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• Tell Visual Studio 2012 UI Designers What to Fix

  - by Ken Cox [MVP]

  If you hate the default interface themes in Visual Studio 2012 as much as I do, you have another outlet to vent. The UI designers have posted a survey where you can tell them how distracting and annoying you find the gray themes and black icons. You even get to comment on the (fixable) all-caps issue. The UI people didn’t listen much to the (largely hostile) developer feedback during the product design – or more likely were constrained by some edict from on high - but seem more willing now to create decent themes for updates. Here’s the Visual Studio 2012 Visual Theme survey URL https://illumeweb.smdisp.net/collector/Survey.ashx?Name=VS2012ThemeSurvey VS 2012 is a great product hampered by a lousy UI. If I could have a Visual Studio 2010 theme (with its coloured icons) I’d be more than satisfied with the 2012 release.

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• Need a Better Cleanup Tool [Humorous Image]

  - by Asian Angel

  Obviously some cleanup tools work better than others…and sometimes common sense cleanup is the best tool of all! Note: Notice the timeline in the image… View the Full-Size Version of the Image Got a sales guys laptop back… Note the times. [via Fail Desk] The Best Free Portable Apps for Your Flash Drive Toolkit How to Own Your Own Website (Even If You Can’t Build One) Pt 3 How to Sync Your Media Across Your Entire House with XBMC

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• A Tribute to Curiosity [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  This beautifully put together video tribute to the Mars Curiosity Rover includes touching interviews with many of the men and women who dedicated themselves to building and deploying it. [via Geeks Are Sexy] HTG Explains: Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus? How To Use USB Drives With the Nexus 7 and Other Android Devices Why Does 64-Bit Windows Need a Separate “Program Files (x86)” Folder?

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• Fiber-Optic Cable Trick Brings Remote Triggering to Older Flashes

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Many older flashes lack for a jack to input a sync cable and rely exclusively on a simple slave mode triggered by the primary flash. This hack uses a piece of scrap fiber optic cable to trigger the flash in bright conditions. Using a flash as an optical slave indoors isn’t much of a problem, but if you introduce bright light (such as outdoor lighting conditions), the ambient light can overpower the small on-camera flash and render the optical slave function useless. To overcome this, Marcell over at Fiber Strobe (a blog dedicated to cataloging experiments in incorporating fiber optics into photography) came up with a simple work around. By using some foam crafting materials and tape, he whipped up a simple mount for a strand of scrap fiber optic cable to connect between the on-camera flash and the sensor on the slave flash. Once attached it works exactly like as sync cable would, except it’s transmitting a pulse of light instead of a pulse of electricity. Hit up the link below for more pictures and a build guide. DIY Fiber Sync Cord [via DIY Photography] HTG Explains: What Is Windows RT and What Does It Mean To Me? HTG Explains: How Windows 8′s Secure Boot Feature Works & What It Means for Linux Hack Your Kindle for Easy Font Customization

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• Electrified Light Saber Helps You Slay Bugs Like a Jedi [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  This fun little DIY project combines a toy light saber with the guts of an electrified fly-swatter to yield a bug slaying sword perfect for your epic battles against the Empire’s tiniest soldiers. Courtesy of Caleb over at Hack A Day, the build is surprisingly simple and quick to put together (if you’re handy with a screw driver and soldering iron). Check out the video above to see the build and the results or hit up the link below to read more about it. Building a Bug Zapping Light Saber [Hack A Day] How to Make Your Laptop Choose a Wired Connection Instead of Wireless HTG Explains: What Is Two-Factor Authentication and Should I Be Using It? HTG Explains: What Is Windows RT and What Does It Mean To Me?

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• LEGO Lord of the Rings – The Orcs Point of View [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Everyone is familiar with the main storyline from Lord of the Rings, but there are yet untold tales waiting to be heard. This humorous video presents part of the story from the Orcs’ point of view. LEGO Lord of the Rings: Orcs [via BoingBoing] HTG Explains: Why Do Hard Drives Show the Wrong Capacity in Windows? Java is Insecure and Awful, It’s Time to Disable It, and Here’s How What Are the Windows A: and B: Drives Used For?

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• Webcast Replay: OVCA Launch Channel Update

  - by Claudia Caramelli-Oracle

  Last 28 May we held a webcast about Oracle Virtual Compute Appliance (OVCA) launch update for the channel. A brief product overview of OVCA has been followed by some great OPN program content, resell criteria, OPN Incentive Program and Demo Equipment Program details. You can download the slides HERE, but remember, you need to be a registered member of the community to be able to access the workspace. If you are not a member yet, you can register here. We look forward to welcoming you to another webcast soon!

