Hijack Hunter gives your system a thorough audit
Back in the good old days of computing, HiJack This was a go-to program for many who wanted to audit several key areas of their Windows system.
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Milouz Market: find, download and install software updates on Windows
Making sure that the software running on your Windows PC is up to date can be a daunting task.
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My Music Recognition identifies songs playing on your computer
Have you ever played a video on YouTube in which a song was used that you liked a lot but could not identify because the video itself, description or title did
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Get 3GB of extra OneDrive space by enabling Camera backup
Microsoft announced a storage upgrade for all SkyDrive OneDrive customers recently.
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Greenhouse for Chrome reveals a politician's campaign contributions
When members of Congress voice their opinion and speak for or against something, it is not always clear why they are doing so.
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Ocenaudio is a an easy to use Audacity audio editor alternative
When it comes to free cross-platform audio editors, Audacity is usually then one that is being mentioned or recommended.
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How to display previously read notifications on Google+
If you happen to use Google+ occasionally like I do, it may not be obvious immediately how you access notifications that you have previously read on the site.
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All-in-One Sidebar for Firefox review
While going through the best Firefox add-ons list here on Ghacks I noticed that I missed to review some of them.
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Search, save and use icons for free with Icons8
I'm not a designer and whenever I have to add an icon to a website or software that I'm creating, I'm relying on others to help me out.
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How to add animated png (apng) support to Google Chrome
Animated PNG files work in many regards just like gif files displayed on Internet sites.
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bitCommander is a new Windows file manager with several unique features
Just as Windows Explorer the default file manager of the Windows operating system has not changed significantly in regards to functionality or interface, so hav
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How to block YouTube channels permanently
One of the most annoying features of the video portal YouTube is its recommendation feature.
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Download Plan schedule downloads in Firefox
If you have access to a fast Internet connection at all times, preferably one that you play a flat fee for, then you may not need to bother about when downloads
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Set reminders on a timeline in Android
Most reminder or to-do list applications use similar formats to display the information to you.
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How to disable the webcam on a Windows PC
Many mobile computers have webcams built-in nowadays so that users can use it for communication.
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YouTube switches its inbox system to Google+
Brace yourself.
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Image Editor Paint.net 4.0 final released
The popular free image editor Paint.
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uBlock for Chrome is a resource-friendly adblocker by the HTTP Switchboard author
Adblockers have become essential tools for many users on the Internet.
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First public beta of Pale Moon for Android now available
When Mozilla launched Australis, several readers of this blog moved away from Firefox by installing Pale Moon instead.
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Bandizip is probably the best free file archiver right now
Bandizip is a free file archiver for Microsoft's Windows operating system that supports all major archive file formats and many customization options.
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Auto Plugin Checker for Firefox checks for plugin updates automatically
While more and more sites and services switch to versions that don't require plugins, there are still many out there on the Internet that only run if you have t
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How to disable automatic maintenance tasks in Windows 8
If you are running the Windows 8 operating system, and it does not really matter if you are still on Windows 8 or have upgraded to Windows 8.
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Opera Software releases first Linux build of new Opera
When Opera Software announced that it would switch from its old trusted Presto engine to Chromium, it became clear quickly afterwards that many popular features
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Remove OpenCandy from your Windows PC
Whenever you install software on your Windows PC, there is a chance that it comes with third-party offers included.
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AVG's Browser Configuration Tool undoes browser changes by AVG software
Nowadays whenever you install a security software on your Windows operating system or another software there is always the chance that third-party software is i
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How to always load sites in private browsing mode in Firefox
Depending on how you are using the computers you have access to, the private browsing mode of web browsers can be a useful addition.
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How to lock applications on Android
As the sole user of an Android device it is usually not necessary to lock specific applications on it.
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Find out if your PC's cpu supports virtualization
In computing, virtualization can mean a number of things.
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How to improve the readability of PDF documents for mobile readers
Reading pdf or djvu documents on a mobile reader such as Amazon's Kindle, the Nook or even your smartphone can be quite the challenge due to the smaller screen
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Collect information about your PC usage with WhatPulse
Keeping track of your PC usage can be quite interesting as it may help you optimize your workflow in the long run and provide you with information about how you
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Should you use eBay's Valet service to sell items?
When eBay started out I was a regular on the auction site selling items that I no longer needed and buying others that I liked.
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Email Provider Mailbox.org launches one-time passwords and custom domain support
Mailbox.
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SSDReady calculates how long your Solid State Drive will last
First generation Solid State Drives were notorious for issues such as performance deterioration over time or a low life expectancy.
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Belarc Security Advisor for Android scans the system for vulnerabilities
One of the tools that Windows users have been using for years to audit a PC running the operating system is Belarc Advisor.
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How to install the Flash PPAPI plugin manually in Chrome and other browsers
If you are running the Google Chrome browser on your system, chance is that it detected two Flash plugins and has enabled them both.
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How to paste as plain text in Firefox
When you paste rich text into a form open in the Firefox web browser you may notice that the formatting of the original text is retained on the page you have pa
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Greasemonkey 2.0 released, introduces changes that may break scripts
When it comes to adding userscript support to Firefox, Greasemonkey is still the number one extension trusted by the majority of users.
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Verify that QR Code destinations are safe before you visit them
QR Codes are used in many different situations to provide mobile users with quick access to information.
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How to fix "Google Chrome has stopped working"
When I tried to start the Canary version of Google Chrome today on my Windows 7 Professional system it displayed the error message "Google Chrome has stopped wo
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How to remove the search bar from Firefox's New Tab Page
If you are running at least Firefox 31 -- which means Beta, Aurora or Nightly -- then you may have noticed a change to the new tab page of the browser.
