My two daughters.
My first experiment with "vintage" post processing. I followed this tutorial:
Happy holidays, and HSS!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Kobo Vox disassembly
syamastro posted a photo:
The new 7" tablet/ereader Kobo Vox inside. It is relatively easy to
disassemble (all held by snaps, no glue), but you have to be very careful.
As you can see, the internal ROM is on a removable micro-SD card - so
presumably you can swap it with another one, with an alternative OS image
(CyanogenMod etc). Also, you can see a small button "rst1", which is
presumably a full factory reset button. I haven't tried it yet.
UPDATE: The RST1 button simply reboots the unit. Someone heard from Kobo
developers that there is no special button or combination of buttons which
would reset the unit to the original state. But one can always make a clone
of the internal micro-SD card, to another 8GB micro-SD card. You don't even
have to disassemble Kobo to do that: if you are a bit familiar with Linux,
simply install a busybox and shell apk's on Kobo, insert a new 8GB card in
the external card slot, run the shell, and execute the command "dd
if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk1". (You might need root access for
that; if so, run first the Gingerbreak v1.20 apk.) Only if you totally
bricked the device, you'd have to disassemble it, and swap the internal SD
card with the copy.
There is a good discussion forum on Kobo Vox hacking here:
www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=246
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Serenity at 2km altitude
syamastro posted a photo:
Probably the one million first photo of the beautiful Moraine lake uploaded
to Flickr - definitely a cliche!
Happy Cliche Saturday everyone!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Rocky Mountains, Canada
syamastro posted a photo:
From my recent trip to Rocky Mountains, Alberta.
Have a great Sunday! HSS:)
Sunday, September 4, 2011
GrxView Lite 1.0.6-View images without needing to convert them
GrxView Lite is a freeware image viewer with JPEG images support. It also
includes file manager capabilities, image zooming/panning, thumbnail view and
slideshow features. You do not need to convert images: GrxView Lite reads
them in a native format directly from the memory card, so you can review
pictures taken with your digital camera right away.
Main features:
* Freeware
* All screen resolutions supported (160x160, 320x320, 320x480 portrait and
landscape)
* Antialiased image zoom
* Reads images in the native format directly from the memory card (no desktop
software needed)
* Thumbnail view
* ARM optimization
* Full-featured memory card browser
* Image zoom and rotation
* Slideshow modeDownload *GrxView Lite 1.0.6* in Softonic
includes file manager capabilities, image zooming/panning, thumbnail view and
slideshow features. You do not need to convert images: GrxView Lite reads
them in a native format directly from the memory card, so you can review
pictures taken with your digital camera right away.
Main features:
* Freeware
* All screen resolutions supported (160x160, 320x320, 320x480 portrait and
landscape)
* Antialiased image zoom
* Reads images in the native format directly from the memory card (no desktop
software needed)
* Thumbnail view
* ARM optimization
* Full-featured memory card browser
* Image zoom and rotation
* Slideshow modeDownload *GrxView Lite 1.0.6* in Softonic
Pool House 1.05-All the fun of pool, in the palm of your hand
Pool House experience - the ultimate billiards game: snooker, 8-ball, 9-ball,
Russian, American Pyramid, one pocket pool, call shot games and other kinds!
Precise and robust physical model makes you feel like playing at real life
pool club! You can make angled or spin cue strokes to perform complex
combination shots. Download this billiards game pack for free and arrange a
real pool championship at your house!
A game with a wide variety of modes suiting all skill levels for the Pocket
PC.Download *Pool House 1.05* in Softonic
Russian, American Pyramid, one pocket pool, call shot games and other kinds!
Precise and robust physical model makes you feel like playing at real life
pool club! You can make angled or spin cue strokes to perform complex
combination shots. Download this billiards game pack for free and arrange a
real pool championship at your house!
A game with a wide variety of modes suiting all skill levels for the Pocket
PC.Download *Pool House 1.05* in Softonic
Trivial Pursuit 1.25-World famous board game on your Palm
The world's most popular trivia game is now available for users of Palm
Powered handheld devices. With incredible new game features, the TRIVIAL
PURSUIT Handheld Edition rewards the clever, while still highlighting
everyone's trivia talents. The game features over 1600 questions in six
categories- Sports and Leisure, Arts and Entertainment, History, Science and
Nature, People and Places, and Wild Card.
