Yearly Archives: 2010

Easily Backup, Transfer, And Restore iTunes Library With TuneSwift

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If you’re porting your data from one PC to another, you might be thinking as to how iTunes library are to copied/backed-up without following any lengthy procedure. If you’re not planning to use any of contrived methods available on web, here we have a simple tool called TuneSwift which not only backup and transfer iTunes library but also enable users to easily restore data with few clicks. TuneSwift is developed by CopyTrans which offers many paid iTunes related tools, TuneSwift comes with only one catch and that it is available as free (full-featured) till March 15, 2011. However, the shining aspect is that it provides seamless transfer of data without requiring any sort of conversion whatsoever. Even porting iTunes library from Windows to Mac is handled without causing any disruption from either ends. Read More

Insert Multiple ISO Images Into Single Multiboot USB / ISO File With XBoot

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XBoot is a powerful application which is designed on the idea of creating multi-boot ISO/USB from a set of ISO image files. Until the release of XBoot, there was apparently no easy way to collect multiple ISO files into one package. The application also comes with number of supported websites where you can download the ISO file which can be used to create bootable USB or a collective ISO image to burn on optical disk.  Since many software application developers roll out their utilities in ISO image format, it can be utterly useful to make an amalgamate of all essential ISO images. Furthermore, checksum calculator is also deployed within the application to verify the original release of inserted ISO image. Read More

Install Official Android 2.2 Froyo Update On HTC Wildfire

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A new official Android 2.2 FroYo update for the HTC Wildfire has just been spotted in the wild, and we are more than happy to share it with you. A zip version that doesn’t disable root has also been extracted for those of you who didn’t update for the fear of losing root. In case you are still running Android 2.1 Éclair on your Wildfire, read on after the break to find out how you can update it to FroYo with this update. Read More

Install Android 2.3 Gingerbread Clone ROM On Samsung Vibrant

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The latest in our series of Android 2.3 Gingerbread themed ROMS is Eugenes Ginger Clone 2.2 Final for Samsung Vibrant. Based on the Android 2.2 FroYo, this ROM brings all the usability of FroYo along with the looks of Gingerbread to the popular Galaxy S Series device. For feature list, details and installation instructions, read on after the jump. Read More

Install Android 2.3 Gingerbread AOSP ROM on Nexus One

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Google just started pushing Android 2.3 Gingerbread source code to AOPS (Android Open Source Project) earlier today, and ROMs based on the AOSP code have already started to surface in the developer community. Now you can grab one for your Google Nexus One to experience the latest Android release on it in all its Gingerbread goodness. Read on after the jump to find where to get it from and how to flash it to your phone. Read More

Install Android Market 2.2.7 On Nexus S And Other Android Devices

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We've got good news for all Android users - the latest version of Android Market 2.2.7 is available now for all Android devices, but the official rollout might take some time depending on your location. If you just can’t wait to get your hands on the latest release of the Market app, read on after the break to download and install it on your Android phone including the latest Samsung / Google Nexus S. Read More

Install Android 2.3 Gingerbread Themed ROM On Motorola Defy

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With the recent release of Android 2.3 Gingerbread, several Gingerbread themed ROMS have been released based on earlier Android releases to bring the Gingerbread UI to users without a compromise on the Android OS features and hardware support. If you are the owner of a Motorola Defy, you can also enjoy the Gingerbread interface on your device by flashing it with Android 2.1 Éclair based and Gingerbread themed Jboogie3 BlurlessGinger ROM. Read More

Flash Voodoo Custom Kernel To Nexus S

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The wait is over - the first voodoo custom kernel has been released for the new Samsung / Google Nexus S, by XDA-Developers forum member supercurio. This Android kernel brings some performance improvements to the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread device. Continue reading after the jump to find where to get it from and how to flash it to your phone. Read More

ROM Cleaner – Remove Unwanted Apps From Android Custom ROMs

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Rom Cleaner is a new desktop application to remove unwanted apps from ClockworkMod ROMs in ZIP format. According to the developer, it should work with every Android Rom file but has only been tested with Android Revolution HD so far. In short, it is a perfect tool to remove apps from any custom Android Rom before installing it. Read More

eXtraButtons Adds 9 Useful Buttons In Windows Explorer Title Bar

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Previously, Aatif covered Chameleon Windows Manager which brings a set of useful controls in Windows Explorer and application windows title bar. Without replacing any of classic buttons, it adds 6 handy buttons for performing different functions such as, changing window position to left and right side, opacity, set window always on top, minimize to tray, etc. eXtraButtons is another application which is built on the same plane, providing users with 9 handy buttons offering numerous functions in window's title bar. Along with Always on top, Minimize to tray, and transparency, it allows you to roll-up window to defined size, copy window - open another instance of an active application, set window opacity percentage, and to minimize application to system tray. Read More

