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 […]
Many text editors that we have reviewed focus on plain text support; others such as OSD Note or ZIM support Markdown or HTML. Perpetual Notes is a text editor that supports rich […]
Images that you take using your phone's camera or a digital camera often contain useful metadata information. This data lets you see which device was used to take the picture, the settings […]
What you do when you come across a new word? You may look it up to find out about its meaning. There are many add-ons that help simplify the task like the […]
Sometimes you may need more options than the ones available in Windows Explorer. You can switch to a different program, or use some simple tools that enhance Windows' built-in file manager. Shell […]
About a month ago, the October 2020 update rolled out to Windows 10. And Microsoft in all its wisdom decided that it was time to kill off a very useful feature from […]
Have you ever wondered if a file that you downloaded is safe, or if a backed up file is still working fine and not corrupt? Sometimes you may encounter errors when a […]
Subtitles are a great way to watch movies and shows. It's always nice to have those as an option, so you don't miss important dialogue. You may find the on-screen text more […]
Speccy, CPU-Z, HWiNFO are among the most popular tools which people use to obtain technical data about their computer and all the parts in it. But there are many good alternatives available […]
If you want to analyze statistics, a good way to do this is by writing down the details. When you want to compare the performance of something over a long-term, it is […]
If you are a multi-tasker and have a lot of programs open, sometimes it becomes annoying having to switch through each window. Windows really needs a way to manage the Task Switcher […]
If you're going to be away from your computer for a long while, it is a good practice to turn it off. What if you forget to do that or want to […]
Running out of storage and not sure what's taking up the space? Modern games are ever-increasing in storage size, and it is not uncommon for a AAA title to cross 100 gigs […]
If you don't like the Windows 10's Photos app, you're not alone. The good old Photo Viewer was better and faster, in the eyes of many Windows users. But, there are many […]
Windows users have plenty of options to choose an alternative for File Explorer. To name some recently reviewed alternatives: EF Commander Free, the command line file manager broot, myCommander, Explorer Commander, or […]
Both Firefox and Chrome use the favicon on the tab bar to indicate that a webpage is loading. While Chrome has a spinning wheel icon, Firefox's indicator is sort of a dot […]
How much do you know about your graphics card? Some people may know the name and the model of the GPU, but that may be the extent of their knowledge, others may […]
The Firefox Multi-Account Containers extension can give you more control over your privacy. If you aren't already using it, you should give it a try as it separates data to limit tracking, […]
Windows 10 has two ways that you can use to change the mouse options. The modern method is available from the Settings app > Devices > Mouse, but as is the case […]
There are many tools available online which claim to mirror your phone's screen on your computer's monitor. Some of these are online service or closed source programs, some are premium software. Forget […]
When signing up for an account on any website, I always use KeePass' built-in password generator. This ensures that every password I use is strong but also unique, which in turn minimizes […]
Viewing a PDF document is easy, you likely use your web browser or a standalone tool for it. But splitting or merging pages from PDFs is slightly complicated, as many viewers don't […]
Wondering if your internet connection is slow or if it's a website acting up? Forget speed tests, run a ping and you may know the answer within a few seconds. Now, if […]
Windows 10's Start Menu is one of the most criticized features of the OS. Not everyone likes the layout, and some users prefer alternatives like Open Shell. Portable Start Menu is a […]
Securely deleting files is a good way to prevent unauthorized recovery of personal and confidential data. There are many programs which help you achieve this, like the highly-rated SDelete utility from Sysinternals. […]
Want to get things done, but find yourself distracted by social networks or other websites? We have all been there. There are some add-ons which you help you become more productive. ImPulse […]
Are you a KeePass user? Do you use AutoType? If so, you may have come across a website or two, where the command didn't work. WebAuToType is a plugin that improves the […]
Find yourself constantly switching to different websites to translate text, look up dictionary definitions, and other things? SelectionSK is a context menu extension for Firefox and Chrome that adds these options and […]
Windows 10 allows you to personalize various visual elements, but it has its limits. That's why users rely on third-party tools to customize the Taskbar, Start Menu and other parts of the […]
Launchers are a great way to find and run programs installed on your computer. Flow Launcher cranks it up a notch by adding support for web searches, system commands, and more. The […]
Working on a computer for a long time could be one of the reasons why you may have trouble falling asleep. That's because your monitor like most displays emits bluelight, which in […]
When you want to upgrade some of your PC's parts, or replace something, there are some bits and pieces of information that you may not know but need to; this is easily […]
Translating text from other languages can be done with the help of online services like Google Translate, Bing, and other translation services. You can also use desktop programs like GT4T to help […]
Simplenote has been updated to version 2.0 on Windows, Linux and Mac. At first glance, the interface looks identical to version 1, but the latest release brings a handful of new features […]
KeePass has been my favorite password manager for many years. One of the things I like about it is that it has many alternative programs that you can use with its encrypted […]
Not everyone likes having a lot of options just to listen to some music; those who like options, may use great programs such as MusicBee. If you prefer to focus on playing […]
Though Windows 10 comes with built-in options to open basic file formats, users may want to use a different program of their choice. For example, some may like to play their music […]
Are you bored with your desktop background? Let's add some life to it. AutoWall is a simple program that allows you to use animated GIFs and videos as your wallpaper. Extract the […]
Looking for a screenshot tool? ShareX is second to none, in my opinion. But if you're looking for a simpler program, there are other options to choose from including the built-in screenshot […]
Though I have reviewed many screenshot tools -- QuickSnip, HolzShots, or AutoScreenshot, my personal favorite has always been ShareX. I'm sure it's the same with some/most of you. Despite being a stellar […]
