Install AOSP Android 2.2.1 Froyo Oxygen Version 2 Custom ROM On HTC Desire

Oxygen Version 0.2 Beta Android 2.2.1 Froyo is a custom ROM for your HTC desire if you are not a big theming fan. This AOSP ROM from XDA Developer and hacker, AdamG, is built with a minimalistic approach and is claimed to be super duper fast with virtually no bugs on board. The unique aspect of this ROM is that it’s a build from scratch and doesn’t carry any other developer’s bloatware and / or tweaks whatsoever. Read More

Install Vision BaconBits Based On CM 6.1 On Your HTC Desire Z / T-Mobile G2

CyanogenMod 6.1 Android 2.2 Froyo is nearly complete for HTC Desire Z / T-Mobile G2 and will be out soon after it goes through necessary testing. In the meanwhile, Cyanogen has released Vision BaconBits 0.3 for those who want to have some early taste of CM 6.1 on their handsets.The Vision BaconBits is basically a heavily modded kernel based on HTC Desire HD 2.6.32.21 release. Read More

How To Create And Add Button In Firefox Navigation Toolbar [Guide]

Today, we are bringing a Firefox guide that anyone can follow to create a custom button in navigation toolbar. Along with visible buttons in navigation toolbar, there is a list of other buttons having different functionalities provided in Firefox which can be added anywhere on toolbar and can be customized according to your needs. Since the button’s position and behavior can be changed without requiring any extra knowledge, one can easily build a new extension that behaves as directed, sits in defined position, while being highly customizable. This post covers how to create a simple extension – a toolbar button that will provide a simple functionality. Read More

A Complete Guide To Viewing Images In Photoshop

Workplace in Photoshop is the arrangement of elements such as panels, bars, and windows. Most Adobe applications share the same workplace experience, making it easy for you to move between them. Viewing images aspect of Photoshop plays a vital role in the overall usage and enhancements of Photoshop. It can include screen mode, viewing other areas of image, using the navigator panel, zooming in or out, multiple windows, info panel and more. In this complete guide we will look at some different available options for viewing images. Read More

Keep Track Of File Uploads And Changes With Romaco Log Master

It becomes quite hard to manage websites especially when you need to keep a constant check on all the uploaded files/folders and other important file changes. Even though you can keep an archive (which is to be uploaded) under yours scrutiny, it is a bit cumbersome job to always keep track of the files which are to be uploaded or replaced. Log Master is a small application which operates on logging each & every file that you upload, move or replace. Moreover, it can also be considered as a complete management tool for organizing all the files – images, videos, documents, and other media files while keeping a separate log as defined by the user. The application working is based on creating LOG files, accompanied by multiple types of filters. According to the developer, the application is not necessarily meant for managing website uploads, if someone is facing any difficultly in streamlining one huge pile of files, it can create logs upon specific Entry Type to ensure that nothing will be missed or misplaced. Read More

A Guide To Channels In Photoshop

Channels are grayscale images that store different type of information including color information channels, alpha channels and sport color channels. A basic RGB image is basically a set of channels; red, green and blue. Where as CMYK images include cyan, magenta, yellow and black channels. Channels serves a couple of specific purposes. RGB/CYMK color channels give you indications on separate color channels contained within the image. Alpha channels are more widely used to either create, edit or save specific types of selections which can be applied as layer masks later on. In this guide we will review Photoshop color channels, modifying them and a complete look at channels panel. Read More

Install Modaco Custom Froyo ROM With Sense On HTC Desire Z / T-Mobile G2

The Modaco Custom ROM based on 1.34.405.5 WWE Android 2.2 Froyo ROM for HTC Desire Z / T-Mobile G2 is now available for download. The ROM is pre-rooted with SuperUser and also optimized with MCR build process. The MCR build process reaffirms the fact that you won’t have to wipe or remove anything on your phone before installing / flashing this custom ROM.