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• Cool Cleaner for Android Makes Cache and History Wiping a Snap

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Cool Cleaner for Android is a free application that consolidates the process of clearing the varies caches and histories on your Android dead-simple wiping. If you frequently clear the cache and history files for applications on your phone, Cool Cleaner will save you a ton of time. Rather than navigating to various applications and sub-menus to clear out the cache and the history, Cool Cleaner acts as a dashboard for all your apps. From the History and Cache tabs in the app you can wipe everything from your outgoing call log to your Market search history and more. If the app has a history file or cache you can wipe it from Cool Cleaner–including non-stock apps like Facebook, TweetDeck, game apps, etc. Cool Cleaner is a free ad-supported application. Hit up the link below to read more and grab a copy. Cool Cleaner [Android Market via Addictive Tips] How To Make a Youtube Video Into an Animated GIFHTG Explains: What Are Character Encodings and How Do They Differ?How To Make Disposable Sleeves for Your In-Ear Monitors

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• Immortal Kombat [Humorous Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Sometimes the Grim Reaper’s job is quick and simple, but not this time as he comes to claim the soul of an avid gamer. Can they come to an amicable understanding or has this just evolved into Immortal Kombat? Note: Contains what may be considered to be inappropriate imagery just before video credits start. Immortal Kombat [via Dorkly] How to Use an Xbox 360 Controller On Your Windows PC Download the Official How-To Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 How to Banish Duplicate Photos with VisiPic

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• Beta Soon Closing: Java SE 7 Programmer I (OCA) Exam

  - by Harold Green

  Just a reminder that you still have the next several weeks to take the beta exam for the new "Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer" certification. From now through December 16th, you can take the "Java SE 7 Programmer I" exam (1Z1-803) for only $50 USD. Not only that, but because this only a single-exam certification - passing it puts you among the very first certified on the new Java SE 7 platform! You'll be happy to note that we worked hard to raise the bar for OCA as we built the Java SE 7 certification. The content that we considered to be more ‘conceptual knowledge-based' has been eliminated in the OCA level and has been replaced with far more practical content - what we often call "practitioner-level" concepts and questions. In fact, some of the topics that we previously covered at the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) level is now covered at the OCA level. Doing this not only increases the value of the Java SE 7 OCA certification, but also has provided the opportunity for us to broaden the topics, concepts, questions covered at the OCP certification level. All of this adds up to more value and credibility to those who get certified on Java SE 7. The OCA exam doesn’t have prerequisites. But it is very important that you carefully review the test objectives on the exam page and assess your current skills and knowledge against that list to be sure that you're ready. From the exam page you can register to take the exam at a Pearson VUE testing center near you.Below are some helpful details on the certification track and exam. Again, register now - just a few weeks left at the special low beta price! QUICK LINKS: Certification Track: Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Java SE 7 Programmer Certification Exam: Java SE 7 Programmer I (1Z1-803) Video: Coming Soon - Java SE 7 Certification Info: About Beta Exams Exam Registration: Instructions | Register Here

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• US Summer Heat Wave Visualized

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  While it seems like every summer people complain about the heat, this summer there’s a basis to their grievance. In the past month there have been 4,230 daily high-temperature records set across the continental United States. Over at NPR they’ve rounded up some environmental data that paints a picture of the US as a scorching hot place to be right now. The above map shows the number of locations reporting a recording setting temperature in the month of June; many of those places are on track to appear on the July map (available in the full NPR post). For more interesting stats about this year’s heatwave–like the fact that record temperature reports are up 71% from last year–hit up the link below. How Hot Is It? All You Need To See Are These Two Maps [NPR] How to Use an Xbox 360 Controller On Your Windows PC Download the Official How-To Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 How to Banish Duplicate Photos with VisiPic

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• The Moon Illusion Explained [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  When the moon is on the horizon it looks radically larger than it does up in the sky; check out this video to see the science behind the illusion. [via Geeks Are Sexy] What Is the Purpose of the “Do Not Cover This Hole” Hole on Hard Drives? How To Log Into The Desktop, Add a Start Menu, and Disable Hot Corners in Windows 8 HTG Explains: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Task Killer On Android

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• Silverlight Training Montreal in January 2011

  - by pluginbaby

  Start the new year with an awesome Silverlight training! The Silverlight Tour has one more class in Montreal, and provide top Silverlight 4 content!!! >> This course will be taught in French * << What: Silverlight training When: January 17-20 (4 days) Where: Montreal, Qc Registration/info: http://www.runatserver.com/SilverlightTraining.aspx Also note that we offer a free license of Telerik's RadControls for Silverlight to every attendee ($999 value)!! For more information on RadControls, visit: http://www.telerik.com/products/silverlight.aspx.  * We do english class as well… check our website!

