Android: Like traditional utilization meters for desktop computers, SeePU offers you a peak into your Android phone's heavy lifting with CPU, memory, and network monitoring. More »
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SeePU Monitors Android CPU, Memory, and Network Utilization [Downloads]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 21:00
OtherInbox Batches Your Unimportant Mail Inside Your Gmail or Yahoo Inbox [Filters]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 20:35
Linux Mint Debian Edition Offers Faster Updates with Rougher Edges [Downloads]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 20:00
Linux Mint, the OS distribution with an eye for beginners, is stepping out and offering a new edition for those who like Mint, but want more frequent updates of its core apps. Based on Debian, LMDE is an interesting step forward. More »
iTunes 10 Plays Media from Any iOS Device, No Syncing Required [Annoyances]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:30
It may have happened in a later iTunes 9 update, but iTunes 10 definitely includes a very helpful update. Plug in any iOS device, iPhones included, and you can play its music or videos without having to make a tricky sync. More »
Use an Oven Broiler to Refresh Fried Foods [Food Hacks]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:00
Warming up fries and other fried food in the microwave is better than eating them cold but microwaving tends to make fried food limp and soggy. Use your broiler for good-as-new reheating of fried foods. More »
Why You Shouldn't Rely on Clothing for Actual Waist Measurements [Reality Check]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:30
Women know this better than men, but the tape measure knows all: clothing makers can be outright liars when it comes to sizing. Esquire magazine's Style Blog took measurements of seven mainstream 36-inch pants and found discrepancies of up to five inches. More »
Google Scribe Auto-Completes Text Anywhere You Type on the Web [Text Editor]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:00
Google wants you to use its auto-completion powers for more than just searching. With Google Scribe, you can let the web fill out your sentences for you in a dedicated editing tool, or auto-type anywhere on the web with a bookmarklet. More »
Firefox 3.6.9, 3.5.12 Updates Fix Critical Security Vulnerabilities [Updates]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 17:30
Windows/Mac/Linux: This morning is a good time to hit the Help menu in Firefox and check for updates, as Mozilla released updates for the 3.5 and 3.6 branches overnight that fix many critical vulnerabilities, including some security openings that could allow for keystroke-watching "clickjacking" attacks. Update your Firefox, or grab 3.6.9 or 3.5.12 directly. [via CNET] More »
DiskUsage Shows How Your Android's Storage Space Is Used [Downloads]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 16:30
Android only: If your Android phone gives you grief about running out of space, or you're just curious as to what's taking up room, DiskUsage has the scoop. The app provides a basic visualization of your phone's internal and SD storage spaces. More »
Firefox 4 Beta 5 Now Available with Default Hardware Acceleration, Menu Redesign [Updates]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:00
Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox 4 Beta 5 is out tonight, and it firms up a few things that have been slowly taking shape in previous betas of the browser. Most significantly, it enables by default the (Windows-only) hardware acceleration that had been available through a deep settings switch previously. New to the build, however, are a robust audio API (demonstrated at YouTube), a return to two-column menus, this time with multiple shades, and a new feature, HTTP Strict Transport Security, that allows sites to demand a browser make a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection. Grab the just-out beta and tell us what you think in the comments. [The Mozilla Blog via CNET] More »