Newsletter for November 22nd, 2006 - Codename Thanksgiving Feast

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Newsletter for November 22nd, 2006

"Thanksgiving Feast"

"If you read nothing else on our site, read our BLOG"

1. Only a Few Days Left for The $10,000 Visual Studio Suite Programmer Giveaway!
Well, we've got something truly special this month.. Chris Hanscom from www.Veign.com has donated a super-tricked out version of Microsoft's Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite with MSDN Premium Subscription for us to give away to one very lucky programmer.  Valued at over $10,000.  NOTE: You don't have to be a DC supporting member to enter this contest.  Deadline to enter is Nov. 25, 2006.

• Enter to Win Microsoft Visual Studio Suite

2. November Discounts
With this month's giant Icon Tool Review Shootout, we're happy to be able to bring you some nice discounts on some of the best icon editors and more.  These Expire on November 30th.

• Icon Tool Shootout - Our shootout review comparing the best icon tool editors.
• RealWorld Icon Editor - 30% Discount
• Axialis IconWorkshop and other products - 25% Discount
• Microangelo Toolset (Icon Tools) - 50% Discount
• Swift To-Do List - 40% Discount

3. Software Updates
We haven't forgotten to update your favorites, and with your support we will keep improving them!

• LaunchBar Commander v 1.60.06 - tons of bugfixes and improvements
• TapTap Hotkey Extender v 1.03.01 - added more target keys that can be triggered
• Mobysaurus v1.04.01 - new features, bugfixes, and a review in lockergnome

4. New Coding Snack Releases
Users on our forum are always writing little utilities on request.  Check out some of the latest, or request a new one:

• Advanced GUI for UPX
• RobocopyScripter
• IDEA: Desktop Teleporter

5. Official Announcements - ATTENTION ALL PROGRAMMERS!
If you're a coder, do not miss the chance to participate in our fun New Year challenge..

• THE N.A.N.Y. CHALLENGE - New Apps For the New Year
• It's almost time for the DonationCoder.com Internet Citizens Club.. Details coming soon..

6. Software Discussion
What's new in the world of software? Are you good at finding new software discoveries? Stop by the forum and help us find stuff!

• Automatic Wallpaer Changer (AWC) v3.0.1
• Enter TiddlyWiki
• Process Monitor from MS+SysInternals (evolved from Regmon+Filemon)
• Skype3 for Windows
• Log Monitor - Great Free Tool for Monitoring Files+Dirs and Acting on Changes
• For those that need a System Information Tool and haven't heard of SIW
• 100-downloads.com: Top freeware for Windows XP and Vista
• Tip of the Day: HowTo Disable AutoPlay in Windows XP (works on removable drives)
• Kid-Safe browser?
• USB Drive (Portable App) Must haves list
• Tool or Shell to Browse+Play .WAV files?
• Top XP Freeware Every User Needs - Parts 1-3
• Firefox Extensions of the Day: Link Alert and TargetAlert
• BuildIT - A tool for automating repetitive activities
• WinCalendarTime - windows clock enhancer
• Orbit Downloader - A Contentious Security Debate
• IDEA: TV tuner software
• Agnitum Outpost 4 .... dumped
• Does anyone here dial their telephone using their computer modem?

7. Deals and Discounts Found on the Web
Our members are always on the hunt for good deals and interesting bargains:

• Free Older Versions..
• Giveawayoftheday.com
• RetailMeNot.com - share coupon codes for online stores

8. Fun Games and Diversions
Everyone needs a break from work every now and then..

• Do you know someone that just hates Clippy?
• What's your Favorite Recent Computer Game, and Why?
• Go for a good laugh in this comparison between regular Europeans and Italian
• Party games played only with paper
• 1 Sheet of Paper - wow
• Games by Ville Mönkkönen
• WhatPulse...
• 3Wish.com: Flash Game of the Day
• Flash Game of the Day #2 - Traverse the Maze with the Red Dot
• YENNEKO: Flash Game of the Day
• SkyMaul: Happy Crap You Can Buy From a Plane - A Catalog Parody
• Frigits Deluxe: Fun and addictive marble madness for your fridge!
• Scribble: Flash Game of the Day
• Animator vs. Animation II - Sequal to one of the best flash cartoons ever..
• 3D Missle Game - Flash Game of the Day
• Weboggle: A New Implementation of a Familiar Game
• Would you like a rare & valuable Cody mug?

9. Website Discoveries and Discussions
There are always new website services popping up every day, and lots of debate about the future direction of the web.

• A Guide to Writing Effective Emails
• Draw Function Graphs: A Website for Graphing Math Expressions
• TIME Announces the Best Inventions of 2006
• The 25 Most Important Questions in the History of the Universe
• Use IP-Address.com to determine someone's location
• Caedes, the Desktop Wallpaper and Artist Community
• OneLook Reverse Dictionary - Enter concepts and get related words
• Wiki of the Week: Wikimapia
• OhMiBod - Another computer sex gadget for women
• Free Hugs Campaign Video.. Wow.. A Must See..

10. Developer's Corner
The Developer's Corner section of our website isn't just for programmers, it's for people interested in starting their own business, website developers, etc.

• Windows memory-paging behavior
• Site Maps for Everyone
• Linked In: Web social networking for professionals
• Mobile Media Developer podcast series
• New Game Industry Scholarship for Women
• Gamefest 2006 slides and audio recording available
• Automated Builds for Visual Basic 6
• Borland's Spin-off Developer Company Finally Announced and Official
• Microsoft Begins Contest for Innovative Business Idea
• PowerShell Analyzer - Free IDE and testing framework for Power Shell
• Dictaphone needed - any suggestions?

11. Website of the Month
Did you know that DonationCoder.com has a list of all of our past best-of-the-web recommendations.

• Our website of the month in November is boingboing - a directory of wonderful things.

12. Thanks to Everyone!
Thank you to everyone who has donated this year and made it possible for us to keep doing what we do!

• If you like DonationCoder.com and haven't donated yet, will you consider making a small donation so that we can keep improving the site?

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