with the diminished performance of a Live CD. "  ¶ 11:06 PM

  Windows Explorer replacements abound - Download Squad Looking at these as an alternative to publishing explorer to grant access to shares and local client drives in Presentation Server sessions...Windows Explorer replacements abound - Download Squad: "If you're an advanced Windows user, you've probably developed a serious hate for Windows Explorer, the built in file management tool. It's weak, it lacks advanced features and most users don't realize it can be replaced. "  ¶ 10:57 PM

  It's official, Dell to ship Ubuntu loaded PCs this month - Download Squad I've been playing with this Linux distro...It's official, Dell to ship Ubuntu loaded PCs this month - Download Squad: "Rumblings and rumors surrounding pre-installed Ubuntu on Dell machines have been flying over the last few days, and it looks like the rumors are true. According to Desktop-Linux, Dell will begin shipping systems with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed, and -- finally -- without Windows (or the cost of a Windows license). "  ¶ 10:55 PM

  Meebo launches Meebo Rooms with embedded video - Download Squad IM from a webpage... but let eveyone interact in the same room. Mac buddies in AOL but Company B buddies in Yahoo? almost as good as linkedinMeebo launches Meebo Rooms with embedded video - Download Squad: "Web-based instant messaging startup Meebo has just upped the game with a new Meebo Rooms feature. Meebo's basic service acts like a web-based version of Trillian or Pigin IM, allowing users to chat with anyone on AOL, MSN, Google Talk or Yahoo! Messenger.

But Meebo Rooms lets you create chat rooms that can not only be seen on Meebo's site, but which can also be embedded onto your own website. You can customize the theme of the chat room, and users can join whether they have Meebo accounts or not."  ¶ 10:53 PM

  Supercharge Internet Explorer with IE7Pro - Download Squad Interesting updates to IESupercharge Internet Explorer with IE7Pro - Download Squad: "Some might say the best way to improve your web browsing experience with Internet Explorer 7 would be to download Firefox or Opera (hey, I didn't say it, 'some' said it!).

But if you've got you heart set on IE7 for one reason or another, you might want to check out IE7Pro, a plugin that adds a whole bunch of nifty features. Here are a few of our favorites:

* Tabbed browsing enhancements like double click to close a tab, open new tabs from the address bar, and hide the search bar
* Mouse gestures: right-click and drag your mouse up, down, left and right to navigate the current page or move to the next or previous pages
* Ad Blocker
* A crash recovery feature that restores all the pages you had open when your browser crashed
* Save pages to a text file
* Greasemonkey-like IE7Pro Script for adding new functions via scripts."  ¶ 10:51 PM

  Boing Boing: Stelarc, posthumanist and artist, implants "third ear" inside his arm I wonder if it was the:
1. Friends
2. Romans
3. Countrymen

That lent him this ear...
Boing Boing: Stelarc, posthumanist and artist, implants "third ear" inside his arm: "Earlier this year, Stelarc finally found a medical doctor willing to implant a cell-cultivated ear beneath the skin on the artist's forearm.

The resulting body-mod is shown here. Photo by Nina Sellars, who is also married to the artist.

Stelarc is apparently planning to go through a few more surgeries to give it more definition."  ¶ 10:42 PM

  Sofa sets new land speed record for furniture - Engadget This really makes a couch potato seem like fast food. Sofa sets new land speed record for furniture - Engadget: "Besting his own 'world's fastest office' in both comfort and speed, this souped-up sofa from furniture-modder Edd China laid claim to the top spot in the Fastest Furniture category in the Guinness Book of World Records over the weekend, reaching a top speed of 92 miles per hour. Sofa-driver Marek Turowski (who won his place in the driver's seat in an eBay auction) described the record-setting run as 'terrifying,' adding that 'you feel every bump... worse, you feel like you might take off.' What's more, the sofa is supposedly street-legal, and will apparently soon be motoring around the streets of West London to help attract potential sofa-buyers to Sofa.com (which, sadly, only seems to sell stationary sofas). Of course, no one breaks sofa speed records without taking a camera along, the results of which you can see by hitting up the video after the break."  ¶ 10:38 PM

  Wyse Technology Ships Microsoft's New Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Wyse has release a new thin client. Kind of interesting.

Wyse Technology Ships Microsoft's New Windows Embedded CE 6.0: "SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today announced that it is shipping thin clients based on Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0. As one of the first vendors to ship thin clients based on Microsoft Windows CE 6.0, users can easily take advantage of new optimized security and IT administration features while utilizing enhanced add-on and peripheral support."  ¶ 9:33 PM

  Blake's Product Pick of the Week: Citrix GoToAssist 8.0 -RSS Blake's Product Pick of the Week: Citrix GoToAssist 8.0 -RSS: "*I receive dozens of press releases every week. This week, I've found the following product particularly interesting.

Take Advantage of Citrix GoToAssist's Team Collaboration Abilities

Citrix Systems announced that its remote support solution, Citrix GoToAssist 8.0, now supports team collaboration. Using GoToAssist, your support staff can use their k . . .
"  ¶ 1:44 AM