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		<title>11 beautiful Ubuntu Linux themes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A roundup of 11 beautiful themes for the popular Linux flavour, Ubuntu.<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-free-ubuntu-themes-skins/">11 beautiful Ubuntu Linux themes</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes.png" alt="Download free Ubuntu Linux themes"/></p>
<p>Ubuntu is a popular Linux distribution &#8211; among the most user-friendly (although Linux Mint etc. are better in that regard) of all. Like any other Linux flavour, it is open-source and has a huge community behind it. Being open-source, Ubuntu can be customized extensively.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, for an OS that holds such promise, Ubuntu&#8217;s appearance (or <em>themes</em>) have always fallen short of expectation. Default theme revamps were promised several times, only to be pushed to the next release due to time constraints. This has not stopped talented artists from creating their own themes for Ubuntu.</p>
<p>Themes in Ubuntu are a combination of several things: GTK theme, login theme, icons, wallpapers etc. You can read the <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/install-ubuntu-linux-themes/">instructions to install an Ubuntu theme</a> if you do not how.</p>
<p>Here is a little collection of Ubuntu themes that I liked &#8211; among those included are dark themes, glossy and non-glossy, and some Mac OS X look-alikes.</p>
<h2>Free Ubuntu themes</h2>
<p><strong>Mac 4 Lin theme</strong><br />
If you like Mac OS X interface, this theme is worth a try. It skins just about every part of Ubuntu, and is being actively developed.<br />
<a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/mac4lin/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_1.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Glow</strong><br />
A set of several themes (with 8 variations): Cinder (grey), Fire (red), Flower (pink), Grass (green), Ice (silver blue), Lava (darker orange), Sand (orange), and Water (blue). Each variation contains light and dark versions.<br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Glow?content=85996"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_3.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Moomex (dark theme)</strong><br />
A beautiful dark theme. Some elements look like Mac OS X.<br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Moomex-Theme?content=57063"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_4.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Linux Mint</strong><br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Linux+Mint+Multi+Glass+Suite?content=71728"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_5.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Dust Cold</strong><br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Dust+Cold?content=92992"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_7.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Schwermetall</strong><br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Schwermetall?content=55578"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_12.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Aurora Detour</strong><br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Aurora+E17-Detour?content=81214"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_11.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Dust Mac</strong><br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Dust+Mac?content=92681"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_9.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Burn Orange Ice theme</strong><br />
Orange theme with custom panel background, Metacity theme and emerald theme.<br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/BurntOrangeIce?content=70717"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_2.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Soffice</strong><br />
A Clearlooks theme (also runs on Aurora engine).<br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Soffice?content=67854"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_6.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>Ubuntu Blue Mod</strong><br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/UbuntuBlueMod?content=92795"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_8.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p><strong>xl Monochrome</strong><br />
<a href="http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/xl_Monochrome?content=91399"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/free-ubuntu-linux-themes_10.jpg" alt=""/></a></p>
<p>You can find more themes at the <a href="http://gnome-look.org/">Gnome Look</a> website (assuming you use GNOME. If you don&#8217;t know what that is, you are probably running GNOME, so do not worry about it).</p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-free-ubuntu-themes-skins/">11 beautiful Ubuntu Linux themes</a></p>


<p><strong>Related reading:</strong><ul><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/how-to-install-ubuntu-linux-themes-skins/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Install Ubuntu Linux themes'>Install Ubuntu Linux themes</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/mac-osx-firefox-themes/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: 5 beautiful Mac OS X-style Firefox themes'>5 beautiful Mac OS X-style Firefox themes</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/ive-switched-to-ubuntu-linux-post-your-tips-here/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: I&#8217;ve switched to Ubuntu Linux &#8211; post your tips here'>I&#8217;ve switched to Ubuntu Linux &#8211; post your tips here</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/ubuntu-on-macbook/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Ubuntu-Book: Macbook owner installs Ubuntu on a Macbook?'>Ubuntu-Book: Macbook owner installs Ubuntu on a Macbook?</a></li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>12 free, bold and clean fonts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 11:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free download: collection of bold, clean and beautiful fonts for your use.<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/bold-clean-free-fonts/">12 free, bold and clean fonts</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-intro.png" alt="Free font download collection set"/><br />
Free, beautiful fonts are always a welcome addition to font collections of designers, type lovers and anyone else who uses them. This post aims to bring together 12 such bold and clean fonts (mostly sans-serifs).</p>
<p>These are free for personal use, and many of them allow free commercial use too. Please check the font usage license before using them in commercial projects, embedding them etc.</p>
<p><em>If you liked this collection, please spare a moment to  vote for it on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://www.techzilo.com/bold-clean-free-fonts/&#038;title=12+Free+Bold+Clean+Fonts">Stumble Upon</a>, bookmark it on Delicious or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/home?status=Currently+reading%3A+http://www.techzilo.com/bold-clean-free-fonts/">tweet it</a>.</em></p>
<h2>Free fonts</h2>
<h4><a href="http://www.tenbytwenty.com/products/typefaces/nevis" rel="nofollow">Nevis</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-nevis.png" alt="Nevis free fonts set"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.dafont.com/slab-tall-x.font" rel="nofollow">Slab Tall X</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-slabtallx.png" alt="Slab Tall X fonts"/></p>