In Classic mode, players of the board game will find comfort in its
familiarity, while experiencing the benefits of automated card selection,
rolls of the die and token movement. Flash mode offers a ladder-style version
of the TRIVIAL PURSUIT game in which one to six players take turns answering
questions. Players move up the ladder with every correct answer and the first
player to reach the top rung and answer the final questions is the winner.
Play in single player mode or against two to six opponents in local hot seat
mode and multiplayer.Download *Trivial Pursuit 1.25* in Softonic
Powered handheld devices. With incredible new game features, the TRIVIAL
PURSUIT Handheld Edition rewards the clever, while still highlighting
everyone's trivia talents. The game features over 1600 questions in six
categories- Sports and Leisure, Arts and Entertainment, History, Science and
Nature, People and Places, and Wild Card.
In Classic mode, players of the board game will find comfort in its
familiarity, while experiencing the benefits of automated card selection,
rolls of the die and token movement. Flash mode offers a ladder-style version
of the TRIVIAL PURSUIT game in which one to six players take turns answering
questions. Players move up the ladder with every correct answer and the first
player to reach the top rung and answer the final questions is the winner.
Play in single player mode or against two to six opponents in local hot seat
mode and multiplayer.Download *Trivial Pursuit 1.25* in Softonic
Sudoku 1.31-Get hooked on sudoku with this well designed free version
Sudoku is by far one of the most popular games to play on a train or bus
journey and as such, the format has been cloned millions of times for mobile
device (maybe I'm exaggerating a bit).
This game, simply called Sudoku, is one of the most in-depth incarnations of
the puzzler I've seen and gives you lots of freedom over how you play it.
When you start you can choose to set up the game board yourself, placing
numbers on the 9 x 9 grid simply by clicking on a square and selecting one
from the pop-up keypad, or using the Palm handwriting pad. It's great because
this means you can effectively set the difficulty level of the game manually
(there's also an auto option if you can't be bothered to do it yourself).
Once you're happy with the layout you press 'Go' to start playing. One of the
most innovative things about the gameplay is that you can choose whether or
not you want to 'set' a number. So, if you're not sure if the number will
work in a certain square but want to mark your intention to play it you can
do so by unselecting the 'Set' option. The number is then displayed in
minature and you can add multiple numbers to one square to play around with
possibilities.
There's lots of ways to customise the Sudoku board to your tastes, although
strangely you can't play around with grid sizes. The only other niggle I
found was that the handwriting recognition is a little iffy.
*On the whole though, this is an enjoyable Sudoku clone with plenty of
options to keep you amused for a long time.*Download *Sudoku 1.31* in
Softonic
journey and as such, the format has been cloned millions of times for mobile
device (maybe I'm exaggerating a bit).
This game, simply called Sudoku, is one of the most in-depth incarnations of
the puzzler I've seen and gives you lots of freedom over how you play it.
When you start you can choose to set up the game board yourself, placing
numbers on the 9 x 9 grid simply by clicking on a square and selecting one
from the pop-up keypad, or using the Palm handwriting pad. It's great because
this means you can effectively set the difficulty level of the game manually
(there's also an auto option if you can't be bothered to do it yourself).
Once you're happy with the layout you press 'Go' to start playing. One of the
most innovative things about the gameplay is that you can choose whether or
not you want to 'set' a number. So, if you're not sure if the number will
work in a certain square but want to mark your intention to play it you can
do so by unselecting the 'Set' option. The number is then displayed in
minature and you can add multiple numbers to one square to play around with
possibilities.
There's lots of ways to customise the Sudoku board to your tastes, although
strangely you can't play around with grid sizes. The only other niggle I
found was that the handwriting recognition is a little iffy.
*On the whole though, this is an enjoyable Sudoku clone with plenty of
options to keep you amused for a long time.*Download *Sudoku 1.31* in
Softonic
iPanel 1.41-Standards compliant HTML broswer for Palm
Develped by Embedded Internet Solutions Inc., iPanel browser is a standards
compliant Internet browser that is designed and developed for Palm PDA's and
Smartphones offering these advanced features:
True Browsing Technology: Unlike the initial solutions for the Palm, which
used dedicated servers to present the web page in a special format, iPanel is
a true browser with Javascript support. This means that rather than just
displaying a web page, you can fully interact with a web page such as travel
pages, banking, or stock pages.
