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Google hopping on the QR Code bandwagon

14. December 2009

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A QR (Quick Reference) code is a variation of a barcode, having a pixilated rectangular image rather than a series of stripes, and can store pretty much any information you want. QR codes have been widely used in Asia for some times, and Japan is going nuts over them! QR codes can appear on items [...]

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Google improves its speed with a boost of “Caffeine”

13. August 2009

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With both Microsoft and Yahoo partnering against Google in the search market and now Facebook this week announcing its new real-time search page, the search giant is holding its head up high with a much-needed performance boost of its own. Google is calling this new test version of its boost, “Caffeine“, and claims it will [...]

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New feature launched for Google Health

16. July 2009

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Google Health is a relatively new Google Tool, that takes a users’ medical records and combines them all in one place online. Users can make their own profiles, add their medical info such as health conditions, medications, allergies and even share their information with loved ones and family members. When you think about hospitals and Dr’s [...]

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Free Screen Recording software for your PC

25. June 2009

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We are always being asked about great tools for doing screen recordings and demonstrations. Surfing around we came across a great little Open Source Nugget. Simply installing CamStudio will allow PC Users to record all audio and visual activity on and save in the AVI file format. and using its built-in [...]

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Hulu, Taking the Largest Step Toward Logic

6. April 2009

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Hulu has begun simultaneously directing ads to both the young and the older generations. By keeping their website simple but engaging, they have reached the unreachable; they have taught that old dog a new trick.

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Screenshot and Edit with FastStone Capture

17. February 2009

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FastStone Capture is a cool little program that makes it easy to take screenshots, draw on them, and share them. The interface is made up of 8 easy to recognize icons. And it can be customized. In the settings menu you can set shortcuts to utilize the PrtScn key. The features are: Capture Active Window Capture Window/Object Capture Rectangle Region Capture [...]

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