Free iPhone Emulator for the Palm OS

iPhoneImitation ScreenshotBack then, there was a software known as iPhony. It attempted to imitate the design of an iPhone for the Palm OS. However, while the design was cool, it lacked practical usability. Recently, however, a new application known as iPhoneImitation has been released. It combines the coolness of the iPhone home screen design with a practical engine that can function as a Palm base launcher.

The iPhoneImitation can be set as the default launcher so that whenever the home screen button is pressed, the iPhoneImitation launcher automatically starts. In addition to the various launch buttons, this emulator also sports a side panel for media playback control. Combine this with the Palm OS and you get a practical Palm-iPhone emulator. Best of all, it’s completely free!

Requirements:

  • Any Hardware
  • Palm OS v5.0 HiRes

Main Features:

  • Support for Treo 680,650,700p (I’ve tested this on the Palm Centro and it works.)
  • Default Launcher option
  • Bluetooth and Carrier signal for Treo support
  • Animation Support (This option allows for animated transitions while starting applications.)

iPhoneImitation v1.2D [Freeware Palm OS]
Download iPhoneImitation [Softpedia]


Posted by: Cheng Chen on May 4th, 2008

An Introduction a Public Free SSH Tunneling Server

New SSH TunnelingThere are tons of free proxy servers. From web based services to desktop softwares, proxy servers are the norm to hide our trails. However, they are not secure. A normal proxy server configuration would only hide your identity and information. It, however, does not block 3rd party access to view the data being sent. This is where SSH servers come into play. An SSH server is basically a server that interfaces incoming and outgoing traffic through the SSH protocol. Unlike raw proxy server data, SSH-2 protocol is extremely secure. Normal Sniffers can, at most, steal some data from SSH-1 connections. However, SSH-2 has a much higher security configurations, making it an idea way to transfer data and information. To achieve this, “SSH Tunneling” is performed to connect a client to a server and to let the server forward specific ports required by the client’s internet usage.

This allows 2 main advantages:

  1. The client’s IP Address will be masked by the SSH server’s IP Address, allowing anonymity.
  2. The connection between the client and server is extremely secure, allowing a safe browsing experience.

Now, getting to the point… Wordpress blogger, Phreakaholic, has generously setup a Free SSH Server for public use. This is extremely rare. There are countless free proxy servers, but near zero free SSH servers. Thus, use this wisely and DO NOT abuse it. The server’s connection information is constantly changing and its data is posted by Phreakaholic.

Free SSH Account
[Phreakaholic]


Posted by: Cheng Chen on April 30th, 2008

How to Fix the Ubuntu Clipboard Problem

Glipper LogoIn Ubuntu, there is an infamous issue with the Gnome clipboard manager. (Actually, it’s not even decent enough to be called a “clipboard manager.”) Many people face extremely annoying problems of losing data when copying and pasting, especially when the copied source is closed. Ironically, this problem has not been fixed in the recently released 8.04 Hardy Heron.

The Symptoms

  • Pasting from a copy returns empty.
  • Clipboard empties when the copied source is closed.
  • The user yells in annoyance as the system clipboard fails.

To solve the main issue of clipboard data loss, install Glipper for Ubuntu.

Glipper is a GNOME based clipboard manager. It is basically the GNOME counterpart of the KDE Klipper. Because Glipper is written in Python, it is customizable with many different Add-Ons and extensions. However, Glipper lacks the ability to handle image copy pastes.

How to Install:

Open the Synaptic Package Manager
System > Administration > Synaptic Lackage Manager

Search for ‘Glipper’ and mark it for installation. Afterwards, apply the installation.

Add Glipper to your GNOME Panel.
Right Clip Panel > Add to Panel > Drag “Clipboard manager” to an appropriate place in your panel.