<h4><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dafont.com/vintage.font">Vintage</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-vintage.png" alt="Vintage free font"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/Colaborate" rel="nofollow">Colaborate</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-colaborate.png" alt="Colaborate free font download"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/Aller" rel="nofollow">Aller</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-aller.png" alt="Aller font"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.box.net/shared/mrzrj1943j" rel="nofollow">Qlassik</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-qlassik.png" alt="Qlassik font"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.josbuivenga.demon.nl/delicious.html" rel="nofollow">Delicious</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-delicious.png" alt="Delicious fonts download"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://despicablehero.deviantart.com/art/Cash-Font-63640433" rel="nofollow">Cash Font</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-cash.png" alt="Cash font"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.box.net/shared/ajaq22sa6x" rel="nofollow">Chica Mono</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-chica.png" alt="Chica font"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.josbuivenga.demon.nl/diavlo.html" rel="nofollow">Diavlo</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-diavlo.png" alt="Diavlo free font family"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://moorstation.org/typoasis/designers/klein03/text/folks.htm" rel="nofollow">Folks</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-folks.png" alt="Folks free font set"/></p>
<h4><a href="http://www.josbuivenga.demon.nl/fontin.html" rel="nofollow">Fontin</a></h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/fonts-fontin.png" alt="Fontin type set"/><br />
Also see <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.josbuivenga.demon.nl/fontinsans.html">Fontin Sans,</a> a variant of Fontin.</p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/bold-clean-free-fonts/">12 free, bold and clean fonts</a></p>


<p><strong>Related reading:</strong><ul><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/blackberry-bold-to-compete-with-apple-iphone/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: BlackBerry Bold to compete with Apple iPhone'>BlackBerry Bold to compete with Apple iPhone</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/install-arial-verdana-windows-fonts-ubuntu/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to install Arial, Verdana, Windows fonts in Ubuntu'>How to install Arial, Verdana, Windows fonts in Ubuntu</a></li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>15 kickass Greasemonkey scripts for Twitter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twitter is gaining in popularity, but their own website seems to be a sore point. Below is a collection of Greasemonkey scripts to bring useful features to Twitter website.<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/greasemonkey-scripts-twitter/">15 kickass Greasemonkey scripts for Twitter</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com">Twitter</a> is gaining in popularity, but their own website seems to be a sore point. One of the reasons for increasing popularity of third-party Twitter clients is the lack of features in its website.</p>
<p>The community has come up with solutions, as usual. My personal favorite is Greasemonkey scripts, as they are more powerful than bookmarklets and less resource-hungry than extensions. Below is a collection of useful Greasemonkey scripts for Firefox. You must get <a rel="nofollow" href="http://getfirefox.com">Firefox</a> and then <a rel="nofollow" href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/748">Greasemonkey</a> addon. And while you&#8217;re at it, why not <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/sumesh">follow me</a> on Twitter? </p>
<h2>Greasemonkey scripts for Twitter users</h2>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/43451">Twitter search results on Google</a> &#8211; Google may buy Twitter, but untill then, use this userscript to see real-time search results from Twitter on Google search pages.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/20218">Twitter Translate</a> &#8211; Adds links for each tweet to translate (using Google Translate).</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/44156">Rapid Response</a> &#8211; Adds a box on Twitter profiles to quickly respond to the user, from within his/her profile.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/34941">Jaiku Theme</a> &#8211; Restyle Twitter pages using Jaiku&#8217;s bubble theme.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/36798">Twitter AJAX Reload</a> &#8211; Reloads Twitter every two minutes using AJAX (ie. without page reload). A countdown is shown above the last status. If there is any text in the status box, reload is postponed.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/40617">Troys Twitter</a> &#8211; Adds a bunch of useful features like nested replies, custom search tabs, autocomplete, autopagination, retweet button, URL expansion etc. (see <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/twitter-greasemonkey-script/">original post</a>). Easily the most powerful userscript in this list.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/10169">Google Reader to Twitter</a> &#8211; Share Google Reader items on Twitter.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/37032">Reverse Tweet Order</a> &#8211; Reverses the order of Tweets on a Twitter page.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/12240">Twitter Highlight</a> &#8211; Highlights tweets referring to you in timeline.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/9803">Twitter Textarea Limitless</a> &#8211; Removes character counter and blockade when your tweet exceed number of characters.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/8750">Last Tweet Preview</a> &#8211;  Displays your friendâ€™s last tweet when you hover your mouse pointer over his or her image in the Twitter sidebar.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/37021">Twitter Emoticons</a> &#8211; Brings Yahoo smileys to your tweets.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/47537">Twitter Unfollow buttons</a> &#8211; Creates buttons under each posting on your home screen to unfollow users on twitter. Reduces the number of clicks to remove a user from follow list. </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/36635">Twitter Sidebar Replies</a> &#8211; Shows replies to a user on the sidebar of that user&#8217;s Twitter page</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/38797">Twitter Friends Bio</a> &#8211; See user bio, following &#038; followers count etc.</p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/greasemonkey-scripts-twitter/">15 kickass Greasemonkey scripts for Twitter</a></p>


<p><strong>Related reading:</strong><ul><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/gmail-greasemonkey-scripts/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Greasemonkey scripts for GMail'>Greasemonkey scripts for GMail</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/install-greasemonkey-scripts-google-chrome/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Install Greasemonkey scripts in Chrome'>Install Greasemonkey scripts in Chrome</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/what-is-greasemonkey-scripts-guide/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The complete guide to Greasemonkey extension and scripts'>The complete guide to Greasemonkey extension and scripts</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/google-chrome-adds-native-greasemonkey-support/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Chrome adds native support for Greasemonkey scripts'>Google Chrome adds native support for Greasemonkey scripts</a></li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>High-quality tech podcasts worth subscribing to</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are 5 professional-quality, free technology podcasts worth subscribing to. Recommended for all tech lovers.<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/free-tech-podcasts/">High-quality tech podcasts worth subscribing to</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/podcasts_intro.png" alt="Top tech podcasts"/><br />
