Archive for April, 2010
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Everybody has a Facebook account. If you don’t have one, than it means you don’t exist and I can’t speak to imaginary persons. Putting the joke aside, the Facebook.com application has become a billions dollars profitable investment and is the biggest socializing network in the whole world. Sure, many other attempts like hi5, myspace (also extremely popular) or others more tried to outcome Facebook’s success, but one must admit that we all, still, use our personal pages for Facebook.
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Built at the beginning with the aim of providing students easier ways to keep in touch with eachother and also to find older, former colleagues, the facebook network has developed massively and has become in our days one of the most used means of communication worldwide, whether we talk about posting pictures or videos, or about poking people, instant messaging and others more.
But what it is that we all love the most about our facebook page? Several gadgets that improved the standart network, adding it more glam, tools and applications available to fully satisfy its clients. And speaking about
gadgets, what are some of the most used ones?
Thousands of applications were written for facebook users, some funnier than others, some more useful or, on the contrary, really unseful for its users, but we all admit we amuse ourselves a lot to be part of this applications. From the “who has seen my profile” to extremly played games, each facebook gadget and application make the users spend hours daily to best catch up with everything. Sure, gadgets developed a lot and there is a constant multiplying number of it and for this reason we cannot offer reviews on so many. Still, here are some of the most used and
cool facebook gadgets:
- Notifications on your desktop. This gadget allows you to get the latest notifications from your facebook account directly on your desktop, it is available for free download at cnetdownloads.com and suitable for Windows 2000/ XP and Vista versions of your operating system. With this application you can read your latest mails and notifications directly from your desktop without having to login first to the application. A similar version but which will only stick to your facebook account is available for the users as a part of “my profile” private settings.
- Games. Loads and loads of games. Free fun applications are facebook’s funniest gadgets which attract hundreads of million players daily. From FarmVille to Sorority Life, Mobsters, Tiki Farm, Tiki Resort, Treasure Island and oh, so many others, facebook users log in daily or just spend several hours daily to level up in these cute applications. And I’m sure you all know what I’m talking about, you… gold diggers!
- Instant messaging. A rather new added gadget, the instant messaging box allows you to keep in touch with online friends and communicate with them in real time without having to use additional programes such as Windows Live or Yahoo Messanger.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
I’ve been using Windows practically all my life and I also admit I am so used and attached to it, that switching to Mac or, even worse, to Linux would be a total disaster in terms of everything. But many computer users are new to the Windows concept, and I am not only reffering to those used to navigate via Macs. Also, thousands of people daily start learning about the computer itself, its applications, uses and purposes. So, being a Windows user really has given me many advantages, not to mention that almost entire Europe is based on Windows applications, unlike America which focuses more on Apple’s Macs.
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Having said that, it is clearly that after 14 years of intense use of the computer and its Windows running application, I learned many things about its programes and softwares. But to those of you who are new on Windows, who purchased Apple products and switched to Windows, as well as for those of you who didn’t care before other things, the best known application from Microsoft company can come really in hand, and with the right softwares installed, you too can become a proper user.
Note also that most of these applications are free and requier no registrations or payment, so you can mainly download them from many sites in many variations. All in all, here are the coolest 10 software applications for Windows:
1. Winamp – is the most known music player in the world, so in order to listen to music to your computer, you should install this program. It supports several extensions (such as .mp3, .mp4 etc) and can even play videoclips.
2. ACDSee – is one of the highly used softwares to open pictures with. The application supports several extensions also, so pictures in .jpeg, .bmp, .gif and many others can be easily seen using this programe. Also, it can act like a picture editor helping you crop, adjust color or add effects in order to make your pictures more appealing and artistic.
3. WinRar – also a highly used software; it basically allows you archive files or unarchive the archived files downloaded or got from others. As other feature, it allows you also to compress files and make them smaller sized so you can send them easily and faster.
4. Acrobat Reader – is a must if you work with .pdf files so in order to open files saved in this format, you must download this program first.
