According to the OpenOffice wiki, the release date of their new version 2.2 will be March 6th. That’s all I have now, I’ll test it on Vista when it comes out and post more about the software then.
Archive for February, 2007
OpenOffice.org 2.2 March 6th
Posted in open source, software, technology on February 28, 2007 | No Comments »
Change Start Menu Power Button
Posted in computers, microsoft, technology, tips, vista on February 28, 2007 | No Comments »
Thanks to a tip from Paul Thurrott on the WinSuperSite, I finally found the way to change the start menu power button in Vista. By default, the power button puts your system to the new hybrid sleep mode. If you want the power button to actually go ahead and turn your computer off [...]
Traffic Conditions on Google and Windows Live
Posted in google, microsoft, technology, tips on February 28, 2007 | No Comments »
I’ve been a huge Google fan for over a year now and I use Google Maps for almost all of my mapping needs. However, I moved to Chicago and the traffic here is, well, crappy. So I had to find a map system that gave me visual traffic conditions. I found out that Windows Live [...]
The Future of Firefox 3.0
Posted in browsers, firefox, firefox 3, mozilla, open source, software, technology, web 2.0 on February 27, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Mozilla is currently developing Firefox 3.0 and is claiming it will be released by the end of 2007. The new browser will include a host of new features that will likely delight the Mozilla fan base. The major updates to the browser are also considered the most important and will be speed enhancements [...]
ImgBurn Releases v2.2.0.0
Posted in cd/dvd, computers, software, technology on February 26, 2007 | No Comments »
ImgBurn is a free software program for burning CD/DVD images to disc, e.g. ISO images. This updated version has an extensive list of changes and bug fixes as well as more support for Windows Vista. Let me know what you think!
Download ImgBurn
*Alternatively, if you need a free (and open source!) CD/DVD general use [...]
Windows CD Key Finder
Posted in computers, microsoft, software, technology on February 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Have you ever wanted to know your Windows CD Key because you forgot it, or because of some other strange situation? Well the solution is the WinKeyFinder. Check out the page and you can download a few different versions of the program. I personally enjoy the simplistic WinKeyLite version.
Enjoy!
Windows Vista Wallpapers
Posted in computers, microsoft, photos, vista, wallpapers on February 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve found two sites where you can download the Windows Vista Wallpapers. If you already have Windows Vista the link just below will give you some extra wallpapers from the same photographer. Check it:
Hamad Darwish - Windows Vista - Just click on the two links named Part One and Part Two at the [...]
My Favorite Firefox Add-Ons
Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, software, technology, tips, web 2.0 on February 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
1.) Del.icio.us Extension - this is an extension you can install to give you easy access to your online bookmarks via del.icio.us. Very cool and it makes it so simple to tag a page (control+shift+/) and view your bookmarks with the del.icio.us icon button. Check it out.
2.) Firefox Showcase - this [...]
The Problem with UAC in Vista
Posted in computers, microsoft, security, software, technology, vista on February 24, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been using Windows Vista for a few months now and subsequently I’ve been exposed to the notorious User Account Control (UAC) of Vista.
The purpose of UAC is to add a layer of protection, a barrier between the user and the OS. The user is assigned a standard account and whenever the user tries [...]
Firefox Security Update and Plugins Fix
Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, software, technology, thunderbird, vista, web 2.0 on February 24, 2007 | No Comments »
Mozilla has surprisingly updated both Firefox 2 & 1.5 with their new security updates. Firefox is updated to 2.0.0.2 & 1.5.0.10 with various security, stability, and Windows Vista enhancements. All users are encouraged to update in order to benefit from these. You can get Firefox here.
Another cool fix I found today was [...]
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