Posted by: Cheng Chen on April 27th, 2008

An Introduction To Breakdancing

Breakdance - Handstand FreezeYo’ hommies, y’all ready to dance?
-Dance what?
Breakdance Yo’!
-But…How?
That’s a good question…

So in the recent years, it’s been noticed: more and more individuals, from Teens to Adults, want to learn how to breakdance. Besides being extremely fun and cool, breakdancing is a hardcore action that requires an intense amount of exercise, that’s it with style of course. Thus it’s no wonder that many of us want to learn how to. Look man, it’s cool, it’s hip, it’s the new trend. But where to start?

An Introduction

So you wanna breakdance? Well lemme tell you this now. Breakdancing is not easy. It does not work simply by learning a few moves and showing them off. You have to be dedicated to a continuous amount of practice. Only through practice can you combine what you learned with your own style to actually break. But needless to say. Ya’ll future B-Boys and B-Girls get ready. Cause once you start, it aint ever stoppin’!

Now before you start hurting yourself, get an idea of how breakdancing works and how it evolved. Get familiar with the history of breakdance: Breakdance [Wikipedia]. From there, start getting an idea of the major moves in breakdancing: List of breakdance moves [Wikipedia]. Read the rest of this entry »


Posted by: Cheng Chen on April 26th, 2008

Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron Released

After six months of development since the first Toolchain Uploaded from October 2007 and 6 Alpha releases with various Betas, Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron has finally been released today. And as is, the Tech Savvy community is obviously excited. However, don’t get too jumpy now. Besides some security and software updates, not much (besides small technical differences) can be found between Hardy and the 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon. However, as it always is in the Open Source community, upgrading is important. And with Ubuntu’s built in package handler and updater, this has and still is easier than ever.

To Update from within Ubuntu:

Goto System -> Administration -> Update Manager

Install any necessary updates.

Ubuntu 8.04 Update Manager

Once you see the “New distribution release ‘8.04′ is available” message, click the Upgrade button.
It might take some time for Ubuntu to organize the process needed, download the files, and go through the update installation process. Just follow the instructions and be patient.

~Cheers to Open Source and a Linux for Humans

Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron Release Schedule [Ubuntu Wiki]

Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron Features [from Ubuntu.com]


Posted by: Cheng Chen on April 24th, 2008

Free Online MIT Course Materials For High School

Physics GraphicsPlenty of high school students from around the nation study endlessly for the train of standardized tests and AP Exams. Fuelling these students are their hardcore dedication to a good education. However, the level of difficulty and time consumption obviously increases over time. Luckily, the geniuses at MIT have compiled an MIT Open Courseware website designed especially for High School Students. It contains AP Study guides, videos, notes, generalizations, and anything else to help students relax a bit in their education. Obviously, these AP Test tools should work, as they are designed by MIT.

For Students

Highlights for High School is your guide to MIT courses selected specifically to help you prepare for AP exams, learn more about the skills and concepts you learned in school, and get a glimpse of what you’ll soon study in college.
Need a break from studying?

Check out videos of competitions at MIT like the Solar Decathlon. Ever see a bullet smash through a rose dipped in nitrogen? Check out the Strobe Project Laboratory. Studying for the Physics AP exam? Watch an MIT professor explain pendulums by swinging across his classroom.

“I am a high school student in rural Hagerstown, Maryland with little opportunity to learn of subjects outside of Mathematics and English. Your website has contributed hundreds of hours to my education in Physics as well as Biology. Discovering and utilizing MIT’s OpenCourseWare site was like finding $40,000 sitting on a park bench.”

-Michael,
High School Student

Free Online MIT Course Materials For High School [MIT Open Courseware]
Currently, three courses are available:
AP Biology [MIT Open Courseware]
AP Calculus [MIT Open Courseware]
AP Physics [MIT Open Courseware]


Posted by: Cheng Chen on March 20th, 2008

FileZ Palm OS File and Preference Manager

Like its name, FileZ is a file management program for the Palm OS that goes beyond just processing data. It has a supercharged data management system with functionalities including:

