How to search the Windows 8 Store
I'm not a fan of how Microsoft has integrated search into the Windows 8 operating system.
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Add Twitter results to Google Search
Twitter is one of the largest services on the Internet, used by millions of users every day to publish messages about their personal life, events, commentary an
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Top patent applications from the companies you love [October 2012]
Welcome to this new monthly series here on Ghacks.
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uTorrent 3.2.2 update brings in-content ads
Bittorrent Inc.
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Mobento: Search, download and watch educational videos on Android devices
Mobento is a new video learning application for Android devices that originated out of the web service of the same name.
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StartOnDesktop: Another straight to desktop shooter for Windows 8
Is an increasing number of programs that fix, tweak or reverse features or functionality of an operating system a sign that something is not right with the syst
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How to force Windows to copy, move or create file shortcuts
You can use Windows Explorer to move and copy files, or create file shortcuts, for instance by right-clicking selected files and folders and selecting the optio
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How to sort Gmail by size?
To sort Gmail by size and find large emails, use the search bar to filter messages by size, as Gmail does not have a native "sort by size" button.
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Change Windows 8's lock screen using Bing's background images
If you are a Windows 8 user you probably know that you can change the appearance of the operating system's lock screen.
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Stardock Decor8: personalize the Windows 8 start screen
Microsoft for whatever reason has decided to limit the customization options of Windows 8's start screen to a handful of layouts and colors you can switch to.
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Toolbar Cleaner update can now remove extensions as well
Are there users out there who are still willingly using toolbars? There may be a few who enjoy toolbars and the functionality they provide, but for the majority
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Rapidshare switches to file owner paid hosting model
The popular file hosting provider Rapidshare announced today that it will switch its current business model to a new system starting November 27, 2012.
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Quickly switch between two Firefox color profiles with Color Toggle
Ever visited a website that used dark background and font colors that made it difficult to read? Or a glaring white background color that made it feel like you
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Angry Birds Star Wars is out
Rovio, the company behind the popular Angry Birds franchise of games, has released Angry Birds Star Wards today for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, PC and Macintos
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Amazon's Santa app is a nightmare for parents
When I was a child I loved browsing the Lego or Star Wars catalog to find items that I put on my wish list for Santa Claus and Christmas.
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Chrome gets apps launcher under Windows
Are you using apps in the Google Chrome web browser or Chromium? If you are new to the browser you may need some background information on the difference betwee
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Microsoft to merge Messenger into Skype
Microsoft is slowly but steadily transforming the former voice over IP software Skype into the company's main messaging platform that covers more than just maki
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Chrome update brings longer battery life, direct website permission access
Do Not Track is not the only new feature that Google has implemented into Google Chrome 23, the latest stable version of the company's own web browser.
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Microsoft applies for Big Brother DRM patent
Digital Rights Management comes in a number of forms.
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Google Chrome update brings Do Not Track support
Do Not Track is a feature that has recently found its way into major web browsers such as Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera.
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Google rolling out search tools on top
If you are in the US You may have noticed a change on Google Search in the last few hours where the traditional sidebar has been moved to the top of the [&helli
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Add Photo Sphere support to any website
One of the coolest new features of Android 4.
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Cross-platform music player Clementine now with Google Drive support
A new version of the cross-platform music player Clementine Player has been released recently introducing support for several online services including Google D
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Microsoft Surface Pro pricing information
Microsoft is currently preparing to launch the Surface Pro in the next 1-2 months, after having shipped the Surface RT during the launch of the Windows 8 operat
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Add Flash support to Metro IE10 on Windows 8 and RT
Internet Explorer 10 is the default system browser of all Windows 8 versions.
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Opera 12.10 final available now
Opera Software has just released Opera 12.
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Mozilla adds BarTab-like feature to Firefox for Android, desktop next?
Firefox mobile is a popular web browser for Android 2.
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Display all Android apps permissions with G Data AntiVirus Free
Apps stores have become quite popular in recent time thanks to the rise of smartphones and other mobile devices powered by Apple's iOS and Google's Android oper
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Dropbox alternative Cubby now in open beta
Remember Cubby? A file hosting and synchronization solution that is offering features that the majority of services do not offer? Cubby looks like any other sol
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TeamViewer 8 Beta now available
If you are working in support you have probably heard about TeamViewer or even used it in support sessions.
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Park me Right for Android: never forget where you parked your car again
Have you ever had troubles locating your parked car? Maybe you drove with it to another city for a job interview or shopping and forgot where you parked it exac
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Split Google Chrome into two windows with Tab Scissors
I'm always running two windows side by side on my system thanks to my 1920x1200 HP monitor that provides me with enough space to do that.
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How to back up your Samsung Android phone to PC
Creating regular back ups of your smartphone, in my case the Samsung Galaxy Note II, is an essential task for a number of reasons.
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It's Been a Big Week in Android World
Despite Hurricane Sandy raining on Google's planned Nexus parade in New York City, the company forged ahead with it's new product releases anyway, only issuing
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How to delete the Windows.old?
If you are installing Windows on a drive where Windows is already installed, and installing includes upgrading to Windows 8, you may end up with a Windows.
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Mozilla experimenting with suggestions on Firefox's New Tab page
What would you say if your web browser would recommend a casino related website to you? You'd probably think the same that I did when it happened to me: this is
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The Samsung Galaxy Note II from a webmaster perspective
I recently upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy Note II after two years of using a Samsung Galaxy Wave for nothing but phone functionality and SMS messaging.
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Download free Windows 8 ebooks
Microsoft has changed the Windows operating system considerable with the release of Windows 8.
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Turn off "Windows protected your PC" (Windows SmartScreen)
Microsoft's operating systems Windows 8 and Windows 10 include a security feature called Windows SmartScreen that is enabled by default.
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Hordes and Lords [Game Saturday]
There are not that many Flash real time strategy games out there, at least not games that put hundreds of units against each other in epic battles.