Tri-View: Allows you to view the web page in:
* Wrapping mode, which displays web page as a column.
* Actual mode, that allows you to navigate around the web page using the
stylus.
* Miniature view that allows you to display the whole web page and quickly
zoom in onto a section.
* PDA-ready Content Display: automatically displaying PDA-ready page of an
URL if available from the web site.
Efficient Palm user interface including:
* Quick buttons allow easy browsing of the web
* Quick link display that allows you to bookmark your most important web
pages with a descriptive icon.
* Easy web page text entry
* History support.
* Ability to save content locally for later use.Download *iPanel 1.41* in
Softonic
compliant Internet browser that is designed and developed for Palm PDA's and
Smartphones offering these advanced features:
True Browsing Technology: Unlike the initial solutions for the Palm, which
used dedicated servers to present the web page in a special format, iPanel is
a true browser with Javascript support. This means that rather than just
displaying a web page, you can fully interact with a web page such as travel
pages, banking, or stock pages.
Tri-View: Allows you to view the web page in:
* Wrapping mode, which displays web page as a column.
* Actual mode, that allows you to navigate around the web page using the
stylus.
* Miniature view that allows you to display the whole web page and quickly
zoom in onto a section.
* PDA-ready Content Display: automatically displaying PDA-ready page of an
URL if available from the web site.
Efficient Palm user interface including:
* Quick buttons allow easy browsing of the web
* Quick link display that allows you to bookmark your most important web
pages with a descriptive icon.
* Easy web page text entry
* History support.
* Ability to save content locally for later use.Download *iPanel 1.41* in
Softonic
Snake Deluxe 2.0-Colorful remake of a classic mobile game
If you used to enjoy playing Snake on your old Nokia phone, then you'll love
*Snake Deluxe*. The object of Snake Deluxe, as with the original, is to guide
a serpent around the screen, gobbling up the fruits that appear.The more
fruit you eat, the longer the snake becomes, and therefore the more difficult
it is to turn steer him around the screen. Controls are as simple as can be,
and merely involve tapping one side of the screen to make the snake turn in
that direction. Snake Deluxe is a little more complex than the original
Snake, and it can be a bit too challenging at times, even on easy mode. There
are lots of obstacles placed around the screen, which you need to wind your
way around in order to avoid losing a life.There are plenty of power-ups to
collect in Snake Deluxe, too, such as presents which shorten the snake and
clocks that give you more time. There's plenty of gameplay in Snake
Deluxe.The full version includes 32 levels set across four worlds, each with
a different boss to defeat. There's an adventure mode, with a story you need
to finish, and a free mode, where you can choose where you want to
play.Download *Snake Deluxe 2.0* in Softonic
*Snake Deluxe*. The object of Snake Deluxe, as with the original, is to guide
a serpent around the screen, gobbling up the fruits that appear.The more
fruit you eat, the longer the snake becomes, and therefore the more difficult
it is to turn steer him around the screen. Controls are as simple as can be,
and merely involve tapping one side of the screen to make the snake turn in
that direction. Snake Deluxe is a little more complex than the original
Snake, and it can be a bit too challenging at times, even on easy mode. There
are lots of obstacles placed around the screen, which you need to wind your
way around in order to avoid losing a life.There are plenty of power-ups to
collect in Snake Deluxe, too, such as presents which shorten the snake and
clocks that give you more time. There's plenty of gameplay in Snake
Deluxe.The full version includes 32 levels set across four worlds, each with
a different boss to defeat. There's an adventure mode, with a story you need
to finish, and a free mode, where you can choose where you want to
play.Download *Snake Deluxe 2.0* in Softonic
Graffiti Anywhere 1.5.10-Use Graffiti on any part of your Palm's screen
Graffiti Anywhere allows you to use the Graffiti recognition system anywhere
on the screen.
First launch Graffiti Anywhere and tap the "Enable" button. Go to the MemoPad
application (or any application that needs text input) and create a new memo.
The default activation button is the Datebook button (except for Treo 600 and
650 for which it's the Phone button). So press and hold the activation button
and AT THE SAME TIME use the stylus to stroke Graffiti characters directly on
the screen.
There are 4 different activation methods (described later in this document).
