LockergnomeTo inform, empower, and entertain - Lockergnome is a blogging network for people who are curious about the world around them. Join us and start sharing your knowledge today!Why Was It Removed- July 23, 2008 As I was combing over this today, I could not help but wonder why some of the items were removed at all Take DXDiag for instance. This is a tool that nearly every gamer out there is aware of and has likely used to diagnose issues with DirectX. Why was it cut - get this, it is not "cross platform friendly". Yup, however according to this, cross platform with regard to Microsoft's gaming platforms - Xbox and Windows. So by this logic, because it will not work on Xbox...then it must be eliminated.http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2008/07/22/why-was-it-removed/ iPhone 3G; Third Time's the Charm- July 22, 2008 My last post on the iPhone was a bit harsh on Apple and ATT. The issue was trivial, and it turns out that I was incorrect about the whole thing. Since my last post, I've done something that is almost unheard of amongst many bloggers; I've researched. I figured I'd share some of results with you (all 20 of you little buggers). Hopefully this will help you make a decision if you are on the fence about getting an iPhone 3G. To start with, once the iPhone 3G is activated, it will continue to...http://www.lockergnome.com/techandramen/2008/07/22/iphone-3g-third-times-the-charm/ today's resources...- July 22, 2008 Here's some booty from my surfing tonight: Pill identifier - need to know what that pill you found is App-Stick - free portable software for your usb stick (also check out portableapps.com) Videofetcher - search 100 popular video sites simultaneously Speed up bittorrent downloads (basic or advanced) Sheer genius - coffee clip: measure and closer Microsoft error code lookup tool Inside the LEGO factory! The power and the majesty of cow farts. Related Articles:...http://www.lockergnome.com/leftystrat/2008/07/22/todays-resources/ iPhone 3G In-Depth Weekend Review- July 22, 2008 Gnomie Tony Policano writes: Hi Chris, My name is Tony Policano and I am an avid follower of your blog and YouTube videos. I have spent many late nights watching them too. Anyways, I don't know if you are even interested in my review of the new iPhone 3G but I thought I would send it over to you. I have had the first iPhone since launch and it truly has changed the experience when mobile. I stood in line for seven hours to get the new iPhone 16 GB black iPhone and I think it was worth it. I..http://www.lockergnome.com/osx/2008/07/22/iphone-3g-in-depth-weekend-review/ Venture Arctic For Mac- July 22, 2008 Venture Arctic is an interactive ecosystem that you can control as you please. Unlike other Tycoon Games, there are no people in Venture Arctic. You won't have to build hot dog stands, hire janitors, or balance your checkbook. Build your ecosystem however you want to! There are 22 completely unique animals, all with realistic behaviors. Harness the forces of sun, snow, and wind to create balance in these fragile ecosystems of wolves, whales, and more! Download free trial of Venture Arctic..http://www.lockergnome.com/osx/2008/07/22/venture-arctic-for-mac/ No iPhone No Problem. Opera Releases State Of The Mobile Web Report- July 22, 2008 The mobile Web is not only for people with a smartphone, according to Opera Software's State of the Mobile Web report, released today. Six out of the most popular phones models for Web browsing with Opera Mini are from Nokia, two are from Sony Ericsson, one is from BlackBerry, and one is from Samsung. In the United States, nine of the top 10 phones for Opera Mini are BlackBerries. The report can be viewed in its entirety here. "People want the Web on their phone regardless of the type of phone.http://www.lockergnome.com/osx/2008/07/22/no-iphone-no-problem-opera-releases-state-of-the... file manager replacements- July 22, 2008 Every now and then, some site will put up their piece on file manager replacements. This particular one belongs to Lifehacker. I'm posting this because Lifehacker is one of my favorite sites of all time. You'll always get good information, as well as the privilege of reading the arugments comments. This article is a call for submissions, complete with commentary. For the record, I use xfe and Konqueror on linux. The jury is still out on Windows, but I use x2explorer and xplorer2. I prefer...http://www.lockergnome.com/leftystrat/2008/07/22/file-manager-replacements/ GTA IV on PC clues are rolling out now- July 22, 2008 Finally the clues start trickling out. As they do and have done for years. These aren't set in stone clues from Rockstar Games, but the clues I have found stay within the routine and system of Rockstar Games' method of clues: http:truxtertech.comnewsp=164 http:truxtertech.comnewsp=165 See the kids have gotten lazy and so Rockstar does not realize they are out there. There used to be hordes and groups of people actually trying to find the next clue and or how to compile the frickin' game...http://www.lockergnome.com/truxter/2008/07/22/gtaiv-on-pc-clues-are-rolling-out-now/ Wii-kly Update: July 21st, 2008- July 22, 2008 Which do you prefer: sailing the ocean or soaring through the sky With the latest additions to the Wii Shop Channel, players can choose between seafaring action and high-flying thrills. Unleash your inner pirate with a new WiiWare adventure, or check out a pair of side-scrolling Sega Genesis classics making their Virtual Console debut. By air and by sea, big fun is on the way. Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a...http://www.lockergnome.com/game/2008/07/22/wii-kly-update-july-21st-2008/ I got featured!- July 22, 2008 OK, totally out of the blue I got featured in one of Chris Pirillo's vids. The other day I was really looking for something to do and I like nothing more than letting people know of the great things I find, so I found something that I liked the look of (see the video to find out what), sent it to Chris, and he did a video on it and mentioned my name and read my email. I felt so cool for thatbriefsecond.Anyway, when that vid is up on YouTube I will add it here for you to watch... thanks for...http://www.lockergnome.com/smorrell/2008/07/22/i-got-featured/ |