One4All Kameleon 5

How many remote controls do you use? Having three separate ones for a TV, DVD
player and set top box is now common. And if you have an additional amplifier
and audio CD player, things can really get confusing. Have you ever wanted to
replace them all but feel that universal remotes are too cumbersome, cluttered
with buttons, and expensive? Then the Kameleon from OneForAll is the answer to
your prayers.

The forté of this device is not that it's a universal remote. Rather that it
combines the convenience (and contextual applications) of a touchscreen with the
simplicity (and tactile response) of a push button remote control. It has an
electro-luminescent display, which is an overlay for the buttons, and it can
change according to what device you're operating. So, when you're in DVD player
mode; the forward, rewind, play and pause buttons on the remote are lit, but
they vanish when you get into TV mode. Useful and practical at the same time!
You can also customize the brightness of the display and how long it stays lit.

The rather hefty user manual is not so complicated actually; it's thick
because it includes 10 languages. Meanwhile codes for all popular devices
(including TVs, DVD players, PVRs, set-top boxes, amplifiers and audio CD
players) are given at the end of the manual. More codes are available on their
website should you need them.

Setting up the remote needs to be done once (unless you change your A/V
equipment). It's also really easy to do; all you have to do is identify the
brand of the equipment you want to control, and feed in the corresponding code
on the remote. Plus if there are a few extra keys on the device's original
remote that are not showing up, the Kameleon has a learning function. There are
several blank keys on the

Kameleon which can be customized; simply activate the
learning mode, point your original remote towards it and Kameleon will learn
that function instantly. You can also upgrade it over the Internet without
connecting any wires. The website support section will guide you through the
upgrade process which happens when you hold the remote close to a speaker.

This version; the Kameleon 8 can store codes for and operate 8 devices at a
time. If you like, you can also get the Kameleon 5 (which looks the same, only
smaller), for 5 devices at a time at a price of Rs. 4,995. It takes 4 AAA size
alkaline batteries (though you could also use Ni-MH rechargeable). Overall,
cons-idering the sheer usability and cool-ness quotient, I have no hesitation at
all in giving this remote a

'highly recommended'.

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10 Most Stylish Apple Mac Girls

They say style comes with simplicity but in the tech world, the only
thing that follows style is Apple and its products. We know you loved
our list of the 10 hottest mac chicks and we have decided to bring in some more Mac love for you.

Compiled below is a list of the 10 Most Stylish Mac Girls wearing
and modeling around famous Apple products such as the Macbook and
mostly the iPod.

So here we go!

1. Cristina Poetto

Cristina Poetto is professional model, an exceptional artist and full-time Mac lover, she loves using Photoshop.

2. Joana Tomaselli

Joana Tomaselli belongs to the seductive port city of Buenos Aires.
While she is using an orange iPod Shuffle in the photo above, what she
truly loves is her iPod Touch.

3. Antonella Basile

Anto is a renowned model who is currently studying the two degrees
of Advertising and Public Relations. Except for her iPod, she loves her
Garmin GPS device.

4. Florencia Mallagray

Florence is a renowned model and lawyer, who has participated in numerous advertising campaigns and graphic television.

5. Aylen Milla

Aylen from Avellaneda is a student while working as a model. Her favorite gadget is her personal iPod.

6. Carolina Blason

Carolina here basically works as a model also serves as an
administrative employee, she loves exercising with her iPod tied to her
wrist so she can listen to music all the time.

7. Victoria Minassian

Victoria is a marketing student who loves to model around stylish Apple products such as the iPod and the Mac.

8. Maria Jose

Jose is a professional model dedicated to her job of Human Resource
Management in Cordoba. Apart from doing modeling as hobby, she loves
listening to music on her black iPod classic.

9. Conz

Conz from Buenos Aires is one of the ever stylish models who love to spend time using Apple products, especially the iPhone.

