Kelly Software

Popcorn Hour

2008-07-01T06:00:00.001-05:00

Very cool device - PopCorn Hour A-100. This device can do just about everything - playback video, audio, pictures, etc, from just about any venue. You can grab video from your local hard drive, NAS, Bittorrent, Internet (YouTube), etc.....even in HD too. Check it out: http://www.popcornhour.com

Customized top-level www extensions are coming soon

2008-06-27T06:47:00.001-05:00

According to new rules unanimously passed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, or Icann, at its meeting here, any company, organization or country will soon be able to apply for a new Web address extension, called a top-level domain.
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2008-06-14T11:17:00.002-05:00

If you haven't already listened to these, the RSA Conference keynote presentations are quite interesting. Be sure to choose the "View Interactive Webcast" links, because they not only include the video but also the slide presentations.
http://media.omediaweb.com/rsa2008/keynote_catalog.htm

Here are some interesting facts I've gathered from what I've listened to so far:

We have reached an inflection point. There is more malicious software being created everyday than good software. 65% of unique software programs delivered to users were malicious.
Identity theft: during the last two months of 2007, almost 50 million people across the globe had their identities exposed; 3 lost identities every second.
Business Sectors: Of the data breaches, the government sector accounted for 20% of the overall data breaches. Note that this 20% accounted for over "60%" of the identities exposed.
The vast majority of identity theft is actually committed with data that is not collected online. It's either dumpster-diving, robbing the mailbox, etc.
Worldwide: There are 4 babies born every second. There are 25 cell phones sold every second. There are 40 million new wireless, telephone subscribers signed-up for cell phone every month.

Shape-shifting BMW

2008-06-12T09:46:00.002-05:00

Very cool video - even if you're not a BMW fan.

Lost camera caught thieves

2008-06-10T05:24:00.000-05:00

Lost cameras "phone home" to catch thieves - A New Yorker was visiting Florida and accidentally lost her camera. The camera had a Eye-Fi 2gb SD card in it. So when the people who stole her camera used it to take snapshots of themselves, guess what? The next time they crossed an internet connection, the camera uploaded the pictures to the web.

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NASA: programming controls Mars Lander robot

2008-06-06T08:06:00.002-05:00

Interesting read on how the NASA programmers upload their code sequences to the Lander on Mars: Click here to read the article

Weather1 update

2008-05-25T20:53:00.003-05:00

Weather1 updated! More locales and a few minor improvements. Enjoy!

Google App Engine released

2008-04-09T05:54:00.000-05:00

Interesting concept - maybe a new trend in web development.
Here's a link with video:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_app_engine_history_or_monopoly.php

Programmer fonts

2008-03-30T13:32:00.003-05:00

Jan Goyvaerts, of EditPad, has shared some new fonts that are good for programmers (ie: text editors and IDE's, etc). Check em out - they're free. :)
Visit here

Kelly's Point to Ponder

2008-02-24T17:21:00.001-06:00

I've finally done something I've been wanting to do in a few years - restart my "Points to Ponder". I used to send this out via e-mail but now I plan to use a blog to handle them. It's easy and free to sign-up to receive my "Points to Ponder" via e-mail. Just click the link below and look for the "subscribe" box.

History:
For about 20 years, I sent daily "Points to Ponder" which were usually short, simple quotes - either motivational, humorous, serious or thought-provoking messages via e-mail each day. I'd like to try this again, if I can get enough interest. So please forward this e-mail to anyone who might be interested. Thanks!

Click here to subscribe via e-mail:
www.KellysPoint.com

Pay it forward...

2008-02-13T17:53:00.000-06:00

Tornadoes cut a swath of destruction that resulted in an estimated 59 deaths from Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee, and injured hundreds more. The Red Cross immediately mobilized volunteers and supplies, provided shelter, fed victims, provided emergency workers and lended emotional support. Relief efforts are ongoing.
Please donate anything you can by visiting www.redcross.org or calling 1-800- RED CROSS

Launchy 2.0

2008-02-09T12:49:00.000-06:00

Sorry, it's been a while since I've posted - but it's worth the wait! If you have a lot of software on your computer, how do you easily find and start the programs? Are you always waiting for the Start menu to load and then spending too much time looking for that program name?

