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Rise From The Ashes Of MS Paint With Phoenix

2008-12-05T21:04:00.004+08:00

Ever faced a situation where you needed to draw up a quick diagram, crop a picture, or jazz up some shots, and found out that all you had was MS Paint?

Well worry no more, because your Photoshopless days are going to be over soon.

Phoenix, a Flash-based webapp from Aviary is a free to try graphics editing program that is easily the most functional one that we've seen to date.

But apart from picture editing and freehand doodling, the Phoenix website also comes with a ton of video tutorials which will definitely come in immensely handy after years of being stuck with MS Paint.

(Source: LifeHacker)

ASUS Introduces World's Smallest Desktop PCs with HD Capability

2008-12-05T20:56:00.005+08:00

Eee Box B204 and B206 Boast Hardware Decoder and HDMI Output for Superb HD Home Entertainment

Taipei, Taiwan, December 2, 2008 – ASUS today unveiled HD versions of its popular Eee Box—a tiny 1L-sized desktop PC—that it launched in June 2008. With the new Eee Box B204 and B206, users will be able to enjoy viewing hardware-accelerated HD content on LCD TVs, monitors and projectors via an HDMI output—making them ideal for families seeking a simple, space-saving home entertainment solution. The Eee Box B204 and B206 are also preinstalled with Eee Cinema, a full-featured media player that enables users to play high definition content easily. Eee Cinema offers superior format compatibility and extensive media library management options. To help users navigate Eee Cinema’s comprehensive features speedily, both the Eee Box B204 and B206 come with a convenient remote control.

Built-in Video Decoder for High Definition Entertainment
The Eee Box B204 and B206 deliver crisp and fluid high definition pictures straight out of the box. They are equipped with a discrete graphics card that features a high definition hardware video decoder, vastly improving the quality of video and freeing the Eee Box’s processor to tackle other tasks. Ensuring quick and hassle-free connectivity to LCD TVs, monitors, projectors and home theater receivers is an easily-accessible HDMI output on the Eee Box B204 and B206’s rear I/O panel.

Exclusive Remote Control for Easy and Convenient Media Playback
The Eee Box B204 and B206 come with an exclusive remote control that enables users to easily browse, manage and play their media from a distance. The remote control works seamlessly with Eee Cinema, a user-friendly, all-in-one media player that supports all popular music, video and photo formats—transforming the Eee Box B204 and B206 into complete digital home entertainment centers.

The Smallest PCs in the World
A mere 1L in size, the Eee Box B204 and B206 are delightfully sleek. They are as slim as paperback novels, allowing users to reclaim the desk space previously lost to bulkier, more intrusive desktop systems. If necessary, the Eee Box B204 and B206 can even be placed in such a way that does not require an inch of desktop space—they can be mounted to any VESA75/VESA100 LCD display. Given how small and light they are, the Eee Box B204 and B206 can be ported around the house effortlessly, allowing users to enjoy high definition entertainment in whichever room they desire.

Annual Savings of US$156* from Reduced Power Consumption
The Eee Box B204 and B206 are designed and manufactured according to stringent Green ASUS guidelines. They are made with earth-friendly materials and fully comply with RoHS and WEEE. The Eee Box B204 and B206 also consume only around 20 watts of power, reducing the user’s carbon footprint by up to 90% as compared to full-sized desktop PCs**. Eee Box B204 and B206 users will benefit on the monetary front as well; those who leave their computers on 24 hours a day stand to save approximately US$156 a year*.

Packed with Uncompromising Features
Belying their small size, the Eee Box B204 and B206 are packed with a wealth of outstanding features. They support the latest Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless standard, providing up to eight times faster speeds than the previous 802.11b/g wireless standard. In addition, the Eee Box B204 features Bluetooth® for quick and hassle-free connectivity to other Bluetooth® devices. Both models also come with 10GB of online Eee Storage, allowing users to access their documents and media no matter where they are. Furthermore, they feature an exclusive Easy Mode within Windows® that provides users with convenient access to commonly-used applications via an incredibly intuitive interface. Adding to their ease of use is Eee Bar, a fully-configurable application bar on the Windows® desktop that allows users to launch programs with a click.

