Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems - August 18, 2011

2011-08-18

Nintendo Video™

Jason Derulo, "It Girl" - Now until 3 p.m. Pacific time on Aug. 26, you can check out Jason Derulo's latest video in 3D. His new album, Future History, releases on Sept. 27 and features the smash hit "Don't Wanna Go Home." (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Nintendo eShop

3D Classics: Urban Champion™ - The first fighting game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System™ is back for another round. Use a combination of punches to knock your opponent backward into an open manhole before time expires. (For Nintendo 3DS)

WiiWare™

Flight Control™ - Take on the role of an air traffic controller at an increasingly busy airport. As more and more planes begin to arrive, you'll need nerves of steel and smart strategy to keep the chaos under control. (For Wii™)

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™

Zoonies - Escape from Makatu - Only you can help Leo the tiny lion find his way back to his friends and family. Clear a path for Leo as he tries to escape the evil shaman Makatu and the treacherous jungle. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Also new this week:

Build-a-lot® (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

Blockado - Puzzle Island (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

UYUYUI! (Nintendo Video) - available 3 p.m. PT on Aug. 20

Duel (Nintendo Video) - available 3 p.m. PT on Aug. 18

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download8yW5t28D.php

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Kid Icarus: Uprising to be Playable in Nintendo's Booth

Read more... 2011-08-23

The Monster Friend Maker lets you mash up two Facebook friends' profile pictures into one Monster Friend, inspired by the unique Synthesis feature in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2.

Read more... 2011-08-23

Do you have what it takes to Fly Like Fox?

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The Best-Selling Wii Games of All Time!

Setup Virtual Desktops in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

OK so most of us know that Apple OSX and Linux have had Multiple Virtual Desktops for years now. I thought about it and just couldn’t work out why this feature was not available in Microsoft Windows as standard.

After a little hunting around I did find a lightweight program that does the job. It’s actually a free download on the Microsoft TechNet site called Desktops.

Desktops allows you to organize your applications on up to four virtual desktops. Read email on one, browse the web on the second, and do work in your productivity software on the third, without the clutter of the windows you’re not using. After you configure hotkeys for switching desktops, you can create and switch desktops either by clicking on the tray icon to open a desktop preview and switching window, or by using the hotkeys.

Using Desktops
Unlike other virtual desktop utilities that implement their desktops by showing the windows that are active on a desktop and hiding the rest, Sysinternals Desktops uses a Windows desktop object for each desktop. Application windows are bound to a desktop object when they are created, so Windows maintains the connection between windows and desktops and knows which ones to show when you switch a desktop. That making Sysinternals Desktops very lightweight and free from bugs that the other approach is prone to where their view of active windows becomes inconsistent with the visible windows.

Desktops reliance on Windows desktop objects means that it cannot provide some of the functionality of other virtual desktop utilities, however. For example, Windows doesn’t provide a way to move a window from one desktop object to another, and because a separate Explorer process must run on each desktop to provide a taskbar and start menu, most tray applications are only visible on the first desktop. Further, there is no way to delete a desktop object, so Desktops does not provide a way to close a desktop, because that would result in orphaned windows and processes. The recommended way to exit Desktops is therefore to logoff.

Download Link: Download Desktops

If you have any questions, problems or suggestions please post them below.

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Nintendo Gives Fans Chance to Play Top Holiday Games at Penny Arcade Expo

2011-08-23

Nintendo is bringing the games that fans want to play to the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX), the premier video game event that is open to the public. The show takes place Aug. 26-28 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, and Nintendo will be at booth No. 462, level 4. Nintendo plans to have games for its Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ systems available for people to check out before they launch, including The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword for Wii and Super Mario 3D Land™, Mario Kart™ 7 and Kid Icarus™: Uprising for Nintendo 3DS, in addition to fun events and activities.

