Java Jane's Good Stuff

Pssst! Giving Away My Secrets:

2007-08-07T19:00:11Z

BLOG ROVER

Well I've been using Blog Rover for more than a week now. I really wanted to "test drive" it really well before I recommended or panned it. What is Blog Rover? Think of it as a value added "side car" plug in for Firefox which helps deliver chosen related value added content from other blogs you like to read as you surf.

For instance, if I am reading a post on a digital scrapbook blog about using the pen tool, it will search all the other blogs I've chosen/read on digital scrapbooking (or any other blogs I've chosen) for similar topics and a small sliding pop out (which can be disabled at any time) will show me links to other related blog posts. You can add or delete blogs on the fly or import an OPML or XML file of all your current feeds from any reader. It will also allow you to select pre-packed suggested blogs based on topics and if you so chose, it will suggest blogs based on your reading habbits if you enable that option.

Don't worry, despite the functionality of it, it's not constantly "talking" while you surf every web page. Still, although it's easily slid back in or disabled, some might be annoyed by it. I personally think it's pretty sweet, although once or twice I was like, "not that again", even if it takes up minimal real estate. All in all, I'm keeping it enabled and I have to give it the javajane 4 stars out of 5 rating. The thing rocks!

Download the Blog Rovr Plug In for Firefox

Are you still not using CoolIris? I've previously reviewed this plug-in that I've been using since it debuted, but if you are not using it, you're missing out. It just keeps getting better with added functionality with each update. Need ringtones in a jiffy? Tired of using Audacity, to edit your MP3's into ringtones? Yeah, Audacity is a great freeware audio editing program, but you still have to labor to figure out which part of the song can be sliced down to make the best ringtone. CoolRinger uses an algorithm which calculates that for you, and it does so flawlessly. I use it to make tones for both my Moto RAZR V3m and my Moto Q. I just updated my Q with 4 ringtones today in less than 2 minutes. Now that is TOTALLY sweet!

Stay tuned for more secrets...

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Make Use of: Cool Stuff that Makes Life Better

2007-04-18T16:10:16Z

Useful? Let me know!

IKEA Hacker - I am a fan of IKEA (for some things) and my computer desk is a small IKEA unit that I too have modded to suit my needs.
Perwoll Black Magic Detergent - Now available in the USA. Gentle and earth friendly, it actually enhances dark hued fabrics so your favorite black clothes and dark jeans stay that way!
Lifehacker Code: Updated Better Gmail [Firefox Extension]

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Vote for Vox

2007-04-18T01:55:28Z

Vote for Vox

Vox has had the honor of being nominated for the prestigious Webby Awards in the social networking category. Unfortunately, Vox is in distant 5th place. It's going to take everyone making a 5 minute effort to give Vox a boost. Come on folks, it's painless and it gives you all more exposure too! Please add the photo and a Vote for Vox post on your blog and to your groups too. It's about getting people on the service to notice and take action. Tip: You can keep this post bumped to the top of your blog by entering a future date or updating the date daily. Go Vox!

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GTD: Giant list of "To Do" Apps

2007-04-07T00:46:32Z

From MakeUseOf.com:

Here's the list - would love to hear feedback on who is using what, why and what you primarily use it for...

Thanks,

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