By admin | December 10, 2007
Ubuntu has caused GNU/Linux based operating systems to have many reviews recently, most concentrating on the more flashy parts such as the infamous rotating cube or wobbly windows provided by compiz fusion, rather than the things that actually make it such a enjoyable operating system to use.
I tried to pick some features that I have [...]
By admin | December 5, 2007
Pageflakes is a customizable start page that allows you to add small widgets or flakes that can display custom content. They have recently launched a prepopulated page designed for teachers.
Default layout of the Teacher’s Pageflakes page
The default items on the page include a teaching timetable, a calendar, email, online file storage, some educational bookmarks, [...]
By admin | December 3, 2007
Ever wanted to draw a picture of what you want? Try Retrievr, it lets you draw a quick image, and in real time searches for images on flickr that look like your sketch. Really quite amazing - no idea how it works, but it’s good!
By admin | November 29, 2007
As reported by the BBC, Yahoo have reached a deal with Adobe that allows them to place adverts in a panel inside Adobe Reader. This is the first time that Adobe have allowed dynamic adverts inside their software.
Luckily, there is a myriad of alternatives now that the PDF format has been opened including:
For Windows:
Foxit [...]
By admin | November 28, 2007
NX is a remote desktop type piece of software that lets you log in remotely to another linux computer. It is useful in that it lets you log in simultaneously with other users - that is, you can use it as well as another user as you log into a new session. It also works [...]
Posted in linux | Tagged linux, nx, ubuntu |
By admin | November 27, 2007
As reported by Computer World UK malware is shifting towards intercepting traffic inside the browser - a kind of man in the middle attack, rather than keystroke logging or phishing. This style of malware would intercept the password entered on the webpage using exploits in the browser. How about this solution to combat [...]
By admin | November 25, 2007
After reading TechCrunch’s thoughts on unhappy Diggers leaving for Mixx, I tried it out myself - it’s definitely an improvement on Digg… It’s got a much nicer look and feel to the site, it’s quicker, has a pictures section, and allows other users to tag and categorise existing stories. Overall - it seems much more [...]
By admin | November 25, 2007
Need a super fast online dictionary? Try Ninjawords, it’s fast - just like a ninja…
By admin | November 22, 2007
Pretty good for the second proper post I’ve made!
