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Firefox keeps a copy of certain elements on the web pages you visit, such as images, to load pages faster the next time you view them. In Firefox, it’s very simple to clear the cache. Here’s how you can clear Firefox’s cache in 2 easy steps:
Step: 1
On the menu bar, click on Tools. [...]
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Microsoft introduced the .docx format in Word 2007. Even though the new software has its perks, it has one major problem currently. The problem is that previous versions of Microsoft Word can’t open the .docx format, and as many people still don’t have access to Office 2007, they can’t open .docx files and documents.
Here are [...]
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WordPress is nothing without its plugins, they are an integral part of any WordPress blog. Due to the overwhelming choice of WordPress plugins, though, it can be nerve wracking for any person to select the important ones for their blog.
So here I present to you 21 Essential WordPress Plugins. Your blog is incomplete without [...]
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The RAR is one of the most popular compression formats out there. In fact, it has become the standard for sharing files on BitTorrent, RapidShare, and MegaUpload. People mainly prefer RAR because its compression algorithm is better than ZIP, so it creates smaller archives, and it allows you to split your file into multiple archives. [...]
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So you want to convert your Windows Media Audio (WMA) files to MP3? Fear not, here’s how you can convert them into the MP3 format, for free, in three easy steps:
Step: 1
Download and install FormatFactory.
Step: 2
After it’s installed, open the application. Click on Audio in the left column, and then click on All [...]
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Windows XP’s Safe Mode is built for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes. While in Safe Mode, only the processes needed to run Windows XP are loaded. This allows you to delete files from your system that otherwise can’t be removed. The Safe Mode is especially useful for those occasions when malware has wreaked havoc with your [...]
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Want to merge several mp3s into one file? Look no further…
If you’re looking for ways to merge multiple mp3 files into one larger file, then be sure to try out Merge MP3. It’s free, small, and allows you to drag-and-drop MP3 files, arrange them in a specific order, preview the files, and, of course, finally [...]
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"I really think it is amazing that people actually buy software." – Bill Budge
Tired of all those overpriced, commercial applications that don’t work? Here we present to you the top 101 freeware apps that work, and are actually useful:
Audio and Video
1. Audacity – Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for [...]
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So today I just stumbled upon this great site: Generatus. Generatus can be a good site to go if you’re looking for some laughs, and of course a witty status for Facebook or Twitter! All you have to do is write your name, and select ‘Boy’ or ‘Girl’ and click ‘Generate’.
Here’s an excerpt from [...]
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Having a clean desktop is critical for your productivity. If your desktop’s a mess then you won’t be able to find the program you need to launch, and it just doesn’t look nice. Here’s how to remove the clutter from your desktop:
Disable Desktop Shortcuts
Using desktop shortcuts to launch programs is passé. In essence, [...]
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Most BitTorrent downloaders know how frustrating it can be when your file is 97% downloaded and the tracker can’t find any seeders for it. Now you won’t have to deal with such a situation ever again, thanks to btReAnnounceR. BtReAnnounceR brings dead BitTorrent downloads back from the dead by finding all torrent trackers following the [...]
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A couple weeks ago I posted about Kaspersky giving away a free license key (Free Genuine Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 Key – Valid for 100 Days). Now this time around, Trend Micro is giving away a license key for 2008, 2007, and 2006 versions of their Internet Security (Pc-cillin) software.
Here’s how you can download [...]
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Us bloggers are a busy lot and it can be difficult to find enough time to do everything. That’s where this article comes in. These 25 Firefox plugins will increase your productivity, and make you a better blogger:
1. ScribeFire
ScribeFire is a blog editor that allows you to easily post to your blog and has [...]
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It seems that GMail has released another feature to GMail Labs: "Canned Responses". With this new feature enabled, you can save a lot of time with frequently asked questions, since you won’t have to repeat yourself again and again. You can even automatically send messages using filters.
So, for example if you offer consulting [...]
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This simple tip will save not only save you some space, but also time, because after implementing this tip you won’t have to click back to restore the iTunes window every time you need to pause/play, change to next/previous song, or change the volume.
Here’s how you can minimize iTunes to your taskbar:
Right click [...]
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Many times, working with the mouse can be inefficient and it’s often more efficient to just use the keyboard. If you’ve already installed Google Chrome on your computer and regularly use it, then these shortcuts will save you a lot of time (and energy)…
Window and Tab Shortcuts
Action/Function
Shortcut
Open a new window
Ctrl + N
Open a new windows [...]
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Lately, Kaspersky has been giving out free genuine keys for their newest product: Kaspersky Internet Security (KIS) 2009. A few months ago, Kaspersky Switzerland gave away free keys that were valid for up to 6 months. That offer expired a while ago. The good news is that the Computer Shopper magazine is giving away keys [...]
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uTorrent is one of the best and lightest BitTorrent clients out there. Its footprint on the memory is almost negligible, it’s very fast, and is extremely easy to use.
The uTorrent torrent client is (or was) only available only for Windows. BitTorrent Inc, who bought uTorrent in 2006, promised to release a Mac version of [...]
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Did you know that you can actually use the StumbleUpon toolbar through the keyboard? I didn’t and I’m sure many of you don’t. It’s very easy to do and I highly suggest you start using StumbleUpon via the keyboard. Enabling keyboard shortcuts in SU will make you a very productive stumbler.
Here’s how to enable keyboard [...]
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Do you want to quickly see he list of unread messages? Do you receive hundreds of emails and have trouble replying to them all? If your answer to any of these questions is a “Yes!” then this tip will help you a lot.
When you want to clear your inbox or you want to make [...]
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