In addition to game play on the main show floor, Nintendo invites attendees to visit the Nintendo Gaming Lounge in the North Galleria, which will feature additional games and activities across two different levels. The third floor of the Nintendo Gaming Lounge will be decorated in honor of the upcoming Oct. 24 launch of the Kirby's Return to Dream Land™ game for Wii (previously known as Kirby Wii) and the Sept. 19 launch of the Kirby™ Mass Attack game for the Nintendo DS family of systems, as well as the Pokédex™ 3D application for Nintendo 3DS. Visitors can inhale Kirby™ pink cotton candy, relax on Kirby beanbag chairs or pick up some fun Kirby items to wear on the show floor while supplies last. The third floor of the Nintendo Gaming Lounge will also feature Pokédex 3D activities such as large Pokémon™ AR markers and daily giveaways including collectible Pokémon AR marker cards while supplies last. The second floor of the Nintendo Gaming Lounge will feature playable versions of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2 and Fortune Street™. On this floor, players can take fun pictures with friends in a DRAGON QUEST-themed "monster friend mash-up" photo booth and meet with other DRAGON QUEST fans.

Nintendo also plans to host a multiplayer tournament for the unreleased Star Fox 64™ 3D game from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, on the second floor of the North Galleria. PAX attendees can sign up for the tournament starting the morning of Friday, Aug. 26, and have a chance to test their skills in aerial battle. Star Fox 64 3D allows four players to enjoy the game's full multiplayer experience with just one game card via a local wireless connection.

Games that are scheduled to be playable at PAX include:

Nintendo 3DS

Super Mario 3D Land

Mario Kart 7

Kid Icarus: Uprising

Star Fox 64 3D

The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D

Pokédex 3D

Shinobi™ by SEGA®

Sonic Generations by SEGA

Wii

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Rhythm Heaven™ (name not final)

Fortune Street

Nintendo DS

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Kirby Mass Attack

Visitors to Nintendo's PAX booth can also take advantage of other fun activities such as daily giveaways (while supplies last) and sharing StreetPass™ data with other Nintendo 3DS users.

For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com.

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

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The Monster Friend Maker lets you mash up two Facebook friends' profile pictures into one Monster Friend, inspired by the unique Synthesis feature in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2.

Read more... 2011-08-23

Do you have what it takes to Fly Like Fox?

Read more... 2011-08-19

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Nintendo's New Zelda Game Soars Skyward on Nov. 20

2011-08-17

Nintendo's celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda™ series continues in full force with the announcement that The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword will launch in North America on Nov. 20. The epic adventure, created from the ground up for the Wii™ console, sends this storied series to new heights and marks a turning point for the franchise.

The game uses the precision motion controls of the Wii Remote™ Plus (or a Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus™ accessory) and Nunchuk™ controllers to map on-screen action to the player's movements. When a player swings the Wii Remote Plus controller, Link™ appears to swing his sword in exactly the same way.

Different enemies have different battle tactics, so players must analyze their approach and develop counterattacks that play on the enemies' weaknesses. The game's wide array of items also use full motion controls, letting players roll bombs, shoot arrows and guide flying objects like never before.

The game includes a massive, multilayered world that takes players from dark dungeons to a diverse overworld to cloud cities in the sky, requiring a combination of puzzle-solving and swordplay to unlock all of its secrets. Link soars through the air on the wings of a majestic bird while exploring the game's sky area, providing players with unprecedented freedom of movement as they progress on their adventure. The quest lays the foundation for the events in The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™, which is frequently cited as one of the greatest video games of all time.

"The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the biggest game in the series yet," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "We've just scratched the surface of this massive experience, and we look forward to sharing additional details with fans as we approach the Nov. 20 launch."

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is now available for pre-order at major retailers throughout North America. A deposit may be required for pre-orders. See individual retailers for details. For more information about the game, visit http://www.zelda.com/skywardsword/.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii.

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Read more... 2011-08-25

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Kid Icarus: Uprising to be Playable in Nintendo's Booth

Read more... 2011-08-23

The Monster Friend Maker lets you mash up two Facebook friends' profile pictures into one Monster Friend, inspired by the unique Synthesis feature in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2.