Extend Windows Taskbar To Multiple Display Monitors With zBar

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Handling multi-monitor setup is arguably tiresome, especially when you need to access desktop items or active application taskbar controls. As you need to move across the screen to primary monitor where taskbar is lying to access active application’s taskbar controls, system notification area, etc, it is quite unproductive. By default, taskbar can only be accessed from your primary monitor, therefore, accessing applications is a bit dragging when two or more displays are attached with your system. zBar is developed to solve such problems related with multi-monitor setup. The application places the taskbar on each monitor attached with your system, so you can access the application taskbar controls from the monitor where it is being used.  Not only does it move application taskbar icons, it also brings the system tray clock along with multiple calendars which can be accessed from each monitor’s notification area. Read More

Automatically Enlarge YouTube Videos To The Length Of Chrome Browser [Extension]

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When watching YouTube videos, it can be quite frustrating to manage the video size of the streaming content. The full screen option merely expands the video to your entire screen which can be quite undesirable. Windows Expander For YouTube is a Google Chrome extension that allows users to auto start a YouTube  video, set a custom size and mange its quality levels. Read More

Backup, Restore And Flash Samsung Galaxy S Kernel With SGS Kernel Flasher

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SGS Kernel Flasher is a small Android app that lets you flash a custom kernel to rooted Samsung Galaxy S series devices including Samsung i900, Samsung Captivate, Samsung Fascinate and Samsung Vibrant, without the use of bootloader, recovery or any command-line tools. It also lets you easily take backups of the current kernel and restore previously taken backups. A utility like this can come immensely handy for those of you who often find themselves flashing different kernels to their phones. Read on for details. Read More

Flash Custom Windows Phone 7 ROMs To HTC HD7

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While this is not a custom-built ROM with any additional features, it is definitely a proof that the HTC HD7 with a Windows Phone 7 build for one particular region can be flashed with a Windows Phone 7 ROM intended for another region. This can be helpful if you are stuck with device running a career-specific ROM, and want to use a non-career build on it. Read on after the break to find out how you can flash a custom Windows Phone 7 ROM to your HTC HD7. Read More

Explanation Of IP Config Command Lines And Their Functions

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Having knowledge of the command prompt is considered unnecessary in the wake of several applications and online tools that identify and resolve many issues for the average user. However, many people don’t realize that knowledge of the command prompt is still an effective requirement. Following are some essential command prompt commands that are not only widely used by network professionals,  but can also be quite handy for the average PC user to identify and resolve network related issue. Read More

Trace Network Information Using Command Prompt

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There are many applications that claim to help network administrators to trace, diagnose and resolve network related issue. However, I strongly believe that knowing your basics is always the key to success. Therefore, knowledge of performing simple tasks such as checking the latency of your connection and tracing a route is essential for network professionals. In this article I will tell you how to trace network related information using command prompt commands. Read More

Apply Styles, Effects, And Upload Photos To Facebook With Picture Dude Image Uploader

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We have covered some tools and plug-ins (of famous applications) which offer on the fly image uploading to Facebook, to name a few, Bloom, Picasa Uploader (Picasa plug in), LiveUpload to Facebook (Windows Live Gallery Plug-in), Rightload, and Easy Facebook Photo Uploader. The latter two offer the fastest way, allowing users to upload selected photos to Facebook photo album via Windows right-click context menu. Picture Dude Image Uploader is not just an application for uploading albums/images, it comes with in-built image editing and re-touching features to make your photos look more the way you want. Effects like, Colors shades, Art effects, Edge enhancements, Blur and sharpen, etc., are also included in the package. Read More

Run Super Fast Android 2.2 FroYo On HTC HD2 From RAM

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Anyone familiar with computer memory knows that RAM is the fastest memory on board any device. Usually only the required components of the operating system and running programs are loaded in RAM, while everything else resides on secondary storage. Running an entire operating system as well as file system from RAM has incredible effect on the performance. While several Android ports have been made for the HTC HD2, you can now run Android 2.2 FroYo on your HD2 at blazing fast speeds, from its RAM, thanks to the famous developer DarkStone1337 at XDA-Developers forums, Read More