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Star Trek Cufflinks

Posted by MJK On December - 28 - 2009

Once in a while every geek has to throw off his usual attire to get suited! However, if you still want to show off your geeky spirit, these official Startrek Cufflinks can come in handy. These classic cufflinks are made from enamel and rhodium plated silver and come in two designs. The first is a representation of the always classy Delta Shield. The second design is a tiny replica of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701. Both are handsome, high-quality accessories that will surely be a candy for your eyes for a long time.

Product Specifications

* Officially licensed Star Trek cufflinks in enamel and rhodium plated silver
* Two styles: Delta Shield or Enterprise NCC-1701
* They may force you to dress up, but you can still express your geeky style

Price

The Star Trek Cufflinks are priced at $49.99 and available here

Pictures of Star Trek Cufflinks

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Samsung CL80 digital camera comes with 14MP and WiFi

Posted by mansoor.ehsan On December - 26 - 2009

Samsung has introduced CL80 digital camera that comes with 14 mega pixel and integrated WiFi. The Samsung CL80 lets you see every scene in a completely exciting way. A host of top-ranked features and technologies turns this camera into a true must-have. And the small, handheld size makes it easy to take it with you everywhere you go.

You dont need to be amazed with WiFi integration in camera as Sony Cybershot DSC G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 are already there with WiFi equipped features. But still, Samsung feels there should be more opponents and the answer is Samsung CL80.

Samsung CL80 Specifications:

  • 31mm Wide Angle Lens
  • 14 Megapixels & 7x Optical Zoom
  • Smart Auto 2.0 (Smart Auto analyzes key elements of your composition such as color, brightness, motion and subject; then automatically adjusts to take the perfect shot)
  • HD Movies (record HD video in 1280×720p resolution at 30 frames per second)
  • 3.7″ AMOLED Touchscreen LCD
  • Dual Image Stabilization (feature allows you to capture crystal-clear, blur-free shots without using a flash or tripod)
  • Instant Uploads with Wi-Fi (Upload your photos to Facebook, Picassa, Flickr, Photobox or your movies to Youtube; thanks to integrated WiFi)

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Mona Lisa Motherboard at Asus Headquarters

Posted by MJK On December - 26 - 2009

Leonardo Da Vinci is famous for his painting of Mona Lisa but there is a modern day artist out here who created the famous MonaLisa design motherboard. The design got so famous that Asus has put it in its Headquarters in Peitou, Taiwan. Below are some of the pictures of the Asus MonaLisa motherboard.

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Bullet Shaped USB Flash Drive

Posted by MJK On December - 26 - 2009

USB flash drives have come in a variety of shapes and we have earlier written a post on 101 creative USB flash drives here. Today i will share another unique design that i came across. The Bullet shaped USB Flash drive.

Specifications

* Memory Capacity: 2GB
* Data Retention: over 10 years
* Operating Current: <33mA
* Suspend Current: <28mA
* Reading Speed: Up to 11MBps
* Writing Speed: Up to 2.5MBps
* Operating system: Windows98/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 8.6 or above, Linux 2.4 kernel version or above
* Color: Silver, Golden
* Size (LxWxH): 6.1cm x 2.28cm x 1.2cm
* Gross Weight: 0.070kg

The flash drive comes in both Golden and silver colors and they store 2GB of files. They sell for $19.99 (USD) each here

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Convert Torrents to EXE & Download Without Torrent Client

Posted by MJK On December - 25 - 2009

How to Convert Torrent to Exe and Download without Torrent Client?

torrent2exe1Torrent2exe is a software that lets you download torrents that have been converted to exe files and hence no more requires the traditional torrent clients.

Torrent2exe lets you convert the Torrent file to exe file and the exe file can be then downloaded without any torrent client. Torrent2exe is useful application for novice user who do not understand what is torrents and how to download them. Now you can convert torrent files into exe and post it on forum or blog.

Features

* Download and upload speed limits.
* Seeding.
* It is not necessary to install the program for a single torrent download.
* The program’s additional features (auto startup, updates, file associations) become available after installation.
* Works in Windows 2000/XP/Vista (including 64-bit).
* 100% free.

Download Torrent2exe here

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Download Mcafee AntiVirus Plus 2010 – Free 6 Months Trial

Posted by Mr. Waltz On December - 23 - 2009

We have been bringing you all the latest anti-virus softwares with almost all of them offering a trial period – but none as long as 6 months. Yes Mcafee Antivirus Plus 2010 is offering 6 months free trial. Lets get on with it and show you how to download it and secure your pc.