10. Valentina Moisseeva

Valentina is originally from Astrakhan, Russia and works
professionally as a model, she loves using her 4th generation iPod nano.

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10 Futuristic Concept Laptop Designs

Technology grows too fast and to keep ourselves synchronized with
the modern trends, we must take into account every progress whether
that may be of past or of the future.

Compiled below is a list of the most futuristic concept laptop
designs, some of which have won achievement awards while the rest are
just too cool to know about.

Take a look and let us know which one of these do you think will most likely embrace reality in coming times.

1. Canova Dual Screen Laptop

Canova
Dual Screen Laptop possesses two screens, a multi sensitive touch
screen and is very easy to use. Not only can it be used to handle your
daily computing tasks but it also lets you read articles on your laptop
in the old-school newspaper fashion.

2. Vaio Zoom

Vaio Zoom
notebook features a holographic glass screen that goes transparent and
a keyboard that turns opaque when turned off. Turn it on and the
touchscreen holographic festivities begin.

3. DesCom

DesCom is basically a two-in-one concept laptop which seamlessly integrates inside a desk.

4. MacTab

MacTab is the
complement to MyBook in the high-end. The incredibly thin wireless
keyboard is used as a protection cover for transportation. It stays in
place with a combination of magnets and notches.

5. LG Ecological Laptop Concept

LG
Ecological laptop concept uses fuel cell batteries and features organic
light-emitting diode (OLED) display technology, it received a Red Dot
Award nomination for best concept design.

6. Compenion Laptop Concept

Compenion
concept laptop by Felix Schmidberger consists of two sliding OLED
screens, one of which can be used as a keyboard, where necessary.

7. Samsung Amoled Concept

AMOLED
concept notebook by Samsung features a unique design which is thin and
sleek and a touch-sensitive keyboard which lacks tactile feedback.

8. Traveller Concept Laptop

Traveller
concept laptop is a GPS enabled navigation system for pedestrians with
internal storage to save photos or data and built-in Geotagging
functionality so you always know where you took your photos.

9. Canvas Laptop Concept

Canvas
is a futuristic concept laptop that is supposed to provide a better
quality for the designer and also its said that it will raise the
productive rate of the artist. It will feature a very thin touchscreen
and the other components will look just about the same but they will be
better adjusted.

10. Macbook 0801

Macbook 0801
concept laptop by Isamu Sanada is more like a black version of the now
Macbook Air. It also features an ultra-thin keyboard and a very sleek
design.

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19 Really Cool Gadgets for Your Office or Cubicle

The office can be a cold, hard, unfeeling, life-sucking place to spend your working days, but then again you don’t have to live in Dilbertsville. For all the stigma surrounding “the office,” you’re getting unique opportunities to interact with people and your environment in between filing TPS reports.

Here are 19 gadgets that will help to turn that day job prison into a techy heaven!

1. Newton’s USB Cradle
   
   A new take on an old office classic, the USB Newton’s Cradle from Boynq gracefully suspends 4 USB cables aloft like the classic Newton’s cradle, affording you great functionality in a slick form factor.
2. The Stealth Switch - Tap It With Your Foot To Hide Your Games or MySpace Windows At Work

   

   What fun would work be without a little procrastination? This foot pedal attaches to your Windows machine and sits on the floor while you play your games or browse around, carefully avoiding your work. If the boss walks into the room, simply stomp the pedal and it will hide your troublesome open windows! You can snag one now for $39.95.

3. Nappak - Portable Sleeping Cube
   
   A well rested employee is a productive employee. Either that or they’re just lazy! Either way, this portable sleeping cube dubbed the Nappak is sure to provide some peaceful office Z’s for those who need it. Hey, it works for Google!
4. USB Coffee Warmer
   Technological convergence can be a great thing. For those of you who require their caffeine fix, this little USB-powered hot plate is your newest best friend. While it won’t bring your cup o’ joe (or favorite tea) to a bubbling boil, it will keep it nice and warm around 104° F right next to your computer!
5. Carpet Skates
   
   These were too funny not to include! Just slip these guys over your shoes and their sheer surfaces will reduce the friction enough to allow you to glide at blinding speed across your office carpet! Late for that 3 o’clock meeting on the other side of the floor? No problem any more! Note: Speed skating/ninja suit not included, though strange glances from your coworkers are something you’ll be sure to attract. (Of course, you’re productivity will probably skyrocket as well, so you’ll have the last laugh at your mid-year review!)
6. USB Beverage Chiller
   USB ports are a great thing and should be put to use! Maybe the beverage warmer above isn’t your, ahem, cup of tea. In that case, why not cool down with this USB Beverage Chiller. It’s guaranteed to keep your favorite drink at a nice, frosty 45° F.
7. Optimus Popularis - A Keyboard With LCD Keys

   

   After a long period if use, the standard office keyboard can become a pretty boring thing to look at. Well you can just get this guy and you will have the hottest keyboard in your office. Each key on this keyboard is actually and LCD screen and it allows you to customize each one to fit your preferences.

8. myKey0 Keyboard and Stash Box
   Maybe cleanliness isn’t your primary concern when it comes to picking a keyboard. But perhaps the office is a bit cramped? No worries, the myKey0 Keyboard comes with an added tray underneath for easy storage of all your desktop essentials.
9. Babble Voice Privacy - Stops Eavesdroppers
   An interesting concept for sure, the Babble Voice Privacy system is comprised of a base unit and two speakers which emit a prerecorded track and white noise, to cancel out your confidential conversations that the overeager ears of your coworkers wish to eavesdrop on.
10. USB Tape Dispenser Hub
    You can never have too many USB ports, so why not stick them into what has become a staple (no pun intended) in nearly every office worldwide? The best part? Since your USB tape dispenser hub is tethered to your computer, it’s virtually guaranteed to never leave your desk!
11. Portable Office Workstation
    This modular station has got some really great functionality built in. What happens is that the unit starts out as a big, draggable block on rollers. Lock it in place and unfold it to reveal space for two fully loaded workstations with plenty of storage space. Instant modular workstations - perfect!
12. The Three Stage Cubicle Security System

    

    This security system for your office or cubicle is equipped with a motion sensor. First it flashes and sounds a siren. Then it sends a signal to the second stage which is a louder alarm. The third stage is then triggered and it will fire two foam missiles at the intruder.

13. Office Multitool
    You’ll suddenly find yourself in Milton’s predicament as everyone drools over your stapler… and scissors, measuring tape, paper-clip holder and calculator that are all wrapped up in one handy multitool. If they only sold it in red…
14. Bright Blinds
    Not everyone gets the glorious office in the corner with the big windows. Natural selection (or nepotism, depending on how you look at it) in the workplace will often mean that the higher-ups get the best view. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to do without. These Bright Blinds mimic the look of a well lit window and give your office that bright, gentle, diffuse glow. Now if they made these with full spectrum lighting, then you’d really be mimicking outdoor light!
15. Aeron’s Ultimate Self-Adjusting Office Chair
    If you’re going to spend hours on your kiester in front of a computer, you might as well be comfortable. Other office chairs require you to make adjustments every time you move. This chair adjusts for you. Each section of the chair is designed to adjust with your body to help you maintain good posture. Counterweights provide appropriate resistance to prevent back pain. Neat!
16. The Webble
    Your chair already has wheels, so why keep your feet stationary? This skateboard-looking device dubbed the “Webble,” from Yanko Design is described as the world’s first active footrest. This wheelie cushion is covered in a tough membrane and rolled on four casters for omni-directional turning. It’s currently available for $139.95.
17. High Dexx USB Flash Drives
    Executives: consider this as your next corporate gift. Designed to be ordered in bulk, this group of seemingly innocuous cubes contains three highlighters and one USB flash drive. Capacities of up to 2 GB are available, making it perfect for carting around documents and other important files.
18. Ubiko, the Corporate Robot
    
    UBIX, a Japanese company, has built this guy, nicknamed Ubiko. While he is no astromech droid, Ubiko is designed to serve in corporate environments and perform specific tasks like welcoming clients and promoting products. The robot speaks and also responds to voice commands. How soon until everyone’s jobs are replaced by robots? Not too soon, I hope. It would be tough to do that anyway, seeing as a 2 hour rental costs nearly $1000.
19. USB Humidifier with Aromatherapy
    
    This USB powered humidifier generates cool, moisturized air to help you breathe easier at work. It also has an aromatherapy option which means you’ll have the best smelling space at work.

Thanks for checking out our list of 19 Really Cool Gadgets for Your Office or Cubicle. We hope you enjoyed it! (on your own spare time, not the company’s, right?) Do you have any really cool gadgets in your office that you want to share? Let us know in the comments below!

Technorati Tags: Computers, Technology, Funny, Humour, Office

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Port Forwarding in Airtel Modem Beetel 200BX

Lot of people have asked me to help them with port forwarding. So here is the post to do the same.

When do u need port forwarding:
Typically
when you want computers outside your LAN to access your computer. Some
examples can be when u set up a ftp server on my machine for other
people to access, or you are running a bittorrent client such as utorrent, or when you want to play Age of Empires on the network.

Steps:

• Put an internal static IP on your machine.
  
  
  
  • Open Network Connections. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
    
  • Now select TCP-IP and click on Properties. Put values as shown. The DNS Server values I have put are that of opendns. You can also put 192.168.1.1 to use the airtel dns.
    
  
  
  
• Configuring the Airtel Modem.
  
  
  
  • open url http://192.168.1.1/main.html
    
  • Advanced Setup -> NAT -> Virtual Servers
    
  • the Server IP would be same as the IP Address above, which is 192.168.1.10 in this case.
    
  • If
    you want to play Age of Empires, you can just select this from the
    dropdown (it is pre-configured). Click on Save/Apply and you are done.
    
  • In
    case the service isn't pre-configured, such as utorrent. Click on
    Custom Service. Put name utorrent (anything, doesn't matter)
    
  • You
    would need to put which port to forward. utorrent typically runs on
    19556, so put 19556 in all the four text fields i.e. External Port
    Start, External Port End, Internal Port Start and Internal Port End.
    
  • Choose the protocol. In case of utorrent, and in most other cases, it would be TCP. Click on Save/Apply.
    
  • Thats all. Port Forwarding should start working right away. As always, please write a comment if you reach this step :-)
    

Please note that these steps are applicable only if you are not using any other routers (wireless or otherwise) with your modem.

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My Machine-Compaq Presario A933TU Notebook Review with WinXP Drivers

I purchased this machine on 14 March 2008 for close to INR 42000.

System comes pre-installed with 2 GB RAM but I added a 1 GB module for the sake of it.

The screen space is awesome for this price and has good clarity.Its been a boon for me as I strictly purchased it for coding purpose.





I am a Java developer and use Eclispe for my development activities. I had issues with its Vista which was pre-installed.This Vista which was factory installed was consume 1.5 GB of my precious RAM even in no application running mode.Just removed it the same night I purchased it and installed Windows XP. Initially I faced certain issues while installinsg XP as was not able to find any drivers it as Compaq has stopped supporting XP on this particular series. But then I found all the drivers and compiled a list of steps for successful installation of XP on it. It could be found here in case anyone require it. http://kool-dude-gaurav.blogspot.com/2008/05/a933tu-xp-installtion.html Now it run like a charm and consume a meager 400-600 MB in no app running mode. I have installed all the possible app's available and required for my activities as I am an avid blogger and surfer.

Product Name	Best Price :: INR 41,990/- A933TU
Product Number	KT194PA
Microprocessor	1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5550
Microprocessor Cache	2 MB L2 Cache
Memory	2048 MB (2 x 1024 MB)
Memory Max	Up to 4 GB (Up to 1 GB may not be available due to 32-bit operating system resource requirements)
Video Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video Memory	Up to 358 MB
Hard Drive	160 GB (5400 rpm)
Multimedia Drive	SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display	17″ WXGA+ High Definition BrightView Widescreen (1440 x 900)
Fax/Modem	High speed 56K modem
Network Card	Ethernet 10/100BT integrated network interface
Wireless Connectivity	Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Sound	Altec Lansing speakers 3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated
Keyboard	Full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
Pointing Device	Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
External Ports	VGA 3 USB RJ-11 RJ-45 Headphone out Microphone in S-Video TV out AC Adaptor
Dimensions	28.50 cm (W) x 39.60 cm (L) x 3.33 cm (min H) / 4.48 cm (max H)
Weight	3.1 kg with 6-cell battery
Power	65 W AC Power Adapter 6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
What’s In The Box	Webcam with integrated microphone

Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic

Pros : Screen Space Clear screen. Core 2 Duo Processor(Intel T5550 Sufficient on board Graphics memory Large full keys stress free keyboard XD/Micro SD card reader Cheap (42000 INR with 3 GB RAM) Cons: Less number of ports.

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Google launches Friend Connect - a social network for your site

On yesterday, i.e. 12th May, Google rolled out yet another service called Friend Connect.
Friend Connect is an application for website owners that allows any
site owner to add social features to their website. Friend Connect
offers site owners gadgets created by Google and OpenSocial developers
using which any site can be turned into a social network, allowing
visitors to interconnect with other users. This doesn't mean that
visitors will have to sign up with yet another social network, because
Friend Connect is a network of social networks, that interconnects
users across several social networks like Orkut, Facebook, Hi5 etc.

Friend Connect integrates with contact lists for social networks like
Facebook, orkut and Google Talk. This means that users who join a site
are instantly connected with friends who are already members, and can
invite friends from other networks to visit. They can opt in to
broadcasting their activities to friends in their social networks. A
post to a message board on one site, for example, can instantly be
visible to people in multiple social networks. These instant networks,
combined with the wealth of OpenSocial gadgets, can form potent new
online communities, very quickly and very easily.

A website running social gadgets from Friend Connect will provide such features to the visitors as:

• sign-in with their existing Google, Yahoo, AIM, or OpenID account
• invite and show activity to existing friends from social networks such as Facebook, Google Talk, hi5, orkut, Plaxo, and more
• browse member profiles across social networks
• connect with new friends on any site

For website owners, adding a snippet of code to their site is all it takes to join this new platform of social networking.

At
present Google Friend Connect is just a preview release and is made
available to only a limited number of site owners. Interested site
owners can apply for an account.

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Listen to Internet radio stations in Google Talk

GTalk2VoIP
is a free and open voice gateway for major Instant Messenger clients
that offers voice interoperability between Google Talk, MSN/Live
Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and SIP phones without any additional
software installation. In essence GTalk2VoIP turns any instant
messenger into a VoIP client. Another interesting service of GTalk2VoIP
is the availability of a number of FM channels which can be played
right within GoogleTalk.

To listen to Internet radio stations in GTalk, do the following:

1. Sign in to GoogleTalk and add this ID to your buddy list service@gtalk2voip.com
2. Click on this ID and type RADIO in the chat window and press ENTER to get the list of available radio stations along with the station ID
3. Now type RADIO followed by the numerical ID and press ENTER.
4. This
   will place a call to this ID. You have to click ANSWER to start playing
   the channel. If it disconnects, which often happens the moment you
   connect, reconnect again.

For example, typing RADIO 106 will start playing 181.fm - The Mix Channel.

Here is the complete list of radio channels available in GTalk2VoIP

100 - Classic Country Music from Heartland Public Radio [http://128.177.3.80:4064/]
101 - Cowboy Cultural Society Radio - an American tradition since 2002 [http://205.188.215.232:8028/]
102 - Atlantic Sound Factory - ASF Radio [http://69.31.50.146:80/]
103 - 100.7 Jack FM, San Diego [http://38.116.132.31:9024/]
104 - 102.7 FM The Fringe [http://64.72.124.89:8134/]
105 - 181.fm - The Buzz (Your Alternative Station!) [http://scfire-nyk0l-1.stream.aol.com:80/stream/1022]
106 - 181.fm - The Mix Channel (70s, 80s, 90s and Today's Best Music) [http://208.53.158.167:8032/]
107 - 181.fm - The Eagle (Your Home For REAL Classic Rock!) [http://208.53.158.126:8030/]
108 - .977 The 80s Channel [http://scfire-ntc0l-2.stream.aol.com:80/stream/1040]
109 - 1.FM - Channel X [http://209.51.161.54:8072/]
201 - KCRW World News [http://scfire-ntc0l-2.stream.aol.com:80/stream/1047]
202 - Sporting News Radio [http://scfire-chi0l-2.stream.aol.com:80/stream/1057]
203 - KPFK - Southern California's 90.7 FM News, Talk & Music [http://64.27.31.66:80/]
204 - WBUR 90.9 FM, Boston's NPR News Station [http://205.234.188.21:80/]

You
can also add a specific station to your contact list to avoid issuing
the RADIO command each time you want to listen to a channel. To do this
add ID@radio.gtalk2voip.com to your contact list
where ID is the ID of the channel. Now whenever you see this contact
turning green you can connect and listen to it.

Sounds great,
isn't it? Actually, no. Maybe this idea sounds great but the radio
doesn't. It sounds like it's playing through the telephone. Besides,
whichever station I chose, all were playing the same song and that too
for the last half an hour! Well, try it and see if you can get it to
play something else.

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Java Code Names

Yesterday I was crawling web and
found some intersting things about java. Firstly when java was release
its name is Oak. After some time the creator of java found the name Java.

I found some of the intersting things like the code names of the reeases of the java which I am going to describe below.

VERSION CODE NAME RELEASE DATE

Version	Description of Code Name	Code Name	Date of Release
JDK 1.1.4		Sparkler	Sept 12, 1997
JDK 1.1.5		Pumpkin	Dec 3, 1997
JDK 1.1.6	A female character in Bible	Abigail	April 24, 1998
JDK 1.1.7	Roman cognomen used by several politicians	Brutus	Sept 28, 1998
JDK 1.1.8	Name of a person/Football club	Chelsea	April 8, 1999
J2SE 1.2	Playground	Playground	Dec 4, 1998
J2SE 1.2.1		(none)	March 30, 1999
J2SE 1.2.2		Cricket	July 8, 1999
J2SE 1.3		Kestrel	May 8, 2000
J2SE 1.3.1		Ladybird	May 17, 2001
J2SE 1.4.0		Merlin	Feb 13, 2002
J2SE 1.4.1		Hopper	Sept 16, 2002
J2SE 1.4.2		Mantis	June 26, 2003
J2SE 5.0 (1.5.0)		Tiger	Sept 29, 2004
Java SE 6		Mustang
Java SE 7		Dolphin

You can these names on the sun website.

Here
is the brief history of java. Some of you wanted to know that how many
packages are there in java when it is officially released well here are
the some facts.

Java 1.0 - 212 classes in 8 packages

Java 1.1 - 503 classes in 23 packages

Java 1.2/2.0 - 1,520 classes in 59 packages

Java 1.3 - 1842 classes in 76 packages

Java1.4 - 2991 classes in 135 packages

Java 5.0 - 3562 classes in 166 packages

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