DivX 5th Anniversary Offer

DivX is giving away there create bundle for windows 2K/XP. This is value of $19.99 for free a must have !!! [digg] (Please note: that the giveaway has ended)

WordPress.com Blog

I just got a invite from WordPress.com to try out their blog service. My blog is:
http://willij.wordpress.com

HotRecorder

HotRecorder is a new technology that allows users to record and add sound effects (Emotisounds) on voice communications held over the internet. It also includes voice mail for Google Talk and Skype. HotRecorder is a unique application that works in conjunction with Google Talk, Skype, AIM, Net2Phone, Yahoo! Messenger 7 and FireFly. There is a free version and it does work with Google Talk and Skype.

CommandN Episode #16

Amber and Mike have made it to show #16. In this show they talk about:

- Degrassi
- Pat Me Up
- Kevin Smith’s Online Diary
- TIVO in Canada
- Top 10+ AJAX apps
- Meebo
- Protopage
- Google Invite-Only Event
- BusinessWeek New Web Survey Picks
- Craigslist
- Teleport program for Mac (Jeff's segment)
- Sixteen Candles DVD (Brian's segment)
- Typetester

And alot more.

Rita is gone

We had some strong winds and rain. We have brenches and leaves everywhere in our yard. But nothing bad really happened. I guess that is good. Now if I could just get ahold of my friends that live in Houston.

Here it comes

The red dot is where I am at now.

CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE RITA WILL MAKE LANDFALL OVER THE FAR UPPER
TEXAS COAST NEAR BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR SHORTLY BEFORE DAYBREAK
SATURDAY MORNING. AS RITA MOVES INLAND AND THROUGH SOUTHEAST
TEXAS SATURDAY...A WEAKENING AND SLOWING TREND IS EXPECTED. TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WINDS WILL LIKELY APPROACH THE FAR SOUTHEAST SECTIONS
OF NORTH TEXAS BY LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT. RESIDENTS ALONG AND SOUTHEAST OF A LINE FROM ATHENS...TO
CORSICANA...TO GROESBECK...TO HEARNE SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS NOW
TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS AND GUSTS SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING. LOCALIZED...VERY HEAVY RAINFALL IS ALSO A LIKELY
THREAT FROM RITA.

Systm Episode 4

Systm Episode 4 has been released for everyone. Kevin Rose and Dan Huard explain why podcasting is so popular and they show how to setup a basic podcast enviroment from the hardware you'll need to the uploading process. Also with a special guest Leo LaPorte from the podcast TWiT (This Week In Tech). Once you have the video file please seed it so everyone else can get it faster. Thanks.

iPod shuffle update

iPod Updater 2005-09-23 includes new iPod Software 1.1.2 for iPod shuffle. iPod Updater 2005-09-23 contains the same software versions as iPod Updater 2005-09-06 for all other iPod models. [digg]

DigitalLife Episode 6

Digitallife TV Episode 6 has been released. In this episode they talk about:

- 1080p HDTV: hype or must have?
- Robert Heron reviews the Westinghouse LVM-37w1 $2,299
- Patrick Norton reviews the Klipsch iFi iPod speakers.
- HijackThis is a great tool for stomping spyware. Want to take the sting out of HijackThis? Cut and paste your log files onto this page.
- Looking for hi performance antennas for your 802.11 network (or your wardriving truck? Check out HyperLink Technologies and WarDrivingWorld (And if you want to learn tons about 802.11b networking, pigtails, cabling, antennas and more, spend some time curled up with NoCat.net and WarDriving.com.)
- Oh yeah: Rob Flickenger designed the Yuban coffe cantenna that Patrick built.
- Want more from the Auto Show? Read Jim's writeup: High Tech Meets High Concepts At The Auto Show.
- Finally, if you want more from Mark McDonald on the Nintendo Revolution.

