Minipad is not your typical freeware Notepad clone. Aside from the Notepad feature, the application comes with a calculator, a launcher, a dictionary, text template, reminder, enhanced clip board, and an address list. Impressed yet? If you want to disable some of the features, the options menu lets you choose which ones you want. Users can switch between the treeview or the multi-page style.
![[Minipad Screen 1]](http://www.geekcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/minipad_1.png "[Minipad Screen 1]")
![[Minipad Screen 2]](http://www.geekcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/minipad_2.png "[Minipad Screen 2]")
The download size is only 297KB and does not require installation.
Runs on Windows.
If you look at most of the newer phone models these days, you’ll notice that they have something in common. They’re all touch screens. Sure, the technology is definitely useful and has a lot of potential, but have you ever wondered what the next big thing will be? Two words: gesture recognition. Take a look at this next gadget to see what I mean.
The Gesture Cube is a multimedia cube that recognizes hand movements which means you can access applications and media without having to touch the screen. With a wave of your hand you can sort and view your collection of photos, organize and listen to your favorite MP3s, look up the local weather, and even do some instant messaging.
![[Gesture Cube Screen 1]](http://www.geekcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/gesturecube_1.png "[Gesture Cube Screen 1]")
Here’s a video of the Gesture Cube in action:
Impressive really, but what’s even more impressive is the potential for gesture recognition. Think of a house with touch screen and gesture recognition gadgets and appliances and you get the idea. A true geek paradise.
Gesture recognition? It’s all in the wrist.
There are quite a number of image editors available today. Some are free, and some cost an arm and a leg. Most people who have photos saved on their computer have most likely tried using some sort of photo editor to retouch their photos, or just to add some sort of effect. Regardless of which editor you’ve tried, there’s a good chance you haven’t tried this next editor I’m going to mention.
If you’re a regular Facebook user, then you spend a lot of time looking through your friends’ photo albums and uploaded videos. If you’ve ever wished that you could browse through your friends’ albums without needing to be logged in you’re in luck.
If we took a poll right now, it would be a safe bet to say that most would say they loved using Wikipedia. For good reason too as Wikipedia provides people with easy access to information they would otherwise spend a bit of time looking for on the Web. But what about those who aren’t native English speakers or children who are still developing their vocabulary? Fortunately, there’s a Wiki just for them.
Most of the standard computer speakers and MP3 speakers that are available today have one thing in common, they sound like someone’s singing inside a tin can. Most of these standard speakers that come bundled with your PC or media player end up in a pile somewhere and are forgotten immediately. If you’re looking for something that does the job (actually sounding like a speaker) and small enough to fit on your desk, take a look at this.
