|
 |
E-Books : Wi-Fi Toys 15 Cool Wireless Projects for Home, Office, and Entertainment |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 3593 | |
|
|
|
| |
This ultra-cool volume invites readers to tap into your inner geek and build seventeen ultra-cool wireless devices including a solar powered access point, a wireless picture frame that dynamically changes its own photos, and even a wireless car-to-car audio and video system. This book provides readers with hands-on instruction and insider tips and tricks from those who are on the bleeding edge of wireless technology. New addition to the ExtremeTech line of books-books for serious technophiles. The world's gone wireless here's where it starts to get fun Wireless is all about freedom, freedom from cables, cords, plugs, and limitations. So why be limited to ready-made, cookie-cutter products? This book frees your imagination as it helps you create 15 exciting, individual projects using wireless technology. Each includes the necessary background, a list of materials, and step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Build a custom antenna, set up a car-to-car video link, or Wi-Fi your TiVo. PART I: BUILDING ANTENNAS. Chapter 1: Building Your Own Wi-Fi Antenna Cable. Chapter 2: Building a Classic Paperclip Antenna. Chapter 3: Building a Directional Tin Can Antenna. Chapter 4: Modifying Your Access Point with a High-Gain Antenna. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
E-Books : Understanding AJAX: Using JavaScript to Create Rich Internet Applications |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 2044 | |
|
|
|
| |
Already an experienced Web developer? Apply your skills in today’s fastest-growing area of Web development: AJAX! Building on what you already know, this fast-paced guide will show you exactly how to create rich, usable Internet applications. Joshua Eichorn teaches through sophisticated code examples, including extensive server-side PHP code. You won’t just learn how to code AJAX applications: Eichorn covers the entire development lifecycle, from use cases and design through debugging. He also presents detailed application case studies, including a start-to-finish update of a non-AJAX application that addresses everything from feature improvements to changing usage patterns. Coverage includes: · How AJAX changes the conventional Web development cycle · Problems created by the AJAX paradigm -- and how to avoid them · Adding AJAX to existing Web applications: key considerations · Using core AJAX technologies, including the XMLHttpRequest object · Consuming data returned to an AJAX application using both XSLT and JSON · Building more usable AJAX applications: guidelines and downloadable resources |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Internet » Dial-up & Connectivity : Limewire Turbo Accelerator v4.2.7 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 5947 | |
|
|
|
| |
LimeWire Turbo Accelerator is a high-end module for LimeWire file sharing application, developed to resolve problems like: slow downloads and disconnections, traffic congestion, improving download speed and reliability, doing so by several methods to achieve 200% to 400% faster downloads, according to our tests, user and website reviews. Various features of the program are detailed bellow. Interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Features-- Interface is pleasant and very easy to use; -- Automatically clears downloaded and wrong files; -- Operable by system tray icon for quicker and easier use; -- Automatically resumes paused downloads; -- Automatically searches for more sources at user-specified intervals; -- Saves configurations from last run and auto loads on start-up. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Internet » Download Managers : Internet Download Manager 5.12 Build 6 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: pinkcasper | 23 January 2008 | Views: 3724 | |
|
|
|
| |
Internet Download Manager has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation and safe multipart downloading technology to accelerate your downloads. Unlike other download accelerators and managers that segment files before downloading starts, Internet Download Manager segments downloaded files dynamically during download process. Internet Download Manager reuses available connections without additional connect and login stages to achieve better acceleration performance. Internet Download Manager supports proxy servers, ftp and http protocols, firewalls, redirects, cookies, authorization, MP3 audio and MPEG video content processing. IDM integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, MSN Explorer, AOL, Opera, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firebird, Avant Browser, MyIE2, and all other popular browsers to automatically handle your downloads. You can also drag and drop files, or use Internet Download Manager from command line. Internet Download Manager can dial your modem at the set time, download the files you want, then hang up or even shut down your computer when it's done. Other features include multilingual support, zip preview, download categories, scheduler pro, sounds on different events, HTTPS support, queue processor, html help and tutorial, enhanced virus protection on download completion, progressive downloading with quotas (useful for connections that use some kind of fair access policy or FAP like Direcway, Direct PC, Hughes, etc.), built-in download accelerator, and many others. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Security & Spyware » Antivirus Software : McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 2.0.155.0 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 10072 | |
