Tech2All | Gadgets, Web 2.0, Reviews

With the myriad of facebook alert applications out there it is difficult to decide on which one to use. Functionality and quality varies considerably.

Luckily there’s FizzBoost! Truely the best Notifier there is!.

Pictures always say a thousand words… so here you go

Now, a new FizzBoost version is ready for download (read the rest of the post to get the direct download) and has a whole bunch of new features. Including:

[More]

An alternative operating system for the masses.. Did you get the idea..

Simple, slick user friendly, beautiful desktop for normal people.

Out of the box, just works!

[More]

G.ho.st is a collection of web 2.0 applications tied together inside a globally hosted operating system. So once you signup with their operating system you'll be given a separate space for you including the operating systems applications. It gives you the mobility of using the same operating system from anywhere. The concept is to virtually present a pc with an operating system using your regular web browser. By default you will get a 3GB space upon signup. It actually consists of many web 2.0 applications in a single connected web operating system environment. I personally find it amazing and yes i would really like to see the future development of this product. Entirely powered by Adobe Flash, Javascript and Ajax brings you the streamlined web 2.0 operating system on your hand. It includes several games, powerful RSS reader, Youtube explorer, file manager, desktop applications and more. You will be able to upload your own files, presentations, documents, articles and maintain those inside the OS. It's still at the alpha stage of development and I am sure there will be lot more features once it is completed. What are the features inside? Lets just take a look at the features list.

• A complete free virtual computer in your browser
• Available from anywhere
• Always booted, backed-up, up-to-date & secure
• Easy &fun
• Strong support for collaboration
• Single sign-in desktop for Web applications
• Single file system for files form different Web applications
• Interoperability of files and data between Web applications
• Free storage (Free 3GB)
• Common Windows or Linux look and feel

Lets Take a look at the photos:

Watch the video demo: [More]

Google just introduced new way to use their popular messaging service Google Talk. Now it is possible to load Google Talk as a sidebar of your favorite Firefox browser. It empowered with the google's ajax and web 2.0 framework for optimal performance. Installation is really simple. Few easy steps to do.

1. Goto Firefox Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks
   
   
2. Create a New Bookmark at your Bookmarks toolbar folder. Name it Google Talk, Now copy and paste this -> http://talkgadget.google.com/talkgadget/client link. Select the option to load the content on the firefox sidebar.
   
3. You should put the link at your Bookmarks Toolbar Folder for a One click easy access to it.
   

REKO is a tool designed to track most popular sites you visit, it finds other users who have similar browsing habits. So it can make similar like minded peoples bring closer in a network. REKO uses FireFox 2.xx web browser and it comes as an extension. The Firefox add-on sends REKO the domain names of the sites you visit. It then adds these to your profile and compares them with other users to find people with similar browsing habits. These users are your neighbours, you can view their profiles to see what other sites they are visiting. REKO also allows you to upload OPML files. If you have an RSS reader, export your OPML file to find RSS reading neighbours! REKO utilises Alexa related links to give you related links based on your top browsing websites.

You will need a free account before you start using REKO. (You will need at least FireFox 2.x )