The possible activation buttons depend on the device you're using. As in the
Graffiti area, stroke letters on left side and digits on right side.Download
*Graffiti Anywhere 1.5.10* in Softonic
on the screen.
First launch Graffiti Anywhere and tap the "Enable" button. Go to the MemoPad
application (or any application that needs text input) and create a new memo.
The default activation button is the Datebook button (except for Treo 600 and
650 for which it's the Phone button). So press and hold the activation button
and AT THE SAME TIME use the stylus to stroke Graffiti characters directly on
the screen.
There are 4 different activation methods (described later in this document).
The possible activation buttons depend on the device you're using. As in the
Graffiti area, stroke letters on left side and digits on right side.Download
*Graffiti Anywhere 1.5.10* in Softonic
Torch 1.6-Use your Palm as a torch or a mirror!
Torch clears the screen and sets the backlight to max. (after exiting it sets
the background value back to normal level). In the dark it can be used as
torch. Its second use is to set the background to black, so you can use it as
a kind of mirror.
This simple and free piece of software won't take up much room on your Palm,
but could very well prove to be invaluable!Download *Torch 1.6* in Softonic
the background value back to normal level). In the dark it can be used as
torch. Its second use is to set the background to black, so you can use it as
a kind of mirror.
This simple and free piece of software won't take up much room on your Palm,
but could very well prove to be invaluable!Download *Torch 1.6* in Softonic
MiniWord 1.2-A simple text editor for Palm
MiniWord is a user friendly Word Processor that is designed to allow you to
manage simple text documents. MiniWord features one click copy, paste to
enable you to quickly write and edit your documents.
The program's user interface is in color, and has all the functions you'd
expect from a simple editor/word processor.Download *MiniWord 1.2* in
Softonic
manage simple text documents. MiniWord features one click copy, paste to
enable you to quickly write and edit your documents.
The program's user interface is in color, and has all the functions you'd
expect from a simple editor/word processor.Download *MiniWord 1.2* in
Softonic
AvantGo 6.5.216-Download your Favorites each time you sync
AvantGo is a revolutionary application in the new world of PDA devices with
one goal: to keep you up to date with your favourite topics of interest. Just
install AvantGo, fill out a couple of forms and prepare yourself to receive
any type of information you want from the Internet on your PDA.
The main function of AvantGo is to download pages specialised in Sports,
Science, Technology, Business but you can also receive any other favourite
topics each time you sync your PocketPC. Keep up to date with
AvantGo.Download *AvantGo 6.5.216* in Softonic
one goal: to keep you up to date with your favourite topics of interest. Just
install AvantGo, fill out a couple of forms and prepare yourself to receive
any type of information you want from the Internet on your PDA.
The main function of AvantGo is to download pages specialised in Sports,
Science, Technology, Business but you can also receive any other favourite
topics each time you sync your PocketPC. Keep up to date with
AvantGo.Download *AvantGo 6.5.216* in Softonic
HandyShopper 3.1.2-The handy shopping list program that you've been waiting for!
HandyShopper is a great shopping list tool with a plethora of powerful
features. But it's much more than just a shopping list app!
HandyShopper users have been putting it to work for almost every kind of list
imaginable. What's more, HandyShopper works on Palm OS 2.0 through 5.0, and
on all PalmOS-based devices (including HandSpring, Sony, HandEra, etc).
So whatever type of list you're working on, give HandyShopper a try!Download
*HandyShopper 3.1.2* in Softonic
features. But it's much more than just a shopping list app!
HandyShopper users have been putting it to work for almost every kind of list
imaginable. What's more, HandyShopper works on Palm OS 2.0 through 5.0, and
on all PalmOS-based devices (including HandSpring, Sony, HandEra, etc).
So whatever type of list you're working on, give HandyShopper a try!Download
*HandyShopper 3.1.2* in Softonic
SilverScreen 3.4.9-Improve the functions and appearance on your Palm device
SilverScreen is a terrific improvement for PalmOS interfaces that maintains
the style, while adding handy shortcuts and considerably enhancing its
appearance.
Take a look at some of SilverScreen's features:
* Choose the look of your Palm; there are 5 themes in total to choose from,
ranging from classic to comical.
* Additional transfer of free themes in new versions.
* Battery-level display shows you percentage remaining or voltage used, etc.
* Date display has been updated and improved
* Shortcut window and quick delete function (drag and drop to recycle bin)
* Control of backlight and contrast have been improved.
