July 2007
95 posts
17 ways to reuse your old NES console →
It’s amazing just how many DIY projects exist for old NES units.
Take Launchy beyond application launching →
Most people know Launchy as a simple and lightning-fast application launcher for Windows, but it’s actually capable of much more than that. Using Launchy, you can append text to files, schedule appointments, add to your to-do list, set reminders, and more—it just takes a little setting up.
Gorgeous Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione makes US debut... →
Alfa Romeo rolled out the US-bound 8C Competizione at the Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance in Michigan. Alfa says it’ll cost over $200,000, and fewer than 100 will be imported. Finally, it’s out in the open so photographers can get some decent shots. Youch, it’s hot.
467 + Ajax/Javascript/Dhtml examples and demos to... →
A great and useful collection.
Apple iWork... '08? →
“Apple’s Start Page briefly listed a headline with the title Keynote ‘08. The title was quickly changed, but the name suggests that Apple could even skip the iWork/Keynote ‘07 version that was originally expected at Macworld San Francisco in January. Alternatively, this could be a simple typo…”
Great tips on macro photography of bugs and other... →
PopPhoto’s Christopher Badzioch has a wealth of tips for getting incredible macro-focus photos of the insects in your yard — from dramatic outdoor lighting to “studio shoots” with captured critters.
Design Better with CRAP →
Probably not what you were thinking :) CRAP = Contrast / Repetition / Alignment / Proximity and all design starts from these four basic principles.
12 Ways to Go from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 →
The Internet is now a part of everyone’s life so shouldn’t your archaic beast for a site also be? The answer is yes if you enjoy growth.
The BEST 404 PAGE EVER! →
simple and fascinating. i like this one a lot! There are lots more where this came from!
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakita... →
I’ll see your long-ass place name and raise you a longer one.
GIMPs major UI revamp →
Despite all the noise made about improving the cross-platform image editing tool, people seem to have missed that GIMP’s own developers are planning on UI improvements.
How To Teach a Kid How to Program →
A father with high aspirations for his kid asks: My kid is 5, about to enter kindergarten. What are some entry points for coding?
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliog... →
um, just look.
33 Reasons not to put your picture on the... →
yea, some of them are pretty funny. sucks to be this kid.
"New" Apple Keyboard Vs. "Old" Version (picture) →
“The rumored new Apple keyboard has already been analyzed to death, compared to its current, fully real counterpart. But in this handy side by side picture (hit the jump for a mega version) we can see the potential impact the new design will have on Apple users.”
Not the Best of Ways to Set Up Your Web Server... →
The sign in this picture is priceless.
Craziest Captchas on the Web [PICTURES] →
Ever worried about too much traffic? Try these captchas to get rid of those annoying visitors. Collection of unreadable and funny captchas.
120+ Web Development Resources - Web Development... →
“…a list of over 120 web development resources to make your life easier.”
The First Apple Ad for The First Apple Computer →
The Apple I. I’m sure it’s hard for most diggers to imagine the world pre-internet, let alone pre GUI, or even further “pre-PC.” Apple was there & this was the beginning. This ad is about as old as I am- but having grown up on Apple II’s & DOS, I can tell you: We’ve come a long, long way. Here’s to “thinking different!” (may need to...
Longer 2008 MINI Clubman officially debuts [PICS] →
That’s right, a maxi-MINI for the masses.
31 of the World's Hottest Startups (Excluding the... →
Not all of the startup action happens in Silicon Valley. Business 2.0 Magazine picks the top websites outside the U.S. that are changing the world.
Best Windows Tattoo Ever (pic) →
“A fatal exception OE has occurred at…” Tattoo
7 Clever Google Tricks Worth Knowing →
Below I have compiled a list of 7 clever Google tricks that I believe everyone should be aware of. Together I think they represent an apex example of the grand possibilities associated with Google search manipulation tricks and hacks. Although there are many others out there, these 7 tricks are my all-time favorite. Enjoy yourself.
