Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Low Tax Burden Through 2010
Low Tax Burden Through 2010: "The tax rate paid by Americans has fallen 26% since the recession began in 2007. That means a $3,400 annual tax savings for a household paying the average national rate and earning the average national household income of $102,000. The lower tax burden should last at least through 2010 according to the Tax Policy Center.
Tips and Tricks for Ubuntu 10.04 after Installation
Tips and Tricks for Ubuntu 10.04 after Installation: "The latest 'Lucid Lynx' release of Ubuntu with its improved appearance and enhanced features is causing quite a stir. If you intend trying it out we strongly recommend you tweak your installation with this impressive set of enhancements put together by editor Jojo Yee. It will save you are lot of work and a lor of grief
Android-Based Google Tablet Coming to Verizon [Tablets]
Android-Based Google Tablet Coming to Verizon [Tablets]: "
Google is working with Verizon to launch a Google tablet, according to the Wall Street Journal. News site Bloomberg confirms, and also says the device will be based on Google's Android operating system. We already have an idea what a Chrome OS tablet might look like (see video above), and as TechCrunch points out, it's reasonable to think some of the same ideas could make their way to an Android-based Google Tablet. Google users eager to jump to a tablet world who aren't so keen on the iPad should be excited to see how this pans out. [WSJ, Bloomberg via Gizmodo] More »
Google is working with Verizon to launch a Google tablet, according to the Wall Street Journal. News site Bloomberg confirms, and also says the device will be based on Google's Android operating system. We already have an idea what a Chrome OS tablet might look like (see video above), and as TechCrunch points out, it's reasonable to think some of the same ideas could make their way to an Android-based Google Tablet. Google users eager to jump to a tablet world who aren't so keen on the iPad should be excited to see how this pans out. [WSJ, Bloomberg via Gizmodo] More »
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
New release: Master of Orion 3
New release: Master of Orion 3: "The third and, to date, last installment of the Master of Orion series has just landed on GOG.com.
Master of Orion 3 is a 4X turn-based strategy game with RTS elements. Compared to its predecessors, MOO3 is almost an entirely different game. Aside from the improved graphics, the most noticeable difference is that micromanagement is all but replaced by macromanagement, which offers a more life-like approach to ruling an empire. You're no longer the dictator who deals with every single, tiny decision. You're more like the invisible hand guiding your species in a direction you believe is best, and let your people do the mundane stuff for you. Long story short, it may not be the best title if you're looking for a MOO1+2 clone, but a good, complex game in its own right."
Master of Orion 3 is a 4X turn-based strategy game with RTS elements. Compared to its predecessors, MOO3 is almost an entirely different game. Aside from the improved graphics, the most noticeable difference is that micromanagement is all but replaced by macromanagement, which offers a more life-like approach to ruling an empire. You're no longer the dictator who deals with every single, tiny decision. You're more like the invisible hand guiding your species in a direction you believe is best, and let your people do the mundane stuff for you. Long story short, it may not be the best title if you're looking for a MOO1+2 clone, but a good, complex game in its own right."
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Two-Way Gmail Syncing Goes Live on BlackBerry Services [BlackBerry]
Two-Way Gmail Syncing Goes Live on BlackBerry Services [BlackBerry]: "
BlackBerry phones have had a Gmail sync solution for some time, but a message's read/unread status, along with sent mail, wasn't instantly synced to phones. Overnight, it seems, BlackBerry started offering two-way Gmail sync through its BlackBerry Internet Service 3.0. Not all carriers are supporting BIS 3.0 for all models, thought, so your fully-synced Gmail abilities may still be on their way. [Boy Genius Report via Gizmodo] More »
BlackBerry phones have had a Gmail sync solution for some time, but a message's read/unread status, along with sent mail, wasn't instantly synced to phones. Overnight, it seems, BlackBerry started offering two-way Gmail sync through its BlackBerry Internet Service 3.0. Not all carriers are supporting BIS 3.0 for all models, thought, so your fully-synced Gmail abilities may still be on their way. [Boy Genius Report via Gizmodo] More »
Sunday, May 2, 2010
MechWarrior 4 is now free ... if you can get it
MechWarrior 4 is now free ... if you can get it: "
That said ... hey! MechWarrior 4 has been released to the general public for precisely zero of your hard-earned C-Bills! If you managed to snag the file last night, we're hearing reports that MekTek has recovered the game's multiplayer servers. We'll let you know when we hear that the servers are back up.
So here's the thing -- we were all set to tell you about how MechWarrior 4 has been released as free for all to play, but apparently some people found out before we could tell you and now, well, now the servers are down. Bigtime. As in, it might be a few minutes before they're back up. According to several tipsters, the 1.7GB file became available for download last night, but as of right now, MekTek (the game's host) is still suffering an outage.
That said ... hey! MechWarrior 4 has been released to the general public for precisely zero of your hard-earned C-Bills! If you managed to snag the file last night, we're hearing reports that MekTek has recovered the game's multiplayer servers. We'll let you know when we hear that the servers are back up.
Top 10 Things You Didn't Know Google Maps Could Do [Lifehacker Top 10]
Top 10 Things You Didn't Know Google Maps Could Do [Lifehacker Top 10]: "
There's more to Google Maps than a place you double-check your directions. Google's data-stuffed site offers a lot of helpful tools for vacationers, spreadsheet nerds, bikers, and others. Today we're digging into Google's data-rich geo-tool and pulling out some helpful lesser-known features. More »
There's more to Google Maps than a place you double-check your directions. Google's data-stuffed site offers a lot of helpful tools for vacationers, spreadsheet nerds, bikers, and others. Today we're digging into Google's data-rich geo-tool and pulling out some helpful lesser-known features. More »
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