* Icon substitution with drag & drop function
These are just some of the many features presented in SilverScreen, which
will considerably improve the appearance and control you have over your PDA,
offering greater ease of use and a wider range of possibilities.Download
*SilverScreen 3.4.9* in Softonic
the style, while adding handy shortcuts and considerably enhancing its
appearance.
Take a look at some of SilverScreen's features:
* Choose the look of your Palm; there are 5 themes in total to choose from,
ranging from classic to comical.
* Additional transfer of free themes in new versions.
* Battery-level display shows you percentage remaining or voltage used, etc.
* Date display has been updated and improved
* Shortcut window and quick delete function (drag and drop to recycle bin)
* Control of backlight and contrast have been improved.
* Icon substitution with drag & drop function
These are just some of the many features presented in SilverScreen, which
will considerably improve the appearance and control you have over your PDA,
offering greater ease of use and a wider range of possibilities.Download
*SilverScreen 3.4.9* in Softonic
QuickIM MSN Messenger 2.3-MSN compatible messenger software for PalmOS
QuickIM is a powerful instant messenger software for Treo 600 / 650, Palm
Tungsten / Zire, PalmOne LifeDrive, Palm T|X devices (see the requirements
and compatible devices section) supporting the public MSN network. It enables
you to quickly exchange and send instant messages to other phone and PC users
from anywhere without paying any ''per message' charge ! Because it connects
directly to the MSN instant messaging server, this solution is a cost saving
alternative to most costly data consuming messengers that use proxy
technology and that charge you an annual subscription fee.
Why choose QuickIM instant messenger? Because it helps you to keep your
instant messages confidential and save money on your gprs, w-cdma or umts
internet connection.Download *QuickIM MSN Messenger 2.3* in Softonic
Tungsten / Zire, PalmOne LifeDrive, Palm T|X devices (see the requirements
and compatible devices section) supporting the public MSN network. It enables
you to quickly exchange and send instant messages to other phone and PC users
from anywhere without paying any ''per message' charge ! Because it connects
directly to the MSN instant messaging server, this solution is a cost saving
alternative to most costly data consuming messengers that use proxy
technology and that charge you an annual subscription fee.
Why choose QuickIM instant messenger? Because it helps you to keep your
instant messages confidential and save money on your gprs, w-cdma or umts
internet connection.Download *QuickIM MSN Messenger 2.3* in Softonic
Pinballz 1.70-Attractive version of Pinball for your PDA
Pinball games on handheld devices have to fulfill a couple of requirements
before I'm happy with them. Firstly, is the pinball table varied enough to
keep me interested, yet small enough that I don't lose the ball in some
extraneous mini-game? Secondly, does the game make me never want to put it
down? Pinballz passes on both counts.
Pinballz includes all the features you'd expect from a game in this
category, and avoids making the mistake of being too complicated. Its table
has just the right number of targets, bumpers and lights for the player to
become truly engrossed in the action. The game's sound effects aren't
amazing but they are a faithful rendition of old pinball tables' sounds and
it probably wouldn't make much difference if they were changed. Pinballz
uses your PDA's hard buttons to control the flippers, and the joystick
controls nudge and tilt. Using the buttons as controls was very easy and
reminded me of the fact that pinball was the original inspiration for some of
the classic video games invented in the 1970's and 1980's.
With its well designed balance between table events and small screen
playability, Jason Goldman's Pinballz provides a faithful reproduction of the
pinball experience on your Palm powered PDA.Download *Pinballz 1.70* in
Softonic
before I'm happy with them. Firstly, is the pinball table varied enough to
keep me interested, yet small enough that I don't lose the ball in some
extraneous mini-game? Secondly, does the game make me never want to put it
down? Pinballz passes on both counts.
Pinballz includes all the features you'd expect from a game in this
category, and avoids making the mistake of being too complicated. Its table
has just the right number of targets, bumpers and lights for the player to
become truly engrossed in the action. The game's sound effects aren't
amazing but they are a faithful rendition of old pinball tables' sounds and
it probably wouldn't make much difference if they were changed. Pinballz
uses your PDA's hard buttons to control the flippers, and the joystick
controls nudge and tilt. Using the buttons as controls was very easy and
reminded me of the fact that pinball was the original inspiration for some of
the classic video games invented in the 1970's and 1980's.
