How To Xbox Live For Free

Xbox LiveGamers using Microsoft’s Xbox Live service have discovered a hole in the software giant’s web - you can get access to Xbox Live, for free.

An ingeniously simple hack, this only just qualifies - to me - as a hack.

More information and how-to after the break>

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Free BETA: SplashUp Photoshop-esque Web-Based Editor

SplashUp - Jump In

If you use an image editor like Photoshop or the GIMP, then you can now take these features with you, with SplashUp.

SplashUp is a new web 2.0 online advanced image editor that supports great features like Layers and Blend Modes, Filters, Layer Effects, Brushes, Text Editing, and Webcam support.

Hit the link for more info, screenshots, and the link to sign up or try out the service.

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Free BETA: My PictureTown, By Nikon

My Pictire Town - Home Screen

 

Newly unveiled by Nikon, My PictureTown is similar to Google’s Picasa, with a few differences. You can upload and download your pictures, and share then via email, or via Flickr.

To upload pictures, hit the ‘Upload’ button. This allows you to choose ‘Quick Upload’, which requires you to install a browser plugin (compatible with Windows XP Internet Explorer 6+, Windows XP Mozilla Firefox, and Mac OS Safari), or use the ‘Single Selection Upload’, which allows you to browse for, and upload up to 10 files, and add them to an Album or add tags. Only JPEG and MOV files are supported.

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Free Stuff: Go Green and Get 4 Free Energy Saving Lightbulbs [UK only]

Right now, British Gas customers are being urged to sign on with “Paperless Billing”

BT Paperless Billing - 4 free lightbulbs

“By signing up to paperless billing with British Gas, not only will you be able to manage your energy account(s) at your own convenience, you will also receive 4 free energy efficient light bulbs*.

Links and more after the jump >

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