Netcasts, or podcasts, as they are popularly known, are a popular way to keep up with the latest happenings in a niche. Podcasts are usually daily or weekly.</p>
<p>Podcasts are more convenient in that you can listen to and stay updated with news without staying glued to your computer. You can listen to podcasts while jogging, working out in the gym, during the commute to office or while you chill out.</p>
<p>I have been listening to podcasts ever since I discovered Diggnation. Below is a roundup of the best, professional-quality podcasts in the technology niche. Instead of going by download stats, I looked for variety (gadgets, web, general tech and security) and also the style of podcasts.  This is not a complete list by any means, but should get you started with the best, or if you already listen to other podcasts, add to your list. Please add your recommendations in comments, and also take the poll at the end of this post.</p>
<p>iTunes and RSS links have been provided. If you use a music player other than iPod, you might want to use <a href="http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/">Juice</a>.</p>
<h2>Weekly tech news: TWiT</h2>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/podcasts_twit.png" alt="TWiT tech weekly podcast" class="l"/>TWiT is hosted by former TechTV host Leo Laporte, and features a host of other tech and web bigwigs regularly. TWiT is one of the most popular tech podcasts. For me, the standout factor is the clarity of voice, professionalism and wit of Leo Laporte. It makes listening to the podcast so much more fun.</p>
<p>Subscribe on: <a href="http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewPodcast%253Fid%253D73329404">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://leoville.tv/podcasts/twit.xml">RSS feed</a></p>
<h2>Daily tech news: Tech5</h2>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/podcasts_tech5.png" alt="Tech5 podcast Dvorak tech" class="l"/>Tech5 is, unlike any other podcast here, a daily podcast. It is around 5 minutes each, presented by tech luminary John Dvorak. As the author puts it, it is &#8220;the most important five minutes of your dayâ€. Dvorak does a quick roundup of tech news. Dvorak also appears on TWiT, another podcast on this list.</p>
<p>Subscribe on: <a href="itpc://mevio.com/feeds/tech5.xml">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://mevio.com/feeds/tech5.xml">RSS feed</a></p>
<h2>Gadgets: GDGT</h2>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/podcasts_gdgt.png" alt="GDGT gadgets podcast" class="l"/>gdgt is a weekly podcast for the gadget lover. It features two of the biggest names in the gadget blogging industry &#8211; Peter Rojas (creator of both Gizmodo and Engadget) and Ryan Block (cofounder and former editor of Engadget). The podcast follows an informal, easy style that makes you feel it is more of an evening chit-chat than a popular, big-name podcast.</p>
<p>Subscribe on: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=290102878">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://feeds.gdgt.com/gdgt/podcast-mp3/">RSS feed</a> (for other audio players)</p>
<h2>Web 2.0: Diggnation</h2>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/podcasts_diggnation.png" alt="Diggnation Web 2.0 podcast" class="l"/>Diggnation is hosted by Kevin Rose, founder of Digg, and Alex Albrecht, former co-host TechTV&#8217;s The Screen Savers. Diggnation is a weekly video podcast with talk and comments on user-submitted content from Digg.</p>
<p>Subscribe on: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=213038294">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://revision3.com/diggnation/feed/mp3">RSS feed</a></p>
<h2>Security Now</h2>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/podcasts_sn.png" alt="Security Now podcast weekly" class="l"/>Security Now is hosted by Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson &#8211; a legend in the security industry (and host of <a href="http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm">grc.com</a>). It is a weekly podcast with important security news and tips. Security Now has a question-and-answer &#8220;mailbag&#8221; episode based on submissions from listeners every other week.</p>
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		<title>26 GIMP Plugins to get Photoshop&#8217;s best features</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get these 26 GIMP plugins to get some of Photoshop's best features in GIMP<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-free-gimp-plugins/">26 GIMP Plugins to get Photoshop&#8217;s best features</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/gimp-plugins-2-intro.png" alt="GIMP plugins free download"/><br />
GIMP, the free and open-source image editor, is often blamed for its lack of polish in its interface. However, with sufficient addons (particularly plugins), you can achieve a lot of functionality found in other editors.</p>
<p>Our previous GIMP plugins post looked at best plugins for web design, photography etc. In this second roundup, we will take a look at <strong>plugins that bring Photoshop&#8217;s features to GIMP</strong>. This is significant, because GIMP typically draws a lot of flack for not having many of Photoshop&#8217;s functionality. </p>
<p>You might also want to read our previous posts on GIMP:</p>
<ul>
<li>More <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/gimp-plugins/">free GIMP plugins</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/install-plugins-brushes-gradients-in-gimp/">How to install brushes, gradients and plugins in GIMP</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/gimp-brushes/">Best GIMP brushes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/photoshop-brushes/">Free Photoshop brushes</a> (Photoshop brushes work in GIMP 2.4 and above)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-geometric-patterns-free-texture/">Download Geometric Patterns, a free huge texture pack</a></li>
</ul>
<p>These are GIMP 2.6 -compatible and tested plugins, but they would likely work for older versions too.</p>
<h2>GIMP plugins for Photoshop-like functionality</h2>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/4235">Wavelet Denoise</a>: Reduce noise in each channel of an image separately</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/137">GREYCstoration</a>: Removes grains or small artefacts (JPEG blocks effect) from images. It is based on anisotropic diffusion partial differential equations.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/144">Liquid Rescale</a>: Brings Photoshop&#8217;s content aware scaling to GIMP.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 187px;  border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f3f3f3; padding-top: 4px; margin: 10px; text-align:center; float: right;"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/gimp-plugin-divide-image.png" alt="Image Subdivide GIMP plugin" />
<p style=' padding: 0 4px 5px; margin: 0;'  class="wp-caption-text">Image Subdivide</p>