5. Microsoft Office – full package for writing, editing documents and many many other functions more. Still, in order to edit documents, you will have to purchase the Office package from authorized dealers or directly from the Microsoft website.
6. Nero is a CD/DVD-ripper that allows you to add document.s of all sort into these external devices. It can also come in hand when you want to erase a disc/DVD and can help you transform .mp3 files into tracks so you can listen them to your CDplayers easily.
7. Mozilla Firefox is the most used web browser.
8. Yahoo Messanger – the instant messaging program, known almost as much as the MSN Windows Live Messanger which is another highly used program. It can help you keep contact with friends overseas, by communicating with them in real time, send files to them or even start video conferences.
9. BSPlayer – the best player for seeing movies. It also supports translations so for foreigners it can be very useful.
10. Antivirus programes – there are plenty to chose from, the most important if to offer you the right, full protection.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Being not only a great recreation activity but also very helpful to the environment, cycling is a great opportunity for you to maintain your muscles in a good form. For those people who love to ride a bike we will present some nice bicycle gadgets, which can be useful for you.
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The first bicycle gadget reviewed is the Hokey Spokes. This gadget will not improve the bike’s performance but it will make the bike look more attractive during your riding activity. This gadget is composed by 16 build-in LEDs and an internal computer. Placed on the wheels, this gadget will start showing custom texts or images. On a wheel you can put up to 6 blades with a diameter of up to 24 inches. These blades are powered by three AA batteries and are available in many colors like red, blue, yellow, orange, green, white or rainbow. If you are interested in buying this gadget you need to know that each blade costs from $29 to $39, depending on which color you choose.
If you are passionate about mountain biking but are afraid of ever getting lost, the Garmin EDGE 305 will always offer information about where you are and where the road leads you. This advanced
bicycle gadget can be placed on the handlebar or in any other place on your bike. Having a high price of $379, this gadget comes with a high-sensitive GPS receiver feature which will track your position, measures your speed, time, distance, altitude, burned calories, climb and descent. All this information are recorded using the Garmin’s Training Center software and can be downloaded to your PC via USB. With a battery life of 12 hours, this gadget will keep you on the right road every time
For safely riding your bike at night it’s essential to have adequate lights on your bike which will allow you to see where you are going. For that we present the next bicycle gadget reviewed, the Cateye EL135/LD130 Light combo. This gadget is composed by a flashlight with Opticube lens and three powerful LEDs which can be placed on your helmet or on handle bar and a secondary Safety Light equipped with three LEDs for attaching on the tail of the bike. For only $29, this gadget provides 80 hours of constant lighting or 320 hours in flashing mode powered by only two AA batteries.
If you are planning a trip through the woods or in the mountains, you probably want to record some memories of your adventure. For that, you can buy the V.I.O.’s POV 1 video system. Even if it doesn’t have an affordable price (it costs $849), this
bicycle gadget is capable of recording high-quality videos up to 80 minutes. The POV 1 comes with a SD card slot and included software which allows you to edit your videos after journeys. It comes equipped with a camera, a recorder, a microphone and a wireless remote and can be mounted on your helmet or handle bar. With a shock-resistant and dustproof case, this gadget will keep recording in any situation.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
In this review we will present you some auto electronic gadgets which we think that can be helpful for your car and also can offer you an easier driving experience. These auto electronic gadgets will help you avoid minor accidents and keep you and your car safe.
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The first gadget that got our attention was the Fingerprint Car Security System with GSM Alert. This gadget is an ingenious solution when it comes to car theft prevention. Being equipped with a standard car alarm, a GSM messaging system and a fingerprint ignition lock, this security gadget assure you that your car can’t be stolen. Being an ultimate car security gadget, this device is equipped with the latest fingerprint ID scan technology, a powerful standard alarm and a GSM Alert feature. With the fingerprint technology, this gadget will start the vehicle only for authorized drivers. For starting the engine you will need to press your finger against the special scanner and if you are authorized then you can use the key.
