March 2010
15 posts
4 tags
HTML5/CSS3 Browser Compatibility Checklist →
ebygum:
cameronmoll:
Handy resource.
Oh IE, I do hate you.
There you go Athavan! IE friggin’ sucks. Use something else.
3 tags
Oh..Canada by Classified
P.S - This is a test for...
5 tags
Youth Career Fair 2010 @UTSC
This Saturday, I was volunteering at the Youth Career Fair that was happening at the University of Toronto (Scarborough campus).
I just made this post to say that I really enjoyed volunteering with the Storefront. I am really glad that I volunteered 7 hours of my time. I made some new friends (one of them even had the same name as me!), found out how easy it is to get lost in that huge campus...
7 tags
Happy 5th Anniversary PSP!
Yes, exactly 5 years ago Sony launched the PlayStation Portable.
People were breathlessly awaiting the release of the first of the many PSP models to come.
I currently own a PSP-1000 (Phat) aka the ones released 5 years ago. I got it second hand, but the guy I got it from barely used it. So it’s still in very good condition.
And yes, it’s modded. I believe that modding unleashes the...
8 tags
Auto Mute Speakers on locking Windows
This is as the title says a little piece of software that automatically mutes your Windows PC when you lock it.
This is the description given by the readme file included in the setup:
Mute on Lock is a tiny resident utility that sits in the system tray and monitors your session: when you are locking your Windows workstation, it mutes the sound of your speakers. Do not want to bother your...
7 tags
Internet Explorer 9 : Developer Preview
Microsoft has released their latest iteration of Internet Explorer to the general public.
It has improved support for HTML5 and CSS3. It also much faster with JavaScript.
You can find the benchmarks done by Microsoft here:
SunSpider Javascript
ACID3
Some screenshots:
You can download the developer preview from [here].
As you may notice there is no address bar, this is because this is a...
6 tags
Demonoid is open!
The very popular semi-private tracker Demonoid is again open for registrations.
Normally, you would require an invite to join, but now is your chance to join without begging for invites.
Register link:
http://www.demonoid.com/register.php
Enjoy!
P.S - I don’t know when registrations will close, so register fast!
7 tags
Change title of active windows in Windows 7
This is a very useful little program that allows you to change the title of active windows in Windows 7.
It’s called (duh!) Windows Title Changer.
Screenshot:
(Click to enlarge image)
You just select the window title you want to change title of, type in a new title and click Change title.
Voila, the title of the window has been changed.
NOTE - This software works with active windows...
6 tags
How To Install a Hard Drive
Really basic stuff, but can be useful nonetheless.
Video by com.puter.tv
Have fun! P.S - I realize I haven’t blogged in a while, this is because of school work. I have a bunch of posts of posts saved up for March break, so stay tuned!
5 tags
Disable/Enable AutoRun quickly in Windows
I have discovered a tiny piece of software that allows you to quickly disable/enable AutoRun in Windows.
It’s called AutoRun Vaccine.
Screenshot:
You can download from [here].
This software can be very useful if you suspect a USB drive of having viruses and you don’t want anything auto running when you plug in the USB.
Enjoy!
5 tags
Enable Windows 7 Check Boxes
Often when we are selecting a lot of files/folders using the Ctrl-Click method we tend to make mistakes and lose our selections. There is a way of selecting files/folders using check boxes. This setting is hidden in the Windows Control Panel.
Let’s activate this function:
First go to Control Panel -> Folder Options -> View
Select this option:
Click Apply.
Voila! We now have...
4 tags
The State of the Internet
JESS3 / The State of The Internet from JESS3 on Vimeo.
via (@113101122124110111)
Very interesting video.
The amount of spam is mindblowing.
7 tags
My favorite Firefox add-ons
These are some Firefox add-ons, that I couldn’t do without. If you don’t already use Firefox, I suggest you get it ASAP here:
http://getfirefox.com
Here we go:
AdBlock Plus
This addon is a must have for any Firefox user. This amazing add-on block almost any kind of ad, by using a variety of filtering techniques. This add-on is the primary reason I haven’t switched over to...
5 tags
CCNA Complete Guide
I have found a very excellent guide to the whole CCNA curriculum.
It’s is very concise yet covers everything you need to know if you are preparing for certification. Even if you are currently doing the CCNA curriculum, it provides an excellent source of review for semester exams.
It is a total of 334 pages contained in a PDF file.
It’s called the CCNA Complete Guide 2nd Edition....
7 tags
R.I.P Appulous
The biggest unofficial iPhone appstore has shutdown.
These are some of the reasons provided:
“the hardware required to keep up with Appulous’ traffic got crazy expensive”
“by this point, the hardcore pirates had moved in and started taking the apps for free, with no intention to purchase them if they liked them. It was inevitable and no one was so naive as to think...