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<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/13880" rel="nofollow">Image subdivide</a>: Divide image into specified number of rows and columns and save any part.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/33">Save for Web</a>: Brings the Save for web feature that is much useful for web designers and others posting images to the web. </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gimp.org/~tml/gimp/win32/pspi.html">PSPI</a>: Photoshop plugin wrapper that lets you use Photoshop plugins in GIMP.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/14953" rel="nofollow">Slice and Merge</a>: Split one image &#8216;file&#8217; into smaller &#8216;files&#8217;, and to recombine it successively. One single image &#8216;file&#8217; can be split into unlimited number of files.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/14810" rel="nofollow">Unsharp Mask</a>: Improves on the default unsharp functionality.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/14588" rel="nofollow">Photo finish</a>: Round photo edges and apply a shadow border.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/10879" rel="nofollow">Photoshop pattern loader</a>: Load Photoshop PAT patterns set as image in GIMP.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/5322">Soft focus</a>: This script simulates soft focus.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/6703">Watermark</a>: Add text as a watermark into an image.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/15187">Removing timestamp</a>: This script removes the timestamp imprinted on photos by digital cameras.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/15137" rel="nofollow">Shadowed thumbnail</a>: Create a thumbnail preview of an image with a shadow effect.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 241px;  border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f3f3f3; padding-top: 4px; margin: 10px; text-align:center; float: right;"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/gimp-plugin-flash-export.png" alt="Flash Export GIMP plugin" />
<p style=' padding: 0 4px 5px; margin: 0;'  class="wp-caption-text">Flash Export</p>
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<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/14983" rel="nofollow">Flash SWF Export</a>: A Python script that exports a GIMP image as a Shockwave Flash file or the layers of an GIMP image as a Shockwave Flash animation.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/11967" rel="nofollow">Plastiwrap</a>: Script-fu that replicates the Photoshop filter Plastic Wrap. </p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/14246" rel="nofollow">Backup</a>: GIMP script that backs up working image.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/13549" rel="nofollow">Wavelet Decompose</a>: Script-fu that losslessly decompose an image into different detail scales. Useful for photo post processing.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/13187" rel="nofollow">High quality rescale</a>: Improved upscaling using a new proof-of-concept algorithm.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/13016" rel="nofollow">Noise generator</a>: Generate noise of a few different types.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px;  border: 1px solid #dddddd; background-color: #f3f3f3; padding-top: 4px; margin: 10px; text-align:center; float: right;"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/gimp-plugin-pencil-drawing.png" alt="Pencil Drawing GIMP plugin" />
<p style=' padding: 0 4px 5px; margin: 0;'  class="wp-caption-text">Pencil Drawing plugin</p>
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<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/11108" rel="nofollow">Pencil drawing from photo</a>: Script to create pencil drawing from photographic image.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/10977" rel="nofollow">Tear off</a>: Python plugin that crops application screenshots with a jagged &#8220;torn-off&#8221; appearance.</p>
<p><a href="http://code.google.com/p/gimp-reflection/" rel="nofollow">GIMP reflection</a>: Extends lower section of an image as a reflection of the original image.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/131" rel="nofollow">Pandora</a>: Simplifies the process of stitching together a sequence of panorama images.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/112" rel="nofollow">Shadow recovery</a>: Recover image information in dark parts.</p>
<p><a href="http://registry.gimp.org/node/77" rel="nofollow">Texturize</a>: Create large and natural textures from a small sample.</p>
<h4>Reader poll</h4>
<p>Now that we have featured GIMP content on several occasions, please take the poll below to let us know what kind of GIMP-related posts you&#8217;d like to read.</p>
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<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-free-gimp-plugins/">26 GIMP Plugins to get Photoshop&#8217;s best features</a></p>


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		<title>12 beautiful Apple / Mac OS X wallpapers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our selection of beautiful Apple and OS X wallpapers.<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/beautiful-apple-mac-osx-wallpapers/">12 beautiful Apple / Mac OS X wallpapers</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/apple-beautiful-wallpapers.jpg" alt="Free Apple Wallpapers"/><br />
Wallpapers often bring a breath of freshness into your desktop. Being a recent switcher to Mac OS X (and having owned other Apple products for 5 years), I have always admired Apple&#8217;s sense of perfection and simplicity in design. Here is our collection of Apple and Mac OS X wallpapers.</p>
<h3>Apple (logo) wallpapers</h3>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://flickr.com/photos/23134931@N06/2215676751/">Black Grey wallpaper</a><br />
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2215676751_e021bf2d94.jpg?v=0" alt="Apple wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/aunshi_22/2257284249/" rel="nofollow">apple_cyan</a><br />
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2257284249_4620b85e05.jpg?v=0" alt="Free wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/benadamson/463523405/" rel="nofollow">Green Apple</a><br />
<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/463523405_dd832ab9cc.jpg?v=0" alt="Free Apple"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bgwilson89/2253180349/" rel="nofollow">Apple Grey</a><br />
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2375/2253180349_cf4461106c.jpg?v=1209174926" alt="Free Mac wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/dinocho/7552461/" rel="nofollow">Think Different</a><br />
<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/4/7552461_3135d88702.jpg?v=0" alt="Apple Mac wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/thrasher7/97442874/" rel="nofollow">Apple Chrome metal</a><br />
<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/97442874_b06d05cc0e.jpg?v=0" alt="Download Mac wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/hideoo/444688865/" rel="nofollow">Apple life</a><br />
<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/444688865_4cd183c39b.jpg?v=0" alt="Best Mac wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://atreide.deviantart.com/art/Apple-Store-Ginza-29988909" rel="nofollow">Apple store</a><br />
<img src="http://th04.deviantart.com/fs9/300W/i/2006/065/f/0/Apple_Store_Ginza_by_Atreide.png" alt="Apple wallpaper download for free"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/susek/1674149246/" rel="nofollow">Wanna Apple?</a><br />
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/1674149246_b7fa7d7281.jpg?v=0" alt="Get wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/brnboy313/2526354606/in/set-72157605632038096/" rel="nofollow">Apple minimalist</a><br />
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2526354606_17b8036e6f.jpg?v=0" alt="Minimalist apple wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33448486@N00/87525733/" rel="nofollow">Apple bookmark</a><br />
<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/87525733_cfbb8b7a56.jpg?v=0" alt="Clean Mac wallpaper"/></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vip1984/2944883537/" rel="nofollow">Think Different 2</a><br />
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2944883537_e9ef820002.jpg" alt="Free Mac wallpapers collection"/></p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/beautiful-apple-mac-osx-wallpapers/">12 beautiful Apple / Mac OS X wallpapers</a></p>


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		<title>Skins / themes for VLC media player</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VLC Player (short for Videolan Client)  is one of the most popular media players. It is free, open-source and cross-platform compatible and plays most formats of video. Perhaps the only drawback is its drab interface skin.
