Windows 10 has a Dark mode that's easy on the eyes but, Microsoft does not offer an easy way to toggle it automatically. Now, we are not talking about night light, which […]
Foobar2000 and Musicbee are the music programs I mostly use, though I like to change things up a bit by trying new programs; Musique is the one I checked out recently. It […]
Using a keyboard shortcut to capture a screenshot is a more efficient way to get the timing right, than fumbling over a tray icon or a toolbar. If you agree with that […]
Note taking programs are handy, and the ones which support autosave are even better. QText is the latest one of this kind, that we took for a test drive. The application minimizes […]
We've reviewed extensions such as Copy Selected Links or Copy All Tab URLs which can save the web addresses from all your tabs with a single click. Now, how about reviewing an […]
Tax documents, bank statements, ID papers, photos and videos, these aren't the sort of thing you'd leave around your home, would you? Users who value privacy will know the risks of leaving […]
Not everyone likes to use a cloud based calendar. I for one, was a huge fan of Wunderlist, even after it was acquired by Microsoft. The Windows 10 app was pretty good, […]
Want to know more about your computer's hardware? Basic Hardware Inventory is a freeware tool that you can use to generate a report of your computer's components. This is not a hardware […]
Managing multiple folders simultaneously is easier with a dual pane file manager, and when it comes with a bunch of handy tools, that's a welcome bonus. EF Commander Free is a freeware […]
You may have heard of the term "high ping". It is usually associated with online gaming, but is also used to denote that the internet connection is slow or that actions are […]
Picking out the right color when designing a website or digital artwork can be vital to make your work stand apart. Most if not all image editors come with a nifty little […]
Checking the integrity of downloaded files is a good security practice to ensure that your downloads haven't been tampered with. We've seen malware being repackaged into the installers of legitimate programs, which […]
How do you install most software? You visit the program's page, click the download page, search for the version you want, download it, wait for it to complete and then run the […]
Navigating through browser tabs without the help of some extension or the other can be rather difficult. Forget scrolling through the tab bar, using a vertical scrollable list can be a lot […]
Many users save their favorite sites as bookmarks to preserve them and access them quickly. Though I prefer visual bookmarks (speed-dials), I maintain my bookmarks by organizing them into folders. An advantage […]
I have lost count of the number of times that I have lost important information because of crashes, or absent-mindedly closing a word processor without saving my edits. That's why I use […]
Reducing the filesize of photos can be a good way to free up precious storage space or to prepare them for transfers. When you have dozens of images or entire folders full […]
Most launcher programs, which we have reviewed, have been easy to use and offered simple shortcuts. If you want a program that can execute advanced commands, while retaining the level of user-friendliness, […]
While browsing a large photo gallery, it may be a good idea to prefer speed over advanced options, to help find the images you want. The faster the program can switch images, […]
Yet another speed dial! No, I'm not complaining about anything. That's the name of a speed dial extension for Firefox and Chrome. The add-on is meant to replicate Opera browser's famous feature, […]
Not everyone is gifted with the skill to create good looking icons in Photoshop, GIMP, and other image editing tools. Sure, there are a ton of customized icons available online that you […]
You just clicked on Shut Down, and then you remembered you had to email something, or some urgent work came up. But Windows is shutting down and you have to wait for […]
The Windows clipboard is one of the areas in the operating system that hasn't been improved over several versions. Windows 10 has some additional features like Clipboard sharing, and the more useful […]
Monitoring your computer's performance is a good way to ensure everything is working as intended. There are many tools you can use for this. VenMon is a system monitor program that has […]
About a month ago, we reviewed a Firefox extension called Copy All Tab URLs, which allows you to copy the links of every tab in a single click. If you want an […]
Last week, we told you how to get the old Twitter interface back, using GoodTwitter 2. Before I came across it, I had been looking for extensions and other solutions. One of […]
Some people keep their music library, photo gallery, document folders, on their USB Drive or portable device in sync with the files on their computer. I do that too, mostly to serve […]
Have you ever deleted important files accidentally? We've all been there, shift + delete can sometimes be a nuisance, or deleting the recycle bin and then realizing that you needed one of […]
I always have a couple of dozen tabs or more in Firefox. If you do the same, you can perhaps relate to how difficult it can be to scroll through them to […]
Open Shell (formerly Classic Shell) is one of the best Start Menu replacements that you can get for free. Start Everywhere is a freeware alternative that offers multiple ways to access the […]
We've reviewed simple note taking programs, and some very complex ones in the past. TreeNoote belongs to the former, and it is a freeware application. You can check out reviews of the […]
Recently, we reviewed Personal Backup and jaBuT, which are good options for backing up important data to make sure that the data can be restored if disaster strikes. If you'd prefer restoring […]
Batch Renaming files helps save you a lot of time. I always use a batch utility when I'm dealing with multiple files, e.g. to make filenames more descriptive. You can check out […]
Remember GoodTwitter? It was a very useful add-on that helped users stick to the legacy interface of Twitter. It did so by spoofing the browser's user-agent to an older version, which tricked […]
There are quite a few ways to access your favorite programs quickly. SlickRun, LauncherBar Commander, Biniware Run, LeoMoon HotKeyz, Jovial Menu are some of the programs which we tried in the recent […]
Batch processing tools are invaluable as they save you a lot of time and effort. ImagesMixer is a freeware batch image converter, renamer, watermark tool that has an easy-to-use interface. The GUI […]
Many people are studying online or working from home during the COVID-19 situation. You shouldn't waste time taking screenshots during a webinar or meeting. Otherwise, you could miss some important information. But […]
While Explorer is sufficient for most users, some of us prefer an alternative file manager. If you prefer command-line tools over GUI-based programs, we've got just the thing for you: broot. Broot […]
It's a good idea to check your existing hardware, before you buy a new component. This way, you can make sure that the new part is compatible with the system. Some users […]
Though qBitTorrent has been my go-to P2P downloader for a long time, I do like to try new clients once in a while, and was impressed with PicoTorrent. I came across a […]
