snitch.name is one of the reasons I’ve become a little uneasy about the current obsession with social networks. The tool offers a very basic service, just enter in a name and it will find all the social networks where that person is a member. Sounds cool, but in the wrong hands…? Anyway I guess it’s a pretty useful thing if you’re one of those who can’t remember which of the 20 communities you’ve signed up to, or to find lost friends maybe, so I won’t be curmudgeonly….
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Computer Repair Utility Kit II – the ultimate Windows software tool set gets an update
The folks at Technibble have updated their impressive Computer Repair Utility Kit for Windows. It’s a collection of free software tools and utilities that we’ve mentioned before, only this time they’ve added extra sauce. Undelete files, manage wireless networks, repair stuff and lots of other goodies. Definitely worth a download. The Computer Repair Utility Kit is a combination of computer repair tools in one easy to use pack. The Computer Repair Utility Kit allows you to run all of the…
Read MoreOnline Converter – cool online conversion engine
This Online Converter makes it a snap to convert stuff like distance, weights, speeds etc. Even Morse Code. Did you know, for instance, that one US barrel of oil actually equals 42 US gallons? No, me neither. Tags: online+converter, online+application
Read MoreEyeballing Game – get your eye in
Tucked in the back of a woodworking instruction website is this eyeballing game. A collection of puzzles to test how well you can guess angles, distances and the centres of objects. It’s lots of fun and you do actually get better at it and you can see how well you stack up against the unwashed masses. Some people are bothered by pictures on the wall hanging slightly crooked. Others may not even be aware that something may be amiss.If you…
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Inside a Hummer H2 Stretch Limo – take a flash journey inside a dinosaur
Hummer H2 Stretch Limo Flash Tour. We know you’ve always wanted to know what goes on inside those stretch Hummer H2 limos you see cruising around with the dark windows. Well now you can sample some luxury eco-drastic travel for yourself, and save the planet at the same time. Have fun in there. Tags: hummer+h2+stretch+limo, flash+tour
Read MoreThe Driving Activity Reporter – spy on people from the comfort of your own paranoia
This Driving Activity Reporter monitors a vehicle’s routes, speeds, and places visited using the on-board GPS tracker chip and stores all the details nicely in its internal memory. You then plug it in to the nearest computer USB port and download all the guilty stuff. It will hold up to 100 hours of activity and comes with a handy ‘I spy’ magnet so you can slap it surreptitiously under the fuel tank just like Bond does in those movies. Runs…
Read MoreIzona Cool Drawer – chillin’ like a villain
The Izona Cool Drawer is a hide-away refrigerator that lives under the kitchen bench. It has a selection of 5 different temperature ranges; Freezer, Chill, Fridge, Pantry and Wine Storage and they’re all selectable by just pressing a button on the door. The unit is completely self contained, it doesn’t need a separate compressor or any utility except mains power and installs easily under the bench. The insides are configurable with an area for tall things, a small drawer on…
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Lokate Emergency Alarm GPS Watch – get out of trouble and don’t pass go
The Lokate Emergency GPS Watch comes with an in-built mobile phone and a panic button. So, for example, if you suddenly find yourself trapped in a ladies changing room with Paris Hilton, you can summon help instantly. The integrated GPS tracker will then send a Gucci clad Ninja rescue force to your location using the pinpoint directions afforded by Microsoft’s Virtual Earth maps. Nice to know there are people watching over you, eh? £295.00 (plus VAT) and £14.95 a month subscription for…
Read MoreCandle By The Hour – the 144 hour candle and holder
This Candle By The Hour rig provides up to 144 hours of candle light via an innovative ‘rope and clamp’ contraption. Just pull up a segment for the time you need – 3 inches for around an hour – and the candle will go out when it reaches the clamp. Clever sausage. Priced at $40.94 and refills at $26.70. The Candle by the Hour 144 Hour Beeswax Candle allows you to set the amount of time it burns before it automatically…
Read MoreQ10 – the word processing freeware for writers
Q10 is a freeware word processing program which is not designed for you mere mortals. Oh no. This puppy is for us elite, the writers of the world. Those with something important to say. Geddit? Why do I say that? Because it comes with a number of things that you ordinary folk won’t appreciate. Like full screen editing by default. A target word count feature and a timer alarm. To make sure you do your quota no matter what, OK?…
Read MoreBeFunky – cool online site turns your photos into artwork for free
BeFunky is a new photo editing service with a difference. Instead of focusing on standard tools, the site lets you upload and customise your photos with a number of arty effects such as a cartoon style, or charcoal, or a pen and ink sketch and so on. The result is a fast and easy way to give your photos a completely different dimension just by pushing a button. It’s simple, effective and really neat. You may even notice an example below on…
Read MoreThe Suck Game
The Suck Game. Just for fun. And surprises. The Battle of the AncientsMac Sucks – http://gog.is/mac+sucks – 8,110,000 resultsPC Sucks – http://gog.is/pc+sucks – 9,350,000 results Macs Suck – http://gog.is/mac+suck – 8,330,000 resultsPCs Suck – http://gog.is/pcs+suck – 10,800,000 results Platform WarsXP Sucks – http://gog.is/xp+sucks – 5,120,000 resultsOSX Sucks – http://gog.is/osx+sucks – 4,270,000 resultsVista Sucks – http://gog.is/vista+sucks – 582,000 resultsWindows Sucks – http://gog.is/windows+sucks – 576,000 results(but Windows Suck – http://gog.is/windows+suck – 11,900,000 results) Linux Sucks – http://gog.is/linux+sucks – 421,000 resultsLinux Suck –…
Read MoreRODE VideoMic – Walk the walk and talk the talk
Let’s face it, the microphones built into camcorders are pretty rubbish. The cameras might be able to push out HD resolution but they can end up sounding like a tumble-dried cassette tape if people aren’t close to the camera. R�DE feels your camcorder pain and have come up with the VideoMic, a professional grade video camera microphone designed for use with amateur consumer grade cameras. The microphone itself is a stereo shotgun condenser capable of recording 40Hz – 20kHz. There’s…
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5 in 1 Spy Pen – the ultimate snooper tool
Looks innocent, doesn’t it? But this 5–in-1 Spy Pen has hidden depths that even Inspector Gadget would be awed by. Not only is it a pocket audio recorder, but also a full colour video camcorder with around 60 minutes recording time. But wait, there’s more. It also moonlights as a desktop Web cam with a special stand… …and can do service as a 2 GB USB flash data drive if you need to steal any important documents on your way out the door….
Read MoreZumba Phone – world’s first truly hands-free mobile phone?
The Zumba phone is being billed as the world’s first truly hands-free mobile phone, and it’s already had it’s moment of glory on the BBC even without a working prototype. There are two parts to this story. First the design sounds very revolutionary (or should that be evolutionary) in that the phone is designed to be kept tucked away in your pocket of bag, while you use the over the ear headpiece to make and accept all your calls. …
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