Archive for the ‘software tools’ Category
12 Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know About
You know, the humble keyboard shortcuts. From Ctrl+C to Ctrl+Alt+Delete, these key combos certainly help improve productivity. Here are some relatively lesser known keyboard shortcuts that can make your day in front of the computer better.
Try the shortcuts listed below and do share this page on Twitter or Facebook if you find something useful in here.
7 Indispensable Software/Web Apps For Every Download Junkie
Previously, we’ve covered essential software for download junkies. If you’re the kind of person who has a dozen files up in the download queue on your computer, this post is just for you. We’ll take a look at some software that’ll help people like you who download a lot of stuff from the internet. Most of the apps in this list are unpopular, or so we hope. Check them out!
7 Ways To Use CCleaner Like A Pro
(Guest Post by Ashutosh Mishra)
System cleaning apps for Windows are a dime a dozen these days, but there is just one that has been holding the throne for a long long time – CCleaner. With its small footprint, superfast cleaning, and attention to detail, CCleaner has remained insanely popular for years.
CCleaner is plenty good as it is, but did you know that it can do quite a bit more than manual system cleaning? In this post, we shall see how you can utilize some of the lesser known features of CCleaner to make the most of this wonderful app.
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Updates to the Text Only Chrome Extension
The Open in Text Only Mode Chrome addon has now been renamed as Text Only, Please. The response has been amazing – a lot of you have poured in your suggestions via Facebook, blog posts and the like.
Open any link in text only mode in Google Chrome
Ever opened a web page that’s completely filled with ads? Chances are you’re not alone. Many of us have to wade through blocks of flashy ads before any useful content loads on a page. Some ads can be tolerated, but you can’t stand many of them.
That’s why I’ve made this extension for Chrome. Once installed, you can right click on any link in Google Chrome and choose ‘Open in text only mode’. The web page you clicked on will open in a new tab, devoid of ads and clutter.
Showdown: IE 9 vs Google Chrome 10. What’s better?
Guest Post by Gouthaman Karunakaran
Both Chrome 10 and IE 9 have come out this month and I think this is the best time for a post with totally frank comparisons that’ll help you decide which browser is for you.
Chrome 10 came out last week and one of the main things you are expected to find is a better JavaScript engine called Crankshaft. This means a lot to everyone because it could make your browsing faster than before.
Features like background pages, hardware acceleration and an “options†web page (instead of the window) also strive to make Chrome a