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Life In The Tech Lane |
Welcome to Tech Life Talk |
Everyone likes free right? Listed are six freeware programs that I use or have used and highly recommend. Don't forget, if you really like the program most of the listed software suppliers accept donations so help them out. |
Freeware Six Pack |
2-12-08 |
AVG is good at stopping viruses without bogging down your system. It will scan your email and update automatically. Get it Here |
Ccleaner is a system cleaner that removes unused and temporary files from your system and also scans and cleans your Windows registry. Get it Here |
VLC works on Windows and Linux and provides playback of just about any audio or video format. Preloaded with most codecs. Get it Here |
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Think of GIMP as a free Photoshop. It is packed with most features needed for typical photo and art work. Works on Windows, Linux & Mac. Get it Here |
Active ISO Burner does exactly what is says, burns ISO image files to CD or DVD. Nice and simple. Get it Here |
ZipGenius is like the Swiss Army Knife of compression programs. It can handle zip,unzip & rar files. Get it Here |
At $300.00 this could complete your mobile office. Looks like it will work with your PDA, Smartphone & Blackberry. If the actual size is shown in the photo then I think we have a new UMP, (Ultra Mobile Printer) to go along with the UMPC, (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer) Hey let's use it in a new UMC (Ultra Mobile Car) More Info Here |
Planon Bluetooth Portable Printer |
2-14-08 |
Suggested Links |
Reader Question: What is a good program for reading PDF files on a Blackberry phone without a subscription? TLT Answer: For viewing PDF, Doc, XLS and Images on your blackberry check out Masterdoc by Dynoplex. It doesn't require a subscription like many other Blackberry programs. and there is a Seven day trial |
12/15/2007 Review: Sanyo Xacti CG6 Digital Camera & Camcorder If you are in the market for a hybrid camera/camcorder solution then you will be hard pressed to find a better device for the money than the CG6 . Review Here HP TX1320 Tablet PC Review My latest purchase is an HP Touch Tablet. It has been a pleasantsurprise in many ways. I have posted a full hands on review Here |
Linux Newbie in a Windows World The Whole Story Here. |
Macbook Air! Hands On Review |
2-24-2008 |
Bryan Farris shares his MacAir for a hands on review. Story Here |
Vista Service Pack One released. You can get it using Windows Update or by clicking here. |
SpiceBird, Open Source Outlook Competition ??? |
3-29-2008 |
SpiceBird, while the name is odd the thought behind this free cross platform application is far from odd. Spicebird is in the very early beta stage at this point in development. The company behind Spicebird is Synovel out of India. So what is Spicebird you might ask? Spicebird is an Email,Contact,Task and Calendar application. What makes it different from other email programs is that it is open source or (free) and that it is developed with user input and feedback in mind. Sure there are other free email programs like Thunderbird and Outlook Express but they are not full featured enough to stand beside the big boy on the block Microsoft Outlook. Don't get me wrong Spicebird is not ready at this point to stand toe to toe with Outlook. It is however starting out with the right idea which is take suggestions and ideas from the real world every day user and implement what you can into the product. So far I am very encouraged with what I see. For a few more screenshots and a mini review follow this LINK. Or download Spicebird Beta and give it a try for yourself. |
To my Linux pals I have not compared Spicebird to Evolution or Kontacts. They are both very good programs but are not really cross platform. |
XP version of ASUS eeePC In Stores Soon! |
Props to Engadget who reports that ASUS will start selling the 7" screen Windows XP version of the popular eeePC in April at BEST BUY! I don't know about you but I am waiting on the larger 8.9" screen and Linux. |
Want to Learn About Linux and Have Fun? |
I know Linux Outlaws is listed in my recommended links but I wanted to take some time to explain why. Dan & Fab who run Linux Outlaws website and weekly podcast are two regular guys from two different parts of the world. They both share a passion for the open source community and the Linux OS. I make sure I download the podcast every week. Why you might ask? For starters I am a Linux newbie and I love to learn new things. Linux Outlaws makes learning fun. I also enjoy being part of a community and Linux Outlaws just passed the 100 member mark in the forums. While I don't often post in the forums ( call me a leacher) I learn a great deal from the members. Listed is the website link, do yourself a favor and check out Dan & Fab for some fun,learning and entertainment. Go ahead it's free. |
Fabian Scherschel |
Dan Lynch |
HP UMPC, Rumors & More Rumors |
If reports are true the HP UMPC is in need of a diet. Reports state the the HP will weight closer to 5 lbs instead of 2lbs. Also the cost could be closer to $600.00 than $400.00. HP get it together if you want to out do ASUS. |
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