Category Archives: Software

Google Talk Hacks

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Nerd

If you want to have desktop icons for your favorite Google Talk contacts, there’s an easy to do it. Right-click on your desktop and select New / shortcut. Then type: gtalk:chat?jid=[Gmail-Username]@gmail.com and the name of your friend (of course, replace … Continue reading →

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Mac Software – Adium

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Nerd

Adium is a free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber (Google talk), Yahoo, and more. If you are on a mac, and need to chat, this is the software to do it … Continue reading →

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Software – System Information for Windows

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Nerd

SIW – System Information for Windows Kinda speaks for itself. Requires no install, just run it, and be amazed by what it will tell you about your computer. It’s Free, and Adware/Spyware Free.It will even reveal saved passwords that you … Continue reading →

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Software: Sysinternals Suite

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Nerd

I cannot tell you how many times the software from Sysinternals has come in soooo handy! I literally use at least one tool of this every day at work. Download it, unzip, and go through each one – very powerful, … Continue reading →

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Software: Watch My Cell

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Nerd

If you have a cell phone – and who doesn’t any more – it’s a good idea to keep tabs on how many minutes you have used of your plan to avoid any overage fees. Well, here’s an easy way … Continue reading →

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Software: Microsoft Photo Info

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Nerd

Microsoft Photo Info is a new software add-in for Microsoft Windows that allows photographers to add, change and delete common “metadata” properties for digital photographs from inside Windows Explorer. It also provides enhanced “hover tips” and additional sort properties for … Continue reading →

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Software: SyncAudio

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Nerd

I don’t personally own an iPod, but I used to. I *hate* iTunes. Sorry, that’s just the way I am. I like Windows Media Player. I have 40+GB of music, and it has take me a lot of time to … Continue reading →

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