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4 Microsoft Technet Articles About Windows 7

Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 3:16 pmh.xombineNo Comments »

The Technet October 2009 issue contains four interesting articles about Windows 7 which can be really helpful to users who intend to install and use the new operating system as soon as it is officially released by Microsoft. Not all of the articles apply to all editions of Windows 7. As you might know Microsoft has decided to start with Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise on top which are the only two editions with all features followed by Windows 7 Professional and then Windows 7 Home Premium. These versions contain at least all the basic features of Windows 7. The other editions, which are Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home Basic are more or less limited.

Back to the articles: Here is a short description of each article of the Technet magazine.

77 Windows 7 Tips

The article lists 77 tips and keyboard shortcuts that have been contributed by various writers. Most of the tips are compressed into one or two sentences without proper explanation on how to do something. An example of such a tip is tip 24 which tells users that they should xcopy the Windows 7 DVD to USB for faster installations. These tips require some knowledge or research skills to be put to use. Other tips are straightforward like tip 25 which informs users that they can burn iso images by double-clicking them in Windows.

The article is definitely worth a look as it contains several helpful tips and tricks.

The 10 Things to Do First for Windows 7

The title seems to suggest another basic article for end users. It is however an advanced article aimed at system administrators and power users which becomes obvious from titles like “Remove your users’ local-admin rights”, “Expand the deployment scope” or “Learn Windows PowerShell”. It is a good read for system and network administrators with links pointing to knowledge resources about each subject that gets addressed in it.

What’s New in Group Policy for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Another article aimed at powerusers and system administrators. It contains information about, updated RSAT filters, automated GPO handling with Windows PowerShell, tabless interface for ADM and ADMX and built-in Starter GPOs and new policy settings.

Groovy Security in Windows 7

The final article takes a look at Bitlocker encryption, Direct Access, Applocker and protection against DNS poisoning and spoofing with DNSSEC. These features and functions are not available in all Windows 7 editions. These features are only available in Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise.

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Path Finder 5.5.2 – Award-winning file browser alternative to the Finder. (Shareware)

Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 2:55 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
Path Finder 5.5.2

Path Finder is a file browser that combines the familiar Finder interface with the powerful utilities and innovative features.

Just a small selection of the Path Finder 5 feature set:

  • Dual pane file browser
  • Tabs to quickly manage multiple locations on your hard drive in one window
  • Reorder how your files are listed to suit your personal preferences
  • View invisible files and navigate inside of Mac OS X packages quickly and easily
  • Access your frequently used folders, files, and applications with the Shelf, and save multiple Shelf setups to suit different activities
  • Pause drag-and-drop operations by putting files into the Drop Stack for future use
  • Create and convert disk images
  • Access the OS X command line
  • Much, much more!

WHAT’S NEW
Version 5.5.2 release notes were not available at the time of this release.

Version 5.5.1:

  • Fixed Process module menu exceptions.
  • Fixed sample window exceptions.
  • Code cleaned up using more new SnowLeopard APIs.
  • Fixed authenticated move/copy.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Version 5.5.0: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
  • Version 5.1.5: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)

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Layers 1.1.5 – Capture every item on your screen as a Photoshop layered image. (Demo)

Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 1:11 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
Layers 1.1.5

Layers A different and unique screenshot capture tool for Mac designers, developers, technical writers, documentalists and Photoshop aficionados. With Layers you capture every item on your screen –dock, menu and status bar, finder icons, application windows, etc.– as separate layers in a PSD archive.

Key features

  • PSD with all windows and elements, including the cursor, as grouped layers.
  • Multiple displays supported.
  • Fine tune the capture using the Inspector window.
  • Image formats: Layers, composite image or a bunch of image files.
  • WebShot: capture complete web pages directly from Safari, Firefox or Opera. Obtain pixel-to-pixel images as you see them in the browsers.

