Yesterday Google released a new Google Chrome stable version bringing the version to 8.0.552.237 on all platforms. The release fixes several security vulnerabilities which makes it a mandatory update for all Chrome users. The Chrome blog lists 16 different vulnerabilities that have been fixed in the new version of which one received the highest rating [...]
Registry Commander, Advanced Windows Registry Editor
Most Windows users make use of the built-in Registry editor when they need to change settings in it. The Registry editor does have a few shortcomings that only become obvious on second glance. Users who just use it to change a single key that they know the path of won’t see those, administrators and tech [...]
Incredibly simple MySQL administration with SQL Buddy
If you have a need to manage MySQL databases, you know that learning the syntax for the various MySQL tools can be a real nightmare. Fortunately there are tools out there that make this job far more easy. But of the web-based tools, which are easiest? You might have given phpMyAdmin a try, but found [...]
Heatmapper, Visualize Wireless Coverage Of Wi-Fi Networks
Have you ever asked yourself why you can go online with your laptop in one room but not in another? Or why you get disconnects and a bad signal strength in one room of the house? The reason usually comes down to the wireless coverage of the Wi-Fi network. Heatmapper is a free software for [...]
How To Solve A Rubik’s Cube
The Rubik’s Cube was a very successful puzzle toy back in the 80′s back when it first came out. More than 350 million units have been sold since then and chance is you find one eventually at a friend’s house or even at your own. The majority of people who tried to solve the cube [...]
AutoSensitivity, Set Different Mouse And Touchpad Sensitivities
Laptop owners usually can use the built-in touchpad or a computer mouse on their devices, and most owners will surely agree that the usability differs highly depending on that choice. The Windows operating system offers no option to configure different sensitivities for mouse and touchpad uses which can be extremely frustrating for users who switch [...]
Post Sticky Notes On Websites With Note Anywhere For Chrome
Sticky notes are handy as a temporary means to remember information. They are usually plastered around the monitor and computer desk but Note Anywhere for Chrome takes them to the virtual realm. Note Anywhere is a Google Chrome extension that can be used to created, edit and remove sticky notes from websites. This can be [...]
Piracy Websites Attract ‘Billions’ of Visitors
A study by anti-fraud company MarkMonitor has monitored 43 file-sharing websites and found that between them they had 53 billion visits in the last year, according to a report by the BBC. The top three websites were RapidShare.com, Megavideo.com and Megaupload.com which between them generated more than 21 billion visits. The study was commissioned by [...]
Google Ditches H.264 Support In Google Chrome
The HTML5 web video wars are heating up again, this time with the news that Google has announced to remove support for the h.264 codec from the Chrome browser in the next couple months. Google product manager Mike Jazayeri admits that ” H.264 plays an important role in video” but that Google has decided to [...]