iTunesControl: helper for better handling of iTunes

You are annoyed that their stopping or changing songs always have to open iTunes? You want information directly on the screen to get what song is going on and not constantly interrupt your actual intentions on the PC? Then the little and brings free program iTunesControl just right for you with! easily assign keyboard shortcuts with iTuneControl it is very slightly different (function) buttons to assign various functions. Sure you click once the program is started, the bottom of the tray-menu by right-clicking on the little blue icon and then select " Settings ". Once in the Settings, you könnnt under the tab " hotkey to make "different settings.

 This includes, among other things, a song search, a link to Twitter, or small adjustments to the volume change. In my multimedia keyboard from Logitech, the program automatically assigned to all the important function keys, so I am with this part deal almost hardly needed. actual song with cover on the Desktop To view information about the current song, for example, when changing a track directly on the desktop display, it opens the settings again and goes on the tab " display ". Here you can then determine the transparency, the duration or fade. With the other sub-items "album art", "Colors and Fonts", "Formatting", "Position and Size" and "rating" you can adjust the displayed Infromation very easily and arbitrarily. There is this really a lot of opportunities for the presentation of the song to change on the screen. own assessment I personally find this program very successful . It convinced me that a lot of configuration options, which are a little English knowledge, almost all self-explanatory. The whole can be adapted to their own ideas very well and looks really chic from. . Also saves you the owner of a multimedia keyboard significant time when switching between songs looks like this all to me at: Download you can iTunesControl to the manufacturer's website: www.itunescontrol.com

Minicomputer with Android 4.0 operating system

The MK802 is slightly larger than a USB stick and even has a microSD card slot with onboard - in addition to 4GB of internal memory. As Wi-Fi  you can use the device by the way also. Enthusiasts and PC enthusiasts can rejoice: the Chinese mini-computer is contrary to all expectations, not particularly expensive. For only the equivalent of 60 € can be the Android - / Linux PC program now. An ARM processor with a Mali 400 GPU, it enables the computer to play 1080p videos. This is an HDMI port was blocked, so you could use any HDMI capable TV as a PC monitor.
Although the unit does not weigh much (about 250 grams) it has a lot to offer: In addition to the above-mentioned memory, which are micro HDMI connector on the other hand also a micro USB port. Who wants to have a mini computer with some better hardware, should watch the Cotton Candy. For the equivalent of € 160 may be his computer in the Tamagotchi format even with a dual core ARM . use chip also provides the Cotton Candy is also the possibility the unit itself stuck in the HDMI slot on the TV - while the MK802 for such actions always a cable needed. The low cost of an ARM processor coupled with the popularity of Android - seem to many IT fans a very spicy mixture yield. With only 30 € purchase price is the Raspberry Pi is simply the best model among the mini-computers. This computer is obviously not quite as powerful as the other two trumps, but with very good results: 700 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM,  USB  and HDMI ports. Especially with the latter model could be changed in a lot of third world countries - the schools can not afford books, would access the minicomputer.

iOS 6: Apple offers an alternative Google Maps

It looks like Apple is planning its own independence in terms of route planning and navigation continues to expand. The next iOS the future, it is probably an in-house " Apple give "Maps. It sounds like Google in a matter of course bad for now, all the iPad , iPhone and iSonstnochwas User formally encouraged the in-house service instead to use Google Maps. According to a current coverage is, according to Apple at the end of this year, the Map App Service for "better" be ready to navigate and find space in the App Store. According to a "trusted" source to work Apple has long been an improved Google Maps version and will soon be outdone by the new navigation generation again all, at least that 9to5Mac . This is a faster, a little cleaner and ensures particularly precise navigation. Thus one of the new features is the Apple Maps app to view the 3D environment to make it all seem more realistic and authentic and to revolutionize the technology in this segment.

Rainmeter 2.3 Beta: Appearance of Windows Customize by Rainmeter

There is a new version of the desktop tools Rainmeter and indeed this is the   Beta 3.2 r1334 . Rainmeter Beta 2.3 is mainly complete starting revision in   plugins for Rainmeter , corrections and additions to the language files and to simplify and improve the installation process. The new version 2.3 offers some more effects as many updates and new integrated functions.