VLC&#8217;s official site and numerous enthusiasts are the saving grace, however. VLC has skins to customize the inteface. Below [...]<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/vlc-skins/">Skins / themes for VLC media player</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>VLC Player (short for Videolan Client)  is one of the most popular media players. It is free, open-source and cross-platform compatible and plays most formats of video. Perhaps the only drawback is its drab interface skin.</p>
<p>VLC&#8217;s official site and numerous enthusiasts are the saving grace, however. VLC has skins to customize the inteface. Below are 8 beautiful VLC skins that could replace the default skin. Note that the below screenshots do no justice to the skins &#8211; skins are (relatively) better-looking once installed.</p>
<h4>How to install VLC skins</h4>
<p>Installing skins on VLC is as easy as placing the skins into VLC skins directory (differs according to OS).</p>
<ul>
<li>On Windows:  (usually C:Program FilesVLCskins)</li>
<li>On Linux: ~/.share/vlc/skins2</li>
</ul>
<p>Once the skin is installed, open VLC settings and change interface from native to skins. Then, right click anywhere and go to Interface>Choose Skin to select your skin. VLC needs to be restarted to change to skins mode. Sadly, VLC skins do not work on Mac OS X.</p>
<p>To download these VLC skins, visit the <a href="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/skins.php" rel="nofollow">Skins page</a> on the VLC site and search the first few letters of the theme name &#8211; they&#8217;re all listed in a single page.</p>
<h3>Mac-style VLC skin: Crossover Leopard theme</h3>
<p><img src="http://www.techzilo.com/wp-content/uploads/vlc-full.png" alt="Crossover VLC skin" /><br />
Crossover is my favorite VLC skin (Windows-only). The interface is well designed and brings a Mac feel to VLC. See our original post about <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/vlc-player-skin-crossover-leopard/">Crossover theme</a>.</p>
<h3>Askin theme</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/askin-vlc-skin.png" alt="Askin VLC"/></p>
<h3>Blissta VLC</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/blissta.png" alt="Blissta VLC skin"/></p>
<h3>Colibri: Mac-style skin</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/colibri-vlc-skin.png" alt="Download free VLC skin"/></p>
<h3>HX-Milky theme</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/hx-milky-vlc-skin.png" alt="Best VLC skins"/></p>
<h3>Neon skin</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/neon.png" alt="Download Neon skin"/></p>
<h3>PSPvlc: PSP-style VLC theme</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/psp-vlc-skin.png" alt="PSP VLC skin"/></p>
<h3>WMP11: Windows Media Player-like theme</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/wmp-11-vlc-skin.png" alt="WMP11 Windows VLC skin"/></p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/vlc-skins/">Skins / themes for VLC media player</a></p>


<p><strong>Related reading:</strong><ul><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/vlc-player-skin-crossover-leopard/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Crossover Leopard, a beautiful VLC media player skin'>Crossover Leopard, a beautiful VLC media player skin</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/play-flac-audio-windows-media-player/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to play FLAC audio files in Windows Media Player'>How to play FLAC audio files in Windows Media Player</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/play-flv-open-flash-video-files-on-windows-media-player/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Play FLV: Open flash video files on Windows Media Player'>Play FLV: Open flash video files on Windows Media Player</a></li><li><a href='http://www.techzilo.com/free-windows-audio-player-foobar/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Foobar: free, lightweight media player'>Foobar: free, lightweight media player</a></li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>10 wacky, funny body tattoos</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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Tattoos are often admired by people &#8211; for its complexity or weirdness. It is always fun to view and compile collections of tattoos &#8211; I have already done that in our post &#8220;20 amazing tattoos&#8220;.
Here are 10 more weird tattoos &#8211; each title is followed by the particular image. The last tattoo is NSFW, so [...]<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/wacky-body-tattoos/">10 wacky, funny body tattoos</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo-intro-2.jpg" alt="Funny, wacky tattoos"/><br />
Tattoos are often admired by people &#8211; for its complexity or weirdness. It is always fun to view and compile collections of tattoos &#8211; I have already done that in our post &#8220;<a href="http://www.techzilo.com/amazing-body-tattoos/">20 amazing tattoos</a>&#8220;.</p>
<p>Here are 10 more weird tattoos &#8211; each title is followed by the particular image. The last tattoo is <abbr title="Not Safe For Work">NSFW</abbr>, so watch out.</p>
<p><em>Do not forget to stumble or bookmark this post on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://del.icio.us/post?url=http://www.techzilo.com/wacky-body-tattoos/">Delicious</a>!</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.funtasticus.com/20071015/funny-tattooes/">Funtasticus</a><br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo26.jpg" alt=""/><br />
<a href="http://tattoo.funnypart.com">FunnyPart</a></p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo27.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p><a href="http://art-tattoo-designs.com/top-tattoos/crazy-funny-tattoos/">Art Tattoo Designs</a><br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo28.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p>Not sure if this was before the webspeak culture of LOL and OMG:<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo29.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo30.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo31.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorow/2790777327/">Cory Doctrow</a> at Flickr<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo25.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p><a href="http://talklikeaphysicist.com/2009/alpha-tattoo/">Talk like a Physicist</a><br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo21.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo22.jpg" alt=""/><br />
Also see their <a href="http://talklikeaphysicist.com/category/tuesday-physics-tattoos/">Tuesday Physics Tattoos</a> category.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.saviodsilva.net/05/tattoofun/7.htm">Savio 7</a> (NSFW)<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo24.jpg" alt=""/></p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/wacky-body-tattoos/">10 wacky, funny body tattoos</a></p>


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		<title>5 websites to create cartoon versions of yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using real images online can be uncomfortable for many, and with numerous lurkers online, their fear is justified. However, not using any images, or using the default picture makes you similar to everyone else. To stand out from the crowd, you can use customized cartoon-ish images of yourselves, or avatars, as they are popularly known.