Check it out at: Digitallifetv.com

YapperNut.com free voicemail for Skype

I have voicemail for Skype now. I'm using a program called Amy from YapperNut.com. And it really does work. Now you can leave me a voicemail using Skype. [digg]

CommandN Episode #15

CommandN show number 15 has been released. In this show they talk about:

- Google Blog Search
- Yahoo Mail Beta Sign-up
- Yahoo Mail Beta Review
- iPod Nano Accessories Guidelines
- iPod Nano Support Wiki
- Useit
- Boxesandarrows
- A LIST apart
- Universal Soul (Jeff's interview with Dave Adekayode)

And alot more.

Video: Fort Worth Zoo

Download high res version.
[Coming Soon]

Google launches blog search engine

Google has launched a blog search engine today. They released two versions. First for just Blogger sites and the second for the whole blog wide web. The search index is based off of data available in RSS feeds. Learn more about it here.

DigitalLife TV Episode 5

Digitallifetv.com

CommandN #14

CommandN #14 has been released. Thanks for the blog plug. Amd great episode. In this episode they talk about:

- iPod nano
- iTunes 5.0
- ROKR iTunes Phone
- David Pogue’s ROKR Review
- Firefly Phone
- Raffi Music
- NerdTV
- Dotso
- GoDaddy.com - Promo Code for 10% discount: COMMAND1
- Mint
- Peter Rukavina

And alot more.

SubSystm Episode #1

So you've seen pictures of the iPod Nano insides, but what about video? This video compares the Nano to older iPods, and of course shows you how easy it is to crack one open.

[Systm.org] [digg]

Video: Fort Worth Zoo

I went to the Fort Worth Zoo today. You can see some of the pictures I took here. I also have alot of great video on my mini dv camera. But it will be a few days until I can encode it and upload it. Below is video that I took with my digital camera. It is a white tiger. There is also a white tiger next to the waterfall on the ledge.

Katrina update #2

The rest of my family is all ok. They had some property damage but are ok.

iTunes 5 and podcast

So you are having problems with iTunes 5 wiping out your podcast subscriptions. Then go and sign up over at Odeo.com and let them handle all your podcast. Problem fixed.

Big Apple Day

- iPod nano - With 2GB (500 songs) and 4GB (1,000 songs) models starting at $199, the pencil-thin iPod nano packs the entire iPod experience into an impossibly small design.
- iTunes 5 - New streamlined design, smart shuffle, can organize playlists into folders, Search bar, Windows users can sync with outlook and outlook express, parental controls for iTunes Music Store or Podcast, Album Reviews.
- Motorola ROKR E1 - The first mobile phone with iTunes.
- Quicktime 7.0.2 released
Update - iTunes music store now supports indie artists!

Podcast List

Here is a list of all the podcast that I listen to. There is 75.

DigitalLife TV Episode 4

DigitalLife TV Episode 4 is available to download now. Reviews of Nintendo's Game Boy Micro and Dell's $99 laser printer; Valve, Steam, SIN and the future of Half-Life 2.0; a mess of viewer questions. Robert Heron cohosts, CGW's Darren Gladstone visits and the NewTek Tricaster we run the show on crashes, so I rant about that. [digg]

Katrina update

I did get a hold of part of my family that lives in Louisiana. They are all ok. They had a couple of branches down in thier yards and went with out power for 2 days. They said that all the stores are out of everything though. But they said they couldnt complain considering what others are going through. I still have other family that I have not heard from. So keep praying.

My blog

Hello, This is my personal blog. I will post whatever I want here. If I find something cool or interesting I will post it here. Thank you and move on.

CommandN Episode #13

Amber and her brother Jeff shot this episode in Charlottetown (PEI). In this episode they talk about:

Skype for Windows Beta
TV 2.0 - Wired Magazine
Techcrunch
Motorola iTunes Cell Phone
Podwave
Daniel Burka's favourite favicons
Favicon generator
iGlasses

More at CommandN.TV

Flash video tutorials

Free video tutorials on Macromedia Flash. Check it out at gotoAndLearn.com [digg]

From Wikipedia:

Julian Beever is a chalk artist who makes 3D chalk drawings on pavement using a projection called anamorphism that creates the illusion. His street paintings appear to defy the laws of perspective.