WHAT’S NEW
Version 1.1.5:
  • Mac OS 10.6 (aka Snow Leopard) compatible.
  • Improved preferences window.
  • Fixed some problems regarding Dock capture and multi-window selection in Inspector
  • Color space better detected fixing webshots in some displays, especially if they were calibrated.
  • Updated ShortCutRecorder framework.
  • Fixed a wrong alert message when hiding both status bar icon and dock icon.

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6

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fp 2.5 – Xcode C++ implements unlimited length integers, multi-precision floati (Free)

Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 12:30 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
fp 2.5
fp is an Xcode C++ project which implements unlimited length integers and multi-precision floating point numbers. It can calculate the usual transcendental functions, including the Gamma function. I am releasing it without a restrictive license.

WHAT’S NEW
Version 2.5:
  • Corrects a rare subtraction bug.

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.

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ResizeIt 2.4 – Change size/format of multiple images at once. (Free)

Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 12:29 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
ResizeIt 2.4

ResizeIt allows you to change size of multiple images at once. At same time it can convert file formats.

WHAT’S NEW
Version 2.4:

  • Added Action plugin for Autometer.
  • Added Service menu support.

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.

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Minco 1.0b2 – Lightweight time tracking up. (Shareware)

Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 12:13 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
Minco 1.0b2

Minco is a lightweight time tracker working with iCal.

The seamless iCal integration allows you to easily add tasks in any application that supports iCal. Beautiful, intuitive, and ready to work, Minco sits in your menu bar ready to start tracking your time. Minco will record your time spent working into your iCal calendars and can also export to a CSV file for further analysis. The flexible output adapter allows you to generate customized files to help with invoicing or billing.

Time tracking on the Mac OS X has never been easier.

WHAT’S NEW
Version 1.0b2:

  • New: Shortcut support.
  • Improvements: Usability.
  • Bug: Task list selection behaviour in some circumstances.
  • Other small bugfixes

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Vendetta Online 1.8.92 – Massive multi-player spaceship game. (Demo)

Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 12:12 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
Vendetta Online 1.8.92

Vendetta Online is a massively multiplayer game that permits thousands of players to interact as the pilots of spaceships in a vast universe. Users may build their characters in any direction they desire, becoming rich captains of industry, military heroes, or outlaws. A fast-paced, realtime “twitch” style combat model gives intense action, coupled with the backdrop of RPG gameplay in a massive online galaxy. Three major player factions form a delicate balance of power, with several NPC sub-factions creating situations of economic struggle, political intrigue and conflict. The completely persistent universe and detailed storyline add to the depth of immersion, resulting in a unique online experience.

Free download, free trial, no personal information or credit card required.

WHAT’S NEW
Version 1.8.92
  • Asteroids now occlude player-owned ships from your radar; ie, pilots may now use asteroid fields for concealment from other players.
  • Extended logoff timer situations now last 45 seconds instead of 20 seconds after receipt of a private message.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Mac OS X 10.3.5 or later
  • 1GHz G3 or faster
  • 384MB of RAM
  • 3D Hardware Accelerator (Fully OpenGL compatible 32MB video card with Hardware Transformation & Lighting)

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    Newton-II 1.9 – Program for solving mechanical equations for movements. (Shareware)

    Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 12:12 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
    Newton-II 1.9

    Newton-II is a program for solving mechanical equations of motions numerically. The equations can be parameterized for interactive investigations of the motions. The according solutions are displayed immediately in a diagram.

    The differential equations (DEQs) are programmed to calculate the time dependence of the velocitiy v(t) of a point of mass from the given acceleration a. Then the location s(t) is calculated from v(t).

    The acceleration a can be entered directly or with any desired mathematical term (i.e. a = F/m from Newton’s law). For solving the DEQs several solution methods up to a very sturdy adaptive Runge-Kutta-Method of 4th order can be used. The output of the results are given graphically in a diagram and as a table for further usage.