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• DBaaS Online Forum - Now available on-demand

  - by Javier Puerta

  The Database-as-a-Service Online Forum  was originally broadcasted on Monday, October 21, 2013, at a US-timezones time. All the content of the forum is now available on-demand for customers and partners to watch and listen to. The content is available on demand here. Watch the on-demand forum to hear from analysts and experts on how companies are beginning to transform with Database as a Service, and learn the prescriptive steps your organization can take to design, deploy, and deliver Database as a Service today   Agenda  Keynote Carl Olofson, Research VP, IDC Juan Loaiza, Senior Vice President, Oracle Systems Technology Todd Kimbriel, Director, State of Texas, eGovernment Division Eric Zonneveld, Oracle Architect, KPN James Anthony, Technology Director, e-DBA Breakout 1: Design DBaaS Alan Levine, Senior Director, Oracle Enterprise Architects Breakout 2: Deploy DBaaS Michael Timpanaro-Perrotta, Director of Product Management, Oracle Breakout 3: Deliver DBaaS  Sudip Datta, Vice President of Product Management, Oracle Closing Session Michelle Malcher, IOUG President Juan Loaiza, Senior Vice President, Oracle Systems Technology

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• The Complete Window Cameo Collection from the Original Batman Series [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you a fan of the classic Batman T.V. series? Think you know who all the guest stars were that did window cameos in the series? Then put your knowledge to the test with this fun compilation video by YouTube user loomyaire. You can check your answers (or find out the names of the ones you may have missed) at the links below! The Complete 14 Batman Window Cameos [via BoingBoing] What’s the Difference Between Sleep and Hibernate in Windows? Screenshot Tour: XBMC 11 Eden Rocks Improved iOS Support, AirPlay, and Even a Custom XBMC OS How To Be Your Own Personal Clone Army (With a Little Photoshop)

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• How to Create Steel Wool Light Paintings [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Steel Wool Light Paintings are like regular long-exposure light paintings but they replace LEDs with flaming balls of steel; watch this video to see how to safely and successfully light paint with steal wool. In this video Benjamin Von Wong explains how to set up a steel wool light painting photoshoot, how to create your steel wool light source, and how to do it all safely without burning down your neighborhood or lighting nearby pedestrians on fire. [via DIYPhotography] What’s the Difference Between Sleep and Hibernate in Windows? Screenshot Tour: XBMC 11 Eden Rocks Improved iOS Support, AirPlay, and Even a Custom XBMC OS How To Be Your Own Personal Clone Army (With a Little Photoshop)

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• Amazon Upgrades FreeTime; More Content for the Kid-Friendly Walled Garden

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Earlier this year Amazon introduced FreeTime, a walled garden area intended to provide a kids-only app gallery on the Kindle Fire. It was up to parents to populate the content but now, with the recent update, Amazon brings together unlimited books, movies, games, and apps. Intended for children ages 3-8 the upgraded service eschews the you-pick-it-all approach and goes with a hand-curated collection of games, educational apps, books and more. In addition to the pile of hand-curated content, FreeTime also has built in time limits and individual profiles for different children. Every Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, and Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ user can try out the service for thirty days without charge. After the thirty day trial the subscription price is $4.99 per month ($2.99 for Prime members). Hit up the link below to check out the full description of the service. Amazon FreeTime [Amazon] Our Geek Trivia App for Windows 8 is Now Available Everywhere How To Boot Your Android Phone or Tablet Into Safe Mode HTG Explains: Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus?

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• Repurpose an Old Android Phone as a Thermostat

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’re interested in setting up a smart thermostat but put off by the high price of models like the Nest Learning Thermostat, this DIY project uses an old Android phone and a little DIY wiring to automate and network your home heating and cooling. What the project lacks for in terms of a polished off-the-shelf presentation, it certainly makes up for in versatility. Check out the above video to see Android Thermostat in action then hit up the link below for more information about the project–including the source code, build schematics, and more. Android Thermostat [via Hack A Day] Why Enabling “Do Not Track” Doesn’t Stop You From Being Tracked HTG Explains: What is the Windows Page File and Should You Disable It? How To Get a Better Wireless Signal and Reduce Wireless Network Interference

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• LEGO – A Hobbit Halloween [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Pippin and Merry are up to their old pranks once again, but this time they quickly get in over their heads while looking to indulge in a bit of Halloween fun! LEGO A Hobbit Halloween [via Neatorama] What Is the Purpose of the “Do Not Cover This Hole” Hole on Hard Drives? How To Log Into The Desktop, Add a Start Menu, and Disable Hot Corners in Windows 8 HTG Explains: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Task Killer On Android

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• Full-Scale Star Trek Props Recreated in LEGO

