Adobe, the worlds leading graphics design software manufacturer, have today anounced teh specs of th eeagerly awaited Photoshop CS4.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 is a ground breaking on several levels, first and foremost its graphic card utilization, a first outside the Apple Mac, and defiantely something that should be worrying the ol’ iPod creators.

The graphic card utilization gives Photoshop CS4 a whole new level of graphic manipulation, veiwing and modification power, greatly reducing lag. Mix this is with CS4′s 64bit compatability and its new Pixel Bending technology (Reduces rendering time on special effects) and suddenly CS4 is not only a more diverse, but also a much, much quicker product.

Along with the new speediness you also have Flash compatability now, allowing greater flexibility when creating flash documents and a new host of tools within photoshop!

My allover favorite feature though is content aware scaling, this can stretch and distort an image while retaining key areas. Say for interest stretching an image of a couple walking on the beach, you can stretch the image to the length you want while retainingt he size of the settnig sun and avoiding the couple becoming grotesquely fat!

All in all I love the new Adobe Photoshop CS4 and look forward to buying it on release!

Ever wanted to copy and paste something on the fly without opening notepad or anything similar?
Now you can with this great tool at cl1p.net

It’s as simple as pie:

1: Enter a URL that starts with http://cl1p.net.
For example i created a test page: http://cl1p.net/etech

2 : Paste in anything you want.
Some text or even a small file. Click ‘Save’ when done.

3 : On the other computer open a browser to the same URL.
You will find the information you entered in step 2.

Check it out!

Internet Security

Optimization And Tweaking Tools

Image and photo manipulation And Viewing software

Burning, Ripping And Encoding Tools

and more, check it out here.

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Vixy allows you convert a Flash Video / FLV file (YouTube’s videos,etc) to MPEG4 (AVI/MOV/MP4/MP3/3GP) file online. It is using a compressed domain transcoder technology (outline in Japanese). It converts FLV to MPEG4 faster and less lossy than a typical transcoder.

Try Vixy

What is Any Video Converter ?

It’s a free software that enables you to convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, rm, rmvb, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-4 movie format for iPod/PSP or other portable video device, MP4 player or smart phone and It also supports any user defined video file formats as the output.

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Who need more?..i want to Download

The site that is for sale is Invisible KeyLogger, a superior stealth surveillance application that is completely undetectable.

The KeDevil is a Hardware Keylogger capable of memorizing over 260,000 keystrokes including website addresses, passwords, or anything typed on your computer. The KeyDevil is in fact a small electronic device plugged in between a standard PS/2 keyboard and a Personal Computer. It’s main function is to log all keys pressed on the keyboard to internal non-volatile memory. Stored data can be later recalled and analyzed at anytime.

Now that’s a cool thing ain’t it? well not that cool if you value your privacy

As of the time of this post not a single soul has matched the minimum bid although according to the owner the site makes a cool $12,000 per month, if that were true than the new owner would make his money back in no time with the help of some advertising.

Check out the site’s auction here.

Well than, AROUNDMe may very well be the script you are looking for

AROUNDMe is the perfect solution for you to bring people together around shared goals, activities and interests to form a shared knowledge network.The platform encourages participation in activities which introduces a person to like minded people. That person will form friendships with those other people thus building a social network around themselves.

The AROUNDMe me script is still a wok in progress but you can download it and have a go installing it on your server, it’s a pretty nice script as far as i can tell but as the people behind it has pointed out there’s still some weeks to go before it is perfected and bugs are squashed.

Learn more about the script and play with the demo version here

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But thankfully Skype has released version 2.5 a few days ago so now all Mac users will enjoy the added benefit of making video conference calls.Mac Skype 2.5 now contains SMS support. There’s also support for multi-user conference chats, so you can chat with more than one person.

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I’m a fan of Lost so i’m watching the Season 3 right now…

Free Shows, Anime and Toons

I’ve been using eBay since 2004 and i normally tend to buy things with the ‘Buy It Now’ tag on it as i really hate bidding, plus the difference in timing (I’m GMT +8) means that at most times i’ll lose anyway to a last minute bidder or also known as a “snipper”.

I guess if you ever bidded on eBay before you would have experienced the same thing, snippers bidding at the very last moment just when you thought you were going to win it.

That’s where the Auction Sentry and Auction Sentry Deluxe software comes in to help you.The Auction Sentry is an online auction tool can streamline and automate the transactions you make through eBay auctions.