|
|
|
| |
AntiVirus, Firewall & AntiSpyware - Essential PC Protection. With the wide variety of viruses, hackers and blended threats lurking on the Internet today, you need more than a simple anti-virus program to keep your PC and files secure. McAfee® VirusScan® Plus AntiVirus, Firewall & AntiSpyware provides the essential protection you need to surf the Web and download files safely. Product Benefits:* Stops Viruses. Automatically blocks, cleans, and removes viruses so you can surf the Web safely and download files. * Blocks Spyware. Blocks spyware before it installs on your computer and removes existing spyware so you can surf the Web safely. * Stops Hackers. Protects and conceals your computer from hackers so you can surf the Internet safely. * Guards important files stored on your computer, and helps prevent your computer from crashing. * Automatically monitors incoming and outgoing Internet activity, looking for suspicious applications and data. * Improves your computer's performance by removing clutter and freeing disk space. * Provides advance warning to help you avoid sites which send spam, install adware, or attempt online scams. * Redesigned for You. Scan your computer, check for updates and configure your security settings using the new McAfee SecurityCenter. This essential, easy-to-use program gives you one-click access to your computers security information. * Always On, Always Protecting. 24/7 virus and threat protection from McAfee® AVERT™ Labs continuously monitors worldwide virus activities and provides immediate, anti-virus protection and removal solutions. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Movie : Beowulf (2007) |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 4962 | |
|
|
|
| |
Genre : Action/Adventure | English | 142 min | XVid 672x288 | 114 kbps abr mp3 | 25 fps | 1.4 GB The ninth century Old English epic poem chronicles the exploits of Beowulf (Ray Winstone), a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the indomitable monster Grendel and later, Grendel’s mother, who begins killing out of revenge. “Beowulf's groundbreaking animation, stunning visuals, and talented cast make for an extremely entertaining time at the movies.” Director Robert Zemeckis mines the epic Old English poem for his latest action adventure to feature performance capture animation. The medieval tale was adapted for the screen by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avery, and no doubt it bears little resemblance to the text you studied in high school. So the story goes, King Hrothgar (Anthony Hopkins) and his people are being terrorized by the horrific monster Grendel (Crispin Glover). Hrothgar puts out a call to any brave man who can come and slay the monster. Enter Beowulf (Ray Winstone) and his brave band of soldiers. Beowulf is a mighty warrior, and he quickly dispatches Grendel, but in doing so he enrages Grendel's mother--played here by an extremely sexy and serpentine Angelina Jolie. Beowulf journeys out to lay waste to Grendel's mother as well, but soon finds his resolve tested by great temptation. His choice ultimately brings about a new curse--one far worse than Grendel--and he must live with regret, until the day finally comes when he is given a chance for redemption. Zemeckis first utilized performance capture in the magical Christmas story POLAR EXPRESS, but one certainly shouldn't expect any dancing elves in BEOWULF. The film features enough gore and bloodshed to rival a teen slasher film, and in the 3D versions, the viewer is sometimes given the perspective of blood actually raining down upon them. However, if one can stomach the ooze and innards, the 3D effects are truly something to behold, as spears and dragons seem to soar mere inches from your face. No doubt poetry purists will have much to haggle with in this violent, sexed-up version of the tale, but teenage boys everywhere are likely to queue up multiple times--if not to see Grendel, then to eyeball his mother. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Digital Photography » Image Editing : TwistedBrush Pro Studio v15.08 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 1861 | |
|
|
|
| |
Pixarra TwistedBrush Pro Studio - digital paint software with complete natural art tools - oils, acrylics, pastel, charcoal etc. Software for artists without the complexity of other art programs. TwistedBrush Pro Studio - creating art the way it should be, simple and fun! Simplicity without sacrifice, powerful enough for the professional artist yet simple enough for the novice. TwistedBrush Pro Studio has one of the most versatile and powerful brush engines in existence, yet it was designed from day one to be easy to use. TwistedBrush Pro Studio has more than 3,000 brushes, along with all the features that artists love to use: layers, realistic media, photo cloning, tracing, masks, particles, filters, script recording, scripts to AVI, drawing tablet support, brush shapes, patterns, textures, integrated scanner support, image brushes, drawing guides, reference image views, dirty brushes, scratch layer, dynamic palettes and a whole lot more. Here is what's new in TwistedBrush Pro Studio 15.08:- Changed - Show the Hue color slider at full saturation and normal luminance rather than reflecting the current saturation and luminance settings. - Fixed - Selecting About from the Help menu resulted in a crash. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Other : Systat v12.02 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 5105 | |