Another innovation present in the Eee Box B204 and B206 is ASUS Tranquiller Technology that integrates an optimized system air flow design, intelligent fan speed control and a unique heat dissipation material in order to allow them to operate coolly at an extremely quiet 26 dB*** for comfortable home computing. Moreover, the Eee Box B204 has a built-in battery that performs an Uninterruptible Power Supply (U.P.S.) function, enabling it to stay running for a period of time when main power is lost.

* According to www.taipower.com.tw. Actual savings will differ from region to region.
** Full-sized desktop PCs consume approximately 200W ~ 300W of power.
*** In idle mode. As a point of reference, the Eee Box B204 and B206 run at 26dB, virtually as quiet as unoccupied broadcast studios (20dB).

ASUS Launch Scented Notebooks

2008-12-05T20:51:00.005+08:00

Minimalism is dead. Well, at least according to Taiwanese manufacturers ASUS it is.

Not content with just funky colors and loud graphics, the product development team decided to go one step further with their latest range of notebooks, the F6 series, and incorporated the element of smell into them. That's right folks, smell.

Apparently, all four of these Intel Centrino 2 (Intel Core2 Duo T9400/P8600/P8400, Intel PM45 Express Chipset, 13.3" WXGA Color Shine LCD, ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470 256MB DDR2 VRAM) powered notebooks each come with their own unique scent - pink comes with a feminine floral scent, black comes with a masculine musky scent, green comes with a crisp and refreshing morning dew scent, and blue comes with an invigorating aquatic scent - a move which ASUS claim to be the next frontier in notebook personalization.

We're a little bummed that none of them come with the smell of a woman's just washed hair, the smell of victory, or the smell of freshly baked Rotiboy, but we can't always get what we want.

No price indication have been given for any of these lovely smelling notebooks, so for more information, head on over to the official ASUS website at my.asus.com.

Google Chrome

2008-09-04T00:50:00.006+08:00

courtesy of google

Google Chrome (BETA) for Windows

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.

A fresh take on the browser

At Google, we spend much of our time working inside a browser. We search, chat, email and collaborate in a browser. And like all of you, in our spare time, we shop, bank, read news and keep in touch with friends - all using a browser. People are spending an increasing amount of time online, and they're doing things never imagined when the web first appeared about 15 years ago.

Since we spend so much time online, we began seriously thinking about what kind of browser could exist if you started from scratch and built on the best elements out there. We realized that the web had evolved from mainly simple text pages to rich, interactive applications and that we needed to completely rethink the browser. What we really needed was not just a browser, but also a modern platform for web pages and applications, and that's what we set out to build.

So today we're releasing the beta version of a new open source browser: Google Chrome.

On the surface, we designed a browser window that is streamlined and simple. To most people, it isn't the browser that matters. It's only a tool to run the important stuff - the pages, sites and applications that make up the web. Like the classic Google homepage, Google Chrome is clean and fast. It gets out of your way and gets you where you want to go.

Under the hood, we were able to build the foundation of a browser that runs today's complex web applications much better . By keeping each tab in an isolated "sandbox", we were able to prevent one tab from crashing another and provide improved protection from rogue sites. We improved speed and responsiveness across the board. We also built V8, a more powerful JavaScript engine, to power the next generation of web applications that aren't even possible in today's browsers.

This is just the beginning - Google Chrome is far from done. We've released this beta for Windows to start the broader discussion and hear from you as quickly as possible. We're hard at work building versions for Mac and Linux too, and we'll continue to make it even faster and more robust.

We owe a great debt to many open source projects, and we're committed to continuing on their path. We've used components from Apple's WebKit and Mozilla's Firefox, among others - and in that spirit, we are making all of our code open source as well. We hope to collaborate with the entire community to help drive the web forward.

