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Download New Themes in Windows 7
If you want to spice up your desktop easily in Windows 7 a good method is changing the Theme. If you’ve already exhausted the default Themes included in the OS, you might want to download new ones. Here we take a look at easily downloading new Themes from Microsoft’s Personalization Gallery.
Configure Your Computer to Backup to Windows Home Server
One of the cool features of Windows Home Server is being able to set backups of the other computers on your network to the server. Today we take a look at the process of configuring a computer on your network to be backed up automatically to WHS.
Access Your Dropbox Files in Google Chrome
Are you looking for a quick way to access the files in your Dropbox account while using Chrome? Then join us as we take a look at the Drop Box extension.
Condense the Bookmarks in the Firefox Bookmarks Toolbar
Do you have a lot of bookmarks and bookmarks folders in your Bookmarks Toolbar and need a way to make them fit better? See how nicely your bookmarks can be condensed with the Smart Bookmarks Bar extension for Firefox.
Print Only Selected Areas of a Spreadsheet in Excel 2007 & 2010
Sometimes you might need to print out data contained in an Excel Spreadsheet, but printing out the entire thing is a waste. Today we show you how to print out only specific areas of the document that you need.
Stop uTorrent 2.0 from Automatically Starting in Windows
If you’re using the new uTorrent 2.0, you might have noticed that it starts automatically when booting into Windows. Even if you disable it in System Configuration. Here we show you how to completely disable it from starting automatically.
Using Program Compatibility Mode in Windows 7
It can be quite annoying when you try to install a driver or other software on Windows 7 just to find out it isn’t compatible with the new OS. Today we look at using the Program Compatibility Assistant, and troubleshooting compatibility issues so programs install successfully.
Modify Tab Ordering in Google Chrome
Are you frustrated with the default tab behavior in Chrome? Then the Modified Tab Ordering extension might be just what you have been looking for.
Desktop Fun: Forest Theme Wallpapers
Feeling a little bit stressed out lately and need something peaceful to look at to help you relax? Then you can add a bit of tranquility to your desktop with our forest theme wallpapers collection.
Take Screenshots of Any Webpage in Google Chrome
If you are using Google Chrome, there are times when you might want to quickly take a screenshot of a page without having to open a third party utility. Today we take a look at the Webpage Screenshot extension for Chrome which will save a screenshot of any webpage in PNG format.
Beware! Two More Firefox Malware Extensions Found, with Full-Blown Trojans This Time
Last July, we pointed out that the Google Reader Notifier extension had turned into crapware, the NoScript add-on
Add Your Own Folders to Favorites in Windows 7
When you open Explorer in Windows 7 you’ll see a list of Favorites in the Navigation Pane. Microsoft has already put some there, but today we show you how to remove them and add your own favorite folders including Search Connectors.
Friday Fun: Battlefield Heroes
Another Friday as arrived and it’s time to have fun and forget about spreadsheets, meetings and documents. Today we take a look at Battlefield Heroes which is a free online first person shooter game developed by EA.
Check Extension Compatibility for Upcoming Firefox Releases
Do you get stressed out wondering if your favorite extensions will be compatible with the next Firefox release? Now you will be able to easily see what is compatible and what is not with just a glance using the “Is It Compatible?” extension for Firefox.
Add Notes to Google Notebook from Chrome
Do you use Google Notebook on a daily basis and need an easy way to access it while browsing in Google Chrome? Then you will definitely want to have a look at the “add 2 Google Notebook” extension.
Protect Yourself from the Latest Internet Explorer Security Hole
Sure seems like you hear the words "IE Security Hole" a lot, doesn't it? Now there's yet another security hole, and a malicious website could use it to get access to your files—it's not a good thing, but here's some quick tips to protect yourself.
How To Disable Search In Windows 7
The new search feature in Windows 7 has been greatly improved, however, some users may not want to use it and are using a third party utility instead. If that is the case, you might want to completely get rid of the search boxes and we’ll show you how.
Manage User Accounts in Windows Home Server
Once you have your Windows Home Server set up, you’ll want to add users and control the content they have access to. Here we take a look at how to add a new user, determine their access to shared folders, and how to disable or remove a user.
Add OS X Styled Stacks to Your Computer with 7Stacks
Do you love how Stacks look in Mac OS X and want to add that kind of functionality to your Windows system? Here we look at 7Stacks which gives you a similar experience.
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Yes, you're reading that right. We're giving away a free iPod Touch to a random person—all you need to do to enter is become a fan of the How-To Geek page over on Facebook.
Add a Remember The Milk Task Pane to Gmail in Chrome
Remember The Milk is one of the most popular to-do list services available. The Remember The Milk for Gmail extension adds a RTM Task Pane to Gmail that can be easily accessed in Google Chrome.
Close All of Your Open Apps in a Snap
You have been doing some serious work on your computer and have a bunch of apps, browsers, spreadsheets, and documents open. You’re done for the day but closing each app and document individually is going to be a hassle. Here we show you an awesome small utility that will close all of your running applications at once with one click.
Use Special Characters in Windows
Sometimes you might be working on an online form or other application where you need to insert a special character. The Character Map feature in Windows is an often overlooked feature that can help you add special characters to your work.
Understanding the Libraries Feature in Windows 7
The new libraries feature in Windows 7 makes it easier to manage your files and folders. Today we take a look at how to access libraries, how to use them, and how to include network locations to the libraries as well.
Set Up Automatic Timed Page Reloading on Your Webpages in Firefox
Do you have webpages that you need to refresh every so often to avoid session timeouts or that update quickly throughout the day? Now you can automate the refresh process with the ReloadEvery extension for Firefox.
Install KDE 4.4 RC 2 on Ubuntu 9.10
If you install Ubuntu 9.10 the default desktop manager is Gnome. KDE is another desktop manager that you can use on your Ubuntu distro, and we’ll take a look at it here.
Add an External Hard Drive to Your Windows Home Server
Sometimes you might find it necessary to add additional storage to your Windows Home Server. Today we’ll take a look at how to add an external hard drive to your home server to increase storage space.
Turn Your Windows 7 Laptop into a WiFi Hotspot with Connectify
In some computing situations, you might need to create a WiFi hotspot on demand so other people and devices can use an Internet connection. Today we take a look at Connectify which easily turns your Windows 7 machine into an instant WiFi hotspot.
Search Wikipedia in Google Chrome the Easy Way
Do you need a quick and easy way to access Wikipedia while browsing throughout the day? If so then you will want to take a look at the Wiki Lookup extension for Google Chrome.
View and Manage Flash Cookies the Easy Way
Do you need an easy way to view the Flash Cookies on your computer? See how easy it is not only to view those cookies but manage and/or remove them with Flash Cookies View.