Back in August, Mozilla released the alpha version of Firefox 3.6, code-named Namoroka. Three days ago, Mozilla announced the availability of Firefox 3.6 Beta 1 with several new features, including Windows 7 Taskbar Thumbnail Preview support for tabs (just like IE8). continue reading »
If you are running Windows on a Mac, you might be wondering how to do a screen capture via shortcut key. In Mac OS X, you can do a screen capture by pressing Apple key ⌘ (command) + Shift + 4. In Windows running on PC, you can do this by pressing the PRINTSCREEN key. But the problem is Mac doesn’t have this key. continue reading »
If you love to hate Internet Explorer 8 really badly, this is the solution for you. But please bear in mind that this is not the ultimate solution if you really want to get rid of IE8 completely from Windows 7. Back in RC version, Windows 7 development team confirmed that users will be able to remove Internet Explorer 8 from Windows 7, a smart move I suppose. continue reading »
Want to install Ubuntu or other Linux distributions on your Netbook or Macbook Air? UNetbootin is the CD/DVD-less solution and it is super easy and fast! It helps you to create a live and bootable USB/flash drive for a variety of Linux distributions from Windows or Linux (too bad Mac is not supported). continue reading »
If you are a Gmail and Windows 7 user, there is a perfect tool for you – Gmail Notifier Plus for Windows 7. Gmail Notifier Plus fully utilize the new Windows 7 Taskbar features like the Jump Lists and Thumbnail Preview to give you a well featured email notification app. continue reading »
If you have just bought a new PC or maybe just installed the brand new Windows 7 on your current PC, this is a must know How-To. SO, how to fire up your now PC or newly installed Windows 7? You need to have all the basic (free) applications installed that are not bundled with Windows such as Firefox, Flash plugin, Adobe PDF Reader, 7zip, etc. continue reading »
Having a fixed or static IP has its own pros and cons. The very obvious disadvantage is that you are “locked” in the Internet. “Locked” here means you are restricted or limited by those websites, services or web apps that track IP. continue reading »
There are times that you need to run programs in Windows 7 as administrator. For instance, if you want to use the command prompt to do administrative tasks, you need to run as administrator or when you use Notepad to edit protected system files you need to have administrative privileges. continue reading »
Note: This only applies in the U.S.
One thing that is great about Amazon.com is that they provide free shipping (Free Super Saver Shipping) on orders $25 and more within the States. But not all the time you will hit exactly $25 or more. continue reading »
