Very useful list of cheat sheets

Whether you are trying to bluff your way through a software product or want to remind yourself of some actions then here is a great list of cheatsheets for a load of software titles

IE7 download stats

Microsoft have release some stats to show the number of times that IE7 has been downloaded in the first few days since the product's release. Of course with the inclusion of IE7 as an update package it's hard to split the %age between intentional (manual) downloads and "update" downloads but this takes nothing away from the fact that IE7 is long overdue and widely welcomed, given the outdated IE6.

Mozzila has also release FireFox 2 in the last day or so and going by this graph their download numbers are impresive as well, though I can't quite figure out what the graph "actually" shows !!!!

iTunes copy protection 'cracked'

This is interesting, very interesting .... the technology for 3rd parties to "create" iTunes compatible devices and Apple may not have the power to stop them ....... need to do more digg'n into this, but the implications sound huge.

Yahoo time capsule project

Yahoo are running a time capsule project which, going by the blurb on the home page:

For 30 days, from October 10 until November 8, Yahoo! users worldwide can contribute photos, writings, videos, audio — even drawings — to this electronic anthropology project."

I blogged about the "Britain's biggest blog" (see below), but this seems much grander somehow.

IT Security community in the UK

A nice forum for those interested in IT security; those looking to enhance their secruity knowledge and those with generally more sence than money when it comes to IT security

Anatomically correct Second Life skin

Been playing Second Life for a wee while now and although I still dont understand what you are suppose to be doing I do fancy dressing the avatar in one of these though.   I don't think that Miss Kim (who created them) has posted the How To yet  :-(

Game exhibition in London Science Museum

The title says it all really ................ click here for more info

I need to find a work reason to go to London between those dates  :-)

But, there is a cool wee game on the site to keep you entertained even if you cannot go.

Firefox 2 RC 1

cnet video looking at Firefox 2 RC1

Vista RC2 is coming............

............ but going on this report in cnet this release has no new features but instead some new fit and finish additions .... yet its still not ready for GOLD release?

Look forward to see it for myself.

Online file sharing service

MYBloop -- free file sharing service, lots of images, videos, music etc.

Windows Vista Bitlocker

Blogged from Steve Lamb's TEchnet space

Bitlocker is the feature of Windows Vista that I'm asked about more than any other. There follows a list of links to an excellent series of resources covering BitLocker in technical detail. Before I get to the guides I'd also like to refer you to the BitLocker Team blog which is a great source of information in itself including details of the recent cosmetic changes to the interface in the BitLocker Makeover.

By far the most popular guide is the Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide

Windows Vista Trusted Platform Module Services Step by Step Guide

BitLocker Executive Overview

A Technical review of BitLocker Drive Encryption

Best Practices for Trusted Platform Module Management

BitLocker and TPM Services – Glossary

Windows Vista BitLocker Client Platform Requirements

BitLocker Drive Encryption Frequently Asked Questions

BitLocker Drive Encryption: Value-Add Extensibility Options

Hardware requirements for BitLocker Drive Encryption

BitLocker Drive Encryption: Scenarios, User Experience, and Flow

BAES-CBC + Elephant diffuser A Disk Encryption Algorithm for Windows Vista

AnAppAday.com

Community driven blogg where the Software Jedi codes an app a day ... some very cool things on there .......

Body bag beanbag

Udderstuff is selling a beanbag in three sizes dead large, dead medium, and dead small. Each bean bag has a bright pink body shaped inner bag which contains the beans.

Or maybe you prefer the Ouija mouse mat or coat hanging noose .....

Then again, maybe not !!!!!

Britian's biggest blog

The National Trust is encouraging people to record a diary of their day on a website, as part of what is being called "Britain's biggest blog".

The blogs will then be stored by the British Library and at other locations.

The trust says it will create a "fascinating social history archive" of everyday life for future generations.

Runs October 17th

Wear your computer problems

Cool T-Shirts that show the world your computer problems

Use Office 2007 file formats in older Office applications

The Compatibility Pack is an addon for MS Office 2000 / XP / 2003 which will allow you to open, edit, save and create files using the robust file formats which are new to Office 2007

Easy animation techniques

Some ideas and techniques which make animation that little bit easier and more accessable.

70 Wild Miles - a beginning

It must have been one of those "anything goes" moments, but I said yes when asked if I wanted to compete in the 70 WIld Miles triathlon.

Held every year in Glencoe, a very beautiful part of Scotland, it consists of a 47 mile cycle, 10 mile canoe and a 13 mile run.... and all for a very good cause; CLIC Sargent (Caring for Children with Cancer) and cancer research in general.

So, where to begin and why blog it?

Well, blogging it seems like an ideal way to share the experience and perhaps give others some information on resources I find.  As for where to begin, I have no idea.

:-)

Seriously though, I need to talk to someone about a fitness program, need to learn how to canoe, learn about endurance races, find resources I can use and get training........ just as the Scottish autumn is closing in ... perfect timing !!!!!!!!!!!!