jv16 PowerTools from Macecraft

I'm a clean freak - especially when it comes to my computer - I want to make sure that it's optimized and secure. Our family PC could sure use some maintenance in the form of software like jv16 PowerTools from Macecraft Software. It's a Windows Optimization Suite complete with a registry cleaner, registry manager, and software uninstaller. The software is $29.95, but there's also a free demo download available as well. I might just put this to the ultimate test - my 18 year old son's pc - I'll let you know how it fares. If you've used this product, please let me know your thoughts.

Speedtest.net

If you want to know how fast your Internet connection is, then visit Speedtest.net and test your connection. You can see how fast your download and upload speeds are and compare the data with your ISP's stats. Mine looks a little low for the $42 bucks per month I'm paying considering other subscribers on the same ISP seem to be getting better service. Hmmm.

Amazon Unbox on TiVo

Today, I stumbled upon a new service for TiVo users that allows you to download video from Amazon to your TiVo box. It's called Amazon Unbox on TiVo and using a Series 2 or 3 TiVo box with broadband service, you can have your videos download while your at work so they'll be waiting for you when you get home. Not only can you download the latest movies, but you can also download episodes of your favorite TV shows as well. If you sign up by April 30th, you get a $15 credit in your Amazon Unbox account.

21 Must-Have Firefox Add-Ons

I read a great little post today about 21 Firefox Add-ons that gives you a short description of what each add-on does and links to get each of the add-ons. I'm very interested in web design and how different colors marry up with each other to create a striking web page, so the ColorZilla looks right up my alley. The Google Notebook should help me keep track of interesting tidbits I find while surfing that I'll want to remember to share with readers later. There's plenty more - 19 to be exact, so go check them out for yourself.

Make Firefox Quicker...

But don't go overboard! Make sure you read this entire post and comments/updates about this tweak that will make pages load faster in Firefox, but be careful with it or you could shoot yourself in the foot!

CSS Cheat Sheet

You may already know that I'm working on a new blog on my on website at thedawnster.com. I'm learning new things every day and I finally have a theme installed that I can live with for now. I want to change some things about it, but I'm new to WordPress, CSS and web design and need to learn a lot more about CSS first. I found a CSS Cheat Sheet that should help me get started, so I thought I'd share...