Read more... 2011-08-23

Do you have what it takes to Fly Like Fox?

Read more... 2011-08-19

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Installing ClockworkMod on the Huawei U8800 / Ideos X5

ClockworkMod is a must for anyone running an Android Powered Phone or Tablet. Its a great safety net for when you start Installing Custom ROMs and/or Themes.

ClockworkMod allows you to:

Install Custom ROMs and Themes (from .zip files)Wipe Data / Factory ResetWipe Cache PartitionBackup and Restore Current Partitions (ROM)Clear Battery StatsWipe Dalvik CachePartition SD CardFix File Permissions

Once installed ClockworkMod instantly adds the above features to your device, which to me are essential.

Installing ClockworkMod on the Huawei U8800 / Ideos X5:

Download ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.0.5 – Download Here.Power on your U8800 while holding the VOL+ and VOL- buttons, your screen should turn Pink or Similar Colour.Plug the phone into your computer, after a minute or so you should see a new disk drive in My Computer.Browse the new disk drive on your computer and look for a file called recovery.img, you need to back this up to a safe place.Extract the new recovery.img file you downloaded in the first step and replace the existing one which you have found.Once complete you will need to remove the battery from your phone to turn it off.Congratulations you should now have ClockworkMod installed on your Huawei U8800 / Ideos X5, to load ClockworkMod you simply need to hold VOL+ while powering on the phone.

The first thing I would do in ClockworkMod is create a backup (you need an SD Card for this) then exit ClockworkMod, your phone will load as normal.

You now have the freedom to install Custom ROMs and Themes, just remember to backup in ClockworkMod before installing anything new.

If you have any questions or comments please post them below and I will do my best to help.

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Smart WordPress 404 Redirect

One of the most annoying things when navigating a website is to click on a link and be faced with a “404 Page Not Found” page, or maybe you click on a link in Google search results and get the same error message.

This is a very simple problem to fix if you are running a WordPress Site, it involves editing one file and that is it. It should take about 30 seconds if you know what you are doing.

Once complete if anyone visits a page on your WordPress Site that no longer exists they will be forwarded back to your homepage automatically.

How to setup the Smart WordPress 404 Redirect:

Edit the following file:
wp-content/themes/YOUR-THEME/404.php

Delete everything in the file and paste the following:
header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently");
header("Location: ".get_bloginfo('url'));
exit();
?>

That’s it, you can test it by typing in a URL for your site that you know does not exist. It should forward you straight back to your homepage.

How simple is that! Any problems or questions please post them below.

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How to Install CyanogenMod (Android 2.3) on the Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade

The Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade is an amazing phone for the money which is why it has been one of ZTE’s most popular devices.

For an entry level phone it has allot of potential and can be easily Rooted and modified to allow Custom ROMs and Recovery Partitions.

This guide gives full instructions on how to get CyanogenMod 7 (Android 2.3) running on your Blade in just a few simple steps. Cyanogen should make the phone perform smoother, give you better compatibility with the latest Android Apps and will offer more features than the Stock Firmware.

Requirements:

Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade (Gen1 or Gen2)MicroSD Card (2gb or Higher)Pre-Rooted Device, follow This Guide if not already Rooted.

Before going any further make sure you have backed up anything you want to keep, including Contacts, Photos and anything else you can’t live without.

Step 1 – Find out if your Blade is Gen1 or Gen2

The first step is to find out which Generation of ZTE Blade / Orange San Francisco you have, it will either be Gen1 or Gen2. The phones look the same but have a slight difference in Hardware and parts of the Firmware.

To find out if your Blade is Gen1 or Gen2 Download Ask Mr Pigfish from the Android Market. Once Installed simply run the app and it will tell you if you have a Gen1 or Gen2 Device.

Now you know if your device is Gen1 or Gen2 you can follow the correct guide below to Install CyanogenMod (Android 2.3) on your Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade.

