GMailFS, GMail drive for Linux
Submitted on May 31st, 2005 by admin
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We promised more Linux content and we intend to deliver. First on the list is the oft requested, GMailFS. We’ve discussed the GMail Drive for Windows before, but this application will let you access files on your GMail account in Linux, albeit via the command line.
Find internet bargains
Submitted on May 31st, 2005 by admin
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Shopping online can be pretty quick and (usually) painless. While many online retailers usually offer cheaper prices than their brick and mortar counterparts, you can still find deals. Here is a list of great resources for finding bargains, discounts, and coupon codes.
Better, faster file transfer in MSN Messenger
Submitted on May 31st, 2005 by admin
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Those of you using Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger know that they file transfer features could use a bit more work. If you want more, check out File Transfer Plus, a great plugin which adds some great features to Windows and MSN Messenger including:
- Ability to resume downloads
- A speed and time indicator
- Faster transfer speeds
- Ability to send multiple files simultaneously
…and more! Check out the plugin info for more details.
Skype and Outlook integration
Submitted on May 31st, 2005 by admin
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If you ever wanted a truly integrated solution for Skype and Outlook then you should check out the aptly named Skype for Outlook. Basically, the application matches up your Outlook and Skype contacts so you can Skype people from inside Outlook. The software also installs a toolbar inside Outlook which tells you the current Skype status of the person you’re e-mailing.
PC cleanup guide
Submitted on May 30th, 2005 by admin
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Over time, a lot of junk can accumulate on your computer. This guide should help you clean up some disk space for more important things. In many cases, it can give you several extra gigabytes of extra space.
Take control of PDF files in Firefox
Submitted on May 30th, 2005 by admin
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PDF is a widely used format for documents on the web because it can be viewed on any browser and in any platform. The problem is that it can often slow your system down, especially on old computers. No more, thanks to a great Firefox extension called PDF Download. This extension lets you take control of what to do when you click on a PDF. You can download it to your computer, view it in a new tab, or view it as HTML (in case you don’t have Acrobat Reader installed.
Tons of Linux torrents in one place
Submitted on May 30th, 2005 by admin
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If you want the hottest, most up-to-date Linux distro torrents on the web, check out LinuxISOTorrent. They’ve got torrents for lots of Linux distros and even some BSD’s.
TipMonkies Podcast #5 2005-05-30
Submitted on May 30th, 2005 by admin
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Hot on the heels of the technologically challenged (and very delayed) episode 4 comes the fifth installment of the TipMonkies podcast! In this episode we introduce Mike, and talk about podcasting, the future of search engines, and the recent BitTorrent media coverage and how movie studios could really learn from this piece of technology.
Microsoft AntiSpyware
Submitted on May 29th, 2005 by admin
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Do you have spyware on your pc that just doesn’t seem to go away? Then this might help. I have used both Spybot Search and Destroy and Ad-Aware, and while great apps, they don’t get rid of some spyware. Microsoft recently released their own app, dubbed AntiSpyware so I thought I would give it a try.
Site redesign coming soon
Submitted on May 29th, 2005 by admin
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Just so everyone knows, I am working on a new site redesign done entirely in CSS. This would ensure that the site loads as quickly as possible, and will allow the site to look the same across all major browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari). We will also be providing a few different themes to make the site more customizeable. Expect all that soon…
