Archive for the ‘Computer Gadgets’ Category
Sunday, April 4th, 2010 |
SysInfor is cool monitor gadget for your Vista sidebar. This is a large gadget, but it displays a lot of information, so if you want to keep an eye on your system, you should try this gadget. This gadget displays memory usage, information about network traffic, CD or DVD, hard disk and also CPU. You can configure the gadget to show you the information you want and you can also choose from three modes: the compressed mode uses a single icon display on your desktop and if you want to see the information, you have to click the icon and the data will appear in a flyout window; the compact mode displays only headers and if you want to see more a flyout window will open with more details; and the normal mode that displays all the information on your computer desktop.
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The Clip Collector is another cool Vista sidebar gadget that holds up to 120 clips. This gadget is a small one, so it doesn’t take a lot of space on your desktop. You don’t have to do something special to make the gadget work, because each time you put text on the Vista Clipboard, the text goes automatically in the Clip Collector’s memory. If you want to retrieve a text, all you have to do is to click on the icon of the application and you will see the text displayed on a window.
The Vista Orb Clock is a nice clock gadget if you want to replace the default Vista gadget clock. This gadget comes with 12 different clock faces and you can choose the one you like the most.
Display Brightness Gadget is a simple Vista sidebar gadget that helps you adjust the display brightness. This is a useful gadget if you are a laptop running on Windows Vista, because if you can adjust the level of brightness and so your laptop will keep running for a longer period of time without the need of charging. This gadget will not work on desktop computer and you can find it on Windows Live Gallery.
The V Player is a gadget that takes very little space on your side bar and it is able to play all the file formats Windows Media Player can play. You can browse for files on your hard drive and all you have to do is to click OK on the song or clip you want to play and the gadget will play it for you. You can stop the song or you can pause play. This media player is a free gadget and you can download it from Windows Live Gallery.
BBC Radio Player, as the name implies, is a gadget that gives you the possibility to listen to any BBC station you want from your Vista side bar. You can download it for free from Windows Live Gallery.
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Monday, March 29th, 2010 |
If you are looking for free gadgets to download, you should know that there are a lot of them on the Internet and they could be very useful in a lot of situations. For example, the Sticky Notes 2.2 is an application that allows you to create virtual notes.
The gadget is easy to use and all you have to do is to double-click if you want to create a new note. After that a square will pop up with a Menu button and you also have an option to make the note visible or to hide it.
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The application has many options that allow you to create notes and to customize the program. You have the option that allows you to print the notes you have created, you can change the color of the gadget and more. The program comes also with a clock that tells you at what time your note was created.
With this application you can type ideas, messages, task and anything you want and the notes are created electronic on your Windows desktop. You can also add an alarm to the note you have created to make it act like as a reminder.
Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009 is a free and useful application that allows you manage your business finances. This is a great application if you have a home-based business or a small business, because this program will make the paper-based tasks a distant memory.
All your financial information and you customers information is placed in one place and it also gives you the tools you need to search more potential customers. This version is designed only for US small business, so it can’t be used in countries outside the US.
6000 Free Games for Vista Gadget, as the name implies, is a free gadget that gives you access to more than 6000 online games. The application is available in many languages English, French, German and more. This is the gadget for Windows Vista and it is free to download from CNET Download.com.
Another cool gadget is the Free SMS – an application that gives you the possibility to send free SMS messages. This gadget works only with UK mobile service providers and it is very simple to use, all you have to do is to compose the message, enter the phone number and the mobile service provider.
Roxio MediaTicker is a gadget that allows you to change your Windows desktop into a great photo slide show. This application comes in a form of a ticker-style bat that you can placed it anywhere you want ton your desktop. The great thing about this gadget is that you can resize it and if you double-click on a photo you have the option to set the image as your desktop background, you can e-mail it and you can also print it.
Many other free gadgets for your computer (Mac or Windows), you will find on the website download.cnet.com.
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Monday, March 29th, 2010 |
The first cool cheap laptop we are going to present is the HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition – this is an ultra portable small laptop that helps you stay connected with everything that matters to you. It is a pleasure to work with this laptop, because this machine offers easy access to your favorite applications and to online content with just one simple click.
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The laptop comes with a built-in webcam and the integrated HP MediaStyle provides an easy access to your entertainment, music and photos. The HP Mini 1000 Mi Edition comes also with a dashboard-style interface that gives you the possibility to customize the view at your specifications.
The retail price for this laptop is just $379.99 and you will find more information about on the HP website.
Another cool
cheap laptops is the Exper Style Laptop from Exper. This laptop was launched in Turkey and it comes with an 8.9 –inch display. This laptop is available in many vibrant colors and it comes with a price of $470. The computer comes with an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM memory and a storage capacity of 8 GB. The operating system is Windows XP and because it weighs just 1kg – this laptop will make your work and life easier, because you can take it anywhere with you.
BenQ Joybook U101 laptop is a new laptop from BenQ which is available in great colors: blue, pink, white and black. The laptop has a 10.0 –inch display with a resolution of 1.024 x 576 pixels. The Joybook U101 is powered by an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor, 1GB RAM memory and 160 GB of storage capacity. For connectivity, the computer comes with Bluetooth and built-in 10/1000 Ethernet. Other features include: 1.3 – megapixel webcam, microphone, built-in speaker and 4-in-1 card reader.
