Most modern browsers are starting to support HTML 5 and CSS3. The two pack an awesome punch in terms of offering functionality that was previously possible only with the help of plugins, javascript, etc right within the browser. This makes webapps work incredibly faster and function well without any overhead. If you are a fan […]
Adobe Photoshop $650 Gimp $0 Saving a bunch on software – Priceless!
I came across an article on TechCrunch about Adobe’s release of free, ad supported online version of Photoshop in six months. A quote from TechCrunch: One of the risks of trying to find a niche to build a startup is that the big guys can land on your face at any time. That’s why all […]
Can the New Hotmail Take Over Gmail?
Hotmail defined the web mail paradigm when it came out and indeed my very first email account was with hotmail. But, Google took over this space with unmatched features, storage space and just the ease of using email for power users as well as regular users. Now, Hotmail is taking another shot at regaining it’s […]
Amazon + Samsung LED HDTV = Super Bundle Deals. Expires Tonight.
The best time to shop for a LED HDTV this year is…. yes you guessed it. Now! Amazon for the last few years have started the Black Friday sales early and the 2012 Black Friday deals season is already here. And I am going to highlight the best here so you don’t miss out on […]
Quick Tip: Unclutter Gmail Inbox From gBuzz Mails
Google Buzz is creating quite a buzz since Google introduced it a couple of days. It appeared in my Gmail yesterday and I started playing with it. First thing I noticed was that any buzz update was coming to my Gmail inbox. No, no, no, no. I am trying to do a ‘Inbox Zero’ by […]
Facebook Allows You to Download Your Life
Facebook has just announced a site update with a combination of new features, new ideas and revamps. Of all the features announced, one caught my eye. Download My Information Facebook has finally made its peace with data portability advocates. They just announced that you could download all your information you uploaded to Facebook in a […]
GigaPan Time Machine + Google Chrome = Pure Joy
You may remember the team at Carnegie Mellon University called the GigaPan for their amazing panoramic photos from around the world including the presidential inauguration. GigaPan just made it to the next level with their GigaPan Time Machine. GigaPan Time Machine team captures hundreds and thousands of time lapse pictures and using HTNL5 technology have […]
Black Friday: LG Infinia 47LW6500 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 240Hz LED-LCD HDTV Bundle $1084
Amazon is matching Best Buy’s Black Friday deal with this TV bundle and even rivalling some other Black Friday HDTV 3D TV deals. You can buy the LG Infinia 47LW6500 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 240Hz LED-LCD HDTV with Smart TV and Four Pairs of 3D Glasses for $1084 with free shipping and no tax in […]
Netflix Charts the Fastest ISPs
I have always wondered if AT&T’s DSL or Comcast’s cable modem is faster in our area. They both offer comparable speeds at comparable prices. But, these numbers come from the ISPs themselves. Tests with sites like Speedtest.net can give me an answer to some extent. But, there is a more definitive answer now. From Netflix. […]
Enso Launcher Commands Cheatsheet
I recently reviewed Enso Launcher – a free program launcher at TechieBuzz and have started using it in my laptop religiously and I am amazed at the productivity it brings with it. Enso caught my attention when it was made free recently and it was $40 before then. It is often compared to Mac’s QuickSilver […]
Firefox 3.5.1 Security Update – Install it now
There was a critical security vulnerability detected in last week’s Firefox 3.5 release. Mozilla has reacted quickly and has pushed a security update that fixes this security hole. If you are running Firefox 3.5, go to Help -> Check Updates and update to Firefox 3.5.1 immediately. You can find more details here.
ShanKri-la Feature: Cure for Package Tracking Addiction
I order a lot of stuff online and I usually bookmark whatever carrier is about to deliver my package and keep hitting refresh to see where my order is at the moment. I am like a child waiting to open Christmas gifts. Very very impatient. While waiting for the George Foreman grill we ordered, I […]
Apple: How to remove Mac Defender Malware
I had posted earlier about how you can remove the Mac OS X Mac Defender malware. Apple has just posted a Support note on how to remove it as well. Apple also says that they are coming out with a Mac OS X update that wi automatically find and remove the malware. In the coming […]
New Firefox Add-ons Website Coming Soon
We have seen plenty of coverage recently about the upcoming release of Firefox 3. A lesser known fact is that this release is accompanied by a new Firefox add-ons site and is right now available for preview here. I for one love it’s clean look and pleasing colors. They have done some nice changes to […]
Read Full RSS Feeds From Any Partial RSS Feed
Even in this day and age, there are still a lot of publishers who believe in increasing their pageviews by offering only partial RSS feeds. This effectively makes the reader click through and read the rest of the article on the website. Atleast, that’s what the publishers hope to achieve. But, if you are like […]