The web gets better with more options and innovation. Google Chrome is another option, and we hope it contributes to making the web even better.

But enough from us. The best test of Google Chrome is to try it yourself.

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How To Access Blocked Web Sites

2008-08-21T00:24:00.001+08:00

courtesy of Hongkiat.com

Proxy websites allows us to bypass our current ISP’s IP and connect to targeted website with a different IP; thus hiding our actual origin from detectable. Internet users use proxy websites for various reasons, some to access websites potentially blocked by their colleges or workplace, some use it to test their scripts. I frequently used them to test geo-location ads or to check if DNS are properly propagated when I adjust their settings.

I’ve decided to bring this entry back from archive to front page after receiving tones of emails asking for alternative proxies. Instead of the previous 2 proxy websites, here’s my personal collection on proxy websites. Full list after jump.

More related: 9 Alternative Ways To Access Blocked Sites

90+ Proxy Websites To Access Blocked Websites

http://www.hidemyass.com
http://www.anonymizer.com
http://www.wujie.net
http://www.ultrareach.net
http://surfshield.net
http://www.guardster.com/subscription/proxy_free.php
http://anonymouse.ws/anonwww.html
http://www.browser-x.com
http://www.spysurfing.com
http://www.xerohour.org/hideme
http://www.proxyz.be
http://www.sc0rian.com/prox
https://www.proxify.us
http://kproxy.com/index.jsp
http://www.brawl-hall.com/pages/proxy.php
http://www.proxify.net
http://proxy.computersteroids.com/index0.php
http://www.unipeak.com
http://flyproxy.com
http://alienproxy.com
http://proxify.com/
http://www.unfilter.net
http://www.proxymouse.com
http://www.surfonym.com/cgi-bin/nph-proxy
http://www.superproxy.be/browse.pl
http://www.websiteguru.com/mrnewguy
http://www.letsproxy.com
http://www.fsurf.com
http://indianproxy.com
http://www.letmeby.com
http://Boredatschool.net
http://www.ibypass.org
http://www.ipzap.com/
https://proxify.biz
http://kproxy.com/index.jsp
http://www.attackcensorship.com/attack-censorship.html
http://mrnewguy.com
http://www.evilsprouts.co.uk/defilter
http://www.proxify.info
http://www.torify.com
http://www.switchproxy.com
http://www.proxifree.com
http://www.secure-tunnel.com/
http://www.proxify.cn
http://www.arnit.net/utilities/webproxy/new
http://www.proxify.co.uk
http://www.betaproxy.com
http://www.proxify.org
http://www.proxychoice.com
http://www.proxysnail.com
http://www.anonypost.com
http://www.thestrongestlinks.com
http://www.hujiko.com
http://www.anonproxy.info
http://www.peoplesproxy.com
http://www.freeproxy.us
http://www.proxyweb.net
http://www.nopath.com
http://urlencoded.com
http://www.pole.ws
http://www.browseany.com
http://www.spiderproxy.com
http://www.clickcop.com
http://www.sneakysurf.com
http://www.mywebtunnel.com
http://www.thewebtunnel.com
http://www.3proxy.com
http://www.yourfreeproxy.com
http://www.proxy7.com
http://www.fireprox.com
http://www.stupidcensorship.com
http://www.letsproxy.com
http://www.sneak2.com
http://www.cecid.com
http://www.freeproxy.ca
http://www.ibypass.org
http://www.goproxing.com
http://www.projectbypass.com/
http://www.ipsecret.com
http://www.nomorelimits.net
http://www.proxify.de
http://www.bywhat.com
http://www.snoopblocker.com
http://www.anonymizer.ru
http://www.proxyking.net/
http://www.perlproxy.com
http://www.proxylord.com
http://tntproxy.com
http://satanproxy.com
http://zombieinvasion.info
http://demonproxy.com
http://www.myfreeproxy.com
http://www.gezcem.com/nph-proxy.pl.old
http://mpleger.de
http://www.the-cloak.com/login.html

Disclaimer

Note that not all of them are working perfectly; some of these websites could be offline too. I’m not encouraging you to use this to bypass sites that you are banned from surfing in colleges, work place, etc. Use them with cautions make sure you know what you are doing. I shall not be responsible for any damages or rules and regulation you violate from using these proxies.