With its well designed balance between table events and small screen
playability, Jason Goldman's Pinballz provides a faithful reproduction of the
pinball experience on your Palm powered PDA.Download *Pinballz 1.70* in
Softonic
Dartz 1.40-Improve your score in this addictive game!
Toss darts with a natural motion of your hand, the game gives the feel of
real darts! This version of the popular pub sport allows for a natural feel
to the game, and various different game styles.
The game features include:
• One or Two Players
• Computer Opponent (easy to impossible)
• Cricket, Points, '01, and Baseball games
• Autosave / Resume function
• Statistics kept for 20 players
• Volume High / Low / Silent
A well designed, fun to play, darts game for your Pocket PC.Download *Dartz
1.40* in Softonic
real darts! This version of the popular pub sport allows for a natural feel
to the game, and various different game styles.
The game features include:
• One or Two Players
• Computer Opponent (easy to impossible)
• Cricket, Points, '01, and Baseball games
• Autosave / Resume function
• Statistics kept for 20 players
• Volume High / Low / Silent
A well designed, fun to play, darts game for your Pocket PC.Download *Dartz
1.40* in Softonic
BugMe! Notepad 5.24-Notepad, with powerful productivity and communications capabilities
A notepad that takes text, images, screenshots and photos... is much more
than a notepad! BugMe! Notepad is a media-rich note tool for your PalmOS 5
PDA.
With multiple features, BugMe Notepad could well take the place of other
programs on your Palm:
* Powerful Notepad
Take notes in your own handwriting or with text.
Jot quick notes as you go. Make a quick sketch, import a photo or map, or
just have a little doodle.
BugMe! Notepad captures what you draw directly on your handheld's screen,
making note taking fast, easy and accurate.
* Quick Visual Alarms
Use any note as a visual alarm - choose quickly from a pick list, or set an
alarm for any time or day you want.
* Productive - and Fun!
Making a BugMe! note from a screenshot of any Palm OS application is a great
way to add more to the information you already hold.
Importing a photo or picture from a memory card is yet another way to begin.
Any note or picture can be annotated or used an alarm. Treo 650 users can
even add voice notes!
BugMe! is bundled with a set of high quality clip art, that you can add to
your notes - bringing emphasis and meaning, or just good fun. And BugMe!
Notepad now supports icons in the popular Agendus or SilverScreen formats, or
you can make your own clipart sets!
* Reach Out!
Your BugMe! notes aren't just useful on your PDA or smartphone, BugMe!
Notepad lets you share any note as a JPEG picture via email, MMS or
bluetooth. Or save a note to a memory card, and print it, mail it or use it
as a slide or diagram when you get back to the office.
With these features and many more, it's easy to see why BugMe Notepad is such
a popular solution. Give it a try!Download *BugMe! Notepad 5.24* in Softonic
than a notepad! BugMe! Notepad is a media-rich note tool for your PalmOS 5
PDA.
With multiple features, BugMe Notepad could well take the place of other
programs on your Palm:
* Powerful Notepad
Take notes in your own handwriting or with text.
Jot quick notes as you go. Make a quick sketch, import a photo or map, or
just have a little doodle.
BugMe! Notepad captures what you draw directly on your handheld's screen,
making note taking fast, easy and accurate.
* Quick Visual Alarms
Use any note as a visual alarm - choose quickly from a pick list, or set an
alarm for any time or day you want.
* Productive - and Fun!
Making a BugMe! note from a screenshot of any Palm OS application is a great
way to add more to the information you already hold.
Importing a photo or picture from a memory card is yet another way to begin.
Any note or picture can be annotated or used an alarm. Treo 650 users can
even add voice notes!
BugMe! is bundled with a set of high quality clip art, that you can add to
your notes - bringing emphasis and meaning, or just good fun. And BugMe!
Notepad now supports icons in the popular Agendus or SilverScreen formats, or
you can make your own clipart sets!
* Reach Out!
Your BugMe! notes aren't just useful on your PDA or smartphone, BugMe!
Notepad lets you share any note as a JPEG picture via email, MMS or
bluetooth. Or save a note to a memory card, and print it, mail it or use it
as a slide or diagram when you get back to the office.
