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OCZ has just unveiled the latest DDR3 memory module targeted for AMD platforms
. Being extended from its existing DDR3 module product lines, the newly announced memory module is claimed to be redesigned and has been certified to be fully compatibility when running with AMD Phenom II processors.



OCZ DDR3 module is available in dual channel mode clocking at 1600MHz and it is not only designed with ultra low voltage (at 1.65V) targeted for highly thermally efficient platform but it has been enhanced with AOD (AMD OverDrive) feature so that users can instantly enjoy the best performance with just plug and play capability. The mechanism behind is the compatible platform with Phenom II processor will able to recognize the OCZ Black Edition memory RAM when plugged into the slot and those data will be sent to AMD server to retrieve the correct profile/configuration so that your system can utilize the best of it without the need of manually overclocking and configuring for best system stability with most optimized PC system performance suitable for high end gaming as well as graphics intensive applications.

No exact pricing and availability yet, OCZ Black Edition DDR3 memory modules will be available in DDR3 PC3-12800 at 4GB capacity with AMD’s XTC (Extreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader and lifetime warranty targeted AMD flavored enthusiasts.

If for some reason you would like to hide certain applications running in your Windows system, then this tiny utility should be the right tool that you can consider. Named as WinRAP v1.0 (Windows Running Applications Protector), it allows users to instantly hide any running programs to prevent them from being seen by unauthorized third parties.



Once download the utility, without the need to install it, users can directly execute the program for immediate use. After it has been successfully launched, the utility will display all the running applications instantly and users can selectively highlight on specific running applications and just followed by a ‘Hide’ button click, the applications will disappear from your screen. Similarly, a click on ‘Unhide’ button will bring them back to its original state, allowing all users to view it like normal way. Not to worry about if you have multiple hidden applications but unable to recall them all, the utility will list them down under ‘List of hidden applications’ so that you are aware of which one is still running silently in background consuming some of your CPU cycles. Besides, it allows users to set password (default is 1234) to access to all the configuration such as to ‘Unhide All When Closing’, ‘Disable Task Manager When Locking’ and many more as well as Hotkeys to unlock stealth mode locking and etc. Some other bonuses include Hide Desktop Icons, Hide/Unhide all that make it a tiny but yet useful tool for those that are looking for way to make running programs invisible especially when trying to share desktop screen for discussion.

Consumed at less than 300kB, WinRAP v1.0 is compatible with Windows Operating Systems and is free for download here for immediate use.

It is quite a common habit for users to use the bookmark feature to mark and record a good site for the next access or revisit. It saves hassle and time to relocate the site address again. However, as time passes, users might have problems of upkeeping and maintaining the browser’s bookmark. Users might notice their bookmark menu list getting longer and longer. They might have forgotten some of the bookmarks and never accessed these sites for a long time. These bookmarks could have”expired” and become irrelevant to users. To assist busy users to upkeep and clean up these old and expired bookmarks, Firefox users can try a free and tiny extension, namely Bookmarks Archiver.



Bookmarks Archiver works on a pretty simple concept. This application allows users to set a time frame for the application to filter the expired bookmarks that hae not been accessed within the time frame. For example, users could set 90 days as the expiry period:



Once these bookmarks are categorized expired, users will be prompted a message to notify them of the expired bookmarks. Users will thence decide whether to archive or delete these bookmarks.




The archived bookmarks will be saved in an archive folder. If an archived bookmark is revisited, the bookmark will go back to its original folder again. Bookmarks Archiver works only for Firefox browser in all Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. Bookmarks Archiver is useful for users who don’t have time to upkeep their menu list and want to look for a quick and straightforward measure to clean up the list.

The worldwide leading maker of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals, Razer has launched the new upgraded Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse, which sports a state-of-the-art 3.5G 3500dpi infrared sensor and tangle-free braided fiber cable, enjoying extended gaming sessions in comfort thanks to its right-handed ergonomic form factor crafted for the world of competitive gaming.



Unique Features And Specifications Of New Razer DeathAdder:

* Ultra-precise 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor provides gamers 4x more precision than standard 800dpi mouse
* Ergonomic right-handed design provides optimum comfort for intensive and extended game play
* 1000Hz Ultrapolling response time of 1ms delivers instantaneous execution
* 7-foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
* 5 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
* On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
* Always-On mode
* Ultra-large non-slip buttons
* 60–120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration
* 16-bit ultra-wide data path
* Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet
* Gold-Plated USB connector

“The DeathAdder is undoubtedly one of Razer’s best selling gaming mice,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President for Razer. “To date, the Razer DeathAdder has served the gaming community for a good 3 years and with all the advances in sensor technology, we put our sensor scientists and engineers to task to imbue it with the most precise infrared sensor in the world – but at the same time maintain the specially designed form factor that gamers have come to know and love.”