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Get Rid Of ‘ADB Shell’ Command With Enhanced Putty [Android Guide]

For Android users, ADB (or Android Debug Bridge) is the wonder toy. Most of the modifications, hacks and changes to the Android operating environment rely on the use of this debug bridge. Although now many tools have matured enough to skip the command line interface in favor of a GUI, nothing still beats the power of a manual command input, and the manipulation that it brings. Hence the ADB still remains developers’ favorite. Read More

Send And Receive Emails On Scheduled Time With Boomerang Extension [GMail]

Boomerang has been written to give Gmail users more control over sending & receiving emails. The add-in integrates directly in Gmail UI (available for both Firefox and Google Chrome), without requiring any pre-requisites (even changing extension configurations). Not only does it integrate with Gmail but you can also use it with other Google services or services which you’ve subscribed through Google account. It is mainly targeted towards Gmail users, because its usability is vast when compared with other supported services, which ranges from sending & receiving mails in defined scheduled timings, setting a time range in which you want to receive messages, and automatically mark important emails so that you can remember important scheduled emails all the time. Read More

A Complete Guide To Photoshop Preferences

Photoshop is a heavy tool, no matter whether you’re running a 32-bit or 64-bit version, it takes up a lot of memory while rendering. To get the best performance out of Photoshop, one must go through the Preferences available in all versions of Photoshop. You can explore the important settings available in Preferences tab like interface, file handling, performance, cursors, transparency, rules, guides & grids, plugins and type. In this complete guide we will review Photoshop Preferences. By making few tweaks you can also improve the overall performance of the software.
This article is part of the complete guide series, which also includes, a complete guide to layers in photoshop and complete guide to type in photoshop.
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How To Root Motorola Bravo [ADB Method]

Finally there is some good news for Motorola Bravo users waiting desperately to root their devices. According to XDA member, Gumpo10k, he has attained root on his Motorola Bravo using ADB method previously used for rooting Droid 2. However, we think that it’s pretty strange for none of of the other one-clickers such as SuperOneClick, Universal Androot App and z4root were able to pwn this device. Read More

PhotoRocket – Easily Share Photos From Windows Context Menu

Social Networks has changed our approach towards how we view our digital life. Particularly beginning with Facebook, photo sharing has hit sky-high. Today it is common and a routine to snap hundreds of photos at a vacation or trip to some exotic location, parties, events, festivals etc, and share them with everyone that matters to you via either social sharing websites, or email. Both these methods, however, are rather time consuming and involve quite a few steps. Here’s where PhotoRocket comes into play. It is a free application (currently in Alpha and invite only) with a fresh approach towards photo sharing. The thought behind PhotoRocket is to make photo sharing as simple as selecting photos, selecting recipients and clicking the send button -  no resize hassle, no long waits, album creations etc., and that’s exactly what this application does! Read More

Embed Facebook Albums, Events, Notes, And Other Objects On Your WordPress Blog

Until today, there has been no easier way to embed Facebook objects, such as, albums, events, groups, notes, photos, or videos on a Wordpress blog. Being such a popular social network, it is surprising to see the lack of such a plugin for wordpress. Our friend, Sohail Abid found himself in a similar situation and created the most easy-to-use facebook plugin out there called Embed Facebook. Read More

How To Unroot T-Mobile G2 / HTC Desire Z [Complete Guide]

In case you have permanently rooted your HTC Desire Z / T-Mobile G2 and want to revert back to stock settings, then there is method available now. Unrooting or reverting back your device to stock is normally intended for users looking to exchange or give their handsets for repairs to their carrier’s customer services. Rooting is legal (at least in the US) but voids any warranties intact. Read More

How To Enable Tethering On Samsung WP7 Phone

It’s just been a few days since the launch of the first Windows Phone 7 devices, and as people anticipated tethering, it has been confirmed now that the Samsung WP7 devices can actually be tethered on AT&T network. Reportedly, Samsung Focus has been successfully tethered via 3G on AT&T network. Doing so requires entering into the device’s Diagnosis menu, and it is due to this reason that tethering on Windows Phone 7 devices can only be done for Samsung phones yet, as they are the only ones for which the Diagnose mode is accessible. Read More