That’s right. Move over Meebo. Move over Yahoo Messenger, GTalk. Digsby on the covers will look like one of the dozen multi-protocol Instant Messenger clients out there. But, this is by far the best integration I have seen among them. I am not just going to say that but actually tell you why. Garry Conn […]
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SublimeVideo is a Delicious HTML5 Video Player
Watching embedded videos and streaming videos were totally restricted to Adobe Flash based platforms on web browsers. But, change is in the air. HTML5, the newest version of the HTML language that powers the Internet, has brought native support for audio and video embedding without the need for browser plugins like Adobe Flash, Apple Quicktime […]
Which Apple iMac Should I Buy?
That’s exactly the question my friend asked me last night. Apple just released a new round of iMacs recently refreshing their successful all-in-one desktop computer line. I have been considering purchasing an iMac for my wife some time soon and have been researching a little on the options. When my friend asked me which Apple […]
Guide to managing your non-essential passwords
Most websites offering a web service require you to authenticate with an username and password. How many times in a week do you find yourself, scrambling to your email to find that registration email you received or hitting the ‘Forgot your password?’ link? As a good ShanKri-la reader would do, you take good care of […]
How to Install Google Chrome in Linux with Wine
A lot of Linux users and Mac users were left out with yesterday’s Google Chrome release. Chrome is Google’s own browser that packs a lot of technical advancements under the hood and is competing headlong with the heavyweights such as Firefox, Safari, etc. Now, even Linux users can now run Google Chrome with Wine. Thanks […]
Get SnagIt & Camstasia Software for Free
The trend for a lot of software companies in this age of freeware is to release their old versions for free. This lets potential users TechSmith is doing just that with their award winning products SnagIt & Camtasia. SnagIt SnagIt is a Screen Capture and an Image Editing tool. It is really feature rich and […]
Firefox Tip: How to Reset Firefox Master Password?
Mozilla Firefox’s Password saving feature is nice if used in moderation. I use this feature for all the zillion websites that require you to register but does not have our sensitive personal information. Even then, some level of protection is better than nothing when it comes to allowing your browser to store your username & […]
Microsoft Announces 10 Windows 7 Phones – Nov 8 in US
If you have been confused with the mind boggling array of Android based phones flooding the cell phone market, brace yourself. Microsoft has just unveiled 10 new Windows 7 mobile based cell phones. Microsoft talked about the Windows 7 OS eight months ago and we are seeing that announcement come to fruition as tangible hardware […]
Pomodoro Technique: How Does It Help Your Productivity?
I am usually juggling a half a dozen tasks at anytime and as any fan of productivity knows that this is a recipe for disaster. I have tried different productivity tips and task managers online and offline but never really got a good grip on it. I have finally gotten down to listening to David […]
40+ Best WordPress Plugins for 2011
One of the things I love about WordPress as a blogging platform is how Plugins extend its functionality hundred fold. Just like how Firefox becomes more than a browser with its 1000’s of available extensions. Searching for a good WordPress plugin in the WP Plugin directory can be like finding a needle in the proverbial […]
Want A Netflix for Books – PaperSpine
I am sure you have heard of, if not used Netflix for renting movies online if you live in the United States. The most attractive thing that made Netflix popular was the fact that you can keep a movie as long as you want without paying late fees. In fact, the sooner you send it […]
Can Your Small Business Move to the Cloud?
Cloud computing isn’t new but it definitely is gaining steam. Google has been pushing it’s cloud computing offering Google Apps a lot lately. In fact, my wife uses Google Apps for her freelance work and is very happy with it. It is free for limited use but it usually is plenty for small operations like […]
Get Real Estate Info by SMS – HouseFront
We bought a house earlier this year. We spent quite a bit of time looking at potential houses before we zeroed in on ours. One of the ways we scouted for houses was by driving through neighborhoods that we were interested in and looking for ‘For Sale’ sign. We would note the address and the […]
Browser HTML5 & CSS3 Readiness Infographic
An incredibly useful website to check on support offered by different browsers for the new HTML 5 specification. html5readiness.com Of course, made with HTML 5 & CSS 3. Pretty sweet, isn’t it? [via Daring Fireball]
Audible Linux – How to Install in Ubuntu?
Audible has one of the largest collections of best audiobooks. Amazon certainly knew that when bought them recently. In spite of wide spread Audible.com reviews, Audible linux is far from a reality for most linux enthusiasts. One of the machines I use daily is a Ubuntu linux desktop. Audible works fantastic with iTunes on Windows and Mac. […]