Knowing [...]<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/create-cartoon-version-characters-yourself/">5 websites to create cartoon versions of yourself</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Using real images online can be uncomfortable for many, and with numerous lurkers online, their fear is justified. However, not using any images, or using the default picture makes you similar to everyone else. To stand out from the crowd, you can use customized cartoon-ish images of yourselves, or avatars, as they are popularly known.</p>
<p>Knowing good avatar-creator websites is essential, so here is our roundup of 5 useful websites to create cartoon characters of yourselves. Clicking on the images will take you to the corresponding avatar creator websites.</p>
<h3>FaceYourManga</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.faceyourmanga.it/homepage.php?lang=eng"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cartoon-faceyourmanga.png" alt="Create avatars of yourselves" /></a><br />
FaceYourManga is one of the newer avatar services, and created much buzz during its launch as the preferred avatar creator for Twitter.</p>
<p>We had reviewed FaceYourManga during its launch &#8211; read our <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/faceyourmanga-create-twitter-avatars/">review of FaceYourManga</a>.</p>
<h3>Portrait Maker</h3>
<p><a href="http://illustmaker.abi-station.com/index_en.shtml"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cartoon-portrait-maker.png" alt="cartoon characters" /></a></p>
<h3>SimpsonizeMe</h3>
<p><a href="http://simpsonizeme.com/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cartoon-simpsonizeme.png" alt="Create cartoon versions of yourselves" /></a><br />
Create a Simpson character of your liking.</p>
<h3>WeeWorld</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.weeworld.com/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cartoon-weeworld.png" alt="Cartoon characters of yourselves" /></a></p>
<h3>Yahoo Avatars</h3>
<p><a href="http://avatars.yahoo.com/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cartoon-yahoo-avatars.png" alt="Create cartoon characters of yourselves" /></a><br />
Yahoo&#8217;s own avatar creator. You can use this avatar in Yahoo Mail and other Yahoo services easily.</p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/create-cartoon-version-characters-yourself/">5 websites to create cartoon versions of yourself</a></p>


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		<title>30 best websites to download free ebooks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:29:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[30 high-quality sources to download free, legal ebooks on various topics.<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-free-ebooks/">30 best websites to download free ebooks</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reading is a hobby for many, while it is a passion for more. Unfortunately, with the advent of computers and busy lives, most people cannot read books. That is, until digital books (PDF), <em>aka</em> ebooks became popular. Today, there are hundreds of resources in the form of ebooks. However, finding good books is still a challenge thanks to the excess of ebooks available.</p>
<p>To solve that problem, I have compiled some of the best known ebook websites and search engines &#8211; just to find the right ebooks for you. Most of the ebook websites have categories, and clicking on categories take you to the download page. Search engines are even easier &#8211; think of them as Google for PDF files. Some of these websites offer ebooks suited to your mobile phone, iPod, PDA, Blackberry etc. &#8211; which is perfect for you to read in that afternoon ride back home from office every day. These websites are ranked in no particular order &#8211; so dig in <img src='http://www.techzilo.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<h4>Free Bookspot</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.freebookspot.org/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/ebook-freebookspot.png" alt="Download Free ebooks" /></a></p>
<h4>Freebooks</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.free-ebooks.net/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/ebook-freeebooks.png" alt="Free ebooks" /></a></p>
<h4>Free Tech Books</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.freetechbooks.com/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/ebook-freetechbooks.png" alt="Download ebooks" /></a></p>
<h4>PDFGeni</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.pdfgeni.com/"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/ebook-geni.png" alt="Search free ebooks" /></a></p>
<h4>Project Gutenberg</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/ebook-projectgutenberg.png" alt="Websites to download free ebooks" /></a></p>
<h3>More ebook websites</h3>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://free-ebook-download-links.blogspot.com/">Free Ebook Links</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bookgoldmine.com/">Book Gold Mine</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ebook.networkgood.com/">Free Ebook Down</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.onlinecomputerbooks.com/">Online Computer books</a></li>
<li><a href="http://freecomputerbooks.com/">Free Computer Books</a></li>
<li><a href="http://4ebooks.org/">4ebooks</a> (computer programming ebooks)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.getfreeebooks.com/">Get Free Ebooks</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bookyards.com/">Bookyards</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pdfoo.com/">PDFoo</a> (PDF search engine)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebook3000.com/">Ebook 3000</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebooklobby.com/">Ebook Lobby</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.filebook.net/">Filebook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebooks-space.com/">Ebook Space</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebooksdownloadfree.com/">Ebooks Download Free</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.witguides.com/">WitGuides</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.techbooksforfree.com/">Tech Books For Free</a></li>
</ol>
<h3>Download Ebooks for your iPod, Smartphones</h3>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.manybooks.net/">Manybooks</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.feedbooks.com/">Feed Books</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.booksinmyphone.com/">Booksinmyphone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.textonphone.com/">TextOnPhone</a> [iPhone-only]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.memoware.com/">Memoware</a></li>
</ol>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-free-ebooks/">30 best websites to download free ebooks</a></p>


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		<title>20 funniest, most amazing tattoos</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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Beautiful tattoos are pieces of art worth admiring. Tattooing requires high skill. The simplest tattoos are often names of loved ones, or symbols. Some people push the limits of what is possible with tattoos &#8211; by getting tattoos of various things around us. There are tattoos of persons, tattoos of objects and animals, and even [...]<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/amazing-body-tattoos/">20 funniest, most amazing tattoos</a></p>
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<p>Beautiful tattoos are pieces of art worth admiring. Tattooing requires high skill. The simplest tattoos are often names of loved ones, or symbols. Some people push the limits of what is possible with tattoos &#8211; by getting tattoos of various things around us. There are tattoos of persons, tattoos of objects and animals, and even some geeky tattoos.</p>
<p>Below are 20 stunning tattoos &#8211; each title is followed by the particular image.</p>
<p>Of course, you might have your own favorite tattoos &#8211; do share links in comments. If I get sufficient number of recommendations, I will write another post with those images (with credit links to you, of course).</p>
<h3>Hungry kya?</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Breathin&#8217; web design</h3>
<p>The text that you see on the man&#8217;s back (below) is HTML, the language used to <del>design</del> present webpages.</p>
<h3>Made in China</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>I can has subscribers</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Cash in times of economic crisis</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo11.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Come out wherever you are&#8230;</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo16.png" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Teh angel</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo12.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Trimmin&#8217; it</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo15.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Coded up</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo13.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo14.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h4>OMG, the terrorists!</h4>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Two Face</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Pay to use?</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Superwoman</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo19.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>3D Tattoo</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>WordPress loyalist</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Liverpool fan for life?</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo17.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Superman</h3>
<p>It&#8217;s a plane, no it&#8217;s a bird, no, it&#8217;s Super-tattoo-Man!<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo18.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3>Michael Jackson should be proud</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/tattoo20.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/amazing-body-tattoos/">20 funniest, most amazing tattoos</a></p>


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		<title>13 free applications every Windows user should have</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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Software, low prices (Image by cruzz)
Windows platform has the maximum number of users, and there is a wide variety of freeware (software that is not paid) available for various purposes. Some applications are brilliant, while others are usable(let us not talk about crapware). 
