Following in the footsteps of the (successful?) beta testing of Windows 7, Microsoft is making the beta of Microsoft Office 2010 publicly available. You can download and learn more about all the Office 2010 Beta Applications, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, InfoPath, Excel, SharePoint Workspace, OneNote, and Communicator (as well as Visio 2010 and … [Read more...]
Archives for 2009
Funny Videos: Know Your Meme
If you're looking to understand the Internet culture or keep up with the latest fads, Know Your Meme might be just what you're looking for. Know Your Meme features a database of submitted memes (rhymes with 'themes'), a catchphrase or concept that spreads quickly from person to person via the Internet. This resource allows you to have these cultural phenomenon explained and … [Read more...]
Ask 404TS: How do I find out a Windows 7 Password and other passwords?
An interesting question has come up in the 404 Tech Support forums that I have answered to the best of my abilities. It expands on several topics that I've discussed before such as using Kon-Boot to get logged into the machine (or other means), viewing saved passwords in browsers, and circumventing some security measures by using the target hard drive as a secondary hard drive … [Read more...]
Hotspot Shield – A Free VPN Connection
Hotspot Shield is a free VPN connection from AnchorFree that is designed to make your web browsing safer when you're on the go. By routing all of your traffic through a secure VPN connection, you would gain these benefits according to their website: Hide your IP while you're online. Access all content without censorship; bypass firewalls. Protect yourself from snoopers at … [Read more...]
Product Review: Flip Video
I won a Flip Video a little while back and finally had a chance to really test it out on a recent scenic trip through Colorado. I have the Flip Video Ultra, which I'll be reviewing, and a new Flip Ultra HD version of the pocket camcorder is on the market. Flip Video started off as a creation of Pure Digital Technologies, a company which has since been bought by Cisco Systems. … [Read more...]