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There’s no doubt bigger is better for LCD monitors, unless you live in Korea where Nanovision and DisplayLink are encouraging people to think small. These companies have jointly announced MIMO USB monitors, which are what they called dedicating visual workspace to applications that are used at a glance, such as IM clients, calendars and stock quote monitoring. The technology behind the MIMO is none other than DisplayLink, so these tiny monitors should handle most multimedia tasks with ease.

NanoVision initially will offer MIMO UM-710 with just a barebone USB-powered display. The 7″ LCD’s resolution tops at 800×480, and will automatically adjust its orientation accordingly as you rotate the screen. The UM-730 adds a 1.3MP webcam, a microphone as well as a headphone jack. The highest end model - UM-750 - comes all all the aforementioned features plus a touch-screen and a built-in DMB tuner. The price isn’t pretty, at 130,000 Won ($129 USD) for the starter kit.

When installing software one of the first things you need to do is agree to the EULA (End-User License Agreement)… you know, that 12,000 word small print included with virtually every software program you install. I am as guilty as the other 98% of PC users out there who do not read them, and just click “I Agree” and continue along. For all I know I might be agreeing to give away my first born!

Although it is never something that drastic, it would be nice to find the most important aspects of the agreement as some EULA’s included in software such as Microsoft, Google, Firefox and others can be quite confusing. Even fun and games software has a legal EULA such as World Of Warcraft. The team at JAVACOOL Software (developers of SpywareBlaster) have created an EULA analyzer which allows us to quickly check out the fine print and discover if there is undesirable behavior of the programs we install.

Installation is simple, just follow the wizard and you will be ready to roll. The main GUI is the place to begin to access different functions. You can perform manual updates, view statistics, review previous reports, and most importantly scan EULA’s. You can also purchase a Pro license ($19.99) which allows automatic EULA scanning and updates.

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Now you can print your CDs, like a professional! I mean, you can print CDs with your own design using the D-I-Y CD label kit or sticker, but the graphic will never be the same as the ones that we buy in record stores. Now, with the DYMO Disc Painter, you can print your own high quality graphics directly into the disc (not on paper or sticker).

The DYMO Disc Painter can print up to 1200 dpi, giving great quality to your graphics. You can also adjust the print settings to best (1200 dpi), normal and in case you are in a hurry, you can adjust the print setting to fast, which can print on your disc for only 60 seconds, for the 600 dpi quality. If you want to produce even better results, the ink density can also be adjusted to give superior detail and color to your graphics. The user is also given the option to choose the quality of the disc surface, such as matte, glossy or color.

In just three easy steps, you can create a personalized CD or DVD. First, you have to make your own design, using either Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, InDesign or Sure Thing. After you have made your design, you can now insert the disc into the printer. Adjust the printer settings and then you can print on your disc.

Not like other disc printers, the DYMO Disc Painter uses the Radical Print Technology, which means that the disc is printed while it spins, thus producing excellent quality prints.

This would be a good investment. For only $279.95, you can now start your small business with the DYMO Disc Painter.

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If you are planning to get your hands dirty with the new Windows 7 Pre-beta build, beware that it will automatically expire after a trial period of 30 days.

Unless you attended the PDC 2008 and got an activation key, there is no method to activate Windows 7 forever yet but what we can do is extend the trial time period from 30 to 90 days which is way enough as we shall soon have Windows 7 Beta in our hands in almost less than 2 months.

This is the same hack used by most users to reset the activation expiry date twice in Windows Vista Pre-Beta and luckily it works for Windows 7 too.

Here is what you need to do.

1. Download Windows 7 Pre-beta and burn the ISO to a DVD.
2. Install Windows 7 Pre-beta using the DVD and while installation make sure to not put any activation key.
3. Once the installation is complete, open Command Prompt.
4. Type any of the following three commands.
sysprep /generalize or slmgr.vbs -rearm or rundll32 slc.dll,SLReArmWindows
5. Hit Enter
6. Reboot Windows 7 and enjoy another 30 days of free trial.

Note: This method only works twice so make sure to use it only when your 30 day trial period is about to expire.

Legendary Numark turntable performance, USB connectivity and the convenience of your iPod are fused together for the first time in the Numark TTi. This USB turntable with built-in universal dock for iPod easily transfers your old vinyl collection to your iPod. Included software archives your records to CD or MP3.

TTi’s integrated line-level output allows quick, easy connection to any mixer for instant playback from your iPod or vinyl records and ±10% pitch control is included to enable adjustment of playback speed.

TTi includes EZ Vinyl Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (MAC); the simplest way to record and convert vinyl directly to iTunes. A free download provides a new version that features Gracenote® MusicID technology, which analyzes your vinyl and automatically retrieves album, artist and song information for you. EZ Audio Converter lets you easily enter track information. On Mac or PC, you can now digitally archive your collection in just a few mouse clicks.

TTi is ideal for first-time DJs or anyone who wants to archive their vinyl to MP3.

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