DeskPins lets you make any window on your Windows desktop on top, even windows that don’t come with this option.
(via Lifehacker)
PrimoPDF Free PDF Converter
PrimoPDF is a free tool that lets you print any document to a “PDF printer” on your computer, which creates your file as a PDF.
ThinkFree Office Online
ThinkFree Office Online lets you open, edit and save office dowcuments online. Additionally, you can save them as PDFs, which is a very good option for when you’re at a computer that doesn’t have PDF conversion and in desperate need for such a tool.
Today’s link-a-palooza
- Basic ground rules for programming – function parameters and how they are used – a very important “stating-the-obvious” article.
- Why does Windows File Protection replace files after they’ve been overwritten instead of just denying the overwrite – “We tried that. It didn’t work.”
- List of portable apps – in case you want to carry apps on a flash drive everywhere you go. (via Download Squad)
- Google Finance has launched – for you Wall Street people. (via Download Squad)
- Microsoft admits Internet Explorer mistakes – finally.
Today’s link-a-palooza
- The weirdest Palm OS programs – a pretty funny list. (via Download Squad)
- Futurama returns for another season – WOOHOO!!! (via Slashdot)
- The Great Escape – Live role playing game in Madrid. Very high on the cool factor. (via Slashdot)
- Use GMail as a file viewer – good tip.
Today’s link-a-palooza
- YouOS – the web (based) operating system. A lot of AJAX goodies. (via Digg)
- BMW lights Airbus planes interior – with real-sky simulation.
- How to write a makefile – a tutorial. (via Digg)
- Speakeasy Connection Speed Test – an online utility. (via Digg)
- Windows Vista Screenshots – in case you’re interested on how the next version of Windows looks like. (via Digg)
- In what language do deaf people think? – Very interesting read. (via Digg)
Today’s link-a-palooza
- “Teenage” Furniture – if that’s what you call furniture with a secret porn stash.
- Motorized Pool Lounger – to go with your RC shark.
- Tips to increase cell phone battery life (via PalmAddicts)
- 11 ways to backup your del.icio.us bookmarks – if you use del.icio.us. (via Download Squad)
- What not to eat (over your keyboard) – kind of funny. (via Lifehacker)
- Mixed Reality Interface video – very cool. (via Digg)
- Pepper substance causes prostate cancer cells to kill themselves – very interesting. (via Digg)
Today’s link-a-palooza
- Peeking Into Google – an interesting article about the way Google does its search and keeps its data. Pretty amazing. (via Digg)
- When and how to use Internet image formats – a guide.
- A programmer’s perspective of The Matrix trilogy – if you’re a fan. (via Digg)
Today’s link-a-palooza
- Anima Causa Feel Seating System – in case your bean bag is just not good enough.
- Vein-reading keyboard – spooky, but it’s for your own security.
- PortForward – a site to help you setup any router or firewall. Check out their routers section. (Thanks to Yochai for the link)
- Funny user interface oddities – although I already wrote about The Daily WTF site, these are extremely funny.
- A guide to the best alarm clocks – Read it and sleep. (via Digg)
- Screenshots of Office 2007 user interface – if you don’t know what the Ribbon is already.
Today’s link-a-palooza
- Reading the fine print, episode 2 – “Marketing writes the big print; lawyers write the small print.” Couldn’t have said it better.
- Performance Anti-Patterns – for software developers. A summary of the article points can be found here.
- Thanko USB Boss Switch Underfoot – I definitely need one of those… a hidden boss key.
- Free Software List – look before you buy something commercial. (via Lifehacker)
- DeskTask – software to put Outlook information straight on the desktop. I’m not such a heavy-weight Outlook user, but it looks very nice. (via Lifehacker)
- manybooks.net – a site with many free e-books. (via Digg)
- Light up animated Pac-Man bicycle wheels – must-have item for geek bikers. (via Digg)
- New features in C# 3.0 – a summary for C# developers. The summary does not include LINQ, though. (via Digg)