Nifty Corners

Can anyone help me with this?

Nifty Corners: rounded corners without images.

Video: Sandstorm in Iraq

Andy Walker Leaves CFH

Andy Walker said on his blog that he is leaving Call For Help because, "Management presented me with a new contract in August that offered me substantially less than I made in my first year on the show." But he has several books that are coming out and he is going to start a podcast and a vidcast in September. I look forward to that. But it is a shame that management can't get their act together.

DigitalLife TV Episode 3

DigitalLife TV Episode 3 is available to download now. Show notes include: Sony Walkman Cell Phone, What Comes After Grand Theft Auto? The Warriors, Should You Wait To Buy A PC, HDTV Service Contracts, Windows Vista Beta 1, and Viewer questions and concerns.

CommandN Episode #12

CommandN Episode #12 has been released.

Hurricane Katrina

Some of my family are in the direct path of Hurricane Katrina. I'm abit stressed right now. This is a category five. It is the worst of the worst. Update: Might be a category 4 now. It is still bad.

Texas Rangers Game

I'm at Ameriquest Field in Arlington watching the Texas Rangers.

Update: I had a fun day. But the Texas Rangers lost. I still think it was a good game. Video and pictures to come shortly.

Update: the video has been removed:

Ziff Davis DigitalLifeTV: Episode 2 Released

DigitalLifeTV is a new streaming IPTV'ish tech show from ZD. This episode covers: Gigahertz Is Over, Google sidebar, HotorNot + Google Maps, Blu-ray and HD-DVD, MobiBLU MP3 player, Nintendogs, Madden 2006, and Creative's X-Fi sound card. Hosted by Patrick Norton and Kevin Rose.

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Video: Car Soccer

This is the way it should be played.

Google Talk Released

I just got the Google Talk program. It is for real. You can get it here: http://talk.google.com. Update: When you send a invite to a non gmail address they include a gmail invite with it.

Brand New Call For Help Website

Call For Help has a new website that looks more like G4's website. Update: The new website has a RSS feed.

FREE iPod Book

If you have an iPod or you are planning on getting one then you need to download this free book. It is packed full of everything you ever wanted to know about the iPod and its accessories.

iPod Shuffle

I got a 1 GB hp iPod shuffle today at Office Depot. They had them on sale. And I could not let this deal pass me by. So far I am very happy with it. Watch next mouth Apple will come out with something new. Oh well. That is the Leo effect.

CommandN - Episode #11

CommandN Episode #11 released.

CFH Returns to USA in one week!

From Leo Laporte, "G4 has purchased the show for air in the US. Starting August 29 CFH will be on G4 weekdays at 11a Eastern/8a Pacific and weekends at 6 and 7a Eastern."

Digital Life TV

Digital Life TV is hosted by industry expert Patrick Norton, and offers up news of the day, new product reviews, technology help and more.

Supersonic F14 flyby

An F-14 Tomcat shows the deck hands what speed is all about...

Welcome back home Discovery!

The Space Shuttle Discovery touched down safely in California Tuesday after spending two weeks in space.

MSNBC | CNN | FOXNews | NASA

Google News adds RSS Feeds

Google News now offers RSS and atom feeds for all news catagories and for custom news searches.

First Podcast From Space!

One day before landing, STS-114 Mission Specialist Steve Robinson transmitted the first podcast from space.

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B-Day

Today is my Birthday.

YouTube.com

YouTube.com - Upload, tag and share your videos worldwide!

This is almost like flickr but for videos. They have a 100 MB limit though. You can tag your videos. You can upload videos in .AVI, .MOV, and .MPG file formats.

NASA grounds shuttle fleet

NASA has grounded its space shuttles until engineers solve the recurring problem of falling debris, NASA's mission managers said Wednesday. [CNN.com]

Return to Flight

Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-114, NASA's Return to Flight mission, is set for today at 10:39 a.m. EDT. Watch the fun here. [NASA]

Eerie Sounds of Saturn's Radio Emissions

Some strange sounds coming from Saturn. Go here and listen. It is very cool.