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Is there a finer way to immortalize your love for one geeky thing than building it with another geeky thing? Flickr user Geeky Tom lives up to his name with these well done 1:1 Star Trek props crafted from LEGO bricks. Hit up the link below to check out the full gallery of phasers, tricorders, and more. LEGO Star Trek TOS [via Neatorama] How to Play Classic Arcade Games On Your PC How to Use an Xbox 360 Controller On Your Windows PC Download the Official How-To Geek Trivia App for Windows 8

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• Scientists Demonstrate First-Person Shooter Games Improve Vision

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  Need an excuse to log a few more hours playing Call of Duty or Medal of Honor? Scientists demonstrated improved vision in test subjects after daily doses of first-person shooter games. Scientists at McMaster University took subjects who, as the result of surgery correcting congenital cataracts, had less than 20/20 vision. Subjects played Medal of Honor for a total of 40 hours over the course of 4 weeks before having their vision retested. The results? The CBC reports: The participants found improvements in detail, perception of motion and in low contrast settings. In essence, players could now read about one to one-and-a-half more lines on an optometrist’s eye chart. “We were thrilled,” Lewis said. “It’s very exciting to open up a new world of hope for these people.” How to Get Pro Features in Windows Home Versions with Third Party Tools HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using? HTG Explains: What The Windows Event Viewer Is and How You Can Use It

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• Star Wars – Battle of Hoth Recreated in Minecraft [Video]

  - by Asian Angel

  Star Wars and Minecraft each stand out on their own, but what if you combine the two into one awesome video? Enjoy the result with this video that YouTube user ParadiseDecay has created. Minecraft – Star Wars – Battle For Hoth [via Dorkly] HTG Explains: How Antivirus Software Works HTG Explains: Why Deleted Files Can Be Recovered and How You Can Prevent It HTG Explains: What Are the Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break Keys on My Keyboard?

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• WolframAlpha Can Now Do In-depth Analysis of Your Facebook Account

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  If you’re a big fan of WolframAlpha’s ability to crunch the numbers on just about anything–and we certainly are–you’ll likely be just as delighted as we were to watch it massage the data from your Facebook account. Find out your most liked, discussed, and shared posts, see your Facebook habits, and other neat trends. I unleashed it on my account this morning, not sure what to expect from the results. Within the results tabulation WolframAlpha provided me with all sorts of neat data break downs. I now know exactly how many days it is to my next birthday, the composition of my aggregate posting habits (how many posts are status updates, links, or photos), the time of day when I do the most posting (and what the composition of those posts is), and my average post length. I also know my most liked post and my most commented on post. It will even crunch the numbers on your network of friends (60.6% of my friends are married, for example). By far one of the more interesting data analysis it does on the friendship data, however, is organizing all your friends into relationship clusters so you can see who in your Facebook network is friends with other people in your Facebook network. The service from WolframAlpha is free: simply visit the WolframAlpha search portal and type in “Facebook report” to start the process. You’ll be prompted to create a WolframAlpha account if you don’t have one and to authorize the WolframAlpha Facebook app to access your data. Your Facebook data is cached to your WolframAlpha account for one hour in order to crunch the numbers and display the results. WolframAlpha HTG Explains: How Windows Uses The Task Scheduler for System Tasks HTG Explains: Why Do Hard Drives Show the Wrong Capacity in Windows? Java is Insecure and Awful, It’s Time to Disable It, and Here’s How

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• Slow Motion Egg Destruction [Video]

  - by Jason Fitzpatrick

  We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: everything is better in slow motion. In this instance it’s twenty two eggs made interesting by meeting their demise in a variety of ways. Of all the egg smashes in the video, we’re particularly fond of the tennis racket segment. Have a cool slow-mo video to share? Throw a link in the comments! Slo-As-A-Mofo-Sho – Egg Destruction [via Boing Boing] How To Delete, Move, or Rename Locked Files in Windows HTG Explains: Why Screen Savers Are No Longer Necessary 6 Ways Windows 8 Is More Secure Than Windows 7

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• 1st Issue of GIMP Magazine now Available [Free Download]

  - by Asian Angel

  Are you ready for an awesome (and free) magazine that is all about GIMP? Then GIMP Magazine is the publication that you have been looking for! This free quarterly magazine focuses on photography, digital arts, tips and tricks, step by step tutorials, master classes, help desk questions, and so much more. You can access the 1st issue in three ways: As a direct PDF download As a Bit-Torrent download View it online at Issuu Choose the option that works best for you! Note: The PDF file is 47.1 MB in size. A sample page from the magazine for your viewing pleasure… HTG Explains: Is ReadyBoost Worth Using? HTG Explains: What The Windows Event Viewer Is and How You Can Use It HTG Explains: How Windows Uses The Task Scheduler for System Tasks

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