Archive for: August 19, 2007

Filed under: Gaming
Most humans pop across the border for a good date. Engadget editors interpret that good duration as a chance to check out rip offs like that $28 “X-Game 360.” No bonus points here for spotting the inspiration behind that KIRF. All we wanna know is, what’re the chances it comes wi…

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Gadgets

Considering that Apple has been known to release products without all the features, um, enabled out of the box, it seemed fair to question the (now previous) AirPort Extreme’s inability to handle gigabit speeds. Apparently unable to shun curiosity, the investigatory folks by at ComputerWiz decid…

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Networking, Wireless

Is that a teaser ad for the Nikon D3, a pro-level DSLR the subject of a swirling whirlwind of rumors? whether that isn’t fake, that would be the third (fourth?) report we’ve seen pointing to the existence of such a camera. Just so you know, the text apparently points out the following specs: 3.0…

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Digital Cameras, Gadgets

TMPGEnc DVD Source Creator 4 allows you to effortlessly edit and enhance almost any video file and then encode it to standard DVD files that are ready to author with DVD authoring software such as TMPGEnc DVD Author 2 0 This powerful software is based on the award winning TMPGEnc 4 0 XPress engine utilizing its most important features such as an easy cut editor video filtering automatic scene change detection while maintaining its ease of use with its simple and user friendly interface DVD Source Creator 4 is also optimized for Intel reg rsquo s latest Core trade 2 Duo technology

Main features
bull Create MPEG 39 s for DVD Video SVCD or VCD easily
bull High Definition Video input
bull 12 audio video filters
bull High Speed Thumbnail Viewing and Scrolling
bull Smart Scene Search
bull Multi core CPU support
bull Dolby Digital stereo output

The KMPlayer is a versatile media player which can cover various types of container format such as VCD DVD AVI MKV Ogg Theora OGM 3GP MPEG 1 2 4 WMV RealMedia and QuickTime among others It handles a wide range of subtitles and allows you to capture audio video and screenshots in many ways
The player provides both internal and external filters with a fully controlled environment in terms of connections to other splitters decoders audio video transform filters and renderers without grappling with the DirectShow merit system Internal filters are not registered to user 39 s system to keep it from being messed up with system filters The KMPlayer Features in detail

Supported Files or Devices
Incomplete Damaged AVI file Skip Damaged Frames
Locked Media Files while downloading or sharing with realtime index rebuilding under certain condition AVI downloading in consecutive order
HTTP Streaming ASF OGG MP3 AAC MPEG PS MPEG TS Only work with internal splitters
Directshow playback avi mkv mov mp4 ogg theora ogm rmvb mpeg1 2 http etc including almost every audio formats
Async File Source network filter for memory caching
Compressed Audio Album Support zip rar
Shoutcast Including NSV Icecast
DTS Wave and AC3 files AAC and OGG parser decoder Ape MPC Flac Modules MOD S3M MTM UMX XM and IT AMR ALAC SHN WV etc
Google Video GVI Flash Video FLV Nullsoft Streaming Video NSV 3GP PMP VOB
Real Engine Directshow needs Real Player or Alternative or its decoders
Supprots surestreamed realmedia files with internal rm splitter not by external one
Almost all Real Media files are supported directshow
QuickTime Engine Directshow needs QuickTime player or Alternative or its decoders
The formats of tested MOV samples with mp4 mov internal splitter directshow ...

Unfortunately for those hoping for an August 27th release for Windows domestic Server, it won’t be happening: that “general availability date” was actually referring to tech support for system builders. Hopefully peeps won’t have to wait too lengthy for the box, as it’s still on track for its or…

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Desktops

A mod chipping company called Team Symbiote has apparently created an application for owners of its Wii mod chip that enables the console to play back DVDs. that may not be the first mod to enable DVD playback, but since Nintendo still hasn’t got around to providing the console with playback cap…

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Gaming

Read/WriteWeb has a great composition up that claims that JavaScript and - increasingly to the point: all of the widgets that JavaScript powers - are ruining the web by slowing down websites to a crawl. The surprising data here is that JavaScript is a single-threaded language, meaning that in mo…

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Internet, Web Services

Video gaming site Shacknews recently scored a huge interview with id software’s Todd Hollenshead and Tim Willits. In it, both men talk about Rage, id’s upcoming title for the Mac, PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 platforms.

First off, the setting. Rage takes place after a comet hit soil and wiped …

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Apple

I have one simple question today, what do you do regarding the new individuals who register at your blog.  There are several bloggers who provide great tips and free downloads that are only available to people who register to be a part of their blog.  Others use this as an opportunity to grow their “mailing list” or “opt-in” list.  But what do you do?

I, personally don’t think it is appropriate to send any selling emails to those who have registered for my blog.  I do, however think it is a great chance to prove your worth, if you will, to your readers.  By them singing up to be a part of your blog, you are given the opportunity to provide valuable information to them regarding your niche.  The more “free” and helpful info you give, the more you are likely to receive in the future.

There are many services that will pay good money for your list of Wordpress registered users, but this is not a route I am willing to take.  People register for my blog hoping to get tips and info from me, not some affiliate scavenger trying to make a buck online.

If you have any good tips regarding how to handle your Wordpress registered users, please leave a comment below.  I know there are several new bloggers who are looking for ways to improve the overall experience for their blog readers.  Good luck building your readership and I wish you nothing but success.

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