The new upgraded Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse which measures 128(L) x 70(W) x 42.5(H) mm is now available in Europe and US for €59.99 and $59.99, respectively.

Wanted to give your ideal home a new gadget that can sense human existence and eventually turn on/off the electrical appliances automatically? It sounds like you will need a sophisticated and expensive digital home control system to perform the task but it is indeed not really necessary. Now with the SensorPlug device, it allows a simple control of lighting, home appliances switching with wide angle infra sensor placed for greater convenience in digital home as well as part of initiative towards greener environment.



The innovative idea design simplifies the need of complicated wiring without much hassle of setting them up. What you need here is just a SensorPlug Motion sensor to be plugged into conventional outlet and on top of that, just plug in any compatible power adapter and the tiny device will do the rest of its jobs. By sensing 60-90 degree of wide detection angle with up to 20’ radius range, it will able to determine if there is anyone in the room and if no movement is detected for 2 to 5 minutes, it will cut off the current flow, saving some of your electricity that would otherwise wasted in daily life.

At a retail price of only $13.99, the SensorPlug is quite affordable with few units installed in living room for various home appliances and more importantly, it can also serve as a burglar deterrent device for extra security in both office and home compounds.

Remember about clocks that depict sexy sweet young things telling the time? If Bijin appeals to you, the UNIQLOCK is not any less interesting. Looking at the face of a clock which never changes can be pretty boring, so UNIQLOCK is a new concept clock which fuses time display functions, music and dance video in an entertainment and functional package. This widget gives new meaning to staring at the clock.



The video sequence intersperses with the clock display every five seconds, making for a cool and active clock. The random video scenes provide suspense and excitement. The pretty dancers in the video present UNIQLO clothing line 24/7 and change according to the fashion of the season – POLO shirts in summer and cashmere sweaters in winter. There is even a special dance routine every hour. While changing to the clock display, the full screen video display is given time to reload. Rhythmic music seamlessly binds the time counting and video together. This unique clock can be embedded in your blog, Facebook, iGoogle, etc. It even has an alarm function. The UNIQLO clock aims to give users a unique experience and bring some fun and music into your routine life. The slogan reads, UNIQLO CLOCK, UNIQUE CLOCK, UNITED CLOCK.

To embed UNIQLOCK into a blog, users can go to the main page, move the mouse to “Menu” and select “Blog Parts”. Users can thence select the city, clock size and music on/off. Once the selection is made, click “Set” to get the embed code.

RAM (Random Access Memory) is an important element in your PC system that can directly impact its overall performance. While there are various tools such as Minimem or RAMRush that can be used to reduce and optimize memory usage, but in case you are not truly satisfied with any of them, here is an alternative that you can consider. Named as HLP Free Memory Optimizer, it helps to free up some of the RAM usage so that your system can be maintained at optimized level all the time.



The free utility is very easy to be used. Once install and launch the utility, users will be brought to a simple GUI. Over here, it will show the memory information such as Total RAM, Used RAM and Free RAM so that you are aware of how much RAM usage has been utilized. Besides, there are two optimization methods that users can configure, either Manual or Automatic mode. For Manual mode, there is a way to configure the optimization level ranging from Best, Better and Good depending on own needs. To get the best optimization, just select Best option and then click on ‘Optimize Now’ will execute and free up memory as desired. On top of this, users can choose to automatically run the memory optimizer when it reaches certain predefined condition, for instance: When free RAM drops below certain threshold (in percentage) and etc.

Consumed at less than 2MB, HLP Free Memory Optimizer is quite suitable to be used in any Windows Operating System so that you get the best performance out of it without the need to spend extra dollar to upgrade to much higher capacity memory RAM.

Technology convergence is a new trend and has you ever wonder that one day your laptop may be equipped with both 3G and WiFi wireless technologies so that it can be turned into a mobile access point used to connect to surrounding networked devices with internet access capabiliy via 3G cellular network infrastructure? It is a reality now with the new wireless module developed by Novatel that combines both 3G modem and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technologies into one single chip for seamless connectivity in mobile computing world.

Novatel has planned to integrate this module into Dell’s mainstream E4300 notebook and that is how this information being leaked from the recent FCC filing. Further disclosure further revealed that the Mini card will be capable to support all 802.11a/b/g/n wireless technology while offering UMTS WWAN connectivity suitable for both home and office environments. No doubt, the convergence has able to shrink down the overall form factor for more flexible and low power platform design and more importantly, it creates an interesting new usage model of ability to turn your mobile machine into wireless access point so that these web browsing activities can be shared among other users just like conventional 3G/UMTS mobile router.

No pricing and availability yet, we should expect this tiny module to be adopted by other OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) without being limited for Dell E-series notebook alone in short future.