  • Edit with full access to all Internal and External Memory Card filesFileZ Screenshot
  • View detailed System Information
  • View, Delete, and Export/Backup data from the Palm OS Preference Database (PrefDB)
  • Edit, Copy, Move, Delete, Send data and files from one source to another
  • A customizable interface with Color Coding

As many Palm OS users have experienced before, corruption error and crashes may occur from improperly deleted Preference Database entries after uninstalls. With FileZ, the creator IDs of all the databases are listed and therefore can be used to search for Orphaned Databases, those without creator IDs. When such entries are deleted, the chances for database corruption and error is greatly reduced. In one sense, FileZ is like an Explorer/Registry Editor for the Palm OS. Best of all, FileZ is Free!

FileZ [SourceForge.net]


Posted by: Cheng Chen on February 19th, 2008

Free Download of the Day - Reshade

Reshade SampleHave you ever wanted to enlarge the size of an image without compromising its resolution? Well now you can.

A handy dandy application known as Reshade can resize your images up to 2000% (20x) without the loss of quality (a.k.a .pixelation).

Main Features:

  • Innovative scaling algorithm - allows for over 2000% enlargements with no loss in clarity
  • Easy to use interface - simple adjustments, with quick preview
  • Fast access - use keyboard shortcuts to open and save files
  • Drag and drop - open files directly from your internet or file browser
  • Multiple file types - support various formats including jpeg, png, bmp
  • Standard image modes - can use CMYK, RGB and grayscale images.

You can also test out Reshade with limited features using its free online application: [Reshape Online]

Current, Reshape is being offered at Giveaway of the Day for a free full day of downloading. There’s approximately 14 hours left until the download time is up so hurry and get your copy today!

Reshade Download [Giveaway of the Day]


Posted by: Cheng Chen on February 9th, 2008

Wubi: Ubuntu for The Adventurous Windows Users

Following Ubuntu’s rise to the top of the Linux distribution bulk, Wubi brings new and free-of-charge hope to Windows users who are curious about this operating system but are too lazy to burn CDs, partition, and perform other mundane preparations for dual-boots. Although Wubi is still a beta, it is a promising opportunity for the people unfamiliar with Linux and the apathetic lizardmen who could never muster the mental strength to partition a drive (me).

Adhering to Ubuntu’s user-friendly style, Wubi’s software-esque application makes installing Ubuntu ridiculously simple. Wubi gets downloaded, executes, and uninstalls like a usual software. After a few questions and a reboot later, it’ll go about its own business - which takes about 3 hours totally in my case.

Wubi

To illustrate the ridiculously little effort to install Wubi, here are three steps that summarize the procedure.

  1. First, select a password.
  2. Secondly, click install.
  3. “There is no three.”

Wubi requires at least 4 GB of your drive, and have a slightly slower hard drive access speed if it does not have a dedicated partition. Aside from the default Ubuntu, other flavors are also available during setup, such as Edubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Xubuntu (recommended for slower computers). Although I’ve encountered some wireless problems with this version of Ubuntu, everything seemed to be identical to my other computer dedicated to Ubuntu.

For more information, check out Wubi’s FAQ.


Posted by: hue-tone on February 3rd, 2008

Surf the Internet when Web Browsers are Blocked

When Firefox is blocked, it is an inconvenience. However, when Internet Explorer and all other major Web Browsers are blocked, it is a nightmare. Sometimes, public terminals and computers are designed to do just that, even with an Internet connection. Luckily, there is still a way to surf the web without using any major web browsers with a rather sly method: using the Microsoft Windows Help Menu. Here’s how to access the Internet without an actual web browser.Jump to URL Help Menu

  • First, open any common application such as notepad or calculator. These simple programs are most likely not blocked.
  • Once opened, press F1 (Default Windows Help Shortcut) or Help -> Help Topics. Here, you will see the basic help menu.
  • Afterwards, right click on the title bar and choose “Jump to URL…” from the drop-down menu.
  • Finally, a Jump to This URL window will come up, allowing you to type in any URL to go to.

Posted by: Cheng Chen on January 24th, 2008