    Special qualities of Newton-II

    • Realtime calculation while modifying a parameter
      (perfect to investigate the connections between the parameter and the movement).

    • Compare the calculations with experimental data or predictive functions.
    • Ability to solve complex problems using conditioned variables or table functions.
    • Extensive printing and export capabilities.
    • Self evident program design and very intuitive program handling
      (i.e. great mouse support in the diagram, input assistances … ). ⇒ minimal lerning curve

    • Direct accessible examples with explanations.
    • Eminently suitable for lectures, talks and private studies

    WHAT’S NEW
    Version 1.9:

    • reduced applet size
    • greatly enhanced documentation (german – english is forthcoming)
    • several error corrections

    REQUIREMENTS
    Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Java 5.

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    HoudahGeo 2.3.3 – Geocoder pins photos in Google Earth to where they were taken. (Demo)

    Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 12:12 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
    HoudahGeo 2.3.3

    HoudahGeo: Know where you took that photo!

    With HoudahGeo you may “pin” photos to locations where they were taken.

    Just like an expensive GPS camera, HoudahGeo may store latitude, longitude and altitude information right within the image file – invisibly with no loss of quality. HoudahGeo writes EXIF, XMP and IPTC tags.

    HoudahGeo also lets you to share your geotagged photos in Google Earth or publish them to Flickr.

    One-stop geocoding for the Mac

    HoudahGeo caters to two very different needs:

    - Geocoding for archival purposes using EXIF, XMP and IPTC tags

    - Geocoding for publishing to Google Earth or Flickr

    GPS device: optional

    HoudahGeo offers you many ways of geocoding your favorite photos:

    - Automatic: Matches photos to GPS track logs and waypoints

    - Using a Google Earth: Point to the desired location

    - Using a map: Pick locations using the built-in map

    - Precision: Attach photos to GPS waypoints

    - Manual: Enter coordinates found on Google Earth, Wikipedia, …

    GPS device: supported

    HoudahGeo connects directly to many brands and models of GPS track loggers. It also reads GPX and NMEA files created by third party software.

    WHAT’S NEW
    Version 2.3.3:

    Enhancement: Magnetic north

    HoudahGeo could can now read direction information recorded with reference to the magnetic north.

    Enhancement: GPS map datum

    HoudahGeo may now read latitude and longitude on images tagged with variations of WGS-84.

    Enhancement: Metadata loading

    Metadata loading from image files has been updated for reliability and flexibility.

    Bug fix: 0 altitude

    An altitude value of 0 is now displayed correctly as 0 m.

    REQUIREMENTS
    • Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later
    • a digital camera
    • optionally a GPS track logger

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    HoudahSpot 2.5.9 – File search tool based on Apple Spotlight technology. (Shareware)

    Posted in September 26, 2009 ¬ 12:11 pmh.xombineNo Comments »
    HoudahSpot 2.5.9

    HoudahSpot is the front-end most Spotlight users don’t know they’re missing.

    With HoudahSpot your files are at your fingertips. Keep frequently used files within reach. Retrieve the files you didn’t know you still had.

    Create detailed queries to pinpoint the exact file you want to get to. Save queries for direct access to your favorite files. Set up templates for frequently performed searches. Use HoudahSpot for some housekeeping (Hi, Mom!). You could ask HoudahSpot to find all music files not yet in your Music folder. Just drag the results to your Music folder.

    WHAT’S NEW
    Version 2.5.9:

    Bug fix: Ignored criteria on Leopard

    HoudahSpot 2.5.9 running on Leopard could ignore criteria and report xxcess files in search results.

    Bug fix: Missing files from results

    When limiting the search to a fixed number of results, HoudahSpot sometimes listed fewer files than requested.

    Bug fix: Memory leak

    HoudahSpot could leak memory causing its memory consumption to build up over time.

    REQUIREMENTS
    Mac OS X 10.5 or later, Spotlight enabled.

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