Gen1 Blade / San Francisco – Install CyanogenMod (Android 2.3)

Download CyanogenMod for the ZTE Blade / Orange San Francisco, I use Nightly 126 as I find it most stable – Download Here. (MD5:23A87CBFA053C2E5C4BF3594EAF47092)Copy the CyanogenMod .zip file to the ROOT of your SD Card.Download the Gen1 to Gen2 Upgrade Pack – Download Here. (MD5:35581040F3AF0387AF502E80CDCAF364)Extract the “image” folder from the Upgrade Pack (keeping the files inside the folder) to the ROOT of your SD Card.Power on your phone while holding the [Menu] and [VOL+] buttons until green text appears.Let the phone do its thing, after a while it should boot into ClockworkMod.Once in ClockworkMod Select “Wipe Data / Factory Reset”.When the wipe is complete Select “Install zip from SD Card” and Navigate to the Cyanogen .zip file you placed on the SD Card.The .zip file should take a couple of Minutes to install, once complete exit from ClockworkMod and Cyanogen should now boot (may take up to 10 minutes the first time).Congratulations you now have CyanogenMod 7 on your Gen1 Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade.You can now remove the “image” folder from the SD Card using File Manager.

Gen2 Blade / San Francisco – Install CyanogenMod (Android 2.3)

Download ROM Manager from the Android Market (free).Once installed run ROM Manager and select “Flash ClockworkMod Recovery” you will be presented with a list of devices, make sure you select “ZTE Blade” then let it install then exit ROM Manager.Download the version of CyanogenMod 7 you want to install and copy the .zip file to the ROOT of the SD Card. I am using CyanogenMod 7 Nightly 126 (Android 2.3.4) as I find it the most stable – Download Here. (MD5:23A87CBFA053C2E5C4BF3594EAF47092)Load ROM Manager and select “Install ROM from SD Card” and select the Cyanogen .zip file you copied to the SD Card. You will get a Popup with 3 tick boxes, make sure they are ALL ticked.That is it your phone will reboot into ClockworkMod, Backup Current Firmware, Factory Reset your Phone and Install CyanogenMod 7.Once complete your phone will restart and CyanogenMod 7 should start loading (may take up to 10 minutes the first time).Congratulations you now have CyanogenMod 7 on your Gen2 Orange San Francisco / ZTE Blade.

Installing Google Apps on CyanogenMod 7
So I guess you would like the Android Market and other Google Apps including GMail, Youtube and Maps? Don’t worry its a very easy fix. Just follow the instructions below:

Load ROM Manager.Select “Download ROM” and choose “Google Apps” from the list.Choose the Latest Google Apps Pack (usually the top one) and choose Download.Once downloaded a box will appear giving you a selection of tick boxes, make sure ONLY “Wipe Dalvik Cache” is ticked and press ok.Your phone will reboot and Install the Google Apps package.Once complete your phone will reboot and load CyanogenMod as normal but on first boot you will get a list of apps you want to install, simply follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have any questions, problems or suggestions regarding this post please post below and I will do my best to help.

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How to use FaceTime over 3G on your iPhone 4

One of the great new features of the iPhone 4 is the ability to video call using FaceTime. The down side to FaceTime is the fact you can only use it if you are connected to a WiFi network.

This is the way Apple wants it to work, but there is now a way to override this to allow you to use FaceTime over 3G, it’s easy enough to setup too but it does involve you Jailbreaking your iPhone.

Just a quick reminder that if you Jailbreak your iPhone you will void your warranty, but if you still want to use FaceTime over 3G continue reading.

Using FaceTime over 3G Setup Instructions:

Firstly you need to Jailbreak your iPhone 4.You then need to download the Cydia app called My3G, it will cost you $3.99 but worth every penny. The My3G app will make your iPhone believe it is on Wi-Fi even when it’s using 3G.Use FaceTime as normal from any location, even if WiFi is not available.

It really is as simple as that, but the one thing you have to remember is your monthly download limit over 3G which most phone operators have in place.

