- Convert images to icons using Bradicon - Bradicon is a web service that will convert any image you upload to 32-bit icons in ICO format that you can then download.
A cool little site that can instantly convert any image you upload to it into ICO icon format. Of course, this can also be done by many freeware programs that you can install locally, such as the IcoFX icon editor (which can also do image to ICO conversions in batch), or Imagicon. However, if you don't convert images to icon regularly and/or don't care to install a program on your machine for a handful of conversions, Bradicon is a great resource that works really well. More info on this one:
- Supports JPG, GIF, PNG image types as input, and outputs 32 bit icons in ICO format.
- ICO file includes 3 sizes: 16�16, 32�32, and 48�48. Transparency is preserved.
- Conversion example: see the image to the right.
[via freewaregenius]
- Test your LCD Monitor - It can happen that your new LCD monitor is having dead or stuck pixels which can be rather unfortunate depending on the location of the pixels and the laws of the country you bought the monitor in. Some dead pixels on a newly bought monitor may not be enough to return it.
It can also happen that dead or stuck pixels appear after using the LCD monitor for a while. It's a good idea to test the LCD monitor before or immediately after purchase with a software that can reveal stuck or dead pixels. The best case scenario would be obviously a test before buying the monitor to be sure that it does not contain dead pixels.
The tiny application Is My LCD OK [via Shell Extension City] provides several test colour schemes that reveal if pixels on the monitor are not working properly. It can be run from any location on the hard drive. The first start uses a German interface, press E to switch to the English interface.
The different test patterns can be loaded by pressing the corresponding button on the keyboard. If you press [1] the screen will change to a white background. If you should find a pixel that is not white you discovered a dead or stuck pixel. By viewing all test patterns you will be able to find all dead or stuck pixels on the LCD monitor.
Hopefully though there will be none or that much that you can return the monitor for a new one. [via gHacks]
- Shades Fine-Tunes Your Mac's Screen Brightness [Featured Mac Download]
Free utility Shades adds finer screen brightness controls to your Mac than the defaults. Once you install the Shades Preference pane and turn it on, you can brighten or darken your screen across a much wider range than the Mac's built-in controls, and make your laptop in bed much more bearable to your sleepy significant other or the guy on the red-eye flight in the next seat. Shades doesn't affect OS X's default controls and colour profiles. If you get carried away by the range Shades provides and dim your screen too dark, Alt Esc will set it back to the default brightness. [via Lifehacker]
- Snipe Multiple eBay Auctions with JBidwatcher
Windows/Mac/Linux (All platforms with Java): JBidwatcher, a cross-platform, open-source eBay sniper application, is now available in a well-tended 2.0 beta release, with a few new tweaks and a better-looking interface for every platform. JBidwatcher has won praise from commenter's in particular for its "multisnipe" function-choose multiple auctions for the same type of item, set a maximum price you want to win with ,and JBidwatcher will jump in at the last minute on a possible win and stop bidding on the others. Whether you're going to be away from your desk or just want the convenience of having an app do your auction bidding, this app is a good bet. JBidwatcher is a free download for any platform running the Java Runtime Environment. [via Lifehacker]
- Pogo keeps Polaroid as Polaroid in the digital age .
The biggest challenge an instant print company like Polaroid would have in the digital age is how to keep it's unique and interesting niche in an ever competitive market and not look like just another digital camera company. With Pogo, Polaroid may be doing just that.
At 8 ounces in size, the Pogo Pocket Printer prints tiny 2"x3" digital prints with sticker backings directly from a digital camera or even cellphone through an interesting process that is both wireless and inkless.
Using Bluetooth, it can connect directly to your cellphone and print a full colour image in about a minute. It can do so in an inkless fashion thanks to the Zink photo paper which keeps to the spirit of Polaroid instant print style through millions of tiny heat activated crystals which create the colour image. The photos are waterproof, tear proof and smear proof. And only time will tell if they're fade proof.
The Pogo printer works either with a rechargeable battery or AC adapter/Charger.
Retails for $150 and will be available exclusively through both Target and Best Buy later in the summer. [via Coolest Gadgets]
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