July 2008
64 posts
Top 10 Command Line Tools [Lifehacker Top 10] →
When you need something done quickly, efficiently, and without any software overhead, the command line is where it’s at. It was the first way humans told computers what to do, but as…
T minus 6 days: driving cross country →
It’s hard to believe that Karl’s out there right now, on a heartland highway outside of Lincoln, Neb., heading east to Maine in the Where’s Karl? RV. He left Salt Lake yesterday morning…
Bengay Stops Bug Bites From Itching [Health] →
As minor inconveniences go, itchy bug bites are the bane of the summer season. The Parent Hacks blog reader Molly offers a tip she learned in the Peace Corps: a dab of the common pain…
Learn to Use Cron from the Command Line [Tutorial] →
We’ve shown you graphical alternatives to the Unix-based Cron automation tool before (for Windows, Mac, and Linux), but IBM has put together a clear and straight-forward guide that makes the…
How to Sync Any Desktop Calendar with Google... →
As of yesterday’s announcement of CalDAV support in Google Calendar, you can now sync your Google Calendar with virtually any popular desktop calendar for free. Not only can you enjoy…
OpenDNS Offers DNS Vulnerability Protection [DNS] →
Tech site Webmonkey advises users not sure whether or not their DNS servers are patched against a recently discovered vulnerability to switch to the excellent, free DNS service, OpenDNS. …
Gallery of Nature-Themed Desktop Wallpaper... →
The Using Mac blog posts a selection of 50 beautiful nature-themed desktop wallpaper images that will work on any system. While you’re in the mood for new wallpaper, check out our top…
The Ultimate "Rule 240" List [Rule 240] →
Some airlines still call it “Rule 240” and others a “contract of carriage” but no matter what the name, it still means the same thing: power to the traveler. But which airlines still use it? If…
Know Your Stuff Inventories Your Home [Featured... →
Windows and Mac OS X: Offered as a free download from the Insurance Information Institute, the Know Your Stuff Home Inventory software is a full-featured tool for cataloging your…
Cool Off with a Frozen Drink [Recipes] →
When the July heat is just too much, break out the blender and some ice. Good Housekeeping offers 30 recipes for frozen drinks like the peppermint smoothie pictured here. I can personally…
“There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving,...”
– Aldous Huxley
US Auto Meltdown - Ford Loses Record $8.7B →
The Ford motor companies stock price fell sharply by more than 10% following news of a worse than expected second quarter record loss of $8.7 billion, this follows a first quarter profit of $100…
Gmail Offers Always-Secure Option [Gmail Tip] →
Gmail just made it easier for the coffee shop set and security-conscious types to always connect through https://. Gmail Mobile app users should note this glitch before doing so. [via…
Calgoo Goes Free, Syncs Desktop Calendars with... →
Windows/Mac OS X only: Online and desktop calendar-syncing application Calgoo Connect—along with all of the other calendar tools available from Calgoo—are now free. Calgoo Connect syncs…
Five Best Alternative File Managers [Hive Five] →
If you’re any sort of power user, you’ve bumped up against the limitations of your operating system’s default file manager on countless occasions. The fact is, for advanced file browsing…
6 Plants That Will Grow Almost Anywhere [Low... →
Imagine how much money you could save by growing your own herbs or cherry tomatoes? That’s just one of the benefits you can reap by using this list by Leslie Land, blogger for the Daily Green and…
Rogue San Francisco sysadmin coughs up passwords →
San Francisco City Council regained access to its own computer network today after Mayor Gavin Newsom convinced network administrator Terry Childs to give them the passwords.