As a long-time Windows user, I have tested and settled for good [...]<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/essential-free-software-windows/">13 free applications every Windows user should have</a></p>
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<small>Software, low prices (Image by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2873237921_d1e521006c.jpg?v=0">cruzz</a>)</small></div>
<p>Windows platform has the maximum number of users, and there is a wide variety of freeware (software that is not paid) available for various purposes. Some applications are brilliant, while others are usable(let us not talk about crapware). </p>
<p>As a long-time Windows user, I have tested and settled for good applications for each purpose. Here is a list essential freeware for Windows &#8211; all of which I personally use and whole-heartedly recommend. Also see <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/">6 websites to fulfill all your freeware download needs</a>. You can also suggest your favorite applications in comments below!</p>
<p><em>Most computer users are unaware of the many free software that can be used instead of paid software. Please <a rel="nofollow" href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&#038;url=http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/">Digg</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/&#038;title=6%20websites%20to%20fulfill%20all%20your%20freeware%20download%20needs">Stumble</a> or bookmark this article on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://del.icio.us/post?url=http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/&#038;title=6%20websites%20to%20fulfill%20all%20your%20freeware%20download%20needs">Delicious</a> to let more users know of these freeware.</em></p>
<h3>Archiving: 7zip</h3>
<p><em>Alternative for: WinZip/WinRar</em><br />
7zip is an excellent archival tool for all platforms &#8211; Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. It supports all the usual file formats, but it can also unpack some unusual file formats, not to mention the 7z format. 7z format is a new open archive format with high compression, support for encryption and unicode encoding.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.7-zip.org/download.html">Download 7zip</a></p>
<h3>Antivirus: Avast</h3>
<p><em>Alternative for: Norton/Kaspersky antivirus</em><br />
Avast is one of the best antivirus tools that you can get, free or otherwise. It is known for its low footprint, tiny online updates (which bodes well for those on slower connections) and has a good real-time scanner.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html">Download Avast Antivirus</a></p>
<h3>PDF: Foxit</h3>
<p><em>Alternative for: Adobe Reader</em><br />
Foxit is a lightweight PDF reader. It makes an excellent choice for PDFs, as it takes up less resources than Adobe Reader, and is just as capable. Sad thing is, many people are unaware of its existence and slug on with Adobe Reader.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.foxitsoftware.com/downloads/index.php">Download Foxit</a></p>
<h3>RSS: FeedDemon</h3>
<p>FeedDemon was a paid product for a long time, but is now a freeware. It is developed by NewsGator, who also develops the popular Mac OS X software NetNewsWire. FeedDemon sports a clean interface, has a few special features like the Panic button, a custom shared items URL (like Google Reader) and synchronization if you use multiple computers. Read our <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/download-feed-demon-review/">review of FeedDemon</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.foxitsoftware.com/downloads/index.php">Download FeedDemon</a></p>
<h3>Disc burning: Img Burn</h3>
<p><em>Alternative for: Ahead Nero</em><br />
Img Burn is a free disc buring software, with a good feature set and easy to use UI. It is very reliable (rarely have I had coaster discs). It is also resource-friendly, with the installer being sub-2 MB and memory usage being quite low. Read our <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/free-imgburn-write-discs-cd-dvd-software/">review of Img Burn</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download">Download Img Burn</a></p>
<h3>Encryption: TrueCrypt</h3>
<p>TrueCrypt is a free encryption utility, and can encrypt specific files/folders or even entire partitions. It is very useful to protect your privacy, as even police cannot (legally) ask you to provide password for an encrypted drive (in a recent incident, a court judge ruled so). This should come in handy when you are travelling to/from areas where customs officials check your computer for illegal content.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads.php">Download TrueCrypt</a></p>
<h3>IM: Pidgin</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/pidgin-full.png" alt="Pidgin IM" class="r"/><br />
Pidgin is a popular IM client, and like Firefox, has plugins to extend its capabilities. Pidgin is a multi-protocol client, which means that it supports most networks you would use (GTalk/Jabber, MSN, Yahoo, AIM etc.).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pidgin.im/download/windows/">Download Pidgin</a></p>
<h3>Image editing: GIMP</h3>
<p><em>Alternative for: Photoshop</em><br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/gimp-full.png" alt="GIMP 2" class="r" /><br />
GIMP is a free image editor, and is a popular alternative to the expensive Photoshop. Although not as polished or powerful as Photoshop, GIMP is sufficiently powerful for most users. GIMP has a wide library of free brushes, plugins and scripts to extend its functionality. Also see our list of <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/gimp-plugins/">free GIMP plugins</a> and <a href="http://www.techzilo.com/gimp-brushes/">GIMP brushes</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html">Download GIMP</a></p>
<h3>BitTorrent: uTorrent</h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-full.png" alt="uTorrent torrent client" class="r" /><br />
uTorrent is the most popular P2P client on Windows. Packing all the usual features and then some in a tiny package (>400 KB), uTorrent has a low memory footprint too. It can be skinned, and has only the necessary settings available (unlike Azureus).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.7-zip.org/download.html">Download uTorrent</a></p>
<h3>Audio: WinAmp</h3>
<p>WinAmp is easily the most popular audio player for Windows. Apart from excellent music playback, it has a range of plugins, and the pro version (which costs $20) can burn/rip discs and has other extras. For most people, the free version will be sufficiently powerful.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.winamp.com/player">Download Winamp</a></p>
<h3>Video: VLC Player</h3>
<div class="centerimg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/vlc-full.png" alt="VLC media player" /><br />
<small>VLC player skinned with <a href="http://techzilo.com/vlc-player-skin-crossover-leopard/">Crossover Mac skin</a></small></div>
<p>VLC is a video player with a rich feature set &#8211; it plays just about any file format. It requires no codecs installed on the system, as it has codecs bundled with it. It plays all the normal formats, and uncommon formats like 3GP, Flash etc.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html">Download VLC</a></p>
<h3>Browsing: Firefox</h3>
<p>Firefox is the most popular browser amongst the technically-oriented, and for good reasons. It has an extensive library of extensions, providing just about every capability you can think of. It is also much safer, thanks to its open-source nature.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/">Download Firefox</a></p>
<h3>Email: Thunderbird</h3>
<p>Thunderbird is a free and open-source email client, developed by Mozilla, which also develops Firefox. Thunderbird has support for email, RSS feeds and USENET.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/all.html">Download Thunderbird</a></p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/essential-free-software-windows/">13 free applications every Windows user should have</a></p>


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		<title>6 websites to fulfill all your freeware download needs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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Always Low Prices! (Image by cruzz)
Software that does not cost money, or freeware as they are popularly known, are improving in quantity and functionality every day. While many freeware are not as good as their commercial counterparts, there are many freeware that are actually better than the paid software. Case in point: Antivirus tools.
