Simply multi-desktop in 60KB

In the web there are a bunch of software that add multi-desktop feature in your Windows.

With "Desktops" you have a 60 kilobytes software that allow you to use 4 virtual desktops, easy and simply.

Download: Desktops

Motorola Milestone (Droid) Froyo, some little works to do

It's time to put something new on this old Motorola Milestone (Droid in the Usa).

So, what do?

First point, a new launcher, the Froyo's launcher is *blearhg*.
For me the best is Go Launcher Ex for some reasons:
- better app drawer
- creation of directories in the app drawer and in the desktops
- gestures (if you want)
- possibility to hide dock bar and status bar (notify bar)
- multiple desktops (like original android home launcher)
- multiple docks
- widgets scaling
- choosing the grid dimension on the desktops
- choosing how icons appear on the desktop (black label, alpha label, no label etc...)
- tons of other stuff

This launcher works great in this phone (that has low ram)

A post about this (free) launcher>
 http://www.lollercoasterlab.com/2011/11/new-launcher-for-your-android.html

Second point, rooting phone.
With the "root" you can use your phone as a super user, with this utility you can choose to grant SU permission to an App (Titanium Backup, etc...).

This link is very clearly:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/root-android-phone-superoneclick-2/


Third point (I'm in this point), trying the overclocking.
Poor battery! But, it's only for testing purpose.
This link is very helpful:
http://code.google.com/p/milestone-overclock/
(There are many overclock utilities in the market)

PS: Use at your own risk, I do not take responsibility for your actions!

Next steps? A custom rom I suppose...

...and a list of the MUST HAVE apps...

Firefox: lock your tabs

How many times you have closed a tab for a mistake?
With the extension "TabLoc" you can lock your tabs preventing to close them.
In this extension there are many options for protecting tabs... very useful: save my azz multiple times.

Search it on your extension panel or install it from the webpage:
https://addons.mozilla.org/it/firefox/addon/tabloc/?src=search

This extension doesn't work in your Firefox version?
Go here:
http://www.lollercoasterlab.com/2011/06/firefox-extension-compatibility.html

SmartBounds: Exposè for Windows

Try this program, is like Exposè for Windows.
You can select an action when the mouse pointer touches an angle, like minimize windows, run screensaver, run a software etc...
This program is allocated in your traybar near the clock and you can show/hide its window double-clicking the icon.

Source: [SmartBounds] http://maz85.altervista.org/mazsoft/index.php?page=2  (direct link doesn't work)

A new launcher for your Android

The launcher in Android is like a desktop manager and my preferred one is GO Launcher EX.

With this launcher you can create folders in your app drawer, order apps, resize widgets, use themes and so on.

Very useful the option that removes the black background in the icon label and the 3 view modes in the app drawer (All, Recent, Running).

Only one comment: awesome.

Take a look, it's free:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&hl=en

After the installation the application asks you to replace the old default launcher (like "Home 2.2.1" in Froyo etc...). In this way when you restart your phone this launcher is used by default.

Enjoy it!

Let's try Soluto: anti-frustation software!

Let's try this software that promises to detect and fix some pc problems and speed-up your computer.

Download it from the website:

http://www.soluto.com/

The install procedure is easy, the installer checks if you have the .Net Framework up to date, creates a Restore Point and then downloads the program.

What  a nice graphic-style!

and........ on XP doesn't work, some error. My fault? I don't know.

Let's try on Seven...

Yeah, it works!

The software is calculating the first boot time... (you can avoid this if you want)

There are 3 modes: 

• Chop Boot: reduce boot time (it shows you the removable software in the boot and calculate the time earned)
• Lighten Web Browser: speed-up your browser (toolbars and other crap destroying)
• Heal Crashes: collects all crash/freeze/fault reports (I have no crash so I can't use this feature)

I perform some upgrades in this first boot, normally the system is ready in 1 min.

There is a timeline with the improvements of your system and so on... nice.

Imho, the software is useful for this "chop" function, but it's a Beta version, so I hope that will be more features in the complete final version.

Customize your Windows

Some software (free and not) to customize your Windows.

This is a very good website with themes/skins/icons/wallpapers and tools to personalize your Windows:

WinCustomize

PSU calculator

If you have to buy a new PSU you must calculate the max wattage you need.
This site helps you to choose the right PSU for your pc configuration.

