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Aug 18 2010

BlindType offers more coherent drunk texting

As demonstrated in this video, BlindType is some sort of keyboard replacement for the iPad, iPhone and presumably the iPod touch (neither are actually available at the moment but we are told to follow @BlindType on Twitter for updates) that allows flawless gibberish interpretation even when every character is wrong. It can apparently even deduce what you where trying to type even if you miss the keyboard entirely as long as you remain consistent in how far off you are and stick to the proper key layout. They call this adjusting to your “perceived keyboard” and it is some form of black magic.

I can imagine this technology coming in handy for those who might like to drunk text their ex-girlfriends. Finally those unintelligible keystrokes will be properly interpreted!

I’m skeptical that BlindType can really be as good as this video suggests. I’m also curious to see if the folks creating this technology have an equally slick solution for getting my BlindTyped text into the apps that I use every day.

What do you think of this witchcraft? Leave a comment below!

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Apr 27 2009

Boot Up

Boot time can be a moment of truth for drives on the fritz. These free utilities can put you in a more confident position dealing with troublesome installs.

mu Boot UpAppleJack

This app could really save you in a pinch. It is a script that can be launched from the command line in single-user-mode to repair the disk, repair privileges, delete caches and more. Could be a lifesaver.

mu Boot UpBootCD

We’ve featured this one before on Freeloader Friday, but it is worth mentioning again. This application creates a burnable, bootable image of your OS X install. You select the utilities and applications to include.

mu Boot UpCarbon Copy Cloner

Listed as shareware, this is actually $5 donation-ware. And it is worth much more. CCC backs up and syncs disks, including permissions, hidden files and boot-ability. The app also features a scheduling feature.

The props this week go to the freeware programmers that make these drive-saving applications.

Brian

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Apr 27 2009

Freeware For You and Your Children

The newest addition to the Burnham family was born just hours ago. As such, Brian is out learning how to be a new father. In celebration of this wonderful moment, I’ve managed to dig up a small selection of freeware that will benefit you and your children. And, as an added bonus, all PayPal donations from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be donated to Brian, his wife, and the new little Burnham.

mu Freeware For You and Your ChildrenTux Paint

Do you and/or your kids miss KidPix? Then I strongly recommend that you try Tux Paint . Tux Paint is a paint application that is aimed towards young children (similar to KidPix). Tux Paint features basic drawing tools, designs, colors, and a downloadable stamp set.

mu Freeware For You and Your ChildrenGrowth Charts

Are you obsessed with the growth of your child? If you have ever been curious to follow the growth of your child (or yourself) the same way that the doctor does, “this program will allow you to do that using the same charts that your doctor probably uses.”

BlockXXX

BlockXXX is a Firefox extension which scan pages for words commonly found on “adult entertainment” sites. If the words are matched, BlockXXX will disable all images and links.

Firefox Themes

While you busy child-proofing Firefox, why not add a cute, child-like theme?

Thanks for joining me this week. I hope some of this week’s freeware finds are useful to you and your children.

And, congratulation to both Brian and his wife!

Brought to you by: James

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