Sunday, October 18, 2009

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Google Wave Does Great Film Reenactments

10:00AM October 18, 2009 | Adam Pash

If you were looking to quickly understand how you might someday put Google Wave to good use, then this two-minute video makes a lot of sense. That’s not what these videos are about. More »

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Install Windows’ Old-School “Help” In Windows 7

9:00AM October 18, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Windows: If you’ve installed older software in Windows 7, you might notice that .hlp-formatted Help files aren’t recognised or supported. Microsoft offers a free download to read and manage those WinHelp files. More »

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Automatically Open PDFs, PowerPoint Presentations With Google’s Doc Viewer

8:00AM October 18, 2009 | Adam Pash

Most web browsers: Google’s Doc Viewer allows you to view any PDF, PPT, and TIFF directly in your browser without downloading the file and launching another heavy desktop application. This user script automatically redirects any link to such files to Doc Viewer More »

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DIY Pedalboard With Some Help From IKEA

8:00AM October 18, 2009 | sarahrae

Whether you like IKEA or not, it’s hard to beat the prices when it comes to basic parts for construction. That’s the case in this Gorm shelf, turned guitar pedalboard hack, that will keep you rocking on the cheap. More »

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Top Time-Saving, MacGyver-Style Cleaning Tricks

3:00AM October 18, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Very few people truly enjoy spending time cleaning, and fewer still love buying expensive cleaners for every little task. Here’s a handful of clever, time-saving DIY substitutes for common household cleaning jobs. More »

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Dropresize Monitors Folders, Automatically Resizes Photos

2:00AM October 18, 2009 | Adam Pash

Windows only: Point free system-tray application Dropresize at any folder on your desktop, and it monitors that folder and automatically resizes any image you drop into it. More »