Windows feature for Precise Pangolin Ubuntu 12:04

12:04 Ubuntu Precise Pangolin is not only comfortable, but also energy efficient, but is not the Unity interface perfectly, so would Precise Pangolin to add new features. Ubuntu takes over Sun 12:04 a Windows feature that is, I will show in this article. The new Head Up Display The largest change in Ubuntu 12:04 is the "head-up display" for short (HUD). The head up display is next to the search bar not only programs and a variety of settings, but also accepts commands. In the Internet settings, they must now look to the example no longer on the network and then navigate to the option to change it but the term is equal to the HUD enter. They have proposed the Automatic network key actions. This time, the Ubuntu say 12:04 is an LTS version so that's to say that this edition of the operating system is provided for five years with updates. currently operates the HUD search only in certain areas of the system, but is this search for something better than the settings to navigate. The special feature of the HUD is it constantly learns and indicating even basic information such as date or time. These data will then continue to appear in the status bar, but here they are distributed across the screen. If they do not command such white but only for "folder" and are looking to enter the "Create Folder" to get the action shown.  The new command line will be displayed by pressing [Alt].
Over time, learns to HUD and therefore offers better and better proposals. Currently, the commands do not work system wide, but only in software administration, the terminal and the file manager. It could be that it still works on certain programs, but even I was able to identify only those areas of the wide-ranging operational commands. In other articles there are certainly other programs that are visible on the HUD.  new Jump Lists and improved search in Ubuntu 12:04 has also been revised and the classical program launcher promises a faster search and jump lists. So far, the search does not change very quickly in Ubuntu 12:04 and spits for white one letter detailed search much faster than its predecessor.  The developers have a new video filters built with pressed [WIN] + [v] keys examined and videos only displays the are on the computer. It worked before with files, programs and music. On the left side of the screen where the launcher list is no longer goes on automatically, but will appear permanently in the foreground. There can now drop any directory. With the background you can determine settings such as white big the icons appear in the launcher. For the eye is also something there, because Ubuntu brings a new wallpaper pack. The Wallpaper pack is  here for download. update and replacement of the Software has provided software in Ubuntu compared to its predecessor and design, which is the default Firefox Web browser 11 and the e-mail management takes Thunderbird 11th For the office sector is LibreOffice 3.5.1 is available and would make the existing audio player Banshee from Ubuntu 12:04 removed for audio playback is now Rhythmbox responsible. So there is some improvement in performance and appearance of Ubuntu, as would the new Linux installed kernel 3.2 supports among other things, the new processor from Intel Ivy Bridge, and this also saves power. And thanks to the power saving mode " RC6 ". The integrated graphics chip, the CPU may need to be supplied with less power than normally can be thus saving energy and thus money.  More information can be found naturally on  ubuntu.com . Ubuntu is 12:04 PrecisePangolin it here as a direct download the 32 bit Ubuntu version. And here in the 64 bit version.

2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominees: Complete List

Ready to pass out another batch of golden popcorn trophies, the nominees for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards were unveiled on Monday evening (April 30).

With the show being held at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles, California on June 3rd, this year sees "The Hunger Games" and "Bridesmaids" perched atop the pack with eight nominations apiece.
As for individual accolades, the Favorite Actress category is quite the heated race with Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Wiig and Rooney Mara all in the running.

As for their male counterparts, Favorite Actor hopefuls include Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Josh Hutcherson and Ryan Gosling.

With fan voting opening up online beginning on Tuesday, May 1st at 8AM ET, the complete list of nominees for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards is as follows:

MOVIE OF THE YEAR
Bridesmaids
The Hunger Games
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
The Help
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
Emma Stone – Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Emma Watson – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Jennifer Lawrence – The Hunger Games
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
Channing Tatum – The Vow
Daniel Radcliffe – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50
Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games
Ryan Gosling – Drive

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
Elle Fanning – Super 8
Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids
Liam Hemsworth – The Hunger Games
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Shailene Woodley – The Descendants

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Jonah Hill – 21 Jump Street
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids
Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids
Oliver Cooper – Project X
Zach Galifianakis – The Hangover Part II

