WordPress: distraction-free writing
The default WordPress writing environment is not well suited for writing at all, in my opinion.
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Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Beta Version expired: how to fix
As you may know, I'm running two anti-exploit applications on my main Windows 7 Pro 64-bit system.
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Use the keyboard to control the mouse in Windows
There are not many situations where you may need to substitute the mouse with the keyboard.
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Define the screen orientation for individual Android apps with Smart Rotator
I usually have the Screen Rotation feature of my Samsung Galaxy Note II Android smartphone turned off, as I dislike it when it accidentally switches the orienta
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Block Firefox's address bar search feature
If you are using the Firefox web browser, you have two options to search the Internet.
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Bitmail: a decentral end-to-end encrypted P2P email client
Email without the use of proper encryption is inherently insecure.
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Fit any site to the Firefox browser window with a single click
I run two Firefox windows next to each other often when I'm using my main PC, and the resolution of my main screen is usually large enough to display a website
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The most useful experimental features of Google Chrome
Google Chrome, just like the Mozilla Firefox web browser, ships with a set of features that are not turned on by default.
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WebMD for Android is probably the best health app around
Finding out why your body behaves in a certain way in a situation, or what to do when someone else requires medical attention or first aid, is often not an easy
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Get Canary on your Chromebook in a few simple steps
Google's operating system has been on the rise recently, with new hardware debuting on a regular basis, and seemingly endless updates to the platform.
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BTC-e Watch monitors ecurrency coins and alerts you about thresholds
If you have invested money in an ecurrency such as Bitcoin or Litecoin, you are probably aware of the fact that the price of a coin can swing a lot in a [&helli
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Browser in the Box: safe browsing solution for critical Internet activities
Most Internet users on the desktop make use of a web browser for all Internet related tasks.
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AndrOpen brings the full OpenOffice suite to Android devices
OpenOffice is without doubt one of the popular Microsoft Office alternatives.
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aBurner is a lightweight disc recording software for Windows
The choice of disc recording software usually comes down to functionality before other factors such as bloat, performance and other factors are taken into consi
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Circle of 6: contact friends if you run into uncomfortable or dangerous situations
The idea behind the Circle of 6 application for Android and iPhone is simple: provide users of the app with options to quickly ask friends they trust for help w
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A first look at realPlayer Cloud
RealPlayer was one of the few major media players back in the good old days.
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Screenblur for Windows offers advanced screen locking features
While it is pretty easy to lock the screen of your Windows system, for instance by using the shortcut Windows-L, it is fair to say that the native locking mecha
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Sandboxie acquired by invincea: what it means
The sandboxing solution Sandboxie is a gem, I cannot describe it in any other way.
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Hoverzoom's Malware controversy and Imagus alternative
Hoverzoom became a highly popular browser extension right after its creation.
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Mozilla's Australis Survey gives you the chance to tell them what you think of it
The Australis redesign of the Firefox web browser is the most controversial change since the removal of the status bar in Firefox 4.
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Band of the Day for Android: showcases a new artist every day
I like music discovery solutions as they often lead to me coming in contacts with bands and artists that I would not were it not for them.
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Mozilla fixes text rendering issues for Windows users with AMD cards
Windows 7 or newer users who run Firefox may have noticed text rendering issues in the web browser for some time now.
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Supertab for Firefox: switch tabs with Ctrl-Tab in the browser
Most of the tab browsing related features of the Firefox web browser have been supported since the very beginning.
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Firefox 29: save and fill out autocomplete="off" passwords
Update: The feature has been implemented natively in Firefox and is enabled by default in all versions of the browser.
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Reicast is a Dreamcast emulator for Android
Ah, the Sega Dreamcast.
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Restore the Firefox Bookmarks Star Button in the address bar
Firefox users who are using a stable, beta or aurora channel version of the web browser do not necessarily know that a major layout and functionality change is
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How to delete websites on Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a service by Google for webmasters who want to track the traffic, conversions and other metrics in regards to sites that they add to the ser
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How to add program shortcuts to the Windows Run box
While I do not use the Run box regularly on my system, I do use it occasionally, for instance to launch the Windows Registry Editor, MS Config, or the Command P
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Protect bookmarks in Chrome with Secure Bookmarks
Options to create bookmarks of websites and services have existed in Google Chrome from the very beginning.
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Track your Caffeine Level throughout the day
I drink two or three cups of coffee each morning during breakfast and afterwards when I start to work.
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Change Internet Explorer's Look and Behavior with Quero Toolbar
Do not be too harsh with me on this one.
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Password Manager study shows that passwords may be exposed to attackers
Using a password manager is one of the few options that you have to make sure to secure all of your online accounts with secure, impossible to guess passwords.
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Mozilla backpedals on Firefox release schedule, in favor of a holiday break
We've mostly grown accustomed to the rather quick update cycles that web browsers utilize these days.
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Google's new Chrome extension policy is a step backwards
When it comes to customizing the browser user interface, Chrome was always one of the browsers that did not allow many changes.
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Winamp not yet gone as acquisition becomes likely
When AOL announced the closure of the Winamp website, media player and the Shoutcast Internet Radio directory back in November 2013, I asked why the company did
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Bitdefender Internet Security Review
When it comes to picking the right security solution for your PC, you have lots of choices.
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Tabs are back! Yahoo restores Tabs on its email service Yahoo Mail
Yahoo launched a redesign of the company's email service Yahoo Mail in October 2013.
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Steam gets Global Download Option
Valve recently introduced a new feature to the Steam gaming client that enables you to download games, apps, or updates in the background while you are playing
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Always display full details when copying or moving files in Windows 8
Microsoft has modified the dialog that is displayed when you copy or move files in the Windows 8 operating system.
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Quickly jump between Tabs or Windows in Firefox with WorkspaceHopper
I often have two Firefox windows open when I'm using the web browser, for instance one window with the WordPress admin dashboard where I'm writing an article, a
