Any Linux administrator knows that watching log files is key to troubleshooting problems on a Linux system. In some troubleshooting instances it is necessary to follow more than one log file. For […]
If you use a mobile computer like a laptop or netbook on the road, you better make sure to keep track of the device's battery to avoid running out of power when […]
A great way of testing a new search engine is to compare it to the dominant established search engine. BingAndGoogle offers a combined search interface that is more comfortable than working with […]
Userscripts come in handy in many different situations. They really shine when it comes to adding, changing or removing features on websites. Probably the most popular way to use userscripts is by […]
Google's Android operating system is still only available in one commercial device, the T-Mobile G1 cell phone. Cell phone manufacturers and Google are however planning to release at least 18 Android based […]
Google Squared is a new concept search engine by Google. Unlike conventional search engines Google Squared has been designed to present the information right in the search interface without the need of […]
We reviewed the first public release of TweetMyPc not long ago, The software program allowed the user to send a Twitter command to a PC running the software which would either initiate […]
In the Linux operating system the $PATH is a listing of all directories where the system will look for commands. What this means is that all of the commands located in the […]
Update: Jinni announced that it will shut down its service on the web and concentrate on delivering "content recommendations and discovery via [..] TV & online operators". For years there was really […]
Recently I wrote an article about Encrypting and decrypting files with GnuPG. This article described how to encrypt single files in with the help of gpg. But what happens if you have […]
What better way to test a new or improved search engine than to be stuck with it for a full week without being able to fall back to other search engines. Bing […]
There are hundreds if not thousands of free spyware removal tools for the Windows operating system. The choice ranges from to popular spyware removal tools such as Windows Defender, Spybot Search And […]
Mashlogic is a popular Firefox add-on that adds text links to contents on the web that display information when you hovere over them. What makes the add-on interesting is the ability to […]
Microsoft's decision to change the default file format in Office 2007 for some of its most popular Office programs has caused some confusion and controversy, especially shortly after introduction. Back then no […]
Microsoft's new search engine Bing has been released to the public earlier today. The reviews have been quite positive so far. Most modern web browsers can be customized by the user. This […]
If you need to do any searching for files on a Linux system you know your choices for reliable searching are Beagle, locate, and find. Outside of that the results will vary. […]
It is sometimes a good idea to get an overview of all computer hardware drivers that are loaded in the operating system. We all know that outdated or incompatible drivers can lead […]
IMDB, the Internet Movie Database, is the authority website on the Internet when it comes to information about and reviews of movies. It offers an incredible amount of information about past, present […]
Microsoft's new search engine has created some buzz since its introduction a few days earlier. The search engine is now live for everyone to test. It has to be noted that Microsoft […]
You either hate or love 4Chan, the popular English forum that is based on the Japanese 2Ch forum. 4Chan offers a variety of topic areas that include Japanese culture, entertainment, creative and […]
So you went ahead and purchased that System 76 laptop or you decided to finally install Linux on your laptop. You now have a Linux based laptop with a webcam. But how […]
Prey is a program and service for desktop and mobile operating systems that enables you to keep track of the devices the software runs on. There are a few things that laptop […]
A recent article published on the website of the Wall Street Journal suggests (paywall) that EU officials are considering forcing Microsoft to include a bunch of web browsers in the Windows operating […]
Gmail Notifier Plus is a free program for Windows that checks your Gmail account for new messages regularly to notify you. A first batch of third party applications that have been optimized […]
Are you paranoid? Are you afraid that someone is going to get ahold of data they sholdn't have? I am. And because of that I often encrypt files with a gpg key […]
Blu-Ray has won the high definition war against competitor HD-DVD and remains as the sole disc-based high-definition video and data solution. Most experts have probably thought that once the war is over, […]
Rarst inspired me to take a closer look at the command line utility devcon which has been created by Microsoft. Devcon is a command line version of the Windows Device Manager. We […]
Update: Extensions are now an integral part of the Google Chrome web browser. We have updated the article to reflect that at the end of it. We all know that the Google […]
The network discovery software Fing has been born out of the ashes of the much acclaimed Look@Lan network monitoring and discovery software. The project is still in an early stage and comes […]
PulpTunes is a free software program for Microsoft Windows that offers music serving capabilities to stream music over the Internet. Apple iTunes is one of the most popular music managers and players. […]
Font Friend is a bookmarklet that runs in any modern browser that enables you to change a site's font and font styles on the fly. Selecting the right font and font characteristics […]
Yesterday I sat down at my main desktop PC to do some work and, out of nowhere, error message after error message popped up informing me the hard drive was at 100% […]
Windows Defender is a Microsoft security software product that is included in the Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system. It is also available as an option download for the Windows XP […]
CD Art Display is a free program for Microsoft Windows devices that displays cover art when music plays in popular media players. While some media players support displaying cover art when they […]
The following guide provides you with tips on how to save energy when you use a computer. Energy saving is important these because of rising costs, but you have other motivation for […]
Any blog and tech site seems to have published an article about Microsoft Bing, the new Microsoft search engine that was formerly known as Kumo. No one except for Microsoft employees and […]
If you do any web design, interior design, painting, graphic arts you know the importance of using complimentary color schemes. For many this is as simple as eying a color. For others […]
Edison is a free power management program for Microsoft Windows devices that provides you with options to save power while using the device. The popularity of mobile computer systems and the rise […]
Open Monitor is an Open Source network monitoring tool for the Windows operating system that enables you to monitor websites and networks It comes with options to monitor multiple local and remote […]
Microsoft Outlook handles images embedded in HTML emails different than other email clients. Users who try to save these images realize that they can only be saved as bmp images and not […]