So just to give you rough idea of how much of your data allowance you will use remember the following……..a 5 minute FaceTime call with lots of movement” uses about 14.7 megabytes of data, or about three megabytes per minute.

I hope this has helped iPhone 4 users get a little more out of FaceTime, if you have any questions or comments please post them below.

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Wii Remote Troubleshooting

Check Out the Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Monster Friend Maker

2011-08-23

The Monster Friend Maker lets you mash up two Facebook friends' profile pictures into one Monster Friend, inspired by the unique Synthesis feature in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.

First, you'll choose two friends, and then watch as the Monster Friend Maker creates new profiles synthesizing your friends into an all-new monster buddy—complete with unique interests and some "striking" features! Choose the one you like best, and share it with your friends right on Facebook. TRY THE MONSTER FRIEND MAKER >

Then don't forget to check out the official site for Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2 to learn more about this action-packed new Dragon Quest® adventure on Nintendo DS—in stores 9/19. VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE >

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

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Wii Black Screen Fix

Kirby Mass Attack Official Website Now Live

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Enter the Fly Like Fox sweepstakes on Facebook

2011-08-19

Do you have what it takes to Fly Like Fox? Enter the Fly Life Fox sweepstakes on Facebook for your chance to win a real-life fighter-pilot experience at Air Combat USA, where you and a friend will get to enjoy the thrill and excitement of flying a light attack fighter in air-to-air combat. ENTER THE CONTEST >

It’s the perfect training for your next mission with Team Star Fox in Star Fox 64 3D—coming to the Nintendo 3DS system on 9/9/2011. VISIT STARFOX.COM >

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Read more... 2011-08-25

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Kid Icarus: Uprising to be Playable in Nintendo's Booth

Read more... 2011-08-23

The Monster Friend Maker lets you mash up two Facebook friends' profile pictures into one Monster Friend, inspired by the unique Synthesis feature in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2.

Read more... 2011-08-23

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Nintendo adds more games to value-minded 'Nintendo Selects' collection for Wii

2011-08-16

Consumers and their families soon will be able to experience even more must-play games for the Wii system at an excellent value. Nintendo has announced the addition of four games to the Nintendo Selects collection, a hot-selling series of fun, family-friendly Wii games offered at a suggested retail price of $19.99 each. Starting Aug. 28, the Nintendo Selects lineup grows to include Super Paper Mario, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!! and Super Mario Galaxy, which is recognized as one of the most acclaimed Wii games of all time.

Already enjoyed by millions of players around the globe, games in the Nintendo Selects collection offer boundless fun at an enticing price for Wii users of any experience level, whether they want to expand their own game libraries or find affordable, fun-packed gifts for loved ones. The Wii console, which comes bundled with the Mario Kart Wii game and the Wii Wheel accessory, delivers extraordinary entertainment value for families and is available for a suggested retail price of $149.99.

Three of the four new additions to the Nintendo Selects collection invite players to interact with Nintendo's iconic Mario character in imaginative and entertaining ways: Super Mario Galaxy is an out-of-this-world adventure in which Mario must travel through outer space to rescue Princess Peach from the devious Bowser; Super Paper Mario offers classic Mario RPG action that can be switched from flat 2D worlds to a full open-world perspective; and Mario Strikers Charged finds the Mushroom Kingdom crew storming the soccer field for fast-paced athletic kicks. Also, the fan-favorite Punch-Out!! game delivers motion-controlled boxing thrills with a host of memorable characters. All four games feature multiplayer modes that let friends and family members have fun together.

Previously announced games in the Nintendo Selects collection include The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Super Sluggers and Wii Sports.

For more information about the Nintendo Selects game collection, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii/console/nintendoselects.

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Read more... 2011-08-25

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Kid Icarus: Uprising to be Playable in Nintendo's Booth

Read more... 2011-08-23

The Monster Friend Maker lets you mash up two Facebook friends' profile pictures into one Monster Friend, inspired by the unique Synthesis feature in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2.

Read more... 2011-08-23

Do you have what it takes to Fly Like Fox?

