Some programs, like Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Windows Media Player, can be started from the run dialog without specifying the full path that points to that program. Other applications on the other hand cannot be started that way. The information about these shortcuts are stored in the Windows Registry where entries can be [...]
Christmas Giveaway Returnil Virtual System 2010 Home Lux
System virtualization and sandboxing applications are more and more becoming a trend in the security software sector. The main benefit of virtual systems is that they protect the “real” computer system from changes made in that sandbox. If a virus goes wild in the sandbox then all that can be affected is the sandbox but [...]
Google Chrome Keyboard Navigation
Computer users sometimes run into situations where they won’t or can’t use a computer mouse. Think of a netbook or notebook for instance. Those computer without a computer mouse most of the time and the touchpad replacement or substitute sometimes does not really cut it. Keyboard Navigation is a Google Chrome extension that aids the [...]
Best Linux and KVM switch practices
I have at least four machines running at all times – all using one monitor. Not only does space dictate this setup, so to does budget. Because of this I am relegated to using a KVM switch. If you’re not sure what a KVM switch is, it is a device that allows you to use [...]
Use Multifox For Multiple Website Logins
Some Internet users have multiple accounts for selected websites. This can be multiple Gmail accounts, e.g. a private and business email account, or Two Facebook or Twitter accounts. The problem that these users experience is that they cannot log into the same website more than once using the same web browser. Some overcome that problem [...]
Change DNS Servers With DNS Jumper
DNS and DNS servers have been pushed into the mainstream with Google’s announcement that they have released public DNS servers to speed up computer user access to the Internet. We have already given tips in the past how to benchmark DNS to find the fastest and most reliable one from all the public DNS that [...]
Opera Unite Stream Media Server
Opera Unite is a very interesting addition to the Opera web browser that allows Opera users to offer server based services from within the Opera web browser. Stream Media is one of those applications that can be installed and run from within Opera. The application basically allows Opera users to turn their web browser into [...]
Virus Total Uploader Update
Virus Total offers a great service for users who want to check files for malicious code. The main benefit of using Virus Total over locally installed antivirus software is the multi-engine approach as it offers to scan files with dozens of different antivirus engines and databases. The Virus Total service can be used on the [...]
Christmas Giveaway Bulk Image Downloader
If you ever had the desire to download images, photos and videos from websites, blogs or forums then Bulk Image Downloader might be exactly the program that you are looking for. The downloader makes it easy as pie to download those media files from websites. All that you actually have to do to get the [...]