|
|
|
| |
SYSTAT is a powerful statistical software that has every statistical procedure you need to carry out efficient statistical analysis of your data. It provides you with features from the most elementary descriptive statistics to very advanced statistical methodology based on sophisticated algorithms. If you are a novice statistical user, you can work with its friendly and simple menu-dialog. If you are a statistically-savvy user, you might prefer to use its intuitive command language, and analyze your data swiftly and with ease. In either case, you can exploit its staggering range of powerful techniques to analyze many types of data to answer many types of questions. You can carry out very comprehensive analysis of univariate and multivariate data based on linear, general linear, and mixed linear models. You can carry out different types of robust regression analysis when your data are not suitable for conventional multiple regression analysis. You can also compute partial least-squares regression. You can design experiments, carry out power analysis, do probability calculations on a whole lot of distributions and fit them to data. You can perform matrix computations. Anything else you may need---Time Series, Survival Analysis, Response Surface Optimization, Spatial Statistics, Test Item Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Classification and Regression Trees, Correspondence Analysis, Multidimensional Scaling, Conjoint Analysis, Quality Analysis, Path Analysis, etc., etc.---SYSTAT has them all. SYSTAT's Monte Carlo module helps you accomplish your simulation tasks You can use the powerful Mersenne-Twister random number generator for your bootstrap and simulation tasks. You can exploit SYSTAT's random number generator from as many as 43 univariate and multivariate, discrete and continuous distributions for your Monte Carlo exercises. When the distributions are more complicated, use Rejection Sampling and Adaptive Rejection Sampling to draw random samples. For your complex Bayesian computations, suitably adapt SYSTAT's generic Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) procedures like various types of Metropolis-Hastings and Gibbs Sampling features to draw random samples and to carry out Monte Carlo integration thereof. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
All In One : Autodesk Combustion 2008 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 9496 | |
|
|
|
| |
Autodesk® Combustion® software is an all-in-one professional compositing application designed to meet the needs of the world’s most demanding artists. Bring your imagination to life and get your work done faster with the easy-to-use Combustion interface, efficient workflow, and extensive toolset. • Powerful Creative Tools — Experience in-context access to motion graphics, industry-leading 3D compositing, vector paint, roto, color correction, and much more. • Artist-friendly interface — The easy-to-use interface features multiple-screen, in-context design work, easy navigation, and a schematic node-based view. • Broad Interoperability — Combustion software delivers unmatched integration with Autodesk® 3ds Max® animation software and Autodeskt® Flint®, Autodesk® Flame®, Autodesk® Inferno®, Autodesk® Fire®, and Autodesk® Smoke® systems. Features & SpecificationsThe definitive creative solution for desktop paint, color correction, compositing, and visual effects. Autodesk® Combustion® software is the all-in-one professional compositing application designed to enable the full creative potential of digital video artists. With its easy-to-use interface, nondestructive workflow, and extensive toolset, Combustion delivers incredible power at an economical price and instantly augments the creative potential of any serious desktop video artist. Key Combustion Features• Single integrated application for vector paint, motion graphics design, animation, and compositing • Full 3D compositing environment • Advanced visual effects tools—keying, color correction, tracking, grain management, and masking tools inherited from the Flame visual effects system • Edit Operator—break free from your NLE and assemble clips complete with transitions right in Combustion |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
All In One : Image Tools AIO |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 6446 | |
|
|
|
| |
AKVIS SketchAKVIS Sketch is software for conversion of photos into pencil sketches and watercolor drawings. Now you do not need to handle a pencil to feel like an artist. All you need to create your original work of art is good taste and AKVIS Sketch. Our efficient method allows creating realistic color and B&W drawings that imitate the technique of graphite and color pencil, charcoal and watercolor painting. In contrast to the similar standard filters (like the built-in filters in Photoshop or PSP) that offer an approximate sketch, AKVIS Sketch provides a convincing result; it comes very close to hand-drawn works of a human artist. Getting a similar result with the standard tools would require expertise in image editing and extensive manipulation with layers, masks, brushes and applying filters. AKVIS Sketch has a neat interface with a few sliders. At first you can process the image with the default settings and then touch up the photo adding color, or trying different techniques - from pencil to charcoal or watercolor. You can make the hatching denser or finer and change the pitch angle of strokes. Home users will be delighted by the neat result of the photo-to-sketch conversion. AKVIS Sketch can bring a lot of fun: a pencil portrait can be a good present for your relatives and friends, a watercolor drawing obtained from your last nature shooting can decorate your room, you can convert any photo to an original drawing to print on a T-Shirt. 