Windows only: Freeware application Startup Delayer does exactly what it sounds like—it allows you to force programs that normally load at Windows login to wait a specific amount of time before starting. That means larger applications that drag down the boot process can wait until the system’s a bit more responsive, and the wealth of utilities some folks use can be spaced out to help you start actually working faster. Startup Delayer also serves as a straight-ahead startup manager for those who dislike the built-in Windows version, giving you control over process priority and window sizes. Startup Delayer is a free download (with requests for donation on closing) for Windows 98 and later only.
Simplified Gmail Notifications with cGmail
Linux only: Linux users already have a powerful Gmail notification tool in Checkgmail, but the advanced functionality doesn’t always fit the bill, or even just work, for some users (including yours truly). For those seeking a more streamlined notification window, or perhaps just the same kind of tool for non-Gmail POP or IMAP accounts, cGmail is a handy taskbar tool. Once you’ve installed and configured your account, it’s just one click to have cGmail load on startup, and the app integrates nicely with the GNOME desktop’s keyring manager. cGmail is a free download, available in .deb, .rpm and source downloads for Linux systems only.
Gmail Adds Colored Labels (Without Greasemonkey)
Color-coded labels, a Gmail feature long available to users of our own Better Gmail and other Greasemonkey extensions, has been officially implemented and should be rolling out to users as of this morning. Colored labels do more than look pretty, of course—a well-arranged variety enables your eye to jump quickly to important emails and know when certain types of messages are becoming clutter. The web interface has also been updated with “x” buttons available to quickly remove labels from individual messages. Finally, the Official Gmail Blog notes that the development team is working to add “folder-y-ish functionality.” Time will tell how labels, folders and filters will mesh together.
Updated: Malware alert
It has come to our attention that some Skype for Windows users have been affected by a piece of malware that masquerades as a chat message aimed at finding a lost girl.
Please do not follow any internet links you may receive in chat messages that resemble the following: “Please help me to find this Girl”.
Clicking on the link will lead you to download a worm that is currently best described here.
Currently, this piece of malware — a new strain of the Stration/Warezov worm — can be detected by the following antivirus software: AntiVir, ArcaVir, AVG Antivirus, BitDefender, F-Secure, Kaspersky, McAfee, Microsoft, Norman Virus Control, Panda Antivirus, Sophos Antivirus, TrendMicro, VBA32.
Here again is another Skype message from someone. Check my other articles out on how to keep from getting viruses!!
GameSpot posts official Gerstmann firing notice
It took nearly four long, controversy-filled days, but GameSpot has finally posted notice on their web site that editorial director Jeff Gerstmann has been fired. Or, as the notice itself puts it, “after over a decade in a variety of editorial roles, Jeff Gerstmann’s tenure as editorial director has ended.”
Besides praising Gerstmann’s work and offering him best wishes, the notice echoes the company’s earlier statement by saying that “details of Gerstmann’s departure cannot be disclosed publicly” because of “legal constraints and the company policy of GameSpot parent CNET Networks.” The posting also firmly denies (yet again) that advertiser pressure had any role in the firing.
Thanks to Joystiq for the update go check out the full article there. I’ve already said my view on this. I will not repeat it but if you want to know go check out my other article on this!! It was posted today also. Have fun!