BEST CAST
21 Jump Street (Sony Pictures) – Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Ellie Kemper, Brie Larson
Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures) – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures) – Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton
The Help (DreamWorks) – Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain
The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) – Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz

BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION
Collin Farrell – Horrible Bosses
Elizabeth Banks – The Hunger Games
Johnny Depp – 21 Jump Street
Michelle Williams – My Week with Marilyn
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

BEST FIGHT
Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill vs. Kid Gang – 21 Jump Street
Daniel Radcliffe vs. Ralph Fiennes – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig – The Hunger Games
Tom Cruise vs. Michael Nyqvist – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Tom Hardy vs. Joel Edgerton – Warrior

BEST KISS
Channing Tatum & Rachel McAdams – The Vow
Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson – The Hunger Games
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn
Rupert Grint & Emma Watson – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone – Crazy, Stupid, Love.

BEST GUT-WRENCHING PERFORMANCE
21 Jump Street – Jonah Hill & Rob Riggle
Bridesmaids – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper
Drive – Ryan Gosling
The Help – Bryce Dallas Howard
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol – Tom Cruise

BEST ON-SCREEN DIRTBAG
Bryce Dallas Howard – The Help
Collin Farrell – Horrible Bosses
Jennifer Aniston – Horrible Bosses
Jon Hamm – Bridesmaids
Oliver Cooper – Project X

Google's Online Drive - 5GB free storage than Dropbox competitor

For a long time there were rumors about a Google online storage as an alternative Dropbox and Google Drive is now online. It feels like Dropbox and Google Docs in combination with good organization and search, as they are known also from Gmail. desktop synchronization as with Dropbox Dropbox How to help a program for Windows or Mac OSX in the synchronization of documents, videos and other files in the cloud. There is also an Android app and an IOS app is announced. So you can even have mobile access to the stored data in the cloud. Each user gets 5GB free storage and can expand this to 25GB. It costs 2.49 U.S. dollars a month. 100GB costs $ 4.99 a month and 1TB cost $ 49.99. If you upgrade the mail store is also expanding on that memory. The fee-based options are therefore more favorable than the Dropbox competitor.
The webapp with many functions and focus on search , as expected from Google is Google Drive as a variety of webapp, which is focused on the search. This is also one of the main differences perceived in a positive way to Dropbox. Google uses one drive through the browser, it feels a bit like Google Docs. You can search the entire Google Drive and finds files and documents felt easier and faster than Dropbox. Google Drive has a built-in character recognition (OCR) and also allowing you to search scanned PDF files. This is a really useful feature. Even photos are recognized when they occur. An Eiffel Tower in the photo should be found as such, even if there is no indication in the file name to see the photo. Within the webapp you can also open, numerous file formats. Also videos, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator files are not a problem, of course, also be open all the files you can open with Google Docs. Google Docs is integrated directly and naturally allows not only the display but also the processing of corresponding files. An API also allows the use of Google Drive by other applications. So it is probably only a matter of time until developers build such functionality into your applications.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's Galapagos Islands Water Tour

Continuing forth with their worldwide travels, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie went on a family sight-seeing expedition in the Galapagos Islands on Monday (April 23).
The newly engaged Hollywood power couple deboarded a private jet with their brood before loading onto a docked water vessel to cruise the waters and check out the volcanic islands' scenery.
The overseas excursion comes just as Miss Jolie has been named as an honorary citizen of Sarajevo as a thank you for her attention-grabbing film directorial debut titled "In the Land of Blood and Honey".
Of the decision by the Bosnian government to dote the accolade on the actress, a source told Us magazine that it was for "her contribution to the preservation of truth about the war in Sarajevo and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and her dedication to the protection of the principles of humanity, democracy, tolerance and solidarity between people of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds".
The new batch of honorary citizen recipients are scheduled to be presented with their new titles at Sarajevo Canton's parliament on May 3.