Make Google Reader Widescreen-Friendly [Featured... →
Firefox with Greasemonkey: The Google Reader for Wider Screens Greasemonkey script uses all the horizontal space available in GReader for better viewing on wide monitors. Install the…
Top 10 Printable Paper Productivity Tools... →
There’s a reason there’s still so much paper around in this hyper-connected, everything-online age: the stuff is cheap, portable, compatible with all your applications, and everyone…
Double Driver Backs Up Your System's Drivers... →
Windows only: Backup utility Double Driver lists all the hardware drivers installed on your system and creates backups of both the actual drivers and lists of the driver names. While handy…
Google Maps Adds Walking Directions [Google Maps] →
Google Maps wants to help you get where you’re going on foot with a new option to switch your step-by-step driving directions to walking directions. The main difference between walking and…
400+ High Quality Patterns →
Patterns can be found every where. Most commonly we can see them in fabric and wallpaper, but they also make great visual elements for web design. Here is a collection of patterns of all shapes,…
Hot Chicks with Douchebags →
The Best Tech Tools and Fitness Plans to Get in... →
If there’s one thing geeks and non-geeks alike all share, it’s an aversion to exercise. No matter how much you’d like to slim your waistline and lose the belly, it’s difficult to find a…
Layered Desktop Wallpaper Organizes Your Icons... →
Flickr user Gabriel Radic has an elegantly simple solution for organizing icon clutter. His “Layered Desktop” background, free to download in high resolutions, divides your computer space…
Tolerance Is Resistance to Love →
One of the traps that’s easy to fall into is filling your life with too many incompatibilities — people, places, objects, circumstances, and activities that just don’t mesh with the person you are…
Catalyst 8.7 Drivers Are Out! →
All you ATi video card owners out there should head on over to AMD/ATi and grab the new Catalyst 8.7 drivers. There are a host of fixes and improvements as well as a new CCC enhancement that allows…
DVD Catalyst Rips DVDs to Friendly Formats in... →
Windows only: Free application DVD Catalyst Free rips videos from DVDs to device-friendly formats for your iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Xbox, smartphone, and more in one simple click. Normally…
Six "Junk" Foods That Aren't All That Bad [Food] →
Men’s Health magazine brings in diet doctor Jeff Volek to point out how six much-maligned snacks or drinks—sour cream, alcohol, and, seriously, pork rinds among them—can, in certain cases,…
WebAppers Released Free Web Application Icons Set... →
Sync and Back Up Your Data with Conduit for Linux... →
Admit it—even if your desk could be the cover shot for Organized Worker Monthly, your data is all over the place. Between desktop apps, online networks, and webapp tools, it’s easy to lose…
AccelMan File Manager Replaces Explorer with... →
Windows only: Free application AccelMan is a dual-pane Windows Explorer replacement with a powerful feature set. Previously a shareware application, AccelMan boasts a built-in image…
Wii MotionPlus Hands-On (Verdict: Melancholy... →
The Nintendo Wii broke my heart. It wooed me with cute, clever marketing and the promise of unbelievable technology. But it was a scam, a hoax, a hoodwink. The Wii’s main revolutionary…
Stream Your Digital Music Over the Internet [How... →
The Wired How-To Wiki details how to stream music from your home computer or a web host to any PC over the internet. The guide suggests several methods for creating playlists, including M3U,…
2009 Mazda6 →
Top 10 Computer Annoyances and How to Fix Them... →
Computers are supposed to make our lives easier, but too much of the time they can be frustrating, time-wasting, stubborn machines. From the irritating “Access Denied” message when you…
black bugs eating screen - VBForums →
“Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.”
– P. J. O’Rourke
One Hundred Push Ups Takes You from Zero to a... →
Web site One Hundred Push Ups details a training plan for going from 0 to 100 push-ups in a matter of six weeks. We’ve discussed why the push-up belongs in your fitness routine, but we…
How to Turn Your Kettle Grill into a Smoker |... →
And you thought the DNS issue was an old one...,... →
No, I don’t really want to get into an argument about whether Dan Kaminsky has found anything new. It seems pretty clear that he’s found a new, more efficient way to poison DNS caches or…
Buy a Keep-a-Cable →
StreetRead Aggregates Financial Data and Business... →
Webapp Streetread is a dead-simple aggregator which compiles stock news and economic data for the financial buff. Updated in real-time, Streetread provides visitors with the latest news…
The 10 Healthiest Foods For Under $1 [Health Food] →
One of the biggest complaints among those who are attempting to eat healthy is the price. In general, processed foods are cheaper but may end up costing more in the long run. Since the fuel crunch…
Set Up Quick Access to Your Gmail Media [Gmail] →
Weblog Daily Tech Update details how to use the Quick Links feature available in the recently released Gmail Labs to create quick access links to the media attachments in your Gmail…
Drive Pricing Calculates the Cost of Your Road... →
Google Maps mashup Drive Pricing calculates the cost of a road trip. Just give Drive Pricing your zip code and car’s average miles per gallon (if you don’t know it, Drive Pricing provides a…
Top 10 Modern Life Survival Skills [Lifehacker Top... →
Avoid everyday problems and modern mini-calamities by arming yourself with the right know-how before you head out into the world. Locking yourself out of your apartment, losing your car…
