Download Calculate Linux 10.0

Gentoo based Linux distribution for desktops and servers, Calculate Linux 10.0 is released today. This type of Linux may not be much popular to users but Linux geeks should try once. It is powered by Linux Kernel 2.6.31.6 and X.org 7.4.  In addition Calculate Desktop receive Mozilla Firefox 3.5.4, OpenOffice.org 3.1.1, Calculate server 2.1.6, Calculate Client 2.1.8. New version comes with several editions including Calculate Directory server (CDS), Calculate Linux Desktop with KDE 4.3.3 (CLD) or Xfce 4.6.1 (CLDX), Calculate Linux Scratch without Desktop (CLS) or GNOME 2.26.3 (CLSG). 

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TweetDeck 0.32.1 Updated

It was like 1 week ago when the TweetDeck 0.32.0 rolled on. And its been already updated with some fixes and couple of updates. Change log includes fixes for

> Missed tweets
> Issues with linkedin
> RTs not displayed properly

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Picasa Downloader

Picasa is a free photo editing software from Google. It helps create free online albums and organize them the way you want to. Like PhotoBucket downloader, Picasa downloader also downloads albums but only pertaining to Picasa. It requires Picasa Username. Select albums and download.



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First 3G Blackberry 9100

First Blackberry with 3G capabilities is on its way. Also named as Stratus, Pearl 2 and Striker runs Blackberry OS 5.0.0.350. It is said to be released in April 2010. Follow some screen shots below

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Specs

1. 3.2 MP camera
2. GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA support
3. microUSB
4. Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
5. Bluetooth
6. MP3
7. WAP 2.0, HTML
8. Email

LastPass Password Manager 1.62.0

Ever tried one Master password for all passwords? Now you will. LastPass makes life easier by remembering all the passwords. It supports IE and Firefox Plugins. Opera, Safari, Chrome and Opera Mini with Bookmarklets. Definitely it saves a lot of time and if you save all of your passwords in some file then you won't have a need to access it always and search for particular one. Some other benefits include

1. Auto-fill of forms
2. Single click site login
3. Support for import, export and capture passwords
4. Data encryption locally before uploading
5. Password recovery in Windows
6. Mobile access at http://m.lastpass.com
7. Sync among different browsers
8. Access from USB keys
9. Phishing Protection
10. Support for iPhone, Blackberry Windows Mobile, Android, Symbian S60

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How to Install Google Chrome OS via USB

Previously we covered installing Google Chrome OS via VirtualBox or VMware, and can be implemented with any OS. If you are peculiar how to install it via USB, follow below steps. However it must be noticed that your system BIOS should have support for USB Boot.

1. Download Google Chrome OS img (298.8MB) for USB

2. Uncompress 'chromiumos.img' USB Bootable file with WinRar

3. Download Win32 Disk Imager and run Win32DiskImager.exe

4. Give chromiumos.img file path and select USB drive

5. Click 'Write' and restart your PC.

HTC Rome to run BrewMP

HTC new Touch Phone Rome a.k.a Touch.B is to be equipped with Brew Mobile Platform (BrewMP). Previously it was rumored to be Android OS based but not so. BrewMP is the Open source mobile platform from Qualcomm. .

ROM is still in Alpha stages. As reported by mobifrance, HTC Touch.B is said to have Non Player Character (NPC) 2M, support for 3G and Bluetooth but sadly no Wi-Fi or Video recording. Watch Video

Google Maps 3.3 for Symbian and Windows Mobile

Google Maps 3.3 have been updated for Symbian and Windows Mobile sets as reported on Google Mobile. The prominent feature is its ability to sync saved locations. As we know Google Maps allow to favorite locations as a star just like bookmarks in any browsers for easy reference in future.

Type http://m.google.com/maps in Mobile browser or download .cab file from direct link.

Leaked HTC HD2 Official ROM Update

Tom at HTC forum posted HTC HD2 update (1.48.xxx series). Software Version 1.48.707.2 with WM6.5 ROM. This seems to be Official and it will soon be updated on Official website. You can access the Update from here.

Opera Mini 5 & Mobile 10 Beta2

Opera announced latest beta versions of Opera Mini 5 for Windows Mobile, Symbian/S60 sets and Opera Mobile 10. The Beta 2 versions has come up with desktop features like Opera link and Download manager from mobile. Opera link allows personal browser settings synchronization with Opera desktop and connected devices. This will ensure all time accessibility for speed dial, bookmarks and search engines.

> UI is further polished with round edges

> Better memory management

> Mobile view crash fix

> Clear cache setting

> Option to set opera as default on mobile

> Remembers page position and zoom state

> Column snapping on Touch

> Shortcut support

Opera Mini 5 Beta 2

Go to http://m.opera.com/next from mobile or Download to desktop.

Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2

Go to http://m.opera.com/next from mobile or Download to desktop

Download YouTube HD Videos [HowTo]

For any Video, sound and video quality are two main factors users look into. YouTube being the most popular search engine for Video sharing allowed access for HD videos for quite a long time. These HD videos prove worth when doing research work or for educational purposes when even minute details become of much importance for better understanding.

To access HD videos you need to install GreaseMonkey on Firefox. Restart Firefox and install YouTube HD Suite UserSript. This script supports iPod/MP4/FLV/HD 720p and HD 1080p files.

BBC Picture Messaging Day Celebration

Mobile Data Association (MDA) in collaboration with BBC Radio 1 has come up with a unique and entertaining task for UK citizens. BBC Radio 1 listeners residing in UK will be able to send FREE MMS on BBC Picture Messaging Day to be celebrated ONLY on Friday 11th December, 2009 between 00:01-23:59. According to Operations Director at MDA, Martin Ballard:

"BBC Radio 1’s Picture Messaging Day should provide a springboard to generate further interest in the medium. Our getsettings website aims to address issues around older handsets in circulation. But the emergence of increasingly sophisticated and affordable devices means users can begin to capitalise on the rich mobile messaging facilities which are now available, as they did with text messaging at the beginning of the decade. Getsettings will provide a single unified hub of settings information for the Picture Messaging Day and into the future".

Some of the pictures will be collected to form an amazing well known piece of video with DJ's. Main focus of this initiative is to produce interactive content and get most out of mobile phones. Henceforth it will encourage more interaction with BBC Radio 1 DJ's.

MDA has brought up O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Vodafone and Virgin Media mobile networks to celebrate this day. All you need to do is send picture message to 81199 for participation using any of the previously mentioned network SIM.

Before sending MMS you need to get settings by any four options detailed below

1. By Network

2. By Handset

3. By Reseller

4. Manually

The picture messages received will be aggregated with technology provided by WIN UK. Be sure to check Terms and Conditions for active participation.

ImTranslator translates 1640 languages

ImTranslator network which provides online language translation services has come up with a Firefox AddOn. Although there are many language translation options available like Adobe Air apps, Babel fish by Yahoo! and off-course Google translation. But the most peculiar thing about this addon is its support for 1640 languages. You must be wondering whether this amount of languages even exist or not. Well it does exits but includes many native languages with different combination which we may not have been familiar with.

ImTranslator v3.2.9 has features like TTS (Text to Speech), Spell checker, Multilingual Dictionary, Virtual keyboard. It can be enabled from Tools>imTranslator. This tool has Autodetect, Edit text, Email, Print, Virtual Keyboard options. Supports Firefox 1.0-3.6.*

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