Friedbeef’s Tech

Boy, I really wish I had found this before I had to unload all the junk on my Dad’s new Dell laptop. PC Decrappifier makes it easy to take out what you don’t want, and make your brand new PC feel — brand new, and not bogged down with bloated software.

In order to keep low production margins profitable, PC manufacturers are now charging software companies for the right to pre-install their products on your new PC for a price. Unfortunately, most of whatever is installed, is absolute junk.

Combine this tool with Googlepack, which makes it easy to add good free software — and you’d have the perfect kit to set up a new computer.

Note: ironically, If you’re viewing this from Malaysia and reading this webpage in July 2006, you’d probably see a Dell GoogleAd on this page.

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Over the next few days, Foto Miami Kuala Lumpur is having a technology warehouse sale with some really good prices on cameras, phones, and accessories. I managed to pick up quite a fair bit at this event including :

• A superslim Casio Exlim EX-Z500, with mini-tripod and 512MB SD Card at RM$999 (USD$270) — Usual price RM $1200 (USD$326)
• The classic Nokia 6600 with 15 month warranty at RM$700 (USD$190) — Usual price RM$800 ($USD217)
• Screen protector film at RM$10 a pop (USD$2.70) — Usual price RM$30 (USD$8)

All brand new, all great deals, and if you’re interested, get more information from the flyer.

ps. Yes I know this isn’t exactly cutting edge technology I’m writing about… But what do you think this is — engadget? :)

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Check out this new Japanese doorway that molds itself to the shape of your body. Created by Tanaka Seisakusyo, it uses IR sensors to tell the door how to morph. The main aim of this product is to help control dust, germs and temperature — But who are we kidding, we just want it because it looks so cool :)

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