Auction Sentry automates bidding by placing your bid as close to the end of the auction as possible.The intuitive interface displays your auctions in a color-coded grid, indicating which auctions you are winning, which you have been out-bid on, and which you have set up a snipe bid for.Auction Sentry will place instant bids for you or it can set up time delayed bids (sniping!) to be placed just before the auction ends to make sure that YOU always get the last bid in. which of course increases your chance of coming out tops in the auction.

The software is not free and it costs $14.95 for the Standard Edition and $24.95 for the deluxe edition, you can however download a FREE 10 day trial of the software here.

Visit Auction Sentry for more details and purchase options.

Pirated copies of Vista will have a reduced functionality mode that is enhanced, Microsoft said on its Web site on Wednesday.This feature is already at play in the current Windows XP, displaying a persistent statement in the lower right hand corner of the desktop that reads: “This copy of Windows is not genuine.”

Windows Vista, five years in the making, has been postponed by Microsoft several times.

Microsoft Windows sits on more than 90 percent of the world’s personal computers and the Windows business accounts for about 30 percent of the company’s $44 billion in revenue.

All i know is someone out there will learn how to manipulate this, i am however not advocating piracy.
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In a twist of events popular P2P software Limewire is now suing the RIAA for Antitrust And Consumer Fraud.

It all began when the RIAA sued Limewire after Limewire wouldn’t agree to simply roll over and pretend the RIAA’s interpretation of the Supreme Court decision in the Grokster case was actually what the Supreme Court said.

to quote:

The court actually said that services could be found liable, if they were shown to actively induce infringement. The RIAA and the MPAA pretended this meant that any file sharing network that had unauthorized content was flat-out illegal. Of course, that’s a bit of a stretch.

The outcome of this lawsuit is what i am anticipating, i’ve always been a user of Limewire and believe it or not have never downloaded any other P2P software, Limewire is just what the doctor ordered, i’ve got myself the Pro version which is even better!.

Let’s wait and see what happens to this particular lawsuit..go Limewire!

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Open source games are computer games assembled out of open-source software and open content.

Wikipedia has assembled quite a cool list of open source games and they have arranged it alphabetically (aww,how sweet..).

Start downloading some free games by clicking here.

Introducing the Hello Kitty laptop for all the kitty fans this is just what the doctor ordered.
It comes with Epson Endeavor NA101 powered by an ultra low voltage Celeron M 42 (1.06 Ghz) processor with 512MB of RAM. It has a 12.1 inch display (1024 x 768), DVD-ROM / CD-RW drive, 40GB hard drive and runs on Windows XP Home Edition. It has 3 x USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, IEEE 1394 for connecting your digicam.

Perhaps one the best thing about this gadget is the fingerprint sensor feature so that you’ll be able to keep al those secrets of yours to yourself.

The unit measures 281×237×35mm and weighs 1.27 kg and there is also an optional Hello Kitty carrying bag available for 2,940 Yen whereas the laptop sells for 159,180 Yen ($ 1355) in Japan.

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Among the software listed are:

Inkscape

Inkscape is a Vector graphics application tool and suprising enough it also works with Linux and MAC.

HandBrake

Handbrake is a DVD to MPEG-4 ripper/converter tool.

You can view the full list of FREE softwares at Open Source Windows

enjoy!

Do you want to the cool Ajax comments feature to your WordPress powered blog?
Previously you would have to edit some files and it was rather complicated to do, you can find out what i mean by clicking here and here

Now however it has become a little easier with the AJAX Comments 2.0 plugin for WordPress.

Features:

* comment form validation happens server-side without refreshing or leaving the page
* Script.aculo.us Fade In/Out Effects make readers happy
* works with AuthImage captcha word verification plug-in to prevent comment spam
* still works traditionally if browsers don’t support JavaScript (or have it disabled)
* uses existing theme code to match styled comment threads when producing new comments
* 25-second server timeout ensures readers aren’t left hanging
* works in current versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Netscape, and Safari.

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I sincerely think it was just a matter of time before people could create their own video games, as the advances of Technology makes the “hard to understand” sound and look simple.

Microsoft has stepped in and is set to release the consumer version of their professional software tools used to create video games for its Xbox 360 console.

The XNA Game Studio Express program, an offshoot of the company’s more robust XNA Framework, will be available August 30 for a $99 annual subscription, the company announced Monday.

“It’s our first step of creating a YouTube for video games,” Moore said, referring to the wildly popular free online video sharing Web site. “It will give you everything you need to bring your game to life on Xbox 360.”

