The Firefox web browser stores a lot of its preferences in config files. Many advanced users know that the about:config parameters displays many of those preferences directly in the web browser, offering options to edit parameters and settings directly while Firefox is running. Most basic preferences, like changing the homepage, switching scripting languages on or [...]
Microsoft co-founder pledges billions to philanthropy
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has bequeathed the majority of his estimated $13.5bn (£8.8bn) to philanthropy after his death according to the BBC. Allen set up a charitable foundation 20 years ago to which he has personally donated $600m.
Find Out which Website Loads Faster
Site speed has been added as a ranking factor by Google some time ago. Webmasters since then have started optimizing their websites’ page loading times. Some of the optimizations done included reducing the number of elements loaded when people visit the site, optimizing media elements, minifying CSS and JavaScript, and using web caching technologies to [...]
How To Uninstall Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Beta
If you have installed the beta of the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 you probably might want to uninstall it again, because frankly, it does not offer anything spectacular. Even worse, it displays an Evaluation copy text in the lower right corner of the operating system, making it look like a trial version of Windows. [...]
Bing Powered Yahoo Search Transition Begins
Yahoo and Microsoft have been testing Bing powered search results offline for some time now. A recent email sent out to advertisers confirmed that the testing will be moved to the live search results shortly. During that period part of Yahoo’s Live search results will be powered by Bing, “with paid search volume in particular [...]
Configuring Fvwm’s Wharf
In this series we are discussing the Fvwm window manager for the Linux operating system. This little gem isn’t a full-blown desktop the likes of GNOME, KDE, or Xfce4, but you will be surprised how well this ICCM-Compliant window manager will work for you. It’s lightweight, powerful, flexible, and has some nifty, old-school Linux goodness. [...]
WinGuard Pro Free, Access Control And Encryption Software
WinGuard Pro is a security software with features such as program access control and data encryption. The free edition has a few limitations, more about that later in the review. The program is password protected, so that only selected users have access to it. Ideal for family computers where the kids should not mess around [...]
Beware Of User Reviews On Software Sites
User reviews can be a fine thing, they add value to program descriptions and new perspectives to reviews. Many software sites use them, Betanews, Softpedia or Giveaway of the Day give their users options to vote and comment on software reviewed or hosted on their sites. There is nothing wrong with user comments and ratings [...]
Mozilla Removes And Blocks 2 Firefox Add-ons
It has not happened often in the past that Mozilla had to pull the plug on add-ons hosted at the official Firefox add-on repository. The developers of the popular Firefox web browser have some tools at their disposal to deal with add-ons that are either malicious in nature or insecure. A recent blog post on [...]