Test your web design in different browsers

August 20, 2008 · Filed Under Useful Sites, Web Design · 1 Comment 

If you’re a web designer, or just the proud owner of a website, I’m sure you’d like to make sure your website is viewable to not just you, but to everyone using different browsers and operating systems.

This is now possible by using the Browser Shots website. This website takes screenshots of your website from multiple browsers and operating systems. You choose what you want to see your site in.

So what is Browsershots?

Browsershots makes screenshots of your Web design in different browsers. It is a free open-source online service created by Johann C. Rocholl. When you submit your Web address, it will be added to the job queue. A number of distributed computers will open your Web site in their browser. Then they will make screenshots and upload them to the central server here.

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Virus scan a file with over 30+ scanners for free!

August 11, 2008 · Filed Under Security, Windows Vista, Windows XP · Comment 

VirusTotal-logo Have you ever received a file from someone that you don’t really trust? Ever downloaded a file and suspect it could be infected but your antivirus says otherwise? Well now you can scan for viruses using over 30+ different virus scanners for free!

Virus Total is the name of the website that offers this great service. You simply upload the file that you wish to be scanned to the website, and after a few seconds (depending on your upload speed) the file you uploaded, will start being scanned by each scanner.

When the file is being scanned you’ll be able to see which antivirus is scanning it and what the result is.

VirusTotal is a service that analyzes suspicious files and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware detected by antivirus engines.

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Download torrents without installing any software

August 9, 2008 · Filed Under Linux, Mac OS X, Useful Sites, Windows Vista, Windows XP · 2 Comments 

Have you ever went on a PC and wanted to download a torrent, but don’t have any software to download them with? Well this problem is solved!

bitlet BitLet lets you download torrents using a web based application. This website is currently in beta so you could expect a few problems every now and then.

A great benefit for some, is that if you like your anonymity, this web application will still work with proxys and the popular tor. This means that you can download your favourite new movies podcast without leaking your IP to certain authorities.

Here’s the feature list we’ve been able to gather:

  • Resume downloads
  • View upload/download statistics
  • Upload and seed torrents
  • Generate BitLet links from any torrent file

Now that you’ve read about it, I’m sure you’re just dying to try it. Visit BitLet.org.

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