Me and My Mac →
John C Dvorak finally comes around on Apple and the Mac
32+ Common Color Names for Easy Reference →
Are you tired of the other kids at Summer Color Camp laughing at you because you thought chartreuse was a shade of pink? Still having nightmares about the time you called a Salmon colored dress Mauve? With our help you’ll never call Azure, Aquamarine again and will be name dropping colors like they’re hot potatoes.
Office Snapshots: I Know Where You Work (w/ pics... →
There are plenty of photo galleries of the most influential websites of our day, including Digg, Twitter, Facebook, Mozilla, Meebo, Pixar, Six Apart, and more. Cool stuff.
Weird World of Sports - Weightball →
And another loony new sport. Wish I could embed it here, but follow the link and enjoy.
Weird World of Sports - Crugby →
I just love this one. Wish I could embed it here, but follow the link and enjoy.
12 Ways to Use Facebook Professionally →
Let’s look at 12 ways Facebook can benefit the web worker, particularly those who are home-based. The more connected you are to your co-workers and clients without being intrusive, the better your working relationship.
An Incredible City Centre (Photos) →
Ever seen a city centre like this?Remember, this is outside.
Top 10 GMail Tweaks →
Here are the 10 most impressive GMail plugins and tweaks. There’s plenty more to choose from but these in particular will make your life easier and enhance your GMail experience.
Google Testing New Homepage Design →
Google is testing a new homepage design in Taiwan and Hong Kong that takes advantage of faster broadband speeds in those markets, says Sergey Brin, co-founder. The site’s new test design ditches Google’s famously clean homepage look, adding rows of animated icons.
50+ Tools For Torrenting →
To show that torrenting isn’t all bad, we’ve rounded up 50+ tools to help you get started on the torrent path, all with totally legal uses.
PHOTOS>> Can You Spot the Sniper? 'Invisible'... →
‘Invisible’ Camouflage Gear SO-O Real - A Sniper could be standing right there - You could be seconds from Death & NOT even See the shooter approaching
Hands-On With The OpenMoko Phone →
This is the next generation open-platform phone that runs Linux. My impressions of the hardware: it’s lightweight with a beautiful screen, but the small form factor coupled with the high-resolution display means the stylus will remain indispensable.
Crashed iPhone On Display At Apple Store →
Photo of an crashed iPhone (terminal showing errors) on display next to an iMac at the Apple Store. Photo taken, of course, with iPhone.
Harry Potter and the Serial Number of Doom →
It’s tough to be a leaker in a world where even your camera records a serial number on each photo. The Harry Potter leaker may find this out the hard way.
The New 16K RAM Card That Turns Your Computer Into... →
An old ad for a 16K RAM card that would have cost you $500 to $800! Anyone know what year this is from?
Linspire: Punked by Microsoft →
Linspire rolls over for Microsoft
SCRATCH: makes programming like playing with LEGO... →
MIT’s New programming language for 8 to 16 year olds learning programming - works in an object oriented fashion. It is a 35mb Software Download for Windows and soon for linux
New Ubuntu Linux Laptop (System 76 darter ultra... →
Everyone remember that spiffy white 13.3 inch screen ultra portable laptop offered by system 76. Well they didn’t change the name, they are still calling it the darter ultra, but now its sporting a built in webcam, a smaller 12.1 inch screen, and much better internal specs, (the improvements?: socket P, 10/100/1000, and bigger sata hard drives)
How to ... Fix a Computer -- Funny Article! →
When your computer fails, it’s like being returned instantly to the 70s. Post Offices, record players and board games become important again.
Awesome hex color code license plate [PIC] →
HTML + license plates = awesome
Updated Version : 50 Tools that can Improve your... →
A fantastic selection of tools for writers of any style. Here is the original list with the updated URLs.
Firefox 2.0.0.5 is out →
Firefox 2.0.0.5 is out. http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/2.0.0.5/releasenotes/
PIC: The Periodic Table of the Internet →
Wellington Grey has created a graphic representing some of the internet’s most popular sites in a familiar layout. Most of the usual suspects are included, such as Skype, Digg, and Google.
Apples very first iPhone (1983, never seen... →
The famous Apple-designer Hartmut Esslinger shows partly never before seen Apple-Designs of the early 80s. For example: The very first iPhone (1983).