Another impressive auto electronic gadget is the Solar Panel for charging the vehicle’s battery. Do not think that this gadget is capable to charge the vehicle’s battery during driving. This solar panel was designed for keeping your car’s battery charged while you are away on trips or holidays. It only needs to be placed on the dashboard and connected to a car cigarette lighter or directly to the battery. This gadget is useful when you are planning to leave your car in a parking lot for a long term, keeping your car ready to start every time.
The Anti Sleep Driving Alarm is another brilliant gadget designed for keeping you in safe during driving your car. This gadget is excellent for truck drivers or professional drivers which have to travel n long distances. Everybody knows that driving for a long time is tiring and you risk falling asleep. This light and small gadget can be placed behind your ears and when your head tilts more than 45 degrees in any direction, it will produce a high-pitched sound which will wake you up. With 67 x 23 x 18 mm in dimensions this gadget feels very comfortable even you have to place it in a sensible spot, behind your ears.
For those people who love to pimp their rides, the Sound Activated Double Neon Tubes can be a great gadget. With 250 x 125 x 23 mm in dimensions, these neon tubes can be mounted everywhere in your car but the recommended location is onto the cars dashboard. After you choose a place for them, connect these neon tubes on the car lighter jack and turn on the audio sensor. This audio sensor allows you to adjust the sensitivity. Finally, turn on your car stereo MP3 player and these neon tubes will show you a nice blue color. If you don’t like the blue color you can choose between many others like: red, yellow, white, green, orange and pink.
The last gadget which we choose is the Digital TV Receiver. As the name says, this device is designed for using it in parked cars, stationary vehicles or mobile homes allowing you to watch your favorite television channels. To use this device your car, it needs to have an integrated DVD player and at least one standard digital TV. Plug it in, change the video input to AV and enjoy your favorite TV shows.
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Cars. Oh, cars. And I’m not referring to the animated cartoon movie. Real cars, powerful engines, hot wheels, designer interiors and beautiful women presenting them. Isn’t what men always dream about? And while they can get the women, in the end, you can never convince a cool car to be your own except by paying for it until the last penny its true worth value.
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But the problem in defining the coolest car is that the word cool is so …subjective. You can never say for sure what’s the coolest car ever because you and I might not have the same opinions. You might go for a classic 1950 collection car which looks impeccable, even now, after 60 years of life, and I might end up chosing the newest Ferrari, Bugatti or McLaren, also the fastest one on the market now. So, in the end, who’s right?
Bottom line is that defining a cool car is not an easy job, not even for car lovers or writers. But here is a small selection of what some of the coolest car list might look like, but feel free to add suggestions, further editings and so on. This is an open list and you might even have a cooler car than the ones we wrote about. Having said that, let the vrooms and the show offs begin!
1. Porsche Carrera GT -because hypercars can’t get cooler than this one. It can easily compete with every other similar model made by Italians and might even have a shot at winning. And while most of you will only dream of this care, passionate collectors have to pay from 250,000 pounds for a used version of this bolid. A bit more expensive than your Golf in parking, right?
2. The Classic Mini – because, as mentioned before, the list is open to suggestions. And because we don’t talk only about high-speed cars. We talk about classics, that would teach modern car designers a few things about the maximum efficiency of car space.
3. Bugatti Veyron – because you simply can’t get a faster car than this one. It reaches 100kph /60mph in as little as 2.5 seconds and can get up to a top speed of 253 mph. Sure, you won’t use this car when you go shopping, but what’s the charm of being super rich if not, at least once, brag about your coolest and fastest car you own? Used model prices start at about 1 million pounds. Ouch, it hurts.
4. Corvette ZR1 – because it’s a race car. Because we adore Corvettes. And because unlike the ZO6 which is more like a racecar, the ZR1 is a real super fast car.
5. Citroen DS – because it’s a classic. Half of century of life and can still roll heads back when in traffic. And because it’s a collection car.
6. I can’t help it, here’s the 6th most cool car ever – The Koenigsegg Agera – because it has the craziest, coolest doors. And because it easily outcomes a Ferrari by design.
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