Please Stumble [...]<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/">6 websites to fulfill all your freeware download needs</a></p>
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<p>Software that does not cost money, or freeware as they are popularly known, are improving in quantity and functionality every day. While many freeware are not as good as their commercial counterparts, there are many freeware that are actually <em>better</em> than the paid software. <em>Case in point</em>: Antivirus tools.</p>
<p><em>Please <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/&#038;title=6%20websites%20to%20fulfill%20all%20your%20freeware%20download%20needs">Stumble</a> or bookmark this article on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://del.icio.us/post?url=http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/&#038;title=6%20websites%20to%20fulfill%20all%20your%20freeware%20download%20needs">Delicious</a> to let more users know of these websites.</em></p>
<p>Below, you will find a collection of <strong>best websites for all the best freeware downloads</strong> and reviews. Between the six websites covered below, you should be able to find pretty much everything that you need. Many of these websites also include reviews on the download page.</p>
<p>Clicking on the heading of each website takes you to the website. Do add your recommendations to comments below. And happy downloading!</p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.download.com/">Download.com</a></h3>
<p>Part of the famed CNet.com network.<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/software-download.png" alt="Download free software" /></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" href="http://filehippo.com/">Filehippo</a></h3>
<p>Filehippo has a very clean design, and software is neatly arranged into various categories. Ads also seem fewer as compared to other sites &#8211; only two AdSense units are present.<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/software-filehippo.png" alt="Free applications" /></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.soft32.com/">Soft32</a></h3>
<p>Slightly overloaded in terms of ads, but an otherwise useful website.<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/software-soft32.png" alt="Software for free" /></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tucows.com/">Tucows</a></h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/software-tucows.png" alt="Download Windows software" /></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" href="http://softpedia.com/">Softpedia</a></h3>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/software-softpedia.png" alt="Free windows software" /></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" href="http://oldapps.com/">Old Apps</a></h3>
<p>Old Apps contains older versions of most freeware. This can be useful if you have any issues with latest versions of software.<br />
<img src="/wp-content/uploads/software-oldapps.png" alt="Download older versions of software" /></p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/freeware-software-download-sources/">6 websites to fulfill all your freeware download needs</a></p>


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		<title>Top 6 temporary disposable email services</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spam is rising as fast as it has ever, and most inboxes are flooded with thousands of spam mails every day. Typically, spammers get your email addresses in two ways: spam bots which crawl the web to find email addresses, and scrupulous websites which sell email IDs of users which sign up with the website [...]<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/temporary-disposable-email-inbox/">Top 6 temporary disposable email services</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spam is rising as fast as it has ever, and most inboxes are flooded with thousands of spam mails every day. Typically, spammers get your email addresses in two ways: spam bots which crawl the web to find email addresses, and scrupulous websites which sell email IDs of users which sign up with the website in question. To prevent the second problem, the solution would be a temporary or disposable email account. Temporary email accounts are destroyed after a specific time period, typically after a day.</p>
<div class="centerimg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/spam2.jpg" alt="Disposable email inboxes" title="Temporary email" /><br />
<small>Take out the trash!  (Image by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51096110@N00/2607573904/">dok1</a>)</small></div>
<h3>Benefits of temporary email inboxes</h3>
<ul>
<li>Protects your mail account from spam by automatically expiring after a certain time period</li>
<li>Requires no signup and/or registration.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Best disposable email account services</h3>
<p>Here is a short list of free, disposable (or temporary) mailbox services worth looking at:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.guerrillamail.com/">GuerillaMail</a> is one of the better-designed websites offering disposable email accounts, and you can get a random or chosen email ID.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mailinator.com/">Mailinator</a> is one of the more reputed players in temporary email boxes business. To get a temporary mail box, <strong>simply send an email to it</strong> &#8211; no signup required.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.spamgourmet.com/">SpamGourmet</a> gives you a temporary and permanent addresses. You can then give out the temporary addresses, from which the first 3 mails are forwarded to your permanent address. Mails sent thereafter to the temporary address is discarded. You should <em>never</em> give out your permanent address.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://spambox.us/">Spambox</a> lets you select the time until the email account self-destructs.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.emailzorz.com/">EmailZorz</a> lets you make an address like <code>someone@emailzorz.com</code>. There are also a few variations to the domain &#8211; you can use emailrama.com, emailzorz.com, e-mailzorz.com and mailzorz.com</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.skeefmail.com/">Skeefmail</a> lets you pick a temporary address. You can also choose a random address instead of picking one yourselves.</p>
<p>If you have other favorite disposable mail services, do not forget to add them in comments below!</p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/temporary-disposable-email-inbox/">Top 6 temporary disposable email services</a></p>


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		<title>Best Rapidshare search engines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sumesh P</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rapidshare provides no ways to search for content on its own websites - but here are some powerful third-party search engines to search for files on Rapidshare.<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/best-rapidshare-search-engines/">Best Rapidshare search engines</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RapidShare is a popular choice to host files online for free. RapidShare has generous limits (200MB file upload limit) even in a free account. To download a file, simply use the link for the file. If you want to share files with friends, upload the file to RapidShare and send the links to download.</p>
<p><img src="/wp-content/uploads/rapidshare.png" alt="Rapidshare Search engines" /></p>
<p>RapidShare can be really useful if you know how to get the right files. On RapidShare, you can get every type of content you could possibly dream of &#8211; warez, songs, pirated content, pr0n etc. One feature they miss (and I wonder why) is searching for files. You could use complicated Google search operators, but to make your job easier, here are the best search engines to search for content you need, on RapidShare. Simply type your search terms and hit enter &#8211; just like Google.</p>
<ul>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.searchshared.com/">SearchShared</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rsfind.com/">RSFind</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://ineedfile.com/">Ineedfile</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rapidsharelink.com/">RapidShareLink</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://filesearcher.net/">FileSearcher</a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shareminer.com/">ShareMiner</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Among the above, SearchShared can be used to search on many other sites (simply tick the ones you want). RapidShareLink has the best design. ShareMiner has a Firefox plugin, so if you use Firefox, you can search for Rapidshare files from within Firefox.</p>
<p>An original article by <a href="http://techzilo.com">TechZilo</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.techzilo.com/best-rapidshare-search-engines/">Best Rapidshare search engines</a></p>


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