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator

Shock 4way 3D

I tried some virtual desktop manager... Shock 4way 3D is very nice, good graphic, good interface and customization.
You can set different effects to change desktop with a customizable hotkey.
Useful and beautiful, compatible with Xp, Vista and Seven.

http://www.docs.kr/entry/Download-Shock-4Way3D-en

The software is a bit old (2008) but if you never tried it... download it now!!

4 desktops, do it with style...

Windows Tweaks

Tweaks tools are very useful software that allow the users to change some deeply features of the OS.
For some changes you can edit the registry, but with these tools you can do this in an easy (and secure) way.

This is for Windows XP (sp 1 and higher):
http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/c/a/fca6767b-9ed9-45a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe
This software is from Microsoft, don't be afraid to install it, but take a look at what are you doing.

Old Tweak UI

You can also use a new tool for Vista, Seven...etc, it's TweakNow Powerpack, downloadable from:
http://tweaknow.com/

TweakNow

I used the first tool for removing the big arrow in the link icon on Windows Xp:

A small blu arrow is better than the big arrow in the white rectangle.

These software are secure, but pay attention changing settings.

Windows: God Mode on

What is God Mode?
God Mode is an "utility" presents in Windows Vista and Windows Seven that groups every function of the system.
To access in this "mode" you must follow this procedure:

• In your desktop create a new directory from your contextual menu:

            New-Directory

• Rename the directory with this name: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}  (copy-paste if necessary) and the special directory assumes a new icon

• Double click the directory to open it and enter in the God Mode

From this directory you can view all the functions.

You can order these function by name or copy-paste in another directory/desktop for a quick access.
Very useful for me!

Increase your CPU speed by downloading hertz!

Do you wanna increase you computer speed? Download some hertz for your CPU!
It's free and easy :-P

http://hertzdownload.altervista.org/

3D Printers, how do they work? (like magnets?)

Take a look at this video:

I am a bit surprised how it detect moving parts scanning the tool.


In the near future where the prices will be lower and the distribution will be for regular customers ... what will you create?

I have some ideas ...

Waiting for these products become widely deployed, you can build one:

RepRap: http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page

Another Lego post + start to build!

Lego is very useful and is not only for kids.
With Lego you can fix things...

Ok, if you wanna start building without buying tons of Lego bricks you should download this:

Lego Digital Designer

Download it for free from: http://ldd.lego.com/  (Win e Mac)

Flight radar, check your plane

With FlightRadar you can check in the world map the flying planes with details.

http://www.flightradar24.com/

Android widget: Sd Space

The android market is a place full of awesomeness! (ok, I'm exaggerating)
I like tools and widgets, so this time I propose a useful widget: Sd Space.
This widget puts a micro-sd icon in your android desktop with the % of free space in your sd.

Download:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mazsoft.widget_sdspace&feature=search_result

Dropbox & Company

Dropbox is a software that allow you to put your files in a remote server under the protection of your account.
It is a storage where you can access with your devices: there is a software for your pc, an app for your mobile or you can use the Dropbox website to navigate your files.
You can also share files in the Public directory giving links to your friends.
Very usefull if you must work with a file in several devices (desktop - laptop).

Dropbox has 2 GB of free space for you: http://www.dropbox.com

There are many services like Dropbox:

Sugarsync - https://www.sugarsync.com/ : 5GB + 500MB for referral

MiniMedia - http://www.mimedia.com/ : 7GB

Skydrive - http://www.windowslive.it/skyDrive.aspx : 25GB

A "Photoshop" in your browser

If you don't have a good photo-image editor or you are in another computer away from your trusted editor, you can use a browser based editor like Pixlr Photo Editor.

http://pixlr.com/editor/

Art History search

Explore the art of the world selecting different ages and areas:

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/world-regions/#/05/World-Map

Interesting...

Indie games with YoYo

http://www.yoyogames.com


This is a interesting website that collects a bunch of homemade games made with a tool called GameMaker.

Follow this link for the game list: http://www.yoyogames.com/browse

The tool is for beginners and for developers a bit more expert,  there is the possibility to use a scripting language for coding and the support of plugins and DLLs written in other languages. I'm reading that in the next times this tool will support the publishing in other devices and OS (iOs, Android, PSP, Mac, etc...).

There is a huge amount of games...  like:


http://www.yoyogames.com/games/123139-uin

http://www.yoyogames.com/games/120852-flying-scrap