June 2006 Webscan Archives
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June 30, 2006
- How to safely land a plane by blowing one of its wings off. I'll leave it to your judgement and imagination.
- Video: An improvised synth solo.
- Here's an interactive highly detailed flash created periodic table for those who studies Chemistry.
- Now, it's possible to be your own DJ and stream your music collection by using this awesome streaming server application.
- Ten things men hate about women. This is just for your knowledge and fun of it! Personally, I do not entirely agree with certain aspect of the article.
- Photoshop tips and tricks for photographers.
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June 29, 2006
- Pictures of strange statues around the world.
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June 28, 2006
- A simple test to see if the anti virus software you've installed on your computer works as it should.
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June 26, 2006
- Video: Robot solving a rubik's cube. This is cool! I'm curious to know how the robot is able to determine how to solve the mystery and feed the information into the software portion to solve the logic.
- 40 thing you didn't know about Superman.
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June 25, 2006
- For a fresh change, here's 10 ways to relaxify your workplace. I prefer to keep it neat and simple, just like my study desk.
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June 24, 2006
- Free e-book on 55 ways to have fun with Google.
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June 21, 2006
- This is one of the best guide I've come across so far. It gives a detail comparison of the differences between Windows and Mac. A must read for those who intend to switch to Mac.
- If only I could apply this while I was coding for projects in polytechnic, it would save the additional hundred of lines of codes. 10 tips on writing reusable code (or Object Oriented Programming as commonly known).
- A complete list of Command line reference for Oracle, Windows, Linux and OS X.
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June 20, 2006
- New bicycle design that does not require the conventional chain.
- 10 top goofs interns make. Internship are very valuable experience, especially if you intend to work with the company in future. Make the best out of it and enjoy every moment. Of course, you must enjoy what you are working on in the first place.
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June 19, 2006
- How to speed up PDF loading with Adobe Acrobat in Windows. Works like a charm. My acrobat reader now starts in less than 3 seconds.
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June 17, 2006
- Top ten accidental discoveries.
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June 15, 2006
- A supersonic business jet aims for takeoff. Soon, we'll be zapping across continents in matter of hours.
- Night flights are worse for global warming. Research have found that when airplane cruise at certain altitude, it produces contrails (vapour wake caused when water in the chilly atmosphere is condensed by the plane's hot exhaust) that is complex for the climate.
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June 14, 2006
- Google launches Picasa web abums. Now, another alternative to share your photos and keep it sync with the photos on your computer.
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June 13, 2006
- Video: How holograms are made.
- JAL is offering nintendo DS lite portable game console on its international flight for free. Now, you no longer have to bear with the inconsiderate passenger who adjust the seat where the personal entertainment system found on most major airlines. Most importantly, no more PA system interruptions, especially from the cockpit!
- The frequency test. This article states that most human are able to hear frequencies from about 20 hz (low) up to 20, 000 hz (high) but the range shrinks as we grow older. I tried it out and was able to hear the mosquito sound as well as frequencies up to 18 000 Hz. What's yours?
- Video: A demonstration of volvo's fully automatic brakes on the S80.
- Need to develop web pages on the move? Here's how to squeeze Apache + PHP + MySQL in your pocket.
- A few simple steps that can help you squeeze out a little more bits and bytes on your presentation slides.
- How Brazilian soccer players get their names. (via kottke)
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June 12, 2006
- Feeling bored or unable to sleep? Here's a list of unsolved mathematical problems for you.
- Research is showing that eating chocolates can help to fight skin cancer. Next time, there won't be a need for sunscreen lotion.
- Video: Simulation of meteorite collision with earth.
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June 11, 2006
- Ever wanted to hear the music of a game's ending song? Here's a list of top 50 games ending song compiled for your pleasure.
- Pegging is a mnemonics and memory improvement resource.
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June 10, 2006
- A history of the @ sign.
- Take a look at 10 new autos that have pushed the envelope in terms of safety, performance and fuel efficiency.
- Students from American University have came up with an algorithm that can predict who will win this year's would cup. Update: Maybe there was some mathematical errors in the algorithm. Try harder next time.
- A comprehensive guide and answers to all the seating configuration on aircrafts. Now, you can decide which is the best seat for you and make a request rather than being assigned by the ticketing counter -- especially on long haul flights.
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June 09, 2006
- Tired of the Windows minesweeper? Try out the Google minesweeper.
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June 08, 2006
- Google Browser Sync for FireFox.
- A guide that gives you the in depth search queries which can be used instead of simply keying in the keywords. Try them the next time you use Google.
- A new species of mini-dinosaur has been unearthed in northern Germany
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June 06, 2006
- Researchers at the University of Illinois say the so-called "5-Second Rule" isn't a myth. They say when you drop food on the floor, it's still safe to eat if you pick it up within five seconds. How true is this?
- Now, there's a word that means "Word of the day?".
- Google calculator quick reference.
- Google is set to launch a web-based experimental spreadsheet program. If this is successful, I'm sure there'll soon be web-based word, powerpoint etc and this could potentially mean we do not need to install any software on our computers.
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June 05, 2006
- Some ideas of what kinda products Google should venture into, though not all are useful or interesting.
- Believe it or not, MagicCube5D is solvable, though I've yet to give it a shot. I'm still struggling to solve the 3D cube.
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June 04, 2006
- We last saw the top 10 strangest watches. Here's a follow-up of the top 10 strangest desks and chairs.
- 5 great domain naming techniques.
- For those who are interested in cryptography, forget about paying thousand of dollars a course on this. Believe it or not, the University of Washington is offering free crypto course online which includes presentation slides, videos, homework and even quizzes!
- Video: The NUS business school ad. The controversial video most talked about in town.
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June 03, 2006
- An interactive phone number Geographical locator. Simply key in the area code and first 3 digits of the number and the system will return the most relevant results.
- A simple illusion? but yet effective blind spot test. Instructions: 1. Center your head to the screen; 2. Close your left eye; 3. Focus your right eye on the circle; 4. See what happens to the moving cross.
- A Japanese scientist, who also happens to be the creator of the BowLingual, a dog-human translator, has managed to not only re-create the voice of the Mona Lisa herself, but Da Vinci as well.
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June 02, 2006
- The article claims that nanotechnology could soon allow you to sanitize your bathroom with a flip of a light switch. How interesting can it be? Is it such a hassle to clean the house?
- A list that contains top 10 worst engineering mistakes made in recent history.
- A gallery of castle for sale around the world. It'll take me an entire life to save up and afford one of those.
- Better be sure where you place your deodorant next time. You never know what can happen next.
- Here are some screenshot of Windows Vista Beta 2. I've yet to try it but it certainly looks cool. Then again, the high system requirements as well as many other factors will be putting me off from this operating system.
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June 01, 2006
- Video: Step by step MacBook hard drive replacement guide.
- According to this article, the water you flush down the sewage could be used to power your home someday. Great, just waiting for the day where I do not have to pay for my electrical bill.
- A handy guide on how to repair MySQL tables in phpMyAdmin.
- First, we have YouTube. Then we saw Google video. Now, we see Yahoo video. How competitive can it get?
- Here's how to regain 20% of your bandwidth. Yeah, slightly more bandwidth now.