I do a lot of writing. I also create presentations on occasion. Naturally, being an open source/Linux advocate, I use OpenOffice for all of my needs. One area where OpenOffice might consider […]
RegFromApp is a super lightweight Windows Registry monitor that monitors the Windows Registry for changes made by selected applications. This can be useful in numerous situations, for instance to monitor the changes […]
TypingWeb is a free online typing tutor that teaches you how to type faster, make less errors, and improve your overall typing experience. If you are a computer user who uses a […]
Add-ons can increase the security of the Firefox web browser significantly. Popular extensions like NoScript, Safe SSL or Safe Cache add additional security layers to Firefox which protect users outright, or provide […]
Acrobat.com Presentations is a new Adobe online service that allows users to create presentations online. The service was build with Flash which is the only other requirement next to an Adobe account. […]
System 76 is a company, founded in 2005, dedicated to the spreading of Linux and open source. They are so dedicated to this cause they sell Linux-only hardware. You might be saying […]
Microsoft has just released the second service pack for the Windows Vista operating system; users and admins can download Service Pack 2 for Vista as a standalone package or via Windows Update. […]
Text Analyzer is a lightweight software program for the Windows operating system that can be used to analyze plain text files. It is possible to load files with the text extension into […]
The team that is developing the Open Source version of the Google browser for Linux has finally released the first public alpha version of the Internet browser. The Chromium for Linux version […]
Microsoft Outlook 2007 essentials is an add-on for Microsoft's email client that adds three distinct features to it: two remind you about attachments and subject, the last one provides you with the […]
If you've ever seen Compiz in action I'm sure you were impressed. If you don't know what Compiz is, it's a 3D composite window manager for the Linux operating system that really […]
PowerPack 2009 is a very sophisticated Windows operating system tweaker and information tool that offers that many options that it might intimidate inexperienced users. Tweak programs are quite popular on Windows, as […]
Simple Static IP is a free program for Microsoft Windows devices that allows you to set a static IP address and related information. Windows computer systems ship without static IP addresses assigned […]
Adapter Watch is a portable program for Windows that displays information about all physical and virtual network adapters that are installed on a computer system. The main advantage the program offers over […]
The development team of the Opera Internet browser introduced speed dial a while ago in the web browser. Speed Dial displays up to nine websites that are added by the user as […]
In my last GIMP article ("Create a 3D logo with The GIMP") you learned how to make 3D logos that can easily be used for web projects and more. In the process […]
A good way of testing new versions of the so called Google browser Google Chrome web browser is to run a portable version of it. The main advantage that portable versions offer […]
FS Guard is a lightweight monitoring software that can monitor both folders and services on the Windows operating system. It has to be run on the monitored system and can inform the […]
Mailing lists still hold an important role in many free software projects and are a place where development is coordinated and support provided. When you subscribe to a mailing list, you generally […]
Last Pass is a password management add-on for Microsoft's Internet Explorer that can store login credentials of web services in a securely encrypted password vault. The password manager is compatible with most […]
TechCrunch ran a story back in February were they claimed that Last.fm data was handed over to the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The data dump in question was being analyzed […]
Shrink Pic is a free software program for Windows to resize images, and reduce the size of images in the process as well. The size of digital photos and images has increased […]
Ultra Defrag is an open source defragmentation software for Windows devices that supports defragmentation of locked files. Most users agree that the disk defragmentation software that ships with Microsoft Windows PCs is […]
StreamTorrent is a free software program for the Windows operating system that allows users to watch - and stream - TV and videos over the Internet. The relatively unknown application provides access […]
Any of you that do any graphic design or web development know how important it is to have tools at your disposal to handle just about any task that might come your […]
Many experienced Windows users have moved the Windows Taskbar from the bottom to the side of the desktop. This offers several advantages, especially on widescreen monitors, as you can display more open […]
Do you have a spare sheet of cardboard lying around and are trying to find a use for it? You can turn it into a stand for your laptop. Have a ton […]
Svchost Process Analyzer is a free software for Windows devices that offers information on the Windows Svchost.exe process. Svchost.exe looks like one of the most secretive processes on the Windows operating system. […]
Custom Geometry is a Firefox add-on that allows you to resize and position the Firefox window anywhere on the desktop that you like. You can resize a Firefox browser window to any […]
IT Service View is a server monitoring software for Windows to check resources, services and processes, and much more. Professional webmasters and system administrators have to make sure that websites, servers and […]
I like to think of myself as a Linux desktop power user. To that end I want my desktop to be very efficient and work with me on every level. I want […]
Microsoft added a protection to the Windows operating system to prevent users from installing third party themes. It is not really clear why the protection has been implemented in first place, but […]
Patchmate XP, and its Windows Server 2003 counterpart Patchmate 2003, are ISO images that contain all Windows XP updates (Windows Server 2003 Updates) that have been released by Microsoft. The developer adds […]
Form History Control is a browser add-on for the Firefox web browser that you may use to manage saved form data in Firefox. There are two methods of removing form history data […]
You may want to extract data from PDF documents sometimes, for instance images that are embedded in a document to use them in another document or for another purpose. While most PDF […]
Specops Password Policy Basic is a commercial program for Microsoft Windows to manage fine-grained password policies on Windows Server. So called fine-grained password policies is a new feature of Windows Server 2008. […]
Jajuk is a very comprehensive and feature rich Open Source cross-platform music management software written in Java. The software program is therefore available not only for the Microsoft Windows operating system but […]
After using Linux for a while you will eventually find yourself needing to create a bash script. And just what is a bash script? A bash script is a script that is […]
TotalMounter is a free and commercial virtual DVD software for Windows that you may use to mount disc image formats on Windows. We have covered quite a few virtual DVD drive programs […]
A new feature was recently introduced on Gmail that may be enabled by users to translate email messages automatically on Gmail. Update: The feature has since then been integrated into Gmail. It […]