With these features and many more, it's easy to see why BugMe Notepad is such
a popular solution. Give it a try!Download *BugMe! Notepad 5.24* in Softonic
QuickApp 1.2-Excellent solution for improving accessibility to your applications
Have many applications installed?
It is sometimes difficult to find an icon of a necessary application?
You need to start launcher to switch from, for example, MemoPad to DateBook?
Don't like to waste your time?
Just use QuickApp - it will let to start application more easily and more
quickly!
Update Description:
Version 1.2:
* Black&White icons added.
* 'Icon disappear after reset' bug fixed.Download *QuickApp 1.2* in Softonic
It is sometimes difficult to find an icon of a necessary application?
You need to start launcher to switch from, for example, MemoPad to DateBook?
Don't like to waste your time?
Just use QuickApp - it will let to start application more easily and more
quickly!
Update Description:
Version 1.2:
* Black&White icons added.
* 'Icon disappear after reset' bug fixed.Download *QuickApp 1.2* in Softonic
SoftReset 1.02-Simple tool for rebooting your PDA
Yes, the soft reset can be customized! With RNS Soft Reset you can:
* perform a soft reset with a single tap.
* choose whether to calibrate the digitizer on every soft reset or not.
* change the application that is launched after every soft reset.
Warning!
This program changes settings, which are officially made available by the
system.
However, some PDAs and/or application seem to be incompatible with such
changes.Download *SoftReset 1.02* in Softonic
* perform a soft reset with a single tap.
* choose whether to calibrate the digitizer on every soft reset or not.
* change the application that is launched after every soft reset.
Warning!
This program changes settings, which are officially made available by the
system.
However, some PDAs and/or application seem to be incompatible with such
changes.Download *SoftReset 1.02* in Softonic
Metro 5.9.4-Metro guide to more than 400 cities worldwide
*Metro* is a free mobile public transport guide to more than 400 cities
throughout the World.
Palm PDA users are often on the move and this explains the large number of
applications geared towards helping travelers wherever they go. Metro is one
of the most successful travel programs available for handheld computers,
condensing lots of useful information into a small app.
Metro has a very basic interface which can be a little tricky to read if you
haven't taken a look at the user guide. Once used to the controls, though,
the average user will have no further trouble with this program. Use it to
plan journeys, guide you between subway and railway stations, or to help you
find places of interest such as museums or government buildings.
*For such a small application, Metro holds a surprising amount of details and
with frequent updates, you don't need to worry about out-of-date
information.*Download *Metro 5.9.4* in Softonic
throughout the World.
Palm PDA users are often on the move and this explains the large number of
applications geared towards helping travelers wherever they go. Metro is one
of the most successful travel programs available for handheld computers,
condensing lots of useful information into a small app.
Metro has a very basic interface which can be a little tricky to read if you
haven't taken a look at the user guide. Once used to the controls, though,
the average user will have no further trouble with this program. Use it to
plan journeys, guide you between subway and railway stations, or to help you
find places of interest such as museums or government buildings.
*For such a small application, Metro holds a surprising amount of details and
with frequent updates, you don't need to worry about out-of-date
information.*Download *Metro 5.9.4* in Softonic
iSilo 5.24-Read documents on your PDA
I love the fact that I can browse web pages on my Palm device. However, being
the intellectual fellow I am, I often like to read long scientific journal
entries or pore over long-winded reports and lectures about modern
technology. This causes a problem, in that it takes a long time to read them
online and I don't want to stay connected too long. Of course, I could
download and save the page, but this then puts a burden on my device's
memory.
Step forward iSilo, a sophisticated reader for viewing HTML documents and
text files on your Palm. The best thing about the software is that it uses a
little trick to make these files as small as possible, saving you space on
your device. With the help of its sister-Windows application iSiloX, the
program converts documents originally saved as Web pages or text documents
into TXT format.
As a pay off for the mighty compression rates offered by iSilo, you
unfortunately lose some links in the conversion process. Some graphic formats
aren't displayed properly when converted, but fonts and tables remain largely
unaltered.
Aside from a few niggly display problems though, iSilo represents a great way
of compressing HTML and text documents for viewing on your mobile
device.Download *iSilo 5.24* in Softonic
the intellectual fellow I am, I often like to read long scientific journal
entries or pore over long-winded reports and lectures about modern
technology. This causes a problem, in that it takes a long time to read them
online and I don't want to stay connected too long. Of course, I could
download and save the page, but this then puts a burden on my device's
memory.
