The diagram editor in your web browser

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Are you tired of making diagram in Visio then saving as Jpeg so that you can send and share it to your colleagues or bussiness partner. Well I would suggest to try gliffy.com ( The diagram editor in your web browser) . It is just simple to share. You just have to sign in with your email address and put your password.

An explanation on their about page as follows:

Gliffy Inc. is a next-generation rich internet application company based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Our mission is to provide platform independent internet applications with rich user interfaces for collaboration. Since May of 2005, Gliffy has funded development of our technology through bootstrapping and OpenLaszlo consulting services.

After making the diagram you have an option to share your product via the link that they will provide after saving. You have an option to have it in LArge, Medium, Small and Thumbnail . See sampple pics i have made below.

 

I would say that the output is good. They are now in beta.

This is new technology will be of great to office worker and Engineers around the world. You can see testimonial here

Mobile Web Browser

Thanks to google that I found Opera Mini for my 3230. As describe on their site it is capable of Getting RSS Feeds on your Mobile , It can do Point, snap, publish and it is user’s friendy. it has also some other features as describe on the site

Opera Mini™ simply offers user-friendly access to all Web pages to nearly all mobile phones. It has all the features expected of a browser, and more, such as content download, bookmarks, skins, multi-search and smooth scrolling. In addition, Opera Mini recognizes your phone’s capabilities and optimizes Web pages accordingly for fast and easy browsing.

I tried to find similar Mobile Browser for Firefox but I have a hard time to find. That only means Opera Mini is the Most Popular Mobile Browser in the net.

Chatting via Cellphone

I want to share you some application which I am using to chat with and MSN via my 3230 mobile. Just try to access http://wap.mig33.com, and download the Mobile Application.

Here are the simple step to access and Install mig33 on your mobile:

Step 1 : Make sure your mobile is capable of web browsing
Step 2 : Enroll your mobile phone to your service provider to Mobile Internet ( if you are in Saudi and using Al Jawal – Type “NET” in message and send to 2222 )
Step 3 : Surf and go to http://wap.mig33.com using your Mobile Internet
Step 4 : Then Download the mig33 installer
Step 5 : accept the installation even it is unverified
Step 6 : After installation go to the Program list on your menu and try to look for mig33 application
Step 7 : Then it will ask you to register if you have pre registered on their site http://www.mig33.com from your computer you can use this log in details in your mobile if not you have to register.
Step 8 : When ever you are already log in just press menu and change the setting of IM ( Instant Messaging ). Put your login details for yahoo and then presto you can now chat using your mobile. In Saudi Arabia the charge is based on Kilo bites (KB) Sent.

I hope you can get it. My wife and I is enjoying chatting with our relatives and friends because it’s convenient to use our Cellphone than to open the computer. That is only my opinion.

Google Alert

Do you want to know who is linking at your blog everyday? I think you have to subscribe to Google Alerts. This application will you to know who’s blog or site linking or talking about your blog, so that you can drop by and say a big thanks for the article they have wrote about you.

Inbound links could also be found in Technorati, but if you like to have an e-mail everyday to say who is linking to you, it is better to use Alerts. You can also check their Help Page to better understand how this work.

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Subscribe to RSS Feeds

I am a user of Internet Explorer but when I discovered about firefox and tried it, it gives me a very nice experience. That is why I made Firefox as my default browser. The only problem I have is most of bank transactions does not allow Firefox, But if you are to compare to IE in other aspects, I may say that Firefox is better.

One of the advantage is I can also put the RSS feeds ( Titles of the post )on my toolbar . Here are the steps in to follow in migrating from Internet Explorer to Firefox. Don’t be afraid it will not ruin you web experience. :)

Step 1 : Download firefox here http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/ . Please be noted that It is important to save the installer in the hard disk before Execution . Because there is always a probability of using this files on other Computers. Just a friendly advise.

Step 2 : Install and Run Firefox

Step 3 : Download the toolbar here http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/toolbar/

After installing you have the option to install other plug ins. Don’t worry it will ask you to install whenever you go to a site where you need this plugins.

Whenever you have installed the Google Tool bar , You can see the Subscribe button ( Orange Color ) in which it will only appear whenever the website your viewing has an RSS Feeds. Then press that button slightly and Pick Choose reader the best option is the “Firepox Live Bookmarks” or at the Toolbars. Then press and you can see the RSS feeds of that site in the Toolbar. You can just view this feeds to check if there something new .