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XBMC 11.0

More than a year of development it took and now XBMC was released in version 11.0. The milestones in the development were the improvement of the addons, improvements in the standard skin "Confluence", speed improvements, and the scraping of movie information.
As a professed XBMC fan do I use for some time the release candidate versions of XBMC and can have a significant recommendation for a change pronounce. Gives a better surface for a media player in my opinion it is not.
 In version 11.0, the rate of XBMC partially increased significantly. The network support has been improved significantly and dealing with the unencrypted HDTV content. With trick can be encrypted also play Bluray content, but it should be mentioned only in passing. In Eden also AirPlay support has been finalized, allowing content from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch wirelessly transfer them to XBMC and then there display. Interestingly, apparently was also the "weather service" improves the lot of the first show in video reviews. I even use it properly before, but who needs it, now is an improved version. The list of improvements is long and the team XBMC released a summary of the changes . In addition to the pure software improvements XBMC has been optimized for new devices and new hardware. Eden marks the first stable version for Apple TV 2 and iPad, but also for other IOS devices. Also handling on Mac and Windows - level has been improved and graphics AMD is now much better supported than in previous versions. In addition to the released versions for Windows, Linux, OSX and iOS are also a XBMCbuntu Final, which essentially replaces XBMC Live and interested users can XBMC is on a CD or USB boot, so try before installation. In XBMCbuntu it is, therefore, an Ubuntu-based operating system which boots directly into XBMC and therefore is able to operate without a desktop.

iPhoto iOS (iPhone, iPad)

On the Apple presentation on 7 March, in addition to the new iPad and the Apple TV 3 and the photo editing program, iPhoto iOS presented. The app went in the days following the news on TV and Apple iPad but rather under. Wrongly, because iPhoto makes on iPhone and i pad a very good figure of 3.99 € and is cheaper than its rival Photoshop touch , which is also only available for iPad. Now, Apple announced that only ten days after the publication iPhoto iOS the app already has more than one million users. This is of course a fantastic figure and shows once again that Apple still makes many correct decisions. After all was a truly functional and affordable app for photo editing it before iPad neither iPhone nor for that. Even the Adobe recently released Photoshop touch shows that other companies have recognized that imaging could have on IOS devices have a future. image Apple

iPhone 4S Siri - User Reviews

Siri is on the iPhone 4S somehow funny, but the errors in recognition can be a user to quickly realize that it just is not quite as great works, suggests how the million dollar ad campaign from Apple.
This is Frank M. Fazio noticed the by New York Attorney Robbins Geller is represented. He speaks of what many others have realized by now, too. The iPhone 4S is without Siri basically just an expensive iPhone 4 and that is why he is now suing Apple for damages in an unspecified amount. He refers to his action for unlawful advertising, because Apple would respect within the advertisement of the quality of Siri over exaggerate. Frank M. Fazio had bought the iPhone 4S in November in Brooklyn and felt by the advertisement of Apple misled . "In many of Apple's TV commercials were different people, like you with the help of Siri appointments met, found places to eat and even guitar chords learn to classic rock songs replay, or they were just a guide on how to tie a tie. All these tasks were completed within the advertising problem of Siri, but in reality works such tasks if at all, then only rarely from the start. would sound Fazio name Siri must therefore not even be able direction to a known place, or certain commercial . Siri could locate him too often either do not understand, or after a long time was simply the wrong answer. In the application of the current state of Siri as "a work-in-progress" is described. Until now, Apple is not a comment regarding the complaint ready. The application was Scripd.com published. 

Google launches Google Play

Google has a few days ago the new platform gives Google Play. This is a platform on which users of Android systems conveniently movies, apps can purchase and download music and eBooks. Previously, it was Android users in the Android Market only possible apps, games and buy eBooks. With the new backing store Google Google now combines all previous individual offerings (Google Music, Google eBook Store) on a single platform. In the store bought products can now be directly synchronized on all Android devices. The model was, of course, Apple's iTunes , which generates, in contrast to previous Android Market about four times more revenue. However, one visit is an Android user for a very long way from just a single point of contact with all other programs and divisions have to offer. Samsung and HTC have recently invested heavily in their own Android stores and Amazon tried with attractive remuneration for Android software developers new recruit. One may be curious as to develop the individual stores in the next few years and have not finished yet of many smaller stores a very large forms, the only one could be correct, and Apple iTunes competitor. idea of Google Video Play By Play Google launches in Germany, you have to wait a bit though. So far, the store only to customers in the U.S.