Step forward iSilo, a sophisticated reader for viewing HTML documents and
text files on your Palm. The best thing about the software is that it uses a
little trick to make these files as small as possible, saving you space on
your device. With the help of its sister-Windows application iSiloX, the
program converts documents originally saved as Web pages or text documents
into TXT format.
As a pay off for the mighty compression rates offered by iSilo, you
unfortunately lose some links in the conversion process. Some graphic formats
aren't displayed properly when converted, but fonts and tables remain largely
unaltered.
Aside from a few niggly display problems though, iSilo represents a great way
of compressing HTML and text documents for viewing on your mobile
device.Download *iSilo 5.24* in Softonic
Paranoiac-critical playground
syamastro posted a photo:
Salvador Dali did something like this as a kid...
Colorful Calgarian in black-n-white
syamastro posted a photo:
This colorful Calgarian walked into the shot of my family I was setting up.
(The family is on the left; I cut them off.) I just pressed the shutter
impulsively, and the person happened to be exactly in focus.
Typical cliche: street B&W photo of someone with a big beard...
HCS everyone!
Reflections on the lake Louise, Rocky Mountains
syamastro posted a photo:
In the search of cliche photos, I ventured to Rocky Mountains, in Alberta,
Canada. This one was taken in the morning at the lake Louise.
HCS!
TEST: DIY macro lens
syamastro posted a photo:
This is the first test of my "macro lens": an old manual lens 50mm f/2.0
stacked in a reversed position on top of my lens Canon 135mm f2.0L. To attach
the two lenses, I bought a 52mm-72mm ring coupler from ebay (~5$). The
magnification factor of such compound lens is 135/50=2.7:1. From my tests,
the sharpest photos are when both lenses are set at f/5.6. The resulting DoF
is pretty thin, so I used the "DSLR bracketeer" software
(http://www.milosparipovic.com/dslr-bracketeer.html) to shoot a sequence of
32 shots with gradually changing focus, and then used Enfuse software to
combine them in one large DoF shot using the focus stacking technique.
This shot is only slightly (by 30%) cropped. You can see from the full size
version that the resolution is pretty decent.
Big advantage of this macro technique compared to others (like extension
tubes) is that the quality can be better (because both lenses work in the
optimal regime, with the focus between MFD and infinity), that one has
auto-focus control (so DSLR bracketeer can be used for automatic shooting),
and that the angular size of the object doesn't change as one is changing the
focus (because my lens 135L uses internal focusing, IF; when you use a macro
bellow, angular size can change a lot).
Reflections and colors on the lake Louise (Explored)
syamastro posted a photo:
It made it to Explore (highest position #89) - thank you so much for your
comments and faves!
This is from my recent trip to Rocky Mountains. Lake Louise is really
beautiful early in the morning. But you get too much dynamic range, so heavy
processing was required to make this shot. It was done as HDR, blended from
three separate shots with exposures 1/320, 1/80and 1/20s. I used my faithful
UWA Sigma 10-20mm, at 10mm. The colors were boosted in PP. No tone mapping
was done on this HDR - hence the realistic look. I only played around with
the curves.
HSS!
Over the abyss
syamastro posted a photo:
From my recent trip to Banff, Rocky Mountains. The spot looked pretty
dangerous, hanging over the abyss. But the view was magnificent!
HSS!
Portrait of my neighbour
syamastro posted a photo:
This family settled down very close to us - in fact, on the roof over the
patio at the entrance to our house. One of them graciously agreed to pose for
this formal portrait...
Definitely a cliche - a basic formal portrait (one softbox, one reflector,
white paper background)...
Technical blob: this is a super-macro shot (2.7:1) on a budget: 6$ for a
coupler ring, to attach my old manual focus 50mm f/2.0 lens on top of my
telephoto lens (135mm f/2.0), in a reversed position. The photograph was made
out of 100 individual shots using the focus stacking technique, to achieve
very large DoF. I used free software enfuse. The method is described here:
photoblog.edu-perez.com/2009/01/greater-depth-field-macro... .
Happy Cliche Saturday to all!
Winking lion 2
syamastro posted a photo:
The second remake of my older winking lion shot, from a visit to African Lion
Safari. No frame and photoshop in this one.
HSS everyone!
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