Stu's Archive
NoSleepHD Stops your Hard Drives from Sleeping
So you’re partial to using external hard drives as additional storage? Do you have a drive that falls asleep every 10 minutes or so, causing explorer to go slow? Well i feel
your pain, i do to. I have a Maxtor Basics 500GB external hard drive that nods off more prolifically than a narcoleptic.
These disks are typically hard coded to do so too; so trying to keep the thing awake can be a pain.
Jailbreak & Unlock your iDevice on 4.0.1 Firmware [How To]
We’ve posted how to Jailbreak (JB) your iDevice before. With the release of iOS 4, inevitably a Jailbreak and unlock was only a matter of time. Here’s a list of devices that this JB will work on. Please note that you’ll need to be connected to a WIFI network to complete this guide.
iPods;
All iPod Touch models on 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.0 & 4.0.1 Firmware
iPhones;
All iPhone models on 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.0 & 4.0.1 Firmware
iPads;
All iPad models on 3.2 & 3.2.1 Firmware
(MC Models & New Boot Rom included)
Scroll in any Window without Stealing Focus
Have you ever used Ubuntu? Love the way you’re able to scroll inactive windows? Miss this feature when you use Windows?
If so, look no further. WizMouse is a tiny free application that allows you to scroll any window without stealing focus. It sits in your notification tray, it’s a tiny 578KB download and uses next to no resources from your system.
Gyazo is a Seriously Fast Screenshot Sharing Application
Ever had the need to upload a screenshot of your PC quickly? Sure the native Windows Snip Tool is good and SnagIt is even better. But what if you just need to quickly take a shot and upload it without any editing or pasting into Paint first?
Free “I’m a PC” Icon Pack
(Download link updated )
If you hang out Windows Forums, you may recognise these as my avatar.
Here is a pack of 9 free, differently coloured “I’m a PC” icons/avatars for your enjoyment.
Each is 512×512 and comes in .ICO & .PNG format.
uTorrent 2.2 Beta Gets a New Look
I’ve been a fan of uTorrent for a while now. It’s free, fast, lightweight, highly configurable, cross-platform and now, looks great.
A new look isn’t all uTorrent brings to the table. Apps have been introduced thanks to Project Griffin meaning extra functionality without bogging down the core client.