Computer Tips and Guides

Change the Default Save Folder for Windows 7 Libraries to Something Else (Like Your Dropbox)

When you save a file into a Windows 7 library through the common “Save As” dialog, it ends up in just one of the folders that ..read more

RightToClick Enables Right Clicking on Sites that Disable It

Firefox: Some sites (like IMDB) prevent you from performing certain actions, like right clicking, on their pages. Firefox extension RightToClick disables these scripts, giving you the ability to right click, select text, or perform other actions forbidden by a given web site.After installing the add-on, you’ll notice a new green cursor icon in your toolbar or status bar (depending on your Firefox setup). If you stumble upon a site that won’t let ..read more

Use a Simple Web App as a Live Countdown Timer

Whether it’s quitting time at your job or the remains of the 15 minutes you gave yourself to clean your inbox, it’s handy knowing how much time you’ve got left. This minimalist URL-based web timer provides exactly that service.The page at cd.justinjc.com, cobbled together by an unknown coder, watches for the text you put after its root domain. Enter cd.justinjc.com/5p, and you’ll get a countdown timer to 5 p.m. in your ..read more

Use the Apple Magic Trackpad with Windows

f Apple’s Magic Trackpad appeals to you but you’re a Windows user, you can still take advantage of the multi-touch device on your Windows machine by using abstracted Boot Camp drivers.Apple made its Magic Trackpad compatible with Windows, but only if you’re running Windows under their dual-booting tool, Boot Camp. Tech blog Digital Inspiration provides step-by-step instructions for grabbing the Apple Magic Trackpad patch for Boot Camp, extracting the files you need, and installing ..read more

Cmd+Z/Ctrl+Z Re-Opens Closed Tabs in Safari 5

Closed down a tab you needed in Safari? In the latest version, the same keyboard shortcut you’d use to undo an oopsie in any other program will bring it back. That’s right—Command+Z (Control+Z on Windows) to the rescue.

It makes sense, of course, but it’s also different from the Command+Shift+T (Control+Shift+T) standard that’s emerged on Firefox and Chrome browsers on Mac and Windows. Still, knowing this shortcut should save you some time from looking for ..read more

iPhone 4 Case Program Lets You Pick and Ship Your Free Case from Apple

iPhone 4 only: Last Friday Apple announced they’d be handing out free cases to iPhone 4 owners in response to reception problems. Today, you can download the official iPhone 4 Case Program application, which will verify your iPhone 4 and allow you to choose a bumper or other case.

Only iPhone 4 owners are eligible for this program. The app will check the IMEI and serial number to ..read more

LightShot is a Lightweight and Fast Screenshot Capture Tool

Windows standalone or Firefox/Chrome/IE: If you’re looking for a snappy screenshot tool, LightShot is lightweight, fast, featured packed, and available as a stand alone application or a browser add-on.

LightShot is a lightweight screenshot tool available for Windows or as an add-on for Firefox, Chrome, and IE. You can capture screenshots in a variety of ways including uploading them to the internet via ImageShack, dumping the sreenshot to your clipboard, opening ..read more

Firefox Tab Candy Organizes Your Tabs in Groups, Looks Excellent

Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox Tab Candy is a new tab management feature for Firefox that organizes tabs into groups to help you keep your tabs grouped by task. Not only does it offer incredibly handy features, but it looks beautiful.

Watch the video above, by Mozilla’s excellent interface designer Aza Raskin, for a quick overview. The idea is sort of like the new app folders in iOS 4, or like a better ..read more

What is Windows Messenger?

Windows Messenger is the Microsoft instant messaging program built into Windows XP. There is also a Windows Messenger service built into Windows XP that helps produce pop up ads via IP addresses. The two programs are completely separate and do different things even though Microsoft has essentially named them the same.

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Windows Messenger (the chat program) is equally annoying if you ..read more

What is CD Burning Software?

CD Burning or CD Writing software is essential for anyone wanting to backup their computer data to CD or DVD. The software usually allow you to save data on CD or DVD, as well as creating audio CD’s from MP3, WAV, WMA, and other types of files.

Windows XP comes with built-in software to burn to CDs or DVDs, but the features are limited. So in many cases, computer owners have other software they use to burn ..read more