Visualize Your Data in Whole New Ways
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tableau’s visual representations of data are easier to understand than long lists of numbers.
Corel VideoStudio Pro X2
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
This video editor is a great choice for those with underpowered PCs, and a pretty good choice for those with fast systems, too.
Tales from a Modder’s Garage
Techgage :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Over the course of the past few years, PC modding has exploded into a hobby enjoyed by many, and for good reason. I’ve been building mods for a while now, and if I can say one thing, it’s that it can be one of the most rewarding hobbies you can have. Read on as I tell you why I enjoy it so much, and what it takes to become a modder yourself.
Casual Friday: Geek Gadgets
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Kick back, relax, and check out some geeky gadgetry that you might actually consider buying–if you had the extra cash.
Small Gestures: Talking to Tomorrow’s Tech
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Forget about typing, clicking, or talking; the interface of the future will be–literally–in your hands.
Casual Friday: The Nerd Quiz
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Whether you’re a big fan of trivial pursuits or earning big bucks, it’s time to try your luck–and maybe even create your own trivia video game in the process.
Hands On with Sony’s New PlayStation Portable 3000
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sony’s portable video game powerhouse gets an improved LCD and integrated microphone.
Jott Voice-to-Text Revisited
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Big changes to the voice-to-text service provide more features for the mobile professional–for a price.
Audioengine AW1 Wireless Audio System
Techgage :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Does your living arrangement make it impossible to locate your PC near your preferred space for audio listening? Audioengine’s AW1 wireless audio system could be your solution, but does it improve upon the traditionally lacking audio quality of previous wireless systems?
Gateway FX4710 Desktop PC
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
This handsome PC, which just missed the price cutoff for the value PCs category, demonstrates what a little extra cash can bring.
QuickBooks Goes Global
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
The addition of multicurrency support and improved multiuser capabilities make Intuit’s QuickBooks 2009 a worthy upgrade for many small businesses.
Nero 9 Disc-Burning Suite
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Though Nero 9 is a full-featured burning suite, it offers no compelling reasons to upgrade from previous versions.
Get Realtime Airport And Flight Information
PC Mechanic :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
In a day and age where everything is available online, all-in-one sites which give you realtime information on airports and flights are no exception. While (I believe) all individual airlines offer flight information in realtime, a valuable web site which offers information from all airlines and major airports in a single place is Flight Stats. Using Flight Stats you can not only track departure and arrival time of flights, but also see, in realtime, the flight path and where the plane is on a map overlay. Additionally, you can check the overall “delay level” at major airports to help get an idea of how this may effect your travel plans. Of course, this site does come with ’sign up for our [fill in the blank] service’ notices scattered about the site, but this is to be expected. Overall, for people travelling (or waiting to pick someone up from the airport) this site could prove to be a handy resource. Post from: PCMech. Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On And Live The Digital Lifestyle.
Five Password Utilities for Portable Freedom
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Here are five free and paid tools that can help you manage your trove of passwords without leaving you tied to one PC.
Slacker G2 Portable Radio
PC World :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Its design may not be for everyone, but the Slacker G2 is great for people who love boatloads of free music.
CoolIris Puts Multimedia Into 3D
PC Mechanic :: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Some things are done for the sole purpose of the WOW factor. And sometimes software comes along which just has so much eye candy in it that it blows your mind. Well, CoolIris is one of thosepieces of software. It installs as a browser plug-in and wholly crap is it cool. CoolIris transforms your web browser into a full-screen, 3D experience which lets you surf through online photos and videos. By adding social components to it, it also lets you discover new media. You can send to friends. You can discover new media through the use of channels. And, yes, it has some shopping functions built in. I installed this thing to Firefox. It isn’t small, mind you. It was a 4.4 MB plug-in for Firefox which, no doubt, will increase the already large memory footprint of Firefox on my system. But, behold this screenshot: I ran a quick Flickr search for “barcamptampa” (a local tech conference I just attended) and it quickly searched Flickr and gave me the results in a 3D wall. Being that it is a browser plug-in, that means that websites can enable themselves to be compatible with CoolIris. For example, I can go to Youtube.com in my browser and I will see the CoolIris icon in my browser turn to color. If I press that link, I will get a 3D view of Youtube so that I can surf videos via the CoolIris interface. If I am on a site which is not enabled for this, the icon will grey out. However, the good news is that anybody can now enable their own site to be CoolIris compatible. The software seems quite smooth and slick. Videos play right within the CoolIris interface with no delay. I did notice, though, that the CoolIris interface, when displayed, seems to take over the entire monitor almost as a layer. Even if another program is on that screen, it cannot appear on top of CoolIris. This means I have to Escape out of CoolIris and return to the normal browser for me to access anything else on the same monitor. The business model of CoolIris seems to lie on the Shopping features. You can use the 3D Wall to surf through product images and, of course, go to buy one of those items if you choose. This is all well and good, though, because this means you can use this for free. Install it and give it a try. It works with Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari. I’m sure you’ll have some fun with it. Post from: PCMech. Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On And Live The Digital Lifestyle.
