Just want to break the news to you guys that the new VLC player is out.If you don't know what VLC is then simply put it's the best, free media player around. I've tried a lot of media players but VLC was the one that lasted. And still does.You can get free VLC at http://www.videolan. org/vlc/P.S I like the new YouSayToo look   read more

4 days, hours, 13 minutes and 16.32 seconds ago a new computational search engine wolframalpha was launched. This search engine can calculate flight time, tell you where you are or where something is at this time, like where the Hubble telescope is or just provide information about stuff. You can spend hours searching and as a bonus there are easter eggs which can be triggered by specific questions Try "how old are you?" or a simple Hello and it will respond. There are many easter eggs hidden in wolframalpha. Here's one from Montly Python and The Holy Grail where the bridgekeeper asks Arthus   read more

Hey guys I have some good news.Today, on April 2, Google PageRank has been updated. It seems that Google has changed its ranking system because many popular sites with high PR lost 1 or 2 points. It makes sense for Google to update the PRanking system because the number of sites and link is increasing very rapidly and they need to be balanced out.. As I'm writing this the PR of one site has change from 8 to 6 then it went up to 8 again and now it's back to 6. Go ahead and check the PR of your sites. By the way Yousaytoo PR is now 4 so we can expect some more traffic to our blogs.   read more

I've noticed that Google and Gmail are not working properly today.Gmail was not functioning at all and when it does it takes pretty long to load. Google search refused to search for anything for some time. Some of my friends experienced the same problem today.Is google having tech problems? I've been having troubles with Gmail for some time now. Usually it simply would not load when I logged in but a quick refresh always helped.   read more

Gnoted has released some useful tweaks that will improve your FireFox browser. The tweaks are not comlicated and even a complete rookie can do it.Simply follow the instructions.I've tested this and I'm happy to say they really work. Reduce the amount of RAM Firefox uses for its cache feature 1. Type “about:config& rdquo; (no quotes) in the adress bar in the browser. 2. Find “browser.sessi onhistory.max_total_ viewer” 3. Set it’s value to “0“;(Zer o) Increase the Speed at Which Firefox loads pages 1. Type “about:config& rdquo; into the address bar and hit Enter. (Normally   read more

After the internet hosting site McColo disappeared on Tuesday and the number of spam pieces went down with it. Let's all say thanks to the people who made in possible and to the Washington Post reporter Brian Krebs! For 4 months security experts have been collecting data about McColo Corp., a San Jose, Calif.-based Web hosting service. According the Krebs McColo hosting company had been responsible for up to 75% all spam sent.Botnet monitoring has also shown a decrease in the activity after McColo was shut-down. Botnets are frequently used to relay spam.   read more

This is good news for people who have trouble walking and moving around. Honda is developing an experimental walking assist device which helps movement impaired people. All the person has to do is put on the shoes and adjust the seat. The legs are powered by 2 lithium-ion batteries that keep the system powered for about two hours on a full charge   read more

This made me laugh out loud when I read it. I personally know how frustrating it is to answer emails like this. Hope you find it as entertaining as I did. From: Jane Gilles Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.19pm To: David Thorne Subject: Overdue account   read more

To be honest the iPhone 3G is a bit of a let down. I mean it's still a great device but Apple could have made it much better. Here's an appropriate picture feature the iPhone 3G.   read more

While we are or rather I am, on the Mac subject here's something fun.   read more