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Remove UTM_Source Tracking from URLs with the au-revoir-utm Extension for Firefox
Are you tired of having to manually remove the utm_source tracking section of URLs before you share or bookmark them? Then you can happily say goodbye to that irksome nuisance with the au-revoir-utm extension for Firefox!If you are a frequent user of RSS, then you have likely seen more than enough of the utm_source URL extension.
Registration to Claim Inactive Yahoo User IDs is Now Open
If you are one of the people who has been looking forward to having a better user name for a Yahoo account, then now is the time to hurry on over to the wish list website and register your preferred selections.
Older Versions of Yahoo! Mail and 'Mail Classic' are Shutting Down, Upgrade Your Accounts Now
Are you or someone you know using an older UI version of Yahoo! Mail or maybe even the Classic Edition? Then this news is going to be of specific interest to you.
Gmail has Added a New 'Category Tabs' Feature to the Inbox
Most of the time, keeping your inbox sorted and clean is a fairly simple task, but what about when things get hectic and suddenly your inbox is out of control? Finding those important e-mails among the clutter can become frustrating and time consuming, so you need an easy way to find what you need fast! With this problem in mind, Google has introduced a new feature for Gmail that will help auto-sort those e-mails into distinct categories, letting you go directly to the mail you want without the hassle.
Microsoft Recommends Uninstalling Windows 7 Security Update 2823324
While it does not happen often, every once in a while a security update to patch Windows causes more problems than it solves.
Google Slides is Now Available in Offline Mode
This past year Google Docs became available for use in offline mode and now Google Slides has joined in on the offline mode goodness.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for October 2012
This past month we covered topics such as how to troubleshoot internet connection problems, whether or not dust can actually damage your computer, 7 ways to free up hard disk space on Windows, and more.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for September 2012
Last month we covered topics such as whether or not ReadyBoost is worth using, if should you leave your laptop plugged in all the time or not, 14 special Google searches that show instant answers, and more.
The Most Common and Least Used 4-Digit PIN Numbers [Security Analysis Report]
How 'secure' is your 4-digit PIN number? Is your PIN number a far too common one or is it a bit more unique in comparison to others? The folks over at the Data Genetics blog have put together an interesting analysis report that looks at the most common and least used 4-digit PIN numbers chosen by people.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for August 2012
This past month we covered topics such as how to make Mozilla Firefox fast again, 11 ways to make your LastPass account even more secure, how to install extensions from outside the Chrome web store, and more.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for July 2012
Last month we covered topics such as how to make Google Chrome fast again, build a $35 media center with Raspbmc and Raspberry Pi, why using your monitor's native resolution is important, and more.
10 Possible Future Products from Apple [Humorous Images]
One never knows what Apple may come out with next.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for June 2012
This past month we covered topics such as why you only have to wipe a disk once to erase it, what RSS is and how you can benefit from using it, how websites are tracking you online, and more.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for May 2012
This past month we covered topics such as alternative search engines that respect your privacy, tips and tweaks for getting the most out of Chrome, using camera Raw tools to develop digital photographs, and more.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for April 2012
This past month we covered topics such as how to use a 64-bit web browser on Windows, the best tips and tweaks for getting the most out of Firefox, how to check out library books on your Kindle for free, and more.
Download Portable Chromium Browser the Easy Way
Nearly every browser has an quick access download page that is easy to find and navigate, but Chromium the open-source version of Google's Chrome does not.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for November 2011
It has been a busy month here at HTG where we covered topics such as how to see which websites your computer is secretly connecting to, reviewed the new Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet, learned how to improve your Google search skills, and more.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for October 2011
October has been full of geeky goodness here at HTG where we covered topics such as anonymizing and encrypting your BitTorrent traffic, installing Android on your HP Touchpad, reinstalling Windows without having to reactivate it, and more.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for August 2011
August has been a busy month here at HTG where we covered topics such as setting up a posthumous password contingency plan, when you should properly eject a thumb drive, got a first look at the UI for Windows 8, and more.
The Best How-To Geek Articles for June 2011
June has been a busy month here at How-To Geek where we covered topics like cleaning keyboards, what to do when your e-mail has been compromised, creating high resolution Windows 7 icons, and more.