Read more... 2011-08-19

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Need Design Inspiration for your Android Home Screen? MyColorscreen Can Help!

The great thing about having an Android device is the fact it is so flexible. Its easy to flash new ROMs and try different mods, but what happens when you have found your perfect ROM? Well you need to style it and make it look pretty.

There are many things you can do to change the look and feel of your device including simply changing the Wallpaper or going further and running a different Launcher or various home screen widgets.

Creating a Home Screen that both looks good and is functional on your Android Device can be difficult but now you have a helping hand in the form of MyColorscreen.

MyColorscreen is an on-line gallery of screen shots from Android and IOS Devices that other users have uploaded.

Some of the features of MyColorscreen include:

Screen Shots for Android and IOS DevicesDownload Links for Wallpapers usedMultiple Screen Shots per DesignLists of what Widgets, Launchers and of Items have been usedView Most Popular DesignsLeave a review of each DesignFollow People who create your Favourite DesignsFree to Sign-up and UseUpload your own Designs

For me this is a great FREE Resource for all Android and IOS users and is a great place to get inspiration for your perfect Home Screen or Lock Screen even if you don’t want to share your design with the world.

Visit MyColorscreen to have a look around, I am sure you will find a design you like.

If you have any questions, comments or perhaps you know of a similar site? Share them below.

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Android Theme – Black Magic for Huawei U8800 / Ideos X5

Well I have had an Android Powered phone since October last year and since then it has been a very steep learning curve when it comes to Rooting, Flashing, Unlocking and all the other modifications you can do with Android Devices.

I thought I would have a go at creating my own Android Theme for the ROM I am currently using which is FLB Custom ROM, which seems to be the most stable for my device.

To try this theme you will need to have a Huawei U8800 / Ideos X5 with ClockworkMod installed. I used the files from the B137 Firmware (Android 2.2.2) to create the theme, but the theme should work with all 2.2 ROMs for the Huawei U8800 / Ideos X5. Just make sure you backup in ClockworkMod before installing this theme.

Theme’s Features:
- HTC Sense Style Notification Area
- Circle Battery Mod
- Sense Style Notification Bar Icons
- Carrier Logo Changed to White
- Clock Changed to White
- Gingerbread Style Launcher
- Bottom Popup Menu Text Colour Changed

Installing Theme:
- Copy Downloaded .zip file to Root of SD Card
- Boot into ClockworkMod (Tested with v4.0.0.5)
- Before you do anything else perform a Backup
- Choose Install Zip from SD Card
- Locate the Themes zip File and Install
- (optional) Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Reboot and Enjoy

Download Theme:
You can download the Theme Here: Download
MD5: 67866DAA59DF57C47450B899399A0BFB

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions relating to the theme please let me know below.

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How to get an Apple OSX Style Dock in Windows

One thing I like about the Apple OSX Operating System is the Dock which is on the bottom of the OSX Desktop. I find it easy to navigate and customise.

As much as I like the Apple OSX Dock I just can’t justify spending huge sums of money on a Mac. This is when I started looking for a Windows Alternative, this led me to RocketDock.

RocketDock is a great FREE Application that has all if not more functions of the Apple OSX Dock, but is designed to run in Windows. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organisation. With each item completely customisable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

Features:

Minimize windows to the dockReal-time window previews in VistaRunning application indicatorsSimple drag-n-drop interfaceMulti-monitor supportSupports alpha-blended PNG and ICO iconsIcons zoom and transition smoothlyAuto-hide and Popup on mouse overPositioning and layering optionsFully customizableCompletely PortableObjectDock Docklet supportCompatible with MobyDock, ObjectDock, RK Launcher, and Y’z Dock skinsRuns great on slower computersUnicode compliantSupports many languages and can easily be translated

On the RocketDock website it states that it is not compatible with 64bit Operating Systems, but I am running it fine on Windows 7 x64, so see how you get on.

Download Link: Download RocketDock Here

Let me know how you get on with RocketDock. If you have any problems or questions post them below.

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Official Site Updated

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