If you have a lot of programs open at the same time, they could be a hindrance while you're trying to get things done. I use Alt+Tab and tend to switch to […]
Add-ons like SingleFile, Save Page WE and tools like wkhtmltopdf are handy when you want to save a web page for offline reading. You can of course use Microsoft's PDF Printer option […]
Using package installers is an efficient way to download programs without having to visit each site manually, downloading the files, and running the installer. Chocolatey, Ninite and Pip are perhaps the most […]
Maybe you have an online appointment with someone in an IM application, and you don't want to appear away in case they're early, and you aren't. Some websites automatically sign you out, […]
Installing the latest Windows Updates can sometimes have adverse effects. Many users prefer delaying updates for some time, just to make sure they don't introduce bugs, or, in worst case scenarios, delete […]
How do you keep track of things to do? A calendar or a reminder program is always nice to have, in case we forget something important. What about having a calendar right […]
If you're a regular reader, you may know I'm a fan of dual-pane file managers. They're very convenient when you want to multitask or organize your folders and files. Well, if you […]
RSS Feed aggregators are a great way to stay up-do-date with the latest articles from your favorite websites. Some prefer online services, others browser add-ons while some, like me, rely on offline […]
Knowing the weather status can be helpful, especially if you're heading out. And having the information readily available on the system tray is very handy. Tray Weather is an open source program […]
Have you looked at the photo folders on your phones or digital cameras? Electronic devices save the images using odd names, some cameras use IMG followed by a number, others use different […]
My Acer Aspire 7 has a software option that displays an icon at the top of the screen when I press Caps Lock, Num Lock or Scroll Lock. It's an OSD (on-screen […]
My favorite video player is MPC-HC, though I do use MPV from time to time. Before switching to MPC, I had been using VLC for a long time, and eventually switched to […]
Timers are pretty useful. A lot of people use them for different purposes, from kitchen timers to stopwatches and for reminding purposes. MultiTimer is a freeware tool that can execute custom commands, […]
Working with multiple files that need to be renamed? Don't do it manually, save yourself the time and effort and use a batch renaming tool. Alternate Archiver is a freeware tool that […]
Maybe you want to save your session, or send the links to a friend, or share a page on social networks. Copying and pasting a link is ok if the service has […]
Translation services are very valuable resources if you have to work with foreign language material. I use them on a daily basis, and usually rely on add-ons like Simple Translate (since To […]
Organizing your files into folders is a very good habit to get into. It helps save some time when you need to find something, and it also makes your folders a bit […]
It's been a while since I wrote about Thunderbird extensions. Here's one that I've been using to ensure I don't miss new mails that land in my inbox. The add-on is called […]
Do you work with a lot of documents, but struggle at times to find the ones you need? Documan is a freeware tool that can be used to categorize your files, and […]
Do you like animated GIFs? While they have now become the go-to meme tool for many, GIFs can also be used for tutorial purposes. I'm a ScreenToGif user myself, and all animated […]
Sometimes you may want to access the Command prompt quickly, for example, when you want to work with ADB related stuff on your Android phone. Opening CMD, and navigating to a specific […]
It's not a good idea to sit for long periods of time. But a lot of us do, and the pandemic situation isn't really helping. With lockdown restrictions, work from home has […]
Ideas are only good when you start putting them to use. Sometimes not everything might go as we want it to, which is why you should plan ahead. A visual representation can […]
Do you keep switching your desktop wallpaper? I do, just to keep things interesting especially if I really like a game, book, movie, etc. There are a few programs which can do […]
Do you like listening to music? Who doesn't? I prefer quality to quantity, which is why my library consists of audio files in the FLAC format whenever possible. This comes at a […]
Pineapple Pictures is a cross-platform, open source image viewer. Pineapple Pictures has an opaque interface, which is kind of cool. It may look like there are no visual elements in the GUI, […]
One of the biggest problems with search engines is their accuracy. Google is good for the most part, but sometimes you may find that the results are irrelevant, clickbait, and generally not […]
SingleFile, its fork SingleFileZ and Save Page WE are excellent options to save entire webpages as a single HTML page. But sometimes, you may want the web page to be easily accessible. […]
Ever had the issue where one of the keys on your keyboard stops working? Maybe it broke or was stuck somehow, I think we have all been there. External keyboards are easily […]
Some users like to customize their desktop screen. Having a cool wallpaper is nice, but have too many icons can really ruin the aesthetics. If you want the shortcuts, but also want […]
While your internet browser can be sufficient for small downloads, having a download manager available is often helpful as you get better manageability and often features such as resume or speedier downloads. […]
Windows 10 comes with a built-in accessibility tool called Magnifier which can help people read text that's too small, or view the pixel area. The problem is the tool is pretty basic, […]
I'm a huge fan of radio, and also like listening to talk shows and podcasts. It's always interesting to listen to other people's opinions about my favorite topics. There are many podcast […]
You may have moved some files from one hard drive to another or switched computers. When you did that, the timestamps of your files might have been overwritten. Maybe you want your […]
Browsing sessions can quickly get cluttered, which makes it difficult to find what you're looking for. I use OneTab to clean up my current session and save the list. I then analyze […]
How do you monitor your computer's performance? The Task Manager is a good and easy way to check which programs are open, what's using up a lot of RAM, and the Resource […]
A PC is my choice when it comes to gaming, mostly because I play a lot of strategy games. But I've owned a few consoles, the PS4 being my 2nd favorite platform […]
Launchers and file managers are very useful programs that allow you to multi-task with ease. What if you could combine the features of both into one package? That is one way of […]
Do you take a lot of photos on your phone or camera? If so, you will know that some photos may not look perfect on every screen. Maybe you want to use […]
A couple of years ago, I began using a Google Translate extension called S3 Translator. It was removed from the add-ons repository multiple times though it was restored after further reviews. I […]
