Browser Review - Flock

I have just downloaded a new browser. It is not as slick as Firefox or Safari but it has one killer feature that will make it seem cool. It allows you to have in the sidebar most of the popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Digg, Twitter, YouTube, Pownce, and many more.It has a list of all the sites on there site at flock.com but it will work will most of the popular sites. Also you can set it up with blogging sites such as Blogger, Wordpress and even your own self-hosted blog. I am using the feature to post right now. I would give this browser a 8.5/10 because it is a great way to stay connected to everyone but the side bar does take a lot of space and at times I thought it was a little slow. Also it is a little hard to add bookmarks from another browser but you can easily add bookmarks in the browser. But overall if you are the person who is constantly checking Twitter, Facebook, and publishing to blogs then you should download this and give it a try!

Enjoy,

TechKid77

A quick note is that it is powered by Mozilla that is the same engine that powers Firefox.

Flash vs PHP vs HTML vs AJAX....Which one?

People are always looking for new ways to innovate on the web and with the growing number of types of coding languages around it is getting harder and harder! Hence the battle begins....which of the coding languages provides the best experience to the developer and the user.

Stay tuned with a new segment on TU featuring these coding languages!!
(Subject to change)

This is CHK saying CYAAAA

Macbook and Macbook Pro Price Drop?

On macrumors.com there was a story that Apple will drop the prices down on the Macbooks and Macbook Pro! And if this is true when will this happen at Macworld 2009 or even WWDC 2009? Who knows but all I know if this is true will they do this on all the other Macs? Maybe they will do to the gas prices,food prices,etc! And maybe they are losing sales bacuse People are not buying Apple products right now because they can not afford it. But all I hope is that this happens so maybe I could get one! This is AZDACKS signing off!

techtalker123

hey guys this is techtalker123 and thanks to CompHelperKid and TechnogHK for adding me i am now oficially a staff member thanks


TECHTALKER123 :)

Closing Banner/Web Template Service

Unfortuneately here at TU we are sorry to announce the closure of The Techno Universe Banner Service and the Techno Universe Web Template service.

This had to happen because of the people asking for banners and templates...it simply wasn't enough! :(

Feedback Time!

Our intro (the flashy one) yes or no?

Please Suscribe and Join!

Please suscribe to me and Comphelperkid! We also need alot more staff members for techno universe, so if you're up for the job (loving tech and all) please contact me or Comphelperkid to send your application. If we say yes, we will send you a letter via email that will send you that you have been accepted and will have to sighn a contract in order to become a staff member!


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CYA!!!

Quick Tech Tips!!!

Tech Tips for your desktop and internet browser!


1. If you want a faster Mozilla firefox then just, on your navigation bar, type about:config. Scroll down to network.http.pipelining and double click it, and your done.

2. To make your xp startup faster, go on to your start menu. Then click on 'Run'. On the 'Run' window, type 'MSCONFIG' (without the quotes). It will come to another window, which you have to go on 'Startup'. Un-tick the progams that you don't want to start with and BAM! Your Done!

3. If you have accidentally closed a tab on firefox, it is said to be lost forever! But now you can bring them back by pressing Ctrl + Shift + T on a pc or on a mac by pressing, Command + Shift + T!

4. Have you ever wondered how to quickly rename files? Well now you can by selecting the files you want to rename, right click on the first one and rename it to something with a number next to, e.g. beach pic [1]. Then click enter and your done!

5. Have you ever got tired by going on your start menu then clicking on to the turn off button, then clicking shut down again! Now you can do it more easily by making a icon. Right click on your desktop and go on new - shortcut. Type Shutdown -s -t 00 then click ok, click ok and there you have your very own shutdown icon.

Thanks

Please visit our forums at www.technouniverse.co.nr/forums

CYA!

Techno Universe Forums

Please check out the TU Forums!

The forums is still under maintenance although more sections will come and if possible please request sections that you would like on the forums! There will be a face lift soon to fit the "Techno Universe Design".

Thanks a lot guys, BTW new video on the way!

Snow Leopard 10.6

Apple released snow leopard as the next step in OS X. The question is when will it come out? People are saying next year around May or June or even this christmas! But I think it will come out next year around WWDC 09.

New Tech Stuff!!!

Hey guys. Now I know a lot of you have been asking for new blog posts so I decided to do one on the latest Tech Stuff I bought. I call it...B-Tech!

1. Tech Magazines (Windows Vista, Mac Life and Vista Guide)

Some great maagzines for all you technocrats out there. I got them since I wanted to see some REAL tech journalism in action. But I did used to go on CNET.com and I still do!
2. iPod Classic 80gb

So my mom goes abroad and gets herself an iPod Classic 80gb therefore I decided to do a bit on it. Overall impressions of iPod= AMAZING!!!