I've had this ever-growing issue for some time. There are many quick-launcher programs out there, but where's one that's really easy to use, painless to install, and easy on your system? I've found a great solution by Josh Karlin. It's called Launchy. You can read more and download it here: www.launchy.net

What is Launchy? It's an EASY way to open files, folders, programs and websites. It easily and quickly finds the programs for you. It's an easy install. You just launch it by hitting your ALT+spacebar. For example, to run FireFox, I just typed F, and it guessed FireFox first, and then I just hit enter. :)
There are far too many options and features to list here...BUT you may ask, so how much is this program?? It's FREE! :)

Check it out....it'll save you a ton of time. And it's fun & easy to use.

new software - ksTaskbar

2007-07-22T01:00:00.001-05:00

I've developed a new program called "ksTaskbar"! This is a program for those of us who would like to have a clean desktop (few or no icons) and EASY access to our favorite short-cuts, programs, files, etc. It's a taskbar that you can move around and customize...and it's currently free! :)

I developed this for my own use and thought I would share it.
Click here for more info or to download.

I welcome feedback! I'm open to new ideas and suggestions.
Thanks!

Software Update - Weather1

2007-07-18T23:23:00.000-05:00

I made some fixes to Weather1. Version 7.23 is available - you can get the latest version here.

Enjoy!

Software updates

2007-07-16T00:42:00.000-05:00

I have a new version of Weather1-lite (my lite version of Weather1). This new (beta) version allows you to choose from several tray icons - temperature icon, weather icon, or both! Customizations are available for the temperature icon as well. :)
Download here
Enjoy!

Security bulletin - Photoshop CS2 and CS3

2007-07-11T21:17:00.000-05:00

As of July 10, 2007, Adobe has released a security update to it's Photoshop CS2 and CS3 products. If you use Photoshop CS2 or CS3, be sure to update your Photoshop as soon as possible from here.

job searching

2007-07-08T20:07:00.001-05:00

I haven't had any software updates lately due to my (lack of) job situation. I'm still job searching which is taking-up a lot of time. I hope to have some software updates soon!...and a job. :)

Weather1 update

2007-06-26T10:24:00.000-05:00

As of this morning, Weather1 is at Version 7.22
Download the latest version.

New contests; Update to Weather1

2007-06-24T11:41:00.000-05:00

A few updates for today:

Contests!

Monthly Drawing contest - enter for a free license to be given away each month. The winner wins a license of his/her choice software product developed by KellySoftware. You must re-enter each month - so return each month!

Software Suggestion contest - be the first to submit an idea for software and if we develop it, you get a free lifetime license! Suggest your idea for the contest!

Weather1 fix

www.weather1.com

Enjoy!

Software updates - reposted

2007-06-23T18:21:00.000-05:00

Over the past week, I have several software updates to note:

1)..Weather1 is at Version 7.18

2)..Weather1Lite Vs. 1.00 has just been released! This is a 'lite' version of Weather1.

3)..Stock1 has been updated - Version 2.0

4)..Watcher1 has been updated - Version 2.00

If you need any custom software development, please contact me for a quote. I appreciate the opportunity.

In the Press - IconHider

2007-05-22T11:36:00.000-05:00

My IconHider program continually gets in the press, so I’ve decided to start collecting the clippings. The latest is the April 2007 issue of PC-WELT magazine. It’s a German PC magazine published by IDG Media. I’ve scanned the respective pages and have them on my IconHider program page. Feel free to check it out - it’s a neat desktop program and it’s FREE.

High Power Job

2007-04-22T12:01:00.001-05:00

This is an interesting video clip about workers around 'high power'. Turn up your sound and check it out…

Welcome Home

2007-04-22T12:01:00.000-05:00

This is a very moving video about a US Navy soldier coming home from Iraq. Click here to view.

Sleep better - here are some tips

2007-03-15T12:51:00.000-05:00

Today's lifestyle just doesn't permit us to get the sleep we really need. So what can we do to get more sleep?….or even get better sleep? Here are some good sleeping tips.

Secrets

2006-09-10T20:42:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder what the recipe is for Applebee's® Baked French Onion Soup, Bennigan's® Irish Coffee, Chili's® Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie, or Olive Garden® Chocolate Lasagna? ...just to name a few. Well, the secrets are out. You can find them here.