Friedbeef’s Tech

PC Decrappifier + Googlepack = New Computer Setup Kit

30. July 2006

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 [...]

Technology Warehouse Sale in KL!

28. July 2006

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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 [...]

Futuristic Japanese Doorway

25. July 2006

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AJ7dO5nPeJ0 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 [...]

Surf The Web More Intelligently With StumbleUpon

22. July 2006

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StumbleUpon, one of my favourite extensions for Firefox was made available for Internet Explorer earlier this week, making it accessible to the bulk of internet users. The concept of StumbleUpon is simple: You tell it if you like a webpage by rating it ‘thumbs up’ or ‘down’. It learns what you like based on how you rate your [...]

IT Dept Blocking Instant Messaging? Use Meebo!

20. July 2006

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My office just started blocking MSN messenger recently, so I’m currently using web-based Meebo as a work around. It’s simple, very functional, and of course — free! Features which I love include: Integration of MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk, ICQ, AIM services all in one — all with a single sign on for ease of use. It’s something like [...]