Microsoft Office, much like the Windows operating system, contains a so called rearm function that can be used to extend the time period in which the program needs to be activated. Office 2010 can be used for 30 days without activation. The Office suite will automatically activate reduced functionality mode after this grace period reminding [...]
Internet Explorer History Monitor
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer keeps track of the accessed websites and urls just like any other web browser by default. That’s helpful to keep track of already visited websites, especially to access them at a later time if their url cannot be remembered and they have not been added to the bookmarks of the browser. But [...]
Have a sleek, simpler Nautilus
File managers can get a bit over-crowded in their layout and in their use of space. Although I am a big Nautilus, I am a bigger fan of efficient, clean workspaces. To that end, I like to have a file manager that is quick, easy to use, and looks good. Naturally, because Nautilus is open [...]
Windows Aero Blur Tweaker
The graphical user interface Windows Aero was first introduced in Windows Vista by Microsoft and revised in Windows 7. Aero, meaning Authentic, Energetic, Reflective and Open, replaced the Windows Luna theme which was previously used. Aero in Windows 7 introduced several new features like Aero Peek that allowed users to preview thumbnails or program windows [...]
Google Chrome Profiles
Like most web browsers, Google Chrome offers an option to work with different profiles. This can be helpful when multiple users use the web browser or if one user wants to use profiles for different tasks (like work / home). Each profile uses its own data directory meaning that users can configure the web browser [...]
Encrypted Google Search Coming Next Week
Encryption on the Internet is still largely used on financial and shopping sites and for site log ins and neglected by most Internet sites. Using encrypted connections to access websites aids against network eavesdropping and a set of other online attacks. It does also protect the user’s privacy by revealing less information in Internet connection [...]
What IS Linux (and what it should be)?
I do a lot of writing about Linux – for Ghacks and for other sites. One of the issues I come across often is how Linux is perceived and what it needs to do to continue to grow. It’s a very complex issue based on a lot of pre-determined opinions and deeply embedded history. Often I reach [...]
Openbook Is A Public Facebook Updates Search Engine
Openbook is a search engine that can be used by anyone to search Facebook Updates. The recent Facebook Search api changes have made the search engine possible. The goal of the Facebook Updates search engine on the other hand is to inform Facebook users about the underlying privacy risks of this new search feature. They [...]
Firefox 3.6.4 Build 4 Released
A new build of Firefox 3.6.4 has been released and is currently distributed to users who have a previous build of the upcoming Firefox version installed on their computer system. The update check in the browser will recognize the new build and download it automatically to the computer so that the browser can be updated. [...]