Soz guys I have to go to sleep hence I will do a part 2 !!

SEEYA!

XP Dead in July?!?!?!

Reports have been pouring in from Microsoft that Windows XP will officialy die in July. Many are gutted about this move whilst I am too. Dell on the other hand have announced a new downgrade feature for all of their new PCs which allows the customer to, even if the have Vista Business/Basic/Home Premium or Ultimate, downgrade to XP. No comment on reversibilty have been stated.

Cya

P.s. I will keep you updated with this frantic topic!

OLPC to Start Using XP?

It seems that recently the One Laptop Per Child Program has announced that their proprietary laptops will now run on Windows XP. More information about the scheme can be found at:

www.laptop.org

Cya!

P.s. The new website is setup! Go check it out at http://www.tech-talker.co.nr

Spring Cleaning for Geeks!

Just thought I should give you a few tips on Spring Cleaning. Please not that you do not have to be a geek to follow these tips! :)

1. Tidy Your Desktop- You might want to tidy up your desktop e.g. make new folders to keep un-used but valuable files in or (like I am currently doing) get a second monitor, a VGA/DVI cable and configure dual monitors to increase productivity and more! It doesn't have to be a fancy new screen but just a screen maybe that has been collecting dust in your room. 

2. Organize Your Workspace- You probaly want a bit more room on your desk (like I do) therefore I think you should tidy up your workspace. Maybe you could a mug or something to put all of you pens in and a drawer to keep your tech apparel in. If you REALLY want to tidy up your desk you might want to even get one of those slide out keyboard drawers installed under you desk. This may set you back about $50-$60 but at least you can keep you keyboard out of the way when you are doing non computer stuff. 

3. Run Disk Defragmentator/Security Scan- If you are like me and have thausands of files on your PC in the wrong places then maybe you should run the Disk Defragmentator that comes standard on most operating systems (I'm not sure about Linux/Unix) and if you, for some reason don't have that piece of software on your PC, then you can download a free one of the internet by typing it in to a search engine. A security scan is always good and should be ran weekly if not daily! I reccomend you use your internet security/antivirus package or if you don't have one but instead have a standalone security package then you could get one easily off the internet!

I hope these tips have helped you increase productivity and work amounts in your tech-filled day!

I hope these

Blockbuster bids it all!!!

Blockbuster has recebtly announced that it has bidded $1 billion bucks for CircuitCity!!!

Go to CNET for the full story. 

cya!

I think if Blockbuster do buy them they would be sooo popular!

ChatBox!

Hey! This is a new segment on my blog called ChatBox I ask questions and you answer! 

1) Which media player do you use?

 

I use WMP and iTunes

2) Which internet browser do you use?

I use Safari and Firefox

cya! :)

PLZ leave comments and tell me what YOU use!

Update

This will be my official website and I will not create a new one since there is no point!

cya :)

Light Emitting Wallpaper

Sooo Awesome...
I looked at my RSS Agrigator only to find that Engadget had a new post. Some company has invented light emitting wallpaper!!! My jaw dropped when I heard this since its like soooo cool!

Here is the url if you want more info:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/13/light-emitting-wallpaper-runs-your-lamps-right-out-of-a-job/

I hope you enjoyed this slightly weird but cool post!

cya :)

BTW, I will try to get podcasts up and running on iTune eventually since I barely have any time these days lol!

Ben Heckerdorn creates a PS3 laptop!!

Ben Heck. has recently created a PS3 Laptop after trying for a year. This invention looks great and here is the link for if you want to see an image of it:

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/04/ben-hecks-ps3-l.html

It weighs sixteen pounds although it does the job. Also, here is something else that is rather funny:

http://media.ps3scene.com/images/ps360-controller/top.jpg

cya!

LARGEST BID ON A PATENT!!!

A woman has recently,through her cell phone, bidded $750000 for a new patent by Ocean Tomo. This was sooooo amazing when I read it lol!

cya

iPlayer

iPlayer is a recently launched service by the BBC that allows UK people to watch their favourite TV shows online that has aired in the past 7 days!

just thought u should know

cya

Flickr vs Youtube

Flickr has just announced that they will have paid video hosting with a wopping file size limit of 150mb (50mb more than Youtube). On the other hand Youtube fought back by introducing a new feature which allows users to view videos in a higher quality (if possible).

I personally LOVE Youtube so I use that!

cya!

1st Ever Blog

Hey!!

This is my first ever blog! I hope you enjoy my blog I will also add new posts regularly with the latest tech news(if possible). Check out my YouTube Channel : cur27027 (my username; you can just type it in the search box then click on my channel). I will also try to get a website running if I can, I'll post more news about that later in the mean while check out lakercoolman's YouTube channel it has some great stuff.

Anyway

Seeya