The free nature of the Internet makes it more or less uncontrollable, which can be a problem for parents, teachers, businesses and the government. Parents for instance usually want to make sure that their children do not visit unsuitable websites. The problem that they encounter is that it is virtually impossible to block all pornographic, [...]
Moo0 TransparentMenu, Colorful and Transparent Menus In Windows
MooO TransparentMenu adds two features to menus in the Windows operating system, that are not available by default. Theme-wise, Windows is not the most configurable operating system. This changes only after users make changes to system files, to unlock the ability to add advanced themes that can practically alter any aspect of the operating system. [...]
Essential True Crypt Tips
I have been working with True-Crypt for several years now, and like the open source program a lot. That much, that I’m still using it and not Microsoft’s Bitlocker which is an alternative in select Windows Vista and Windows 7 editions. Over the years, I discovered a few aspects of the software that made my [...]
New Zealand iPhones hit by daylight saving bug
It has been reported that iPhones in New Zealand running the iOS 4.1 software have been hit by a bug as the country changes daylight saving time. The error caused the times on phones to revert back two hours instead of just one. This resulted in one disgruntled iPhone user being awoken at 3am instead of [...]
A walk around the GNOME desktop
Recently I had a reader request a bit of a “how to” on the GNOME desktop. After giving it some thought, and at first wondering why anyone would need a walk around for the GNOME desktop, I realized that some users simply don’t have the ability to look at the computer desktop from the same [...]
Change File Types With Types For Windows
Handling all the file types directly in Windows Explorer can be a strenuous task, as the manageability is not really optimal, especially if multiple file types need to be changed or edited. Types on the other hand is a free program for Windows to change file types easily. The program will automatically scan the file [...]
Increase Your Typing Speed With Typing Games And Tests
The computer keyboard is the core input device on most modern computer systems. People use it for all writing purposes on the computer, from writing documents and emails to chatting with friends in chat rooms and updating the status at popular social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. Oh, and some use it to [...]
T9 creator Martin King passes away
It might be seriously frustrating and annoying for some users in its implementation, and might constantly substitute the wrong word into your text messages, but there can be no doubt that the T9 keyboard revolutionised the way we interacted with mobile phones that that it can be argued that T9 is one of, if not [...]
Recover Or Change Thunderbird Passwords
Setting up email accounts in desktop email clients like Thunderbird or Outlook is usually a do and forget type of operation. Once the accounts have been setup they do not need any attendance or maintenance at all, unless the email provider happens to make changes to the system. Sometimes email account information, such as the [...]