Google Chrome Frame to Fix Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Issues
September 24th, 2009
Two weeks ago, Microsoft announced it’s intent to continue to support the 8 year old Internet Explorer (IE) 6 until the year 2014 (IE Blog). The response from the web was difficult to distinguish from the sound of nooses tightening around scrawny necks and bullets plowing through HTML and Javascript packed minds. But, alas, the day has been saved. Well…for those who have yet to commit hara kari, that is. Google is steping up to the plate to accomplish what the big “M” is unwilling (or incapable) of doing.
Tired of the plain-jane white Google search bar? Well, fear not. Today, Google released a set of video game skins that any and all video game fan boys will enjoy.
BeFunky is a fun site that allows you to apply some great looking effects to your pictures. And the best part is that it’s all free! And as wise men say, “Free is better than less-than-free.”
Looking for a movie showtime? How about a nice place to eat? If you’ve got an iPhone or some other ridiculously expensive expensive phone, you’ve got no problems since you’ve got what amounts to a mini laptop in your pocket. However, now thanks to Google’s free text service, even those with a Zack Morris edition Nokia Brick will be able to enjoy this luxury.
If you’re a lazy bastard, raise your hand. When prompted by that question, my first reaction is to raise both hands and a foot for safe measure. Well, thankfully, Mint was specifically designed with our procrastinating, snooze-button-hitting, hides in mind. Check out why you NEED to start using this awesome online application.
Most personalized radio stations base your stations content on your music ratings and the ratings of others who like similar music. In other words, it’s very subjective. And lets face it people, most people are drones when it comes to music. Pandora, on the other hand, is the result of something called the Music Genome Project. This was an effort to “capture the essence of music”.
Believe it or not, YouTube is not only a great source for videos, but it’s also a great source for music. Lots of independant performers post their renditions of famous songs or throw on their own personal jams. This website will let you download those performances for your personal audio library.
So, you’ve got friends on Aol Instant Messenger, Yahoo Instant Messger, Kitchen Sink Instant Messanger, and so on. You’ve got to have 12 different messenger programs to keep the lines open and more often than not, you just use the one that the majority of your friends use.