Mozilla has released a security update for Firefox 3.5.3. Make sure you install it as soon as you can. Plus, Firefox 3.5.3 checks your current Adobe Flash Plugin version that will show you if it needs to be updated. With Firefox 3.6, you would be able to go a Plugin status page and see which […]
Tag Archives: social media
Stylish Non Adobe Air Windows Twitter Client – Blu
Adobe Air platform probably has the most number of Twitter clients. Adbobe AIR is a new technology that brings web applications to your desktop via a familiar desktop app like interface. A few popular Twitter clients on Adobe AIR are Twhirl, TweetDeck, DestroyTwitter, Seesmic, etc. I used Twhirl for the longest time and since converted […]
Add Overlays to Your Twitter Avatar
Adding Twitter overlays – little icons signifying something you like or support is all the rage in Twitter these days. For instance, I sported a little Indian flag in my Twitter avatar celebrating India’s Independence day on August 15th. You could be showing your support or celebrating an event and this is a great way […]
Digsby – Not My Favorite Instant Messenger Right Now
I famously proclaimed that Digsby is my favorite instant messenger in this blog post. Digsby is a free instant messaging client that offered support for multiple instant messaging support including Gtalk, Yahoo, MSN, AIM, etc. It also stodd out by offering support to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc making it a one-stop […]
HootSuite – A Professional Twitter Management Tool
Twitter is not about ‘What are you doing’ anymore. Twitter has long become the voice of businesses and brands. Even those who aren’t already using Twitter for business reasons are taking new interest. Twitter’s home page redesign from just a status update to showing current Twitter trends. Twitter’s web interface might suit a casual individual. […]
Quick Tip: Add your Twitter Favorites to Google Reader
I use Twitter pretty much every day now and it’s probably no news for those of who follow me on Twitter. Although I rely on my Google Reader feeds to stay informed and get creative with blogging, Twitter is more and more becoming my source for good information for this blog. Plus, I use Twitter […]
Yarp – Yet Another Evite Alternative
Evite is a great tool but it’s one of the most bloated web apps too. I was trying to get my weekly volleyball invites that I sent via evites switched over to Facebook events. I even created a Facebook page for our volleyball club to get my peeps over there. But, it turns out that […]
FeedDemon Brings Google Reader Sync to Desktop
Before getting addicted to Google Reader, I was using a desktop based feed reader – the portable GreatNews feed reader. As much as I am a fan of web applications, there is one fact that I can’t deny. Desktop applications beats web apps in speed. Web applications have come a long way but a native […]
SmartyPig – Savings Can Be Social Too
SmartyPig is simply a savings account dedicated to a goal that you can simply tap into when you have reached that goal. While earning a nice 3.25% APY on your savings.
Google Reader Goes Social with Comments
Now, you can leave a comment in your friend’s shared item by clicking on the ‘Add a Comment’ button. And a little speech bubble appears on the friend’s shared item indicating that there is a comment on the post.
Firefox Extensions: Picks of the Week 09-03-03
It looks like Firefox 3.1 is going to be delayed in it’s release until the second quarter of this year. We still have some exciting new Firefox extensions to look at this week. VideoSurf Videos at a Glance: As the name implies, this extension is a great one to have for those who watch a […]
How to Integrate Twitter into WordPress Comments?
Twitter has become a part of my life now. It has transformed from a plain old ‘what am I doing?’ status updates to my hub of everyday activities. Sort of my personal portal to the Internet, if you will. I use Twitter to network with fellow bloggers find up-to-date information on breaking news to follow […]
Change – The Only Permanent Thing in Life
ShanKrila has gotten a re-design and the new look is live on the blog now! I had used a highly customized Saur WordPress 3-column theme for a long time. I loved it and had a green/orange/white color theme going on representing the Indian flag. As much as I loved it, the theme had gotten too […]
MySpace Boots 90000 Sex Offenders in 2 Years
MySpace.com isn’t going anywhere even though Facebook.com has been growing significantly. There is a great number of people who have profiles on MySpace and have a huge list of friends. MySpace has been in the news before due to MySpace private profiles being unsecure. Today, they are in the news because they got the word […]
