Windows only: Freeware application PatchOnClick updates large files by creating patches from the new file and applying those patches to old files with a dead simple interface. At first blush, this may seem like a tool that a normal user has very little use for, but FreewareGenius explains its usefulness perfectly:
I thought this program was a really nice touch to add. Go download it and play around and check out the full story at Life Hacker.
GuerrillaMail is an anonymous web service that provides you with a temporary email address—perfect for web sites that you don’t want to communicate with you but require email registration. Generate an email address and reload the home page to view any incoming messages. The 15-minute timer displays the amount of time you have remaining until your email address expires, but you can extend your time if necessary. The concept is not much different from previously mentioned 10-minute mail, 2 Prong, or the army of similar temporary email services—though GuerrillaMail even has a (paid) script to host this application yourself, which could come in handy if the guerrillamail.info domain name gets banned. Whatever service you choose, temporary email addresses can really keep your regular inbox spam-free.
This is useful when you need to be anonymous but I also know spammers use this for forums and temp email address to keep you from finding out there real email address or there real location.
If you are trying to track down why your computer is running so slooowwwly, try using this simple DOS command from Digital Inspiration to uncover a possible problem:
* Type cmd in your Windows Run box.
* Type “netstat -b 5 > activity.txt” and press enter.
* After say 2 minutes, press Ctrl+C.
* Type “activity.txt” on the command line to open the log file in notepad (or your default text editor)
If you ever wondered if someone is on your system you can find out by doing this!
Restore the trusty Run command to your Windows Vista Start menu with the simple step-by-step instructions at weblog IntelliAdmin. Just right-click your Start menu and click Properties. Then go to the Start menu tab, click Customize, and tick the checkbox next to Run command. Your reliable Run command will return to your Start menu where you’ve come to know and expect it. Then again, you can always get to the Run prompt with the ever-useful Windows-R keyboard shortcut
Hey this is a very good hack. I’ll have to do that for my system. Go check out the full story and find out how for yourself!!
So you’ve turned your classic Xbox into a full-blown media center (or you’re thinking about it) and now you want to add the finishing touches—like games, album art and streaming video—to your setup.
I think I might have to try this!!
For Full Story Check out:
http://lifehacker.com/software/weekend-project/soup-up-your-xbox-media-center-302821.php
http://lifehacker.com/software/geek-to-live/transform-your-classic-xbox-into-a-killer-media-center-299809.php