PocketPC Auxiliary Display

I followed the instructions for the howto over at Make magazine's blog on how to make a Auxiliary Display out of your pocket pc. I am using Konfabulator for the display. I am using my HP Jornada 568. The display is not very bright but this is still pretty cool. You can see some pictures here and here.

Flickr Postcard Browser

This application lets you browse Flickr's huge image database, by searching for tags (keywords). Flickr Postcard Browser use the real world metaphor of a set of postcards shuffled onto a surface.

Yahoo acquires Konfabulator

Today Yahoo! Inc. will announce the acquisition of Konfabulator. Yahoo executives said they would also be giving Konfabulator away for free. [Learn more]

New Podcast Website

I have a new website for my podcast. It is at www.jimstechpodcast.com.

MSN Virual Earth

MSN has just released in beta Virual Earth. Also check out the MSN Screen Saver. It supports RSS.

HotSpot

My friends brought their laptops over last night and they both have built in Wi Fi in them. So I go to turn on the Wi Fi not expecting it to work and what happens it connects. I live next to a fire station. I am guessing that it is coming from there. But I am not sure. I did a test to see how fast it was and it came just over 1000 kbps. That is so much faster than my DSL. But I don't have a wireless rounter and hell would have to freeze over before any one would buy me a laptop.

Orb.com

I am at the public library right now testing out Orb.com. I was able to access my computer at home and view my webcam, pictures, videos, etc. It was pretty fast. This is a very cool website.

Command-N Episode #6 with guest Leo Laporte

Amber and Mike from Call For Help 2.0 have released a new episode of Command-N with special guest Leo Laporte. This episode features Leo Laporte on the future of podcasting (and ramblings about Geneva - the city and maid).

RSS Screensaver

The RSS Screensaver is a screensaver that lets you subscribe to one or more RSS feeds, and select a directory for background images. The Screensaver loops through the list of RSS items and shows the contents of the feed in the right hand side.

NASA scrubs launch

NASA scrubbed the launch of the space shuttle Discovery on Wednesday because of a faulty fuel sensor. [CNN.com]

The Return to Flight

Discovery is scheduled to lift-off today. Commander Eileen Collins and her crew are scheduled to lift off at 3:51 p.m. EDT. I wish all the crew a good lift-off. You can watch all the fun here. The Return to Flight mission is the 114th Space Shuttle flight, and the 31st flight of Discovery. [NASA]

I remember that day.

TagCloud.com

TagCloud is an automated Folksonomy tool. Essentially, TagCloud searches any number of RSS feeds you specify, extracts keywords from the content and lists them according to prevalence within the RSS feeds. Clicking on the tag's link will display a list of all the article abstracts associated with that keyword.

Scroll down to see my tagcloud.

iLounge

The iPodlounge.com website has been renamed to iLounge. They are broadening their coverage to include iTunes and all that other great stuff.

Command-N Episode #5

Amber and Mike from Call For Help 2.0 have released a new episode of Command-N. They seem to be using TypePad now for their website. I guess it makes it easier for them. It looks good. In this episode they cover:


- Claria
- Wall Street Journal
- ITAP
- Queen Street Commons
- silverorange
- Big Brother 6 Live Video Feed
- Snapz Pro
- SnagIt
- Rocketboom
- Techphile (check out this week's podcast for Frank's interview with Amber, Mike, and Brian)

And a lot more.

I'm at Six Flags today.

To Friends In London

My thoughts and prayers go out to the people in London.

The free gmail inviter

If you need a gmail account then get one here. [Via: Geek News Central]

Command-N Episode 4

Amber and Mike from Call For Help 2.0 have released a new Command-N. They have a new website layout & logo. It looks good. In this episode they cover:

- iTunes 4.9
- Google Earth Beta
- Yahoo Search My Web 2.0 Beta
- Yummy Alpha
- CBS's Big Brother 6
- Techphile.ca

Today's Front Pages

Look at the front pages of major newspapers around the world. You can also download a PDF of the front cover.

