PureHype // Webscan // October 2006 Archives

October 31, 2006

Video: Extreme wheel chair tricks.
A collection of neat fonts.
10 things you ought to know about Internet Explorer 7 security. I've not installed it on my PC yet as I don't want to waste time fixing applications that will break. For now, Firefox will be my preferred choice browser.

October 28, 2006

October 26, 2006

Don't have a watch? No worries. Here's how to tell time by looking at the stars in the sky. Not really very useful IMO.

October 22, 2006

October 21, 2006

October 19, 2006

Here's an album of funny warning signs. I find the self-improving software warning sign particularly interesting.
Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 7. Time to check it out.
Why is it that some people always seem to respond quickly to your email messages, while others wait a week or more to answer? Read all about it in this Email etiquette article.

October 17, 2006

October 15, 2006

Creative ads around the world. This is so cool. I particularly like the one where the bus straps have been fashioned from images of IWC's Big Pilot's Watch.
A collection of several YouTube third party tools which enhance your YouTube experience.

October 14, 2006

Earth has a second moon that loops around our planet once a year. Code name 2003 YN107. Measuring only 20 meters across, the asteroid is too small to see with the unaided eye but it is there.
Why are mac becoming more popular in recent years. Factors ranging from an ever-growing frustration with Windows to that of a mac is elegant, it's hip, or it's just cool to own a Mac.
Video: How a plane's paint job is done. Tedious process indeed
History of 404 page and some cool stuff.
20 things the average person doesn't know about Windows XP. Ok, I've got to admit that I know only 5 of the stuff mentioned in the list.

October 13, 2006

The report quote that LASIK surgery is safer, as compared to contact lens users who will have a higher chance of developing complications leading to further vision loss.
Tips on how to create professional High Dynamic Range (HDR) images.
Here's the interactive graphic showing the path taken by the single engine plane that crashed into a residential high-rise. Lesson learnt: Always cross-check your altimeter and not be overly engrossed in sightseeing. (via Zeldman)

October 12, 2006

Google launch Docs & Spreadsheets. Now all you need is a web browser with an internet connection and you can be creating wonderful graphs and documents in no time.
Want to create your own font? This app allows you to create your own TrueType font from your handwriting.
A picture says a thousand words. How you organise your content greatly reflects your personality and character. Here's 12 tips that will help you create good presentations using powerpoint.
How to write well in blog. (via Micro Persuasion)

October 11, 2006

October 10, 2006

October 09, 2006

October 07, 2006

Thinking of learning guitar? Here are some free online guitar lessons.
Video: Amazing street drum solo. Forget about the professional drumset. Just gather a few PVC pails will do!

October 06, 2006