9 Alternative Ways To Access Blocked Sites

2008-08-21T00:10:00.007+08:00

courtesy of Hongkiat.com

Is you school, college or office blocking you from getting on social network sites like Friendster, Facebook, Myspace, Bebo, Hi5, Orkut, etc? Here’s few ways you can bypass the restrictions and surf like normal, but please check with your local authorities before using them. We will not held any responsibility if you’ve breach the regulations of any.

Full list after jump.

Using IP Instead of URL

This depends on the software/application used. Sometimes blocked sites are stored as a list of URLs (eg. www.yahoo.com, www.donwload.com,etc) and typing the IP instead of the URL might sometimes work. In a local computer, doing a ping domain.com command in Command Prompt (Mac users use Terminal) will return you the IP address. You can also do it online via www.whatsmyip.org
Redirection with Short URL service

Sometimes the URL you intend to browse might be ban, but converting them to another a shorter URL with short URL services might just help you to bypass the settings.

Here’s 2 Short URL service we’ve previously mentioned - MooURL, SnipURL
Google Cache

Search engines like Google and Yahoo cache webpages and these cached pages are stored in search engines themselves, which likely will be added to the blocked list. Click on the ‘cache’ will bring you to a cache version of the page, as updated as how Google caches it.
Internet Archive - Wayback Machine

Wayback Machine is a internet service that periodically keeps a copy of almost all websites in the Internet way from the date they’re started. Clicking on the latest copy of what Wayback Machine have should be somewhat similar to the real site. Another way to access blocked sites via caches.
Anonymous Surfing

Some site allows you to take advantage of their proxy or domain to surf other sites as anonymous. Here’s 90+ proxy websites we’ve previously mentioned.

More anonymous surfing services: 90+ Proxy Websites To Access Blocked Websites
Use Proxy in Browsers

There are tons of sites out there that distributes free proxies of almost any country. Here’s an example. Check out the following methods on how/where to insert proxies in your web browsers.

Proxy Surfing - Firefox

Under Advanced tab, select Network tab, then click inside Connection Settings. Select Manual proxy configuration, put proxy under HTTP proxy.

Proxy Surfing - Internet Explorer

Go to Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections tab. Click into LAN Settings, check Proxy Server. Insert your proxy URL inside Address.
Bypass with Translations services

Online translation services like AltaVista BabelFish, Google Translate allows you to translate a website from one language to another and display the translated results on their own page.The trick here is to enter the URL (website you’re blocked), retranslate it even if you don’t need to and let Google or AltaVista fetch you the content.
Subscribe to RSS Feed

This might not work for all sites, but if the site you intended to visit provides RSS feeds, you can subscribe and read it with a RSS reader, or have it regularly send the contents to your email

Retrieve web pages via Email

Web2Mail is a free service that sends websites you want to read right into your inbox. All you need to do is send an email to www@web2mail.com with the URL as subject title.

karankura

Rise From The Ashes Of MS Paint With Phoenix

ASUS Introduces World's Smallest Desktop PCs with HD Capability

ASUS Launch Scented Notebooks

Google Chrome

Google Chrome (BETA) for Windows

A fresh take on the browser

How To Access Blocked Web Sites

90+ Proxy Websites To Access Blocked Websites

Disclaimer

9 Alternative Ways To Access Blocked Sites

Using IP Instead of URL

Redirection with Short URL service

Google Cache

Internet Archive - Wayback Machine

Anonymous Surfing

Use Proxy in Browsers

Bypass with Translations services

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Retrieve web pages via Email