Fireworks 2005

My town puts on a fireworks display each year. This year was the best. Happy 4th of July.



Or Download the high-res version.
[72.1 MBs, MPEG4, 0:24:14]

Celebrate Freedom 2005

I was at SouthFork Ranch on Saturday for Celebrate Freedom. It is the largest free Christian outdoor concert in America. Artist like Rebecca St. James, Caedmon's Call, Toby Mac, Michael Tait, Avalon, Newsboys, and a lot more. Actor Stephen Baldwin was there with his ministry Livin' it. It was a really great day. They even called a soldier who is over in Iraq and put it over the speakers. It was very tear-jerking. But it was great. I truly do love America and my Freedom. I would not trade it for anything. I took some pictures. I was going to take my video camera, but decided not to. Next year I am going to take it for sure. I did capture some small videos with my digital camera. We decided to stay for the whole thing this year. They have a large Fireworks display at the end. It was good, but not worth staying for the whole thing next year. We did not get home until 5 am. We usually leave early so we get home at a normal hour. But it was a fun day.

Gizmo - Free phone for your computer

Gizmo is a free phone for your computer. That makes calling as easy as instant messaging.

Why use Gizmo?

- Its free!
- Free calls to all Gizmo users.
- Free Voicemail and Conference Calls. Super clear call quality.
- Inexpensive add-ons that let you make and receive calls from any mobile phone or landline.

Command-N Episode 3 released

Amber and Mike from Call For Help 2.0 have released a new Command-N. It just keeps getting better. In this episode they cover:

Nextfest
Odeo
Plazes
CVS Disposable Digital Camcorder - Flash Analysis

And a lot more...

First Podcast

Hello Everyone:

Download it: here
Subscribe to the feed here.
Website: http://jimspodcast.f2o.org

Show Notes:

- iTunes 4.9 released with podcasting feature.
- Websites having bandwidth issues because of iTunes 4.9
- Chapter Tool allows you to turn your podcasts into “enhanced podcasts” that allow you to create chapters within an MPEG4 AAC file created by iTunes.
- New iPods
- Feedburner SmartCast
- Odeo.com
- Website to check out: Commandn.tv

Running Time: 9:43

Email: jimhwilliams@gmail.com
Skype me at: willij
Voice mail: 903-257-0810

Apple releases new iPods

Apple today announced that it is merging its iPod and iPod photo lines, dropping the photo naming and adding color screens to all full-size (white) iPod models. The simplified lineup features a new 20GB color screen model for $299 (the same price as the older monochrome version), a 60GB model for $399 ($50 cheaper), and an updated iPod U2 Special Edition with a color screen for $329 ($20 cheaper). The company has apparently dropped the 30GB iPod photo model, which sold for $349. [iPodlounge.com]

iTunes 4.9 is out

iTunes 4.9 has been released. Go here and download it. With iTunes 4.9 you can now browse, find, sample and subscribe to thousands of free radio shows called podcasts then sync them to your iPod and listen anytime, anywhere.

This WEEK in TECH #11 released

This WEEK in TECH episode 11 has been released. You can download it here or listen to a stream version. Thanks to Ourmedia.org. You can also check out the totally official super-legit TWiT mirrors site here. [CUATION]

Vimeo

Vimeo is a site for organizing and sharing video clips. Several clips can be played together to create a movie.

Gnomedex 5.0 Links

Gnomedex 5.0 is under way. Wish I was there.

- Live audio stream here.
- Photos on Flickr (or here)
- Gnomedex Wiki here
- Gnomedex 5.0 website
- Del.icio.us
- Feedster
- Technorati
- NowPublic

iTunes 4.9?

My podcast website and my blog are getting hit by iTunes 4.9. Ok it is not alot but it is still cool.

Odeo Test

Hello Everyone,

I am just testing out the features of Odeo.com. You may download the test podcast here.

Odeo

I just got invited to test out Odeo.com. I have 11 invites. Contact me if you want one.

