February, 2010 Archive

Google Chrome now has extensions and bookmark sync

Google just released a new stable version of Chrome for Windows PCs that includes two of the most frequently requested features: extensions and bookmark sync. This change won’t affect those users who are already using these features through Chrome’s beta or developer preview channel. Windows users who are using the stable version of Chrome, however, [...]

Google Plunges Into Social Networking – Google Buzz

Buzz URL : http://www.google.com/buzz Google and Facebook are on a collision course in the increasingly competitive market for social networking services. On Tuesday, Google introduced a new service called Google Buzz, a way for users of its Gmail service to share updates, photos and videos. The service will compete with sites like Facebook and Twitter, [...]

10 reasons why the iPad fails to impress

Here are 10 reasons on why ThinkDigit thinks the iPad sucks .. No multitasking. Remember, it’s meant to be better than a netbook. No Flash support. “The best web experience”; indeed Screen is not widescreen. Well, innovation sometimes take us a few steps backwards No HD output. Who watched HD these days anyway? No camera. [...]

Slate Comparision : iPad vs. HP Slate vs. JooJoo vs. Android Tablet vs. …

Everybody’s talking about tablets, especially those single-pane capacitive touchscreen ones more specifically known as “slates.” The iPad is the biggest newsmaker, but there are lots headed our way (most with built-in webcams). Here’s how they measure up, spec-wise: The iPad has the most storage, cheap 3G, the time-tested iPhone OS and its mountain of apps, [...]

Ways to type in Hindi …

There are several ways to type in Hindi. Some of these include: Using Google Transliteration: http://www.google.com/transliterate Using Google Transliteration Bookmarklet: http://t13n.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/blet/docs/help_hi.html Using an IME. Common IME’s include those from Google, Microsoft Bhasha and Baraha. These require a download and install of client software.

Salesforce – Using List Custom Settings

Salesforce.com recently introduced Custom Settings in Winter ‘10 which allows you to store custom data sets and associate them on an org-wide, profile or user basis. Custom Settings are essentially custom objects that are exposed in the applications cache and are accessible via their own API. You can certainly build your own custom objects to [...]