1. Visit Mcafee Homepage and open an account by entering very simple credentials – as shown below -

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2. Now go to IOMEGA page and click  the Download button followed by 6-Month trial.

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3. It’ll redirect to payment order page there just click on Download button enjoy Mcafee VirusScan Plus 2010 6 months free trial version.

Thanks and if you have any issues or problems please let us know.

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Free Application for Touch Screens – Web Touch

Posted by MJK On December - 23 - 2009

Web Touch is a Free App for Touch Screen users who frequently use YouTube, Picasa and Flickr and at the same time are too lazy for the normal way of browsing. Web Touch helps you to navigate desired content by simple clicking and dragging. General Support of kinematic scrolling is implemented and also touch screen keyboard support is added. The keyboard app also offer multilingual support. The application is in the experimental stage and hence don’t expect it to be perfect. And you don’t get perfect stuff for free :P

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Download Web Touch Application (Freeware)

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Everyone must face the problem of enlarging small picture files and hence face quality issues.  Most image editors make an attempt to smooth and sharpen, and some add a bit of “noise” to enlarged images. However, SmillaEnlarger works differently then traditional software’s  as it take tiny bitmap files and turn them into usable, full-size images. According to test conducted by Andrew Brandt:

To test the app, I took some screenshots of standard-sized application and file icons in Windows. A typical icon image is 32 by 32 pixels when displayed at desktop resolutions of 72 dpi–pretty small and, when you enlarge them, they look pretty chunky, like billboards made of Lego bricks. SmillaEnlarger’s algorithm does a remarkable job of turning even an incredibly minute bitmap into something close to a blurry snapshot. While this is the full extent of its abilities, you might want to keep SmillaEnlarger in your digital imagery toolkit for a photographic rainy day.

Download SmillaEnlarger (Zipped File – Freeware)

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LooftLighter – Ignite Fire with Hot Air

Posted by MJK On December - 21 - 2009

looftlighter1If you ever need to ignite fire for your bonfire or you are thinking to get yourself warm in a chilly winter season, Looftlighter is the gadget you surely need at your side.  Imagine a hairdryer type of gadget that blows air and heat in excess of a thousand degrees fahrenheit. This is the main functioning of Looftlighter.

Point the barrel end at your pile of kindling and logs, and switch it on. After about 15 seconds, you’ll see a spark and some embers. Pull back about 3 inches, and keep pouring on the heat. In no time at all, you’ll have a roaring toasty fire! Now all you need are marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers, and it’s a party! Stay warm!

Key Features

* Handheld electric firestarter without flame!
* US 110v power
* Puts out air and heat in excess of 1000 ° Fahrenheit
* It can start a fire in as little as 15 seconds

Price

The Looftlighter is available for $79.99 at ThinkGeek

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iPod Hack: Make phone calls from your iPod Touch with Vopium

Posted by mansoor.ehsan On December - 18 - 2009

I have been looking in to communication apps and found that you can actually turn your iPod Touch in to a Mobile phone: you can make calls – send text messages and that is primarily because of 3rd party apps which enable this functioning.

Lately Vopium has released its app for iPod Touch which enables you to make calls (initially FREE and then you can buy from their low cost international call offering) and send SMS. You simply have to visit get.vopium.com from your iPod or download Vopium to your PC or Mac from iTunes.

Vopium is a free application installed on your iPod Touch (2nd generation) allowing you to turn it into a mobile phone. When your iPod is connected to WiFi, you can make calls and send text messages over the internet using your normal mobile number. You do not pay any charges to your mobile operator. You only pay Vopium’s low international call rates. You can obviously also use your iPod to make national calls. Just remember that you need to acquire a Microphone adapter to make calls.

When people call or text you back, you will receive the call and text message on your regular mobile phone. Thereby you are sure to always receive the call and text, even when you are not connected to WiFi

Vopium still has not integrated IM but it has been learnt from official channels that Instant messaging, integrated with MSN, Skype, Gtalk, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ and Twitter, will be added soon! Needless to say this new version obviously also works on your iPhone. You can read more about Vopium for iPod touch here (vopium.com/ipod)

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Acer Ferrari One NoteBook

Posted by MJK On December - 18 - 2009

ferrari_oneback_coverAcer Ferrari brand of laptop is famous among the Ferrari fans and their previous version was a big hit. Using its previous experience, Acer has come out with their latest Acer Ferrari One Notebook for its fans.

