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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Gmail uses a common timing algorithm to fetch messages from POP accounts, one you can somewhat game, but sometimes you want to get at a message you know has arrived. A new Labs feature adds a manual refresh button for POP grabbing.
Head to your Labs settings and enable the “Refresh POP accounts” lab, then hit “Save changes” at the bottom or top of the page. From then on, you’ll see a “Refresh” link to the right of your inbox buttons. Hit it and Gmail will poll any email accounts you’ve set it up to fetch from. Want to get started importing your other mail accounts into Gmail? Check out Gina’s guide.
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Manually Refresh POP Mail Fetching in Gmail [Gmail Labs]
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
If you need to buy a new copy of Microsoft Office but don’t want an instantly outdated suite when Office 2010 is released later this year, you’re in luck: If you buy Office 2007 any time between March 5 and September 30 of this year, you automatically qualify for a free upgrade to Office 2010 when it’s released. [Microsoft via Digital Inspiration]
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New Office 2007 Users Get Free Upgrade to Office 2010 [Upgrades]
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Windows 7 only: If you’ve been itching to use the new XP Mode feature in Windows 7, but you aren’t too keen on using Virtual PC or just prefer VirtualBox, here’s how to use XP Mode in VirtualBox.
We’ve already covered how to set up and use XP Mode in Windows 7, how to use it on a machine without hardware virtualization, and then how to create your own XP Mode for any version of Windows with the freeware VMWare Player software, but if VirtualBox is your virtualization platform of choice, writer Matthew from How-To Geek (my home away from Lifehacker) has you covered with a guide to setting up XP Mode under Windows 7 using VirtualBox instead of Virtual PC.
The basic principle is pretty simple, requiring you to just install XP Mode from Microsoft without the additional Virtual PC component, creating a copy of the XP Mode virtual hard drive, and then using it as an existing hard drive in a new VirtualBox VM. Because you can only legally install XP Mode for Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate PCs, if you’re using a different version you should probably create your own XP Mode that works anywhere.
Update: Several readers have pointed out that XP Mode doesn’t properly activate when used under VirtualBox, so the author is researching whether there is a workaround. Until then, be sure to check out how to create your own XP Mode that works anywhere.
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Run XP Mode in VirtualBox Instead of Virtual PC [Virtualization]
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
This Sunday is the last day users still running Windows 7 RC will be able to go about their everyday computing before Windows starts with the nagging and auto-rebooting. The annoying part is less that the Windows 7 RC period is ending (it was a great run!), but more that there’s no upgrade path for going from Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 proper. Luckily we’ve already highlighted a simple step-by-step method that will allow you to upgrade from Windows 7 RC to the official Windows 7 release with minimal complications—so if you haven’t upgraded already, this weekend is the time to do it.
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Sunday Last Day for Windows 7 RC, But Upgrading Is Easy [Upgrades]
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
The shiny new Boxee Beta didn’t launch with Apple TV support, but there was a geeky hack to load it up. Now it’s much, much easier to install, or upgrade, the Beta onto Apple’s would-be HD media center.
If you’d already loaded an Apple TV with the Boxee alpha, you should simply be able to head to your “Launcher” menu, head to Downloads and upgrade the Launcher itself, and then upgrade Boxee to get the Beta up and running. If you’re installing the Beta fresh, you can follow these instructions or, if you’re already hip to the how-to of this sort of thing, just grab the updated ATVUSB-Creator, unplug your Apple TV, stick in the upgraded USB drive, and then power back on.
We haven’t tried out the Beta on our Apple TV rig yet. Apple’s somewhat under-powered media device will never provide exactly impressive HD video performance, at least compared to other modern media centers, but some forum posters report a more efficient operation with the Beta. If nothing else, it’s a much nicer interface.
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Install Boxee Beta on Apple TV the Easy Way [Updates]
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Scottish photojournalist Harry Benson, who’s captured some amazing frames of The Beatles, world leaders, and historic events, gives the New York Times his best tip for shooting at night or in low natural light.
He doesn’t lighten or otherwise touch his photos with image editors, and his secret to shooting in low light is simple:
Don’t be afraid. You’ll be surprised just how good your photos will be. Make sure there is some light on your subject’s face. But be brave about it. The thing about is that I’ve been awakened to see just what digital cameras can do in low-light situations. It digs right into spaces that I never thought a camera could penetrate.
The post offers a few nitty-gritty details for manual-settings types, but he’s right—the best photographs I’ve seen from parties, weddings, and news events come from shooters who simply stand steady, shoot what they can frame, and shoot a lot.
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Don’t Be Afraid to Shoot in Low Light Without a Flash [Quotables]
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
According to the New York Times, education and well-being trends in the U.S. seem to demonstrate a strong correlation between happiness and education. As the NYT author is quick to point out, correlation does not equal causation, but hey—we could all use an excuse to do a little more learning, and what’s a better pay-off than happiness? Photo by dotbenjamin. [NYT]
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Education, Not Ignorance, Is Bliss [Education]
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Want a little stronger security lock-down for your iPhone than what the 4-digit PIN offers? Weblog 9 to 5 Mac details how to enable a more secure alpha-numeric passcode on your device with a few tweaks.
You’ve always been able to turn on the passcode lock in Settings -> General, requiring users to enter a four-digit PIN to unlock your device. But if you’ve ever wanted a little added security, 9 to 5 Mac has put together a simple profile using Apple’s corporate development kit that you can install on your device to enable the alpha-numeric passcode. It’s a one-click download-and-passcode affair, but if you’d prefer not using their pre-made profile, you can make one yourself by following these instructions.
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Add an Alpha-Numeric Passcode to Your iPhone or iPod touch [Security]
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Charged and synced portable devices keep us connected and get us through the day, so it’s extremely annoying when you need to connect but don’t have the right cord nearby. FlipSync puts one on your keychain for iPhones and generic USB devices.
There’s not much else to know about these keychain-friendly gadgets. They’re about the size of a key fob, and they come in two versions—one with micro and mini-USB connectors that’ll work with most USB devices, the other with an iPhone/iPod connector.
A FlipSync will set you back $20, which isn’t cheap, but you’re paying for the idea and convenience on this one.
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FlipSync Charges and Syncs Your USB Device, Fits on Your Keychain [Stuff We Like]
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