The program would be a first for consoles, which traditionally have been the exclusive domain of skilled programmers, artists and designers.

Moore said the program is basic compared to the pro tools, which cost tens of thousands of dollars.

……..and did i mention that it will only work with Windows PC’s?

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LARGE files

Yes…ever experienced sending a 4GB file through e-mail? how was your experience with that?!
most probably if was frustrating and time consuming, even made worst if you experienced “time out” as i did

What if you could split that big piece of a file into 4 smaller components so that each component will now be 1GB….that would be fantastic ain’t it?, or maybe split it even more so that each component is just 500MB?

Thank goodness for Partridge Software that has created a really cool software – the FileSplit 2.34.

FileSplit is a utility that splits large files into smaller files so that they can be easily copied to floppy disks or transferred via e-mail. Files can be split directly from Explorer by right clicking on any file and selecting Split File. FileSplit has an easy to use interface that makes splitting files fast and painless.

However this is NOT a free software (though you can try it for 30 days FREE), it is infact in my opinion fairly priced at $10.

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August 31, 2006, keep that date in mind as Belkin releases the Wi-Fi Skype Phone.

This beautiful gadget was specifically made for Skype and is officially endorsed by Skype, it don’t get much better than that does it?

The cool thing about this phone is that it looks like a cell phone and you can make calls to your skype contacts or even landlines or cell phones with just a Wi-Fi connection.

It has a full color screen and is very easy to use allowing you to scroll through contacts and check their status. You can also dial numbers with the keypad, and add contacts. It’s basically just like a mobile version of skype.

The software also comes preloaded on the phone so there’s nothing you need to bother installing or downloading. It’s all Skype certified as well so you know it has to be quality.

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At the time of this post movies such as “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” and “Scent of a Woman” were available for download and costs $10 per download.

You will receive every benefits that you would expect with a retail copy plus you can store it on your computer and on a burned DVD disc that can be played on any standard DVD player.

For the moment the DVD downloads only work for the residents of U.S.A.

Check it out now – CinemaNow

Explay, an Israeli based company has produced a nifty gadget,a great addition to any mobile device -iPod & Cell Phones.

The Explay Nano-Projector is a mini projector that plugs directly into your mobile devices and displays an image on a screen as large as 30 inches.

Of course you could just upload the movies you have on your Cell Phones and iPod to your PC or Notebook but the beauty of this gadget is that it’s portable and relatively small in size and could be carried around along with your mobile devices.

It is set for an early 2007 release and pricing isn’t set just yet.

Explay’s nano-projector engines are built with a unique laser-based diffractive optical technology, a proprietary technology for enhancing micro-display efficiency, and a proprietary ASIC which tightly ties the components together. The combination provides a complete optic and electronic projector engine solution for simple and glueless integration into third party products.

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Yes,I know..i know…your going to point out that there’s already another way to sync Firefox bookmarks and that is with Google Sync

But it’s always good to have alternatives no?

Foxmarks is an extension for Firefox and the main difference between Foxmarks and Google Sync is that Foxmarks Syncs your bookmarks ‘only’ while Google Sync continuously synchronizes your browser settings – including bookmarks, history, persistent cookies, and saved passwords – across your computers.

So if your looking to sync just your bookmarks than Foxmarks is the extension for you.

What in the world does Foxmarks do?
This is of course the most prominent question.Foxmarks is an extension for Firefox that allows you to synchronize your bookmarks across multiple computers, which is a boon to most people that actually have more than one machine…PC + Notebook.

All you have to do is install Foxmarks on each machine that you want to keep synchronized, and Foxmarks will automatically propagate the changes that you make on one machine to all the others.

**Let me also say that Foxmarks requires a one-time account creation,after that it’s easy peasy.

Ok, i’m getting the picture now..but how does it actually work?

Foxmarks relies on a server (you can set up your own server if you wish, or use the Foxcloud server that Foxmarks provides for free) to store your bookmarks. Each time you make a change to your bookmarks, Foxmarks uploads those changes to the server, where your other computers running Foxmarks can download them.

Ok, enough chatter give me the Download Link

Why most certainly!

here it is.

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Samsung is offering the new VC-RS60 and VC-RS60H autonomous vacuum cleaners that were designed by Zairo.

These clever little robots will return to their dock and recharge themselves once battery capacity drops below 20%.

