Windows Vista isn’t the most loved OS by Microsoft by any means, partly because many software’s and games that ran happily in Windows XP are subjected to crashes and other problems when executed in Vista.
Most games and software’s after some patches and other tweaks. To run programs having compatibility issues in Vista, one can simply turn on the compatibility Mode. Most of the programs that had issues with Vista are able to run after switching to the original OS settings should run in most cases.
To run any program or game in compatibility mode, just right click on the program you wanna run and select Properties. You should see in the properties window a tab named Compatibility. You should find a check box against “Run this Program in compatibility mode for” from where you should then select the Operating system the program was designed for. Click apply and now your program would work in Vista with compatibility but its a kinda finding a needle in the dark because it may work or not work depending how aged the program is.
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VLC 0.9.3, is the latest updated version of our favorites and of-course every geeks favorites is available for download. The latest edition is just about new in every aspect, the revamped interface, the menus, improved playlist tool for more traditional audio-only file browsing and listening plus you can also play of YouTube videos without any special stuffs, enhanced album art and metadata tweaking, Last.fm submissions, and freaking much more. Just download and give it a try because there’s still a lot of stuffs inside. VLC Media Player 0.9.3 is a free download for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
VLC Media Player [via Lifehacker]
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I was wondering how you guys are feeling about the new open-source browser, Google Chrome. I’m quite loving it because of the ease of use and the less resource intensive operation. But unfortunately my Mac and Linux buddy is still missing out on the Chrome goodness as Google hasn’t yet committed for a official Linux or Mac version.
Luckily a new project called CrossOver Chromium could be a stop gap between Google Chrome and Mac and Linux users until any official version pops out.
CrossOver Chromium is a Mac and Linux port of the open source Google Chrome web browser created by CodeWeavers. But beware fellows, according to the devs, Google Chromium shouldn’t be run as the default browser on any of the systems as this project is just a proof of concept and besides that a natively supported Linux and Mac version might just be around the corner.
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Don’t guess ArtWeaver as a Photoshop “clone”, because this one doesn’t want to prove itself better then Photoshop, but instead wants to be viable slimmed-down alternative that any beginner or intermediate users would be comfortable with.
First thing that you’ll notice about Artweaver is the uncomplicated interface that most Photoshop users are so used to. Good thing is that it recognizes tablet inputs and the calibration tool is quite handy and easy to use.
But will it beat Photoshop, you already know the answer! Nopes!. Neither guys at Artweaver want to beat them, they just want to put forward a decent free tool for guys who just want to touch up there party, vacations photos without having to go though multitudes of options.
That doesn’t means its less competitive to Photoshop in anyways, if the open source guys can fork out plugins(plugins support is also there), I’m sure Artweaver can give Photoshop run for its money.
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As you would know iPhone might be the lamest mobile device considering the present gen phone, but is a miracle mobile device when it comes to surfing the internet! Unfortunately iPhone can’t be used as a modem, which is one of its many short comings, but unless you are smart enough to hack it yourself, just go over this tutorial and make it work for yourself.
Thou iPhone is a breakthrough internet devices, still many users prefer that hard feel of a physical keypad or board and by default we can’t use it as a modem, sores bigtime! To help you utilize that lame data plan your provider is bounding you with, iPhoneModem is here to help you utilizes the iPhone as a modem for a computer.
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As you would have already discovered, Apple has finally came out with the all new iPod Touch 2.1 Firmware for download via iTunes and I’m sure most of aren’t willing to purchase it for $9.95. Paying for a firmware is utter nonsense, Apple is really turning out to be a big fat evil! I wonder people buy that iPhone which is just the lamest cellphone ever to come over to this planet, if you compare the features of the present gen phones.
Now moving over to our topic, here is how you can upgrade your iPod Touch to 2.1 for free.
- As we have already shown How to Update iPod Touch to Firmware 2.0 for Free , do it!
- Once your iPod Touch is on 2.0, open iTunes click update.
- This will automatically update your iPod Touch to 2.1 for Free.
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Love or hate it Google Chrome is really making headlines, be it the good or worse security features, speed and looks. Now welcome ChromiFox, a bright and soft blue theme for Firefox 3 which brings the looks and feel of Google Chrome to Firefox.
For users who love the Chrome interface but simply cannot live without Firefox, ChromiFox is the ultimate deal. But considering Firefox has millions of die hard followers it won’t be easy for Google Chorme to persue them to use there browser. Until then ChromiFox will tame your urge to move over to Chorme!
The theme is created by the developer of Camifox and is still in a BETA, so you’ll require to sign to download this addon.
It works on all platforms i.e. Windows, Mac and Linux.
Download ChromiFox
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