Pikeo Photo Sharing

Are you having some problem with storage space at flickr, or either photobucket ?. So here’s an alternative from Pikeo. It was announced at techscape.tv and Techcrunch last November. Their 1 GB capacity caught my attention to try this site. So here are some points I got you can view my trial upload at Pikeo.

What is pikeo?

pikeo helps you organize and have fun with your pictures. You can tag your pictures place them on maps, create albums and even slideshows with map animations. You can also share your photos with friends and family. More is coming, so don’t hesitate to check our blog for upcoming cool features.

Where can I go for help?

You can refer to this document or email us.

How much does it cost?

For now, pikeo has only one free type of account with 2GB 1 GB free space. More space should be available soon with paying subscriptions.

Where do I go if I forget my password?

If you forget your password just go on www.pikeo.com and click on forgot password. A new one will be automatically sent to your email address. Use this new password to log in and don’t forget to go to your profile to change it to a password you will remember easily.

Can I order prints?

For now, you can’t order prints. But this feature should come soon.

How do I report a bug with the site?

You can email us to report a bug or problem with the site. Wherever you are in pikeo you can find a link to report bugs at the bottom of the page

Which web browsers are supported by pikeo?

Any modern web browser with solid support for XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript should be up to the task of displaying our site. pikeo has been tested in, and is supported by the following web browsers:

  • Mozilla
  • Firefox
  • Netscape
  • Internet Explorer
  • Safari

Missing from the above list is Internet Explorer 5 for Mac. In June 2003, Microsoft declared that development for IE5 Mac was officially coming to an end. At this time, we have decided not to support this discontinued browser. We highly recommend the latest version of Mozilla Firefox for the best experience using pikeo.

A comment from Techcrunch post shows

Flickr = 20MB/month free
Zoomr = 100MB/month free
Pikeo = 1GB free, 4 years of FlickR, 10 months of Zoomr !!

This site will be very helpful for me since I am having some problem ( or geographical banned Site ) with flickr .

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Technology Alert to be launched

It was in the news.monstersandcritics.com that soon there will be a Technology Alert System will be launched to prevent a repeat of the internet chaos which followed the Taiwan earthquake. I think the problem arise because of the earthquake in Taiwan should not happen again. And this system that they are proposing is a good suggestion. Below is the copy of the news taken from monsterandcritics.com :

Technology-alert system to be launched after earthquake chaos

Hong Kong – An alert system designed to prevent a repeat of the internet chaos which followed the Taiwan earthquake on Boxing Day will be introduced next month, Hong Kong’s telecommunications authority said Tuesday.

The system will require operators to report larger disruptions and stoppages to the Office of Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) within a specified time. The authority would be responsible for informing the public.

But what I don’t know is why there is an operator. Isn’t it automatic that when it sense something wrong it will just do something to prevent it.

New Online Dictionary – Metaglossary

Do you want an online Dictionary which loads very fast and has a nice and good design. I think I got what you want its the a new Online Dictionary called metaglossary.com made by Uri Avissar and Jeffrey Regier, They are now in beta version. I suggest you try the site.It is pretty cool . Below is some excerpts on their about page.

“Meta” means beyond, more comprehensive, or more highly organized, and with respect to other dictionaries and glossaries, MetaGlossary is all these things. MetaGlossary harvests definitions from the entire web, the world’s largest, constantly-updated repository of information. Hence, it surpasses traditional dictionaries, which grow more out of date with each passing day. MetaGlossary is as dynamic as the web, offering the most current information out there on the most contemporary topics.

However, unlike other search engines, MetaGlossary is able to precisely extract the meanings of terms and phrases from the often frustratingly unmanageable mass of information on the web. It provides you with concise, direct explanations for terms and phrases, not just endless links to sift through in search of a comprehensive definition.

What’s more, MetaGlossary organizes these meanings based on topic and usage, so you’ll find the one you’re looking for quickly and easily. Since MetaGlossary spans the expanse of the web, even your most field-specific requests for terms, phrases, acronyms, technical jargon, and slang, will be successfully met.

When I try this site it gives good information for research since it also shows the website where it gets the meaning of the words. Try it and tell me what is the result. It’s a good resource for my kids.

Zap the Numbers, Keep the Formulas

Let me share you some for that I got from my bunch of files. I cannot link to the main source since I don’t have it . All I can say based on the documents I have this is a reprint from PCWorld.

One common type of spreadsheet is a fill-in-the-blanks template. Typically, such a sheet will have a number of input cells, and a number of formula cells. You enter your data in the input cells, and the formula cells kick into action and use those values to display some type of (usually) useful result.

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