Switching to Google Chrome
Now that Chrome has opened their doors to extensions, I think it is finally ready for prime time. Also the internet is quickly moving to html5, which Firefox does not yet support. The two extensions I have been waiting for are, Xmarks and Roboform. Xmarks syncs all your bookmarks browser to browser and computer to computer and storing a copy on the internet. Roboform is a great password manager.
Blackberry Profiler
Is your Blackberry waking you up at night? Did you forget to turn your ringer off during a meeting? Try Profiler by Toysoft. You can schedule your Blackberry to automatically change profiles. For example, have your Blackberry switch to “phone only” at your usual bed time, then switch back to “normal” or “loud” at your wake-up time. You can also set up keywords to switch profiles anytime that word shows up in a calendar event. Get this app over at Crackberry.com on sale now for $4.95. You can also try it free for 14 days.
Ubuntu
If you have an extra computer lying around and it’s getting a little long in the tooth, give it new life with Ubuntu. The latest version 9.04 of Ubuntu is a FREE version of the Linux operating system that comes packed with all the software you need to get started. It’s also very easy to install and use while being secure, lightweight and runs great on older hardware. Makes a perfect PC for kids. Before you decide to install, you can try it on your computer using the “live cd” feature without altering your current setup. Head over to www.ubuntu.com to get started. Oh, did I mention it’s FREE?