Acer Ferrari One FO200-1799 Notebook Specifications

* AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor L310 (1.20 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
* Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 11.6″ HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display
* AMD M780G Chipset
* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics
* 4096MB DDR2 Dual-Channel Memory
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
* Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
* Two built-in stereo speakers
* 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement
* Full-size Acer FineTip Keyboard
* Multi-Gesture Touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom and page flip
* 3 – USB 2.0 Ports
* 1 – VGA port
* 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), up to 5-hour battery life2
* 3.31 lbs. (system unit only)
* 11.2 x 8.03 x 0.9/1.2 inches

Price of Acer Ferrari One Notebook

The Acer Ferrari One Notebook comes with a price tag of $599 and i think its not a bad deal for Ferrari enthusiasts!

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Panda Cloud AntiVirus 1.0 – Free Download

Posted by MJK On December - 17 - 2009

We have earlier written a post on “Top 8 Best Free Antivirus Softwares” and in that we included Panda Cloud Antivirus beta edition. We also covered it in a separate post here.  Now Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.o Final edition has been released after 7 months of beta testing.

In version 1.0 Panda Cloud Antivirus developers have improved most of the issues submitted during the testing period. Some of the improvements it incorporates are:

* Supports Windows Vista and Windows 7 64bits.

* Ability to restore any neutralized file.

* Improved detection & protection against rootkits.

* Free Technical Support forums.

Remember that Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 is 100% FREE for home users and non-profit organizations and schools. In adition, you can install it in multiple PCs.

How to Install Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 free edition?

If you have a beta version of Panda Cloud Antivirus installed, you should download and install the final version. Simply follow these simple steps to upgrade to version 1.0:

1- Uninstall any previous version of Panda Cloud Antivirus Beta or any other AV you might have installed from Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Make sure to reboot after uninstalling.

2- Download and run the Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 installer directly from http://acs.pandasoftware.com/cloud/CloudAntivirus.exe.

If you are having problems installing Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 don’t hesitate to post your problem at our free technical support forum available here.

We hope you like Panda Cloud Antivirus and please feel free to give us your feedback and opinions.

Click here to Download Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 Final release

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Android Theme for Ubuntu Linux

Posted by MJK On December - 17 - 2009

TechNama has been regularly covering Ubuntu themes in the past and to keep up with the tradition, today i came across an interesting Android theme for Ubuntu users. So now you can have same Android look on your Ubuntu deskptop. The theme will transform Ubuntu Linux desktop to look like Android OS, with matching icons, background and wallpapers.

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“Genoid” is an Android Icon/GTK theme which can be used to transform your Ubuntu (GNOME) desktop to look like Android OS.

Genoid comes with lots of Android flavors – many icons have been incorporated. It has a GDM and a GTK theme.

Download Android Theme for Ubuntu Linux here

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Download Windows 7 Theme for Windows XP

Posted by MJK On December - 16 - 2009

Windows 7 is occupying a lot of space on different technology sites and everyone wants to cover something about it.  In such scenario, techies have forgotten their old Windows XP users who still wants to stick to their old XP. For all such users of Windows XP who wants to stick to their older Windows but are enticed by the Windows 7 outlook, we are sharing Free Windows 7 Theme for Windows XP users.  They can simply install the new theme and get the look and feel of Windows 7 at their old XP OS.

A Deviant Art user has released a Windows 7 theme, that can be used for Windows XP. The theme looks really beautiful and  gives Windows XP the looks of Windows 7.xp-windows-7-theme-01

How to Install Windows 7 Theme on Windows XP?

1. Download the Windows 7 Theme for Windows XP ZIP file here or here

2. Double click on UXTheme Multi-Patcher 6.0.exe from the UX Theme Patcher folder. Windows XP SP3 users can also download from here

3. Now open open Theme > Windows 7 M1 VS and double click on Windows 7 M1 VS.msstyles and it will be installed!

4. Party you got the much needed face lift for your Windows XP.

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Windows 7 Android Theme

Posted by MJK On December - 16 - 2009

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Windows 7 lovers who are also proud owners of HTC G1 – The Google Android powered phones, can now install Windows 7 theme on Android in just few easy steps.

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The Windows 7 G1 Theme offers a Windows 7 background Wallpaper as well as few icons from the Windows 7 for the Android users. Before going ahead please note that this theme is only for JF 1.3 RC MOD 30 you can try it on adp or RC8 but i dont know if it will work!

How to Install Android Theme Windows 7?

Its a three step process!

1) Download Android Windows 7 Theme here

2) Rename it to Update.zip, put it on the root of your G1 memory card.

3) Reset your phone using The Green Call button + Menu + The red End . Hold the Home and End Button until u get into recovery mode then press alt+S ..

If it doesn’t auto reset then just reset it your self  and the new G1 Windows 7 Theme will be applied!

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