3D-BrushKey features of 3D-Brush: 1) At input you provide an OBJ file of 1-100 thousand polygons, preferrably with UV-mapping in place, at output you get either an object of 1-10 million polygons or textures of normals, displacement, color, transparency and specular. Maximal texture size is 4096 per 4096. Fully seamless texturing provided! 2) Possibility to draw relief detailing, color, specular and transparency on model's surface. 3) All you previously did in 2D now can be done in 3D ?? editing with layers, cloning surface areas, image transforming on surface, Copy/Paste, filling sealed areas, gradient filling, filling area inside contour, darkening, lightening, smoothening, sharping and so on. |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Digital Photography » Image Editing : PhotoDream v1.26 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 3735 | |
|
|
|
| |
Like it's name, PhotoDream is an image editing software to easily add many dream effects onto your digital photo. With PhotoDream, just by simple mouse clicking, you can add dream effects: 1) Preset filter 2) Light A filter 3) Light B filter 4) Light A filter 5) Star filter 6) Amazing filter 7) Dream A filter 8) Dream B filter 9) Weather filter 10) Gradient filter 11) Color filter 12) Art filter 13) Texture filter 14) Edge A filter 15) Edge B filter |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Audio & Video Software » DVD Tools : VSO ConvertXtoDVD 3 v2.99.10.600 RC2 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 2353 | |
|
|
|
| |
ConvertXtoDVD (formerly DivXtoDVD) is a software to convert and burn your videos to DVD. With ConvertXtoDVD and in a few clicks you can backup your movies to DVD playable on any home DVD player. ConvertXtoDVD supports most popular format such Xvid, MOV, VOB, Mpeg, Mpeg4, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV and stream formats. It converts your files into a compliant DVD Video set of files and burns it on a DVD media. The aspect ratio can be automatically selected or forced to a specific format. The program works for NTSC and PAL video formats and creates chapters automatically. Multiple audio tracks are supported. Version 2 uses a completely rewritten interface with subtitles support and a lot of new settings. FEATURES:- Supported video formats: DivX, Xvid, MPEG4, MOV, AVI, WMV, WMV HD, DV, and more... - Supported sources: existing files from digital camcorders, TV/Sat, capture cards - Can merge up to 4 hours of material from several movies or episodes - Supported audio formats: AC3, DTS, PCM, OGG, MP3, and more... - Handles subtitles files (.SRT .SUB/IDX) with color and font selection, and supports tags (italic, bold) - Video format choice: NTSC, PAL, or automatic and PULL-DOWN - Picture output: Widescreen, Fullscreen, or automatic - Create Automatic chapters or edit your owns - Fast preview mode to check if the source is loaded correctly |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Security & Spyware : Right Utilities Hitware Companion 3.1.1.0 |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
| Author: Michael | 23 January 2008 | Views: 469 | |
|
|
|
| |
Pop-up ads getting you down? Need help? Let Hitware Companion be your solution to those annoying and invading pop-up advertisements.Hitware Companion stops almost all types of pop-up ads. With its intelligent ad killer capabilities, Hitware Companion quietly eliminates pop-up and pop-under windows before they even appear on your computer Hitware Companion also features a specialized tracking system allowing you to see where pop-ups are coming from. You can then instruct Hitware Companion on what actions to take, even allowing pop-ups from sites designated by you. No longer let pop-ups get you down. Stop them before they appear with Hitware Companion So you’re surfing the Internet and things are going great. You click on a site and the next thing you know your screen is filled with pop-up advertisements. Your computer slows down; you’re trying to close windows as fast as you can and before you know it, everything’s frozen We’ve all been there. Pop-up ads are not only annoying; they also slow down your system. When a pop-up appears on your screen, your browser downloads information about the page and stores it in a temporary file in your Internet cache. This takes up valuable space on your hard drive and steals bandwidth. They also place many other unnecessary files on your computer such as adware and spyware, potentially invading your privacy. Hitware Companion quietly eliminates almost all pop-up and pop-under ads before they even have a chance to appear on your screen. It not only frees you from annoying pop-ups, Hitware Companion allows you to see where the pop-ups are coming from. With Hitware Companion’s tracking system you can view the source of the ads and instruct Hitware Companion on what actions to take, even allowing pop-ups from your favorite sites |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|