Archive for March, 2010
Multitask Like a Pro with AquaSnap
Are you tired of shuffling back and forth between windows? Here’s a handy app that can help you keep all of your windows organized and accessible. AquaSnap is a great free utility that helps you use multiple windows at the same time easily and efficiently. One of Windows 7’s greatest new features is Aero Snap, [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedSubscribe to RSS Feeds in Chrome with a Single Click
Do you have a Google Reader account and need a quick simple way to subscribe to new RSS feeds while you browse? Then you will definitely want to have a look at the Chrome Reader extension for Chrome. Before If you want to add a new feed to your Google Reader account in Chrome then [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedAdd an Opera Style Status Bar to Firefox
Anyone who has used Opera will be familiar with the information presented for the webpage that is currently loading in the browser (i.e. number of images loaded). If you would like to have that same functionality in Firefox then join us as we look at the Extended Statusbar extension. Before Here is the default setup [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedGetting Started with Media Browser for Windows Media Center
If you are a Windows Media Center user, you’ll really want to check out Media Browser. The Media Browser plug-in for Windows Media Center takes your digital media files and displays them in a visually appealing, user friendly interface, complete with images and metadata. Requirements Windows 7 or Vista Microsoft .Net 3.5 Framework Preparing your [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedTest Drive Windows 7 Online with Virtual Labs
Did you miss out on the Windows 7 public beta and want to try it out before you actually make the leap and upgrade? Maybe you want to learn how to deploy new features in a business environment. Here’s how you can test drive Windows 7 directly from your browser. Whether you manage 10,000 desktops [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedUsing VLOOKUP in Excel
VLOOKUP is one of Excel’s most useful functions, and it’s also one of the least understood. In this article, we demystify VLOOKUP by way of a real-life example. We’ll create a usable Invoice Template for a fictitious company. So what is VLOOKUP? Well, of course it’s an Excel function. This article will assume that the [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedSave Web Articles to Read Later with Instapaper
Have you ever come across a bunch of great articles that you want to read online, but just don’t have the time? Today we take a look at an online service that allows you to read your articles later, either online, or on an iPhone, or eReader. Instapaper Instapaper is an awesome tool that allows [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedEnjoy Seamless Reading at Twitter in Chrome
Twitter can be a lot of fun but having to constantly use the More Button to view a large number of tweets is frustrating. All that you need to be rid of that frustration is the More Tweets! extension for Google Chrome. Before Here it is…the classic “More Button”. If you are only interested in [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedAdd "My Dropbox" to Your Windows 7 Start Menu
Over here at How-To Geek, we’re huge fans of Dropbox, the amazingly fast online file sync utility, but we’d be even happier if we could natively add it to the Windows 7 Start Menu, where it belongs. And today, that’s what we’ll do. Yep, that’s right. You can add it to the Start Menu… using [...]
31Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | ContinuedUbuntu 9.10 and Kubuntu 9.10, 4-disks DVD Set Includes Linux Training Library, “Introduction to Linux” video-DVD, also includes printed Quick Reference Card of Linux commands, 32-bit Set
Do you know Linux? Are you new to it? Always wished to try, but was afraid, if it is too geeky? Do you use it by now, and need a better installation? Are you looking for Linux books and clear instructions? Or may be your Windows computer caught another virus and you are sick and [...]
30Mar2010 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued