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Firefox 3.6 out now!!!

reignydeyz — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:02:10 +0000

Yes, Mozilla Firefox 3.6 is out now!!! And it’s ready for download!!!

Based from the previous versions, Firefox 3.6 got the most enhancement which includes faster/secure browsing. Yeah it’s been a while since I’ve been bothered using the ‘beta’ versions of 3.6. I’m wondering when will the final version be released.. until this day!!

Now, Firefox is revealing their RC (Release Candidate) version of 3.6. Let’s all check this out!!!

Click image to download Firefox 3.6

USBAntivirus 2.3 (portable)

reignydeyz — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:11:46 +0000

‘USB disks’ or flashdisks is the main ‘path-way’ for viruses to spread!! Yeah!!! Virus destroys!!! Tired of viruses from flashdrives??? Here’s the answer…

USBAntivirus 2.3 a.k.a. USB Virus Scan 2.3 gives a very convenient way to protect your pc from malicious viruses that comes out from the flashdrives that are plugged from your pc. It scans and delete viruses before the flashdrive open. Cool isn’t it???

There’re too many versions of USBAntivirus but i found this one really cool!!! Yeah it’s portable, and doesn’t need to install!!! But that’s not all, this one’s FULL VERSION.. I’ve tried many types of USBAntivirus but after i updated the database, the version of my USBAntivirus becomes ‘limited’ (quite amusing…).. but this one remains ‘full’.. Yeah!!

Help protect your pc.. Your friendly neighborhood is always here to help.. just visit this site and post a comment.. thanks..

Click to download USBAntivirus..

Counter-Strike 1.6 (portable)..

reignydeyz — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:31:19 +0000

I have no idea about this.. When I was browsing a site, I saw a link regarding CS(Counter-Strike). The thing that amused me was its indication saying, ‘Portable Edition’.

Portable ~ When we say a software is ‘portable’, it means that no installation is required; and you might just Copy/Paste it to another destination(can be other PC). For further explanation about portable software, ‘portable’ means that the software can run freely without depending on registry. Another good thing on portable software is everytime you reformat your PC, it won’t be affected as long as it’s saved in another drive.

Now, Counter-Strike(portable) is just 64MB! Compare to CS installation package which is approximately 100MB, CS 1.6 (portable) saves a lot of space.. Yeah!!!

Features:
- Doesn’t need to install…
- Perfect to lead in pen and play in school/work…
- Play online, and in LAN with your friends…
- Bots included…
- Almost all the maps of cs 1,6+2 new maps… (fy_iceworld, cs_bloodstrike)
- Only 64 MB…

Click image to download CS 1.6 (portable)..

YM, MSN, GMail in 1!!!

reignydeyz — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:47:41 +0000

DIGSBY ~ digsby is a multiprotocol IM client that lets you chat with all your friends on AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk, and Jabber with one simple to manage buddy list(1). With just 1 login, you can now access them.. Very efficient isn’t it??

‘Digsby = IM + Email + Social Networks’, this is how they define themselves.. For IM, it supports Yahoo, MSN, AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, and Jabber; While Gmail, Ymail for Email; Then Facebook, and other networking sites for Social Networks(hope they will support Friendster soon..). Wow this trully is a ‘must have’ application!!

I discover Digsby when I was browsing a site.. I was amused by their ads(Digsby = IM + Email + Social Networks) so I try to install it.. It was so cool and I’m currently using it as my default IM software.. Yeah!!!

By the way, I’ll be blogging some more… Have time to visit this site.. Surely, I’ll bring you more goodies… Hope this post helps.. Thanks for dropping by..

Click image to download or review Digsby..

(1) Digsby. August 15 2008, <http://digsby.com>.

New versions of Drupal, out now!!!

reignydeyz — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:41:55 +0000

Attention Drupalers!! New versions of Drupal are now released.. Yes, they we’re 6.4 and 5.10!! But the question is ‘Whats new??’. ‘I’ve been looking for their extra features but seems like there’s nothing much changed.. According to http://drupal.org, ‘There are no new features in these releases.’ Mostly say it stays the same, but I think they just upgrade its security features..

Drupal is now building itself to face a new technology.. Without knowing, I think everyweek, there seems to be something new in Drupal..

As a conclusion, let us support Open Source applications, in order for us to learn more easily..

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IE 8 isn’t built for speed???!!!

reignydeyz — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:37:12 +0000

Hmm??? Due to curiosity, I try to use IE 8 and try to compare it from other browsers.. At first, I was impressed by its user-interface.. It was so cool.. Then I try browsing sites.. Damn!!! It takes more than 15 secs. to load a page.. Now, I’m not being sarcastic.. because I, myself, really experienced it.. I wonder why it takes time just to load a page??? So, as usual, I searched for answer and yet I’ve found this conclusion from a blogger…

“speed is never a priority with microsoft ~ just about all their products are clunky and slow. can we say VISTA, take a shoe to that lemon.”

In my conclusion, IE 8 consumes a lot of pc memory due to its user-interface. I agree.. IE 8 got the style to hook internet browsers, but the more style it uses, the more resolution it takes; the more resolution it takes, the more it causes pc to run slower..

From other opinions, they say that during the browsing moment, IE 8 runs different scripts or codes that are needed for browsing a site..

Our conclusions are not far from each other after all, but what is the biggest answer??? Quite disappointing!!! ‘Speed is not top priority for IE 8!!!’ ..Answer goes from this article, Microsoft on IE8–speed not top priority

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VS ’08 tip: Multiple Reports with 1 ReportViewer..

reignydeyz — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:41:58 +0000

For Visual Studio 2008/Visual Basic Developers.. At first, I’ve encountered problems regarding how to display an specific report from a collection in just 1 reportviewer.. I’ve searched over the forums and yet I’ve found the answer..

After creating reports, place a ReportViewer into a Form. Create a BindingSource then bind it’s DataSource to your DataSet(you need to create dataset first to create a report). Then select a DataMember(record from your DataSet). Then you might apply this code in Form_Load or in any Event of the Class..

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Explanation to the code given above:

~ 1st line: Declare a New ReportDataSource..

~ 2nd line: Fill your DataAdapter(auto-generated when you create a BindingSource) with the record from your DataSet..

~ 3rd line: Set name for your ReportDataSource.. Now, ‘ds’ is the name of my DataSet, and ‘v_g_staff’ is for the record.. The format is usually _ ..so it became ‘ds_v_g_staff’..

~ 4th line: Set the value for your ReportDataSource.. The value will be the name of your BindingSource..

~ 5th line: Clear all the DataSources in your ReportViewer(incase they’re other sources binded to it..)

~ 6th line: Add the created ReportDataSource to the ReportViewer DataSource..

~ 7th line: Embed the created report in your ReportViewer.. Now, ‘CCI_App’ is the name of my Project.. The format usually is ..rdlc ..so it became ‘CCI_App.rptStaff.rdlc’

~ 8th line: Refresh the ReportViewer..

Note: Your ReportDataSource and your Report must be related or else.. hehe.. i know it’s quite obvious.. by the way, hope this post helps… thanks..

Friendster Blog now with RSS..

reignydeyz — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:20:50 +0000

Good news bloggers and Friendster users.. Now, you can make your Friendster blog-page more stylish.. Yes, Friendster blog now has RSS(Really Simple Syndication) for delivering regularly changing web content.. For those who don’t know what RSS really means, RSS is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video in a standardized format.(1)

I’m not quite sure if it’s powered by WordPress , because everytime I logged to ‘site admin’, I can see this, ‘…/wp-admin/’ from the URL.. (i wonder what ‘wp’ stands for??? could it be WordPress???) By the way, if you’re using WordPress as your blog site, you probably won’t have problem on configuring settings(themes and etc.) of your Friendster blog..

Hope this blog helps.. Thanks..

Click image to view sample blog..

(1) Wikipedia. September 9 2008, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(file_format)>.

File Extension/Hidden Files Toggle Use…

reignydeyz — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:22:32 +0000

From SpiritPyre Extensions.. File Extension/Hidden Files Toggle are both essential tool for PC users. They’re freewares built for better file management/deliberation..

File Extension Toggle ~ This is used to know the extension of a file(*.mp3, *.jpg, *.dat & etc…). Because there are files that cannot determine by PC, you can use File Extension Toggle for atleast to now it’s extension type..

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Hidden Files Toggle ~ Another essential tool from SpiritPyre Extensions. This is used to show all hidden files in specific PC..

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“I’ve used them once then I lost it.. It takes a lot of time researching for this tool and yet I’ve found it.. Anyway, How to use it?? RightClick from any space in your PC window for Menu.. Then Click either File Extension Toggle or Hidden Files Toggle.. Hope this post can help.. Thanks.. “

Drupal Day in Ortigas (Sept. 11)

reignydeyz — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:50:43 +0000

Drupal org is now empowering Drupal developers in Philippines.. I just got this email from a fellow member saying, “Because of this, we can now have more time to gather attendees. Sorry sa papalit-palit na sked, but here is the final date. Please sign your full names. Also signify if you wish to give a talk.”.. Umm?? I’m interested but I don’t know if i can… By the way, there will be 35 seats available, and I think 30 seats are already reserved, so you better hurry!!! This event was demanded by filipino drupal developers for better understanding on Drupal..

Click image to visit Drupal org..