Thunderbird supports different folder view modes. From the standard listing of all folders to a unified folder listing to a listing of all root folders with unread messages. Especially the unread folder view is handy to display only folders with unread messages. The view mode may on the other hand be insufficient for users who [...]
TimeClue, Visual Break Reminder Software
When I’m working concentrated on a computer I tend to forget time and space. That’s good for the project I’m working on, but not so good for my body. I forget to take regular breaks and reap the rewards when I have finished what I was doing. Especially my eyes are often tired afterwards. A [...]
New LapLink PC Lock Software (24hr Giveaway!)
Encrypting the files and data on your hard disc can be awkward. There are various packages you can use to do the job some of which are easy to use and effective and others which are just a pain. Personally I use the Encrypted File System built into Windows, though I still don’t like it [...]
Bittorrent 8 Beta For Windows
Bittorrent has just released a first beta version of Bittorrent 8 for the Windows operating system. The beta client features a user interface redesign and personal content channels. The user interface sports a new color scheme and layout. The dominating colors are all shades of gray and purple, a mixture that is actually not as [...]
How badly will recent hacking damage trust in the cloud?
It’s not been a good few weeks for technology companies with all manner of high-profile hackings being reported, not just on technology websites such as gHacks, but worldwide on the early evening news bulletins. There’s no sign things are going to calm down any time soon either with Sony still in the news for tentatively [...]
Subscription Bar Remover For Youtube
One thing that’s been annoying YouTube users for quite some time is the subscriptions bar that may be automatically displayed at the bottom of the screen. Many users refer to it as the gray bar as it may pop up for playlists, favorited and liked videos as well as for subscribed videos. So what functionality [...]
Google Chrome Compact Navigation Feature
I like my web browser UI as compact as possible. To achieve that I have no problem of getting rid of some of the lesser used interface elements. Basic examples are compacting the menu or the bookmarks into a single button to save screen estate. Yes, even on a 1920×1200 monitor. Most developer efforts to [...]
Things To Do When You Are Tired, But Still Need To Work
It happens that I get tired in the late afternoons, so tired in fact that I’m hard pressed not to go to bed directly to sleep the sleep of the brave. This happens often after a restless night, or when I wake up to early. The following list contains tips that help me stay awake [...]
Microsoft Report Confirms Lower Infection Rate On Windows 7
If you were looking for a reason to make the switch to Windows 7, you may have found it in form of Microsoft’s latest Security Intelligence Report. The document, available for public download at Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report website, covers the state of Windows, application and web security in the year 2010. Security interested users [...]