Command-N episode 2 released

Amber and Mike from Call For Help 2.0 have released a new Command-N. They also have a new website and url. It is http://www.commandn.tv. They are offering it in alot of different formats. In this episode they cover:

• Adagio Teas
  
• vSkype Beta
  
• Google Patent
  
• Live Plasma
  
• Music Plasma
  
• JHymn
  
• Lords of Dogtown
  
• Wikipedia Widget
  
• Airsafe
  
  [digg it]

TWiT episode 9 & 10 released

This WEEK in TECH episode 9 has been released. You can download it here or listen to a stream version. Thanks to Ourmedia.org. You can also check out the totally official super-legit TWiT mirrors site here.

Update: Episode 10 has just been released. You can download episode 10 here. You may also listen to a stream version or download it here. You may download it here at Filefront.com.

Smartfeed

Smartfeed is the first Podcast Receiver, or "Podcatcher", to bring podcasting to both the Smartphone and PocketPC leveraging the same underlying .NET Compact Framework managed assembly!

Systm Website Updated

Just what the title says, the systm site has a new updated layout. I like the layout. It is very simple and clean.

read more | digg story

Flickr Album

Enter in your Flickr username, a tag (optional), and the max number of pages you want, then click go. After the Flash app loads, click and drag the little dogear corner of the page, and turn the page. Viola! Instant virtual reality photo album of your Flickr photos. [Flickralbum.com] [Digg this]

Just connect a camera, download our free vSkype plug-in, and invite up to 200 buddies to a video call - even if they don't have a camera. But wait, there's more! You can also share anything you see on your screen, even your entire desktop! Whether you use Skype for business or to connect with family and friends, now you can show a presentation, work on a spreadsheet, or share photos of your weekend fun while seeing everyone on the call!

Video: Hot-Air Balloon Basket Car

These people were zipping around in what looks like a hot-air balloon basket. This was taken at the 2005 Heritage Balloon Festival. I am offering this in the quicktime format. I finally figured out how to save it in mpeg-4 format in Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5.




[Quicktime, MPEG-4, 61.9 MB]

Systm episode 2 released

In this episode they show you how to make a PVR using MythTV. To download, you must have some kind of torrent client (such as BitTorrent or Azureus).

Star Wars: Broken Allegiance

Story...

Two dark Jedi flee the planet Coruscant but must fight for their freedom when Darth Vader engages the Super Star Destroyer Executor and a vicious bounty hunter to track them down.



Also see it here.

Microsoft offers tabbed browsing in IE 6

Microsoft offers tabbed browsing--in IE 6 | CNET News.com: "Weeks after promising tabs in its upcoming IE 7 release, Microsoft made the long-awaited browsing feature available for IE 6 through its MSN toolbar."

Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006

Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006: "At its Worldwide Developer Conference today, Apple announced plans to deliver models of its Macintosh computers using Intel microprocessors by this time next year, and to transition all of its Macs to using Intel microprocessors by the end of 2007."

ineen

Free voip, video and instant messaging that's easy to use. Make and receive free calls using IP Telephony!

Exotic Spotter

From the website WreckedExotics.com comes Exoticspotter.com. This site brings together hundreds of exotic car sightings from all over the world.

Which Revenge of the Sith Character are you?

You scored as Clone Trooper.



Clone Trooper 69%
Darth Vader 61%
General Grievous 61%
Yoda 53%
Anakin Skywalker 44%
C-3PO 44%
R2-D2 44%
Emperor Palpatine 36%
Obi Wan Kenobi 33%
Mace Windu 33%
Chewbacca 14%
Padme Amidala 6%

Which Revenge of the Sith Character are you? created with QuizFarm.com

Video: Balloon Festival 2005

2005 Heritage Balloon Festival. Balloon glow at the Palestine Municipal Airport. The weather was not to good. But two or more managed to take off. It was very cool.



Or download the high-res version:
[68.9 MB, WMV]

TWiT Episode 7

Episode 7 of This Week in TECH is now available.
Having trouble getting episode 7? Go here and download it.