Browsing articles from "May, 2010"
May
26
2010

Scan Your Thumb Drive for Viruses from the AutoPlay Dialog

It’s always a good idea to scan flash drive to the virus when you use it on your PC. Today we look at how to use Microsoft Security Essentials for the USB scanner via the AutoPlay dialog box. If you have not already done so, download and install Microsoft Security Essentials Next download the “mseautoplay.zip / em> (link below). Unzip the file to view its contents.

May
21
2010

How to preview Links and Images in Google Chrome

Anyone who has used extension in Firefox knows CoolPreviews wonderful preview window can be. Now you can get the same kind of functionality in Chrome with extension ezLinkPreview. Note: Extension does not work on websites containing Buster “framework” code (the URL navigate occur). Before Normally, if you want to have a better appearance to a particular Web page the only option you have is to move forward and open a new tab or window. But it would [...]

May
14
2010

Monitor and Control Memory Usage in Google Chrome | Tips

Want to know just how much memory Google Chrome and any installed extensions are using at a given moment? How Much Memory is being used? Here is a test page Access Chrome’s Task Manager using the Page Menu -> Developer -> Task manager.

May
14
2010

How to Make Browsing Safer for Children in Google Chrome

Are you worried that you kids might be getting exposed to the dangers out there on the Internet. There have been increases in lots of child related cases that started from the Internet. As a parent, it is one of the foremost duty that one should protect their kids from the on line dangers.  Plus with so much mature content out there that is easily available to view, it can be a nightmare for the parents to [...]

May
11
2010

The Beginner’s Guide to Greasemonkey User Scripts in Firefox

Everybody knows that Firefox has add-ons for virtually everything, but if you don’t want to bloat your installation you’ve always got the option of Greasemonkey scripts instead. Here’s a quick primer on how to use them. Getting Started with User Scripts Once you have Greasemonkey installed, managing the extension is really easy. Left click on the status bar icon to turn the extension on/off and right click to access the context menu shown here. Whether [...]

May
9
2010

Win a Free iPad – United States, Canada and United Kingdom Only

Win a Free iPad – United States, Canada and United Kingdom Only Want to win a free iPad ? Here is a iPad Give away. No it is not by House of Tech. It is a by a survey program which asks you to sign up for some offers. You don’t have to really accept any offers to enter the Draw. All you have to do is enter you email address in the draw. There are two [...]

May
9
2010

Google Chrome Spell Checker Highlights “Google” as a Misspelled name

I rely on Google Chrome’s Spell Checker a lot. It is a definitely a  life saver. Especially when I am writing a new post. ( No one likes a Post full of spellings errors). However just this morning, I realized the Google Chrome highlights Google as a misspelled name itself.  In fact even right now, as I am typing this post, the word google is highlighted all over. And not it is not correct even when I use a capital [...]

May
9
2010

A Useful list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows | Tips

Some Use full Short cuts for windows Here are some useful short cuts for the Windows users. Its way easier to use these short cuts, then to rather use the mouse and start looking up actions under the File Menu. I am pretty certain that these short cuts will save much time and make using  a PC less of a hassle. Ctrl+T — opens a new tab. Alt+Tab — cycles through currently-open programs. If you [...]

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