The other beautiful thing is you cna make a call to these robots and order them to tidy up your house without you being there!, great tool if your having unexpected guest

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Are you a serial video uploader?..do you upload your homemade videos on such site as YouTube,Google Video or MetaCafe?

Wait..hold on, the next time you upload your video,you might just be able to profit from it,yes the time has come,you can now make $$ with or without any filming skills.

Crazy you say? maybe,but that’s what is happening right now at eefoof.

Kinda wierd name for a video upload site ya?

All the same they are offering you a share of revenue,so if your video hits it big time than you might just have a wonderful Christmas this year

check out eefoof for more details.

Calvary has introduced it’s CAPP06 Pocket Multimedia Player that packs some pretty cool features.

The Calvary CAPP06 plays MPEG4 movie files, JPEG picture files and supports MP3/WMA audio file formats. It features a 2.5-inch LTPS TFT screen for clear, vivid display and easy to use controls for quick navigation. Listen to FM Radio through its flip out stereo speakers or listen in private with the included stereo earphones! Plug it to your PCs USB port and use it as a mass storage device!

Other features include:

Built-in microphone

Portable prop stand

Compact and portable

SD/MMC card reader

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Flash Player enables organizations and individuals to build and deliver great digital experiences to their end users.

You can download it here.

File size: 1,324 K
Download Time Estimate: 2 minutes @ 56K modem
Version: 9,0,16,0
Browser: Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera, and CompuServe
Date Posted: 6/27/2006
Language: English

The question is..where is IE support….?

“Saturday Night Live” and “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” are just some of the programs that are making it’s way to YouTube -legally,thanks to an agreement between NBC and YouTube.

NBC in the past had been pissed off by YouTube who they claimed infringed copyright by allowing users to upload skits from “Saturday Night Live” and “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” among others,reaching a boiling point when when a video of a Saturday Night Live skit, called “Lazy Sunday” showed up on the site.

The spoof, featuring SNL regulars Chris Parnell and Andy Samberg rapping about eating cupcakes and going to see The Chronicles of Narnia, was viewed millions of times. Nonetheless, NBC asserted its copyright and asked YouTube to take it down.

YouTube meanwhile has no plans to follow the Napster route by infringing copyrights,instead
it’s co-owner Chad Hurley says it’s developing tools and putting process in place to control what’s going on in the site.

And with leading ad agency – Leo Burnett hailing YouTube as the advertising medium of the future,you can bet more will follow NBC’s route.

Source: NYTimes

Commission Junction,Clickbank and PayDotCom,what do they have in common?
They are all great tools for affiliate marketing.

Today let’s look at PayDotCom,

Apparently, PayDotCom is an affiliate marketing tool that can be used by vendors and affiliate sellers.

If your a vendor seeking to sell your products with the power of affiliate marketing,than PayDotCom is a solution for you.One of the difference between PayDotCom and say..Clickbank is that PayDotCom supports both digital and physical products as oppose to clickbank that only supports digital products.

Among the advantages of selling with PayDotCom are:

For a full view of advantages,click here.

However if you are NOT a vendor but seeking quality products to promote and make some extra $$ as an affiliate,than PayDotCom is the place for you too with hundreds of quality products for you to start promoting and earn anywhere between 5% to 80%.

The other good part is PayDotCom is totally integrated with Paypal, which makes it easier for you to receive your commisions,instead of waiting for a check .

You can find out more on how to be an affiliate here.

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I’ve personally tried PayDotCom for myself and have been promoting mostly ‘design’ stuff..like the ‘Photoshop -eBook’ & the ‘Illustrator Tutorial”.
It’s pretty much a decent income made from PayDotCom,maybe you can be succesfull with PayDotCom too…here’s to your success!

Mediamax is the answer for you as they provide 25GB of hosting space to store your files securely on the web, access your files from any web browser, share all your files quickly and easily, without file size restrictions and backup your files and data safely and reliably.

Mediamax offers 3 main packages, first there’s a FREE plan where you’ll receive 25GB of secure online storage space and you will be able to download or share your files up to 500 MB/month,which is quiet low if you ask me..but hey..it’s FREE!.

Than there’s the Premium Package, where you’ll have a whopping 250GB of secure online storage space,send files of any size and download or share 25 GB/month.This package will cost you $9.95 a month if paid annualy.

Last but least we have the Elite Package with 1000 GB of secure online storage space..that’s 1 terabyte!!, and will set you back for $29.95 per month if paid annualy.

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