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Facebook Chat is cool, at least it allows you to send instant messages to online Facebook contacts. However I’m not really a fan of the chat bar being at the bottom of the page, what if I’ve left Facebook but still wants to remain chatting with my Facebook contacts? If … Continue reading »

We previously mentioned about 2 WordPress themes that mimic Facebook interface, here’s another WordPress theme that gets very close to a Mac OS X Leopard – Leopress. Leopress tries to look like the Mac’s Finder, and I think it’s pretty close. One good reason why you will want to use … Continue reading »

While every one of us are trying to achieve shortest URL possible when it comes to sharing a website with peers; some folks want you to do the otherwise. Instead of shorten long URL with services like TinyURL, MooURL, etc, WideURL boost your URL longer than it originally was.

Are you a Malaysian? Are you a technology blogger? If it’s a ‘yes’ to both, well then you just got yourself qualified in winning attractive prizes like LG Portable DVD Player, Microsoft Lifecam, Life Chat, Optical Mouses, Keyboards and t-shirts.

We believe when desktop wallpapers are constantly changed, it not only help inspire ourselves but also spice up the desktop, giving it a fresher look. With the help of free wallpaper changer software (windows: here and here) there’s no reason why your wallpaper should station on desktop for more than … Continue reading »

The world celebrates Earth Day on the 22nd of April, and in conjunction to that, notable sites like Google, AOL, Yahoo!, YouTube, etc tweaked either their logo or web interface as part of the celebration. Here’s few websites that have done something to their sites to celebrate Earth Day. Content … Continue reading »

Interesting in a particular cell phone but not ready or not sure which to buy? Tryphone.com allows you to test drive cell phones; play around with the functions before you actually walk into stores and do the purchase. Each cell phones available for testing comes with a phone specification, you … Continue reading »

We’ve previously posted an article – 50+ weirdest USB Flash Drives ever and this time we’d like to something more weird and wacky, but still useful USB gadgets. Without further ado, here’s ten unusual and cool USB gadgets you probably haven’t seen before. Full list after jump.

Blog It is a free Facebook application that allows you to post to any of your blogs within Facebook; and when you do that it also automatically update your Twitter, Pownce, and Facebook status. Think of it as a ‘post once, update all‘ blogging methodology with the use of a … Continue reading »

Do you have hard time coming out with a password for your online accounts or whatsoever? Passwordfire is the kind of service that help suggest passwords you can use by taking in few keywords (name, word, date) special to you, blend them around and throws you some suggestions. Keep on … Continue reading »

Earlier this month New York Times written an entry about how blogging are seriously affecting the health of bloggers, especially technology bloggers. And this week, the article was discussed again by the media and an underground blogging community were exposed. So can bloggers really make money out of blogging? Do … Continue reading »

In need for an identity but not ready to pay for logo design yet? Try LogoEase. LogoEase is a web service that allows you to create logo for free. Whether you are looking for a business logo, or just intend to create a logo for your blog or personal site, … Continue reading »

Welcome to the brand new Hongkiat.com, guess it’s about time. I’m not sure when was the last time it was revamped but somewhere in February I’ve come to think that the site looks old and it desperately needs a new look; so here we, are after about one month of … Continue reading »

Is you school, college or office blocking you from getting on social network sites like Friendster, Facebook, Myspace, Bebo, Hi5, Orkut, etc? Here’s few ways you can bypass the restrictions and surf like normal, but please check with your local authorities before using them. We will not held any responsibility … Continue reading »