The new Gateway laptop called LT1001j is an ultra-mobile and sporty laptop which comes with an 8.9- inch display. The laptop is powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor, a storage capacity of 160 GB and 1 GB RAM of memory. Other features include: one SD card slot, three USB 2.0 ports and an integrated webcam. The price for this cool laptop is between $432 and $540.
The next laptop is the cheapest brand new laptop we found on the market – this is the Alpha 400 MIPS laptop. This is a laptop that offers basic applications on the go and it comes with a 7-inch display and Linux 2.4 Operating system. Other features include: 128 MB of RAM memory, 1GB flash storage, and BroadMIPS XBurst 400 MHz 32-bit CPU. The laptop comes with wireless technology and 10/1000 Ethernet interface. The price for this laptop is just $169.99 and you will find it on Geeks.com.
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Monday, March 29th, 2010 |
If you are looking for system monitor gadgets, you should know that there are many applications on the Internet that can monitor all the important functions of your computer. By default, these gadgets will monitor the RAM and the CPU, but they also come with other features.
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The first system monitor gadget that we are going to present is called System Monitor and it is a small and a customizable gadget. This application display all the important system internal readings of your personal computer like: WiFi, battery, CPU, RAM and IP. The gadget works great, but it needs more features because this is very simple gadget.
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system monitor gadget is the System Monitor Vista Gadget. As the name implies, this gadget is made especially for Windows Vista and it comes with the following features: PC name, username, media name and CD drivers, HD drives free and used, Wan IP, Lan IP, processor speed, CPU used, total memory and used memory.
This is an easy to use application and you can download it for free from softpedia.com.
Another cool system monitor gadget is the CPU Meter Gadget. This is a very responsive application and it is very easy to use. The gadget displays the memory usage and the CPU. This gadget is included by default with Windows Vista and Windows 7 and it comes with a nice and attractive display. The minimal configuration makes this gadget to support only one CPU and this could be a disadvantage for most computer users.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 and you want to install this gadget, all you have to do is to right click anywhere you want on the desktop, select the Gadget option and locate the CPU Meter Gadget.
The System Control A1 Gadget is a system utility gadget that supports up to 8 CPU cores. Most gadgets support up to 4 CPU cores, so the fact that this gadget supports up to 8 CPU cores makes it special. The application supports five levels of opacity and it is simple to understand and use.
This system monitor gadget is not configurable and you can’t choose the skins, but the design is nice and it comes with an attractive interface. The thing that we don’t like about this system monitor gadget is the lack of options, because you can’t choose the skins or other features. You can download it for free from Windows Live Gallery.
Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor gadget looks great and it is one of the most complex system monitor gadgets. The gadget shows the current wireless connection, verify wireless coverage and can search for other wireless networks and more. The gadget is customizable, so you can choose from many skin colors, you can choose the size and the level of opacity. This gadget works on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010 |
Windows Live Gallery is the place where you will find the coolest and the most useful free Windows gadgets. Here you find everything from security and safety gadgets to games gadgets.
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The WeatherCenter is a free Windows gadget that checks current forecast and weather anywhere in the world. The updates of the forecast are made automatically by the gadget and the information is provided by seven different sources: NOAA (for USA only), WeatherBug, The WeatherNetwork, MSN, Weather Underground, AccuWeather and The Weather Channel. The WeatherCenter has also the following built-in languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese, Hebrew, German and English.
System Monitor is a free Windows gadget created by BuildAGadget.com. This is a small customizable tool that displays your system’s internal readings. The gadget includes the following information: time monitors, WiFi connections, Battery, IP, RAM and, of course, CPU. The gadget works great with Windows 7 and it also supports quad core and dual core.
Vista Calculator is a free gadget for the Windows Vista operating system and it is a simple and small calculator that can be transformed into a scientific calculator. The scientific calculator has the following features: pi number, cos, sin, tan, power of 2, power of 3, factorial, log and ln. This small gadget also allows you to change between radians and degrees using the settings from the menu.
Traffic by Bing Maps is a free Windows gadget created by Microsoft. This gadget is very useful if you don’t want to find yourself stuck in traffic and miss that important appointment or meting. The gadget uses real-time traffic conditions from your area and includes cities across US and Canada. The gadget works very well and you will find it on Windows Live Gallery.
CTcontrol is a time and date gadget with the following features: shows the date (day of the week, month and year), displays the quarter of the year and displays digital time and internet Beat Time. It also includes: countdown till next year, timer function and alarm clock for 24 h. CTcontrol supports the following languages: Norwegian, French, Dutch, German and English.
FreeHD is a free Windows gadget that allows you to watch WebTV and to listen to WebRadios on your sidebar. The full screen option is also available and you can also add and play your own media. You can also create your own playlists and you can schedule the gadget for recordings. The gadget is very easy to install and it works only on Windows Vista.
AutoShutdown is a cool and small gadget that allows you to quickly log off, restart or shutdown your computer. You can set the time you want for this actions and you can choose from different interface styles. The gadget works very well and it easy to use. You will find it on Windows Live Gallery and it is free to download.
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