Android 4 on normal x86 computers use

Android-x86 is an open-source project has found that the first Ice Cream Sandwich -. Port for x86-based computers has spawned The code has been extended to that of the current release candidate on netbooks and tablet PCs with x86 CPUs. As up to date images for different systems are downloadable. Eee PCs and supports some other laptops and netbooks, but also tablets from Asus or Viewsonic ViewPad 10, the Lenovo S10 or MSI 110W and another tablet with AMD CPU will be offered images. If you only want to try out how the whole can then use that can do this in a virtual machine. The image of Eee PC will boot under VirtualBox, and KVM. The Release Candidate 4.0 RC1, depending on configuration supports multi-touch, wireless, hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics, cameras and accelerometers. The accelerated graphics works with both Intel and AMD GPUs, Ethernet support is missing here, however. So if you want to test , VirtualBox and under free http://www.virtualbox.org

3 presents Apple TV, Apple TV 2 update

In yesterday's event from Apple was next to the new iPad , the latest generation of Apple vogrstellt TV. The Apple TV 3 can play videos now in 1080p HD quality output (1920 x 1080 pixels), something that many had already requested for the previous version. Otherwise There are no great differences from the Apple TV 2, and the external design remains the same. The only other new feature is in all likelihood the menuto be what has been optimized for better Aufösung and now mainly of icons instead of text there. Guests can also Apple TV 2 owners: There is already a software update to version 5.0. This update also donated them to the new menu - even if it does not look as nice as the Apple TV 3.A video output at 1080p but even with this update to the Apple TV 2 is still not possible. In the U.S., Apple will be starting next week, TV 3 for the price of 99 U.S. dollars in trade.

Kelly Brook Covers British Glamour February 2012

Adding another magazine cover to her credit, Kelly Brook is featured on the front of Glamour UK's February 2012 issue. The curvy cutie looks simply amazing on the Happy Body Issue cover, and in her interview, she shares her philosophy on body image.
Kelly explains, “I’ve never been a size zero, and I’ve always had a really good relationship with my body. I don’t diet, I don’t do crazy exercise.” “I’m not perfect - I don’t look like Gisele. But there’s someone out there for everyone to look up to and emulate. So if I’m the curvy one, that’s fine by me, I don’t mind.” As for her boyfriend Thom Evans, who helped her through her miscarriage last year, Brook shared, “I owe everything to him, really. I’d do anything for him - I was a monster at some points, because your hormones are so all over the place. It’s bad enough when women have that time of the month let alone going through that.”

Platinum Wedding Rings - Best Gift for Your Spouse

A wedding ring is very special for everyone, especially for women, after marriage because it always reminds you of your beautiful wedding. And it is very important to choose the ring you wear with your partner and love for many years. Earlier gold was the only option for couples. But today you can see that there are varieties of wedding rings on the market. And in general these days couples want wedding rings for their unique and exotic partner. So it is the reason why this marriage platinum becomes popular day after day. Platinum is one of the most precious metals are compared with other metals and there are many advantages of using platinum rings. Advantages of platinum wedding rings platinum rings give the look and elegant modernism that you can get by gold rings.
At the start of platinum was mixed with gold, but the trend reverses you can find pure platinum. And remember that when you polish your it will give you more shine and gloss as much as gold. Remember that if you're willing to spend money and then platinum is the perfect choice for wedding rings because it is durable. It will not get damage to your daily routine of the household and it will look the same, even if you wear your ring every day at 30 years after your wedding too.
Another advantage of platinum is that it does not cause allergic reactions and is the neutral metal. And it is very important if you plan to wear your life. The best part of platinum rings is that you can find host of choices in styles. Thus you can easily select depending on choice and preferences of your lady. Browsing the Internet you can find simple but elegant designs platinum rings. And remember that the choice of simple design is the best because the comfort is as important as watching. And if you do not want to go with simple plain bands so you can have wedding rings developed. You can find rings of platinum in the channel or the Celtic style too. You can combine platinum with a precious stone, but generally people choose for their diamond diamond rings. You can select your diamond ring is unique diamond engagement solitaire. Solitaire diamond engagement much like when set with platinum. Always remember that the wedding rings in platinum are practical, stylish and trendy. The only drawback is that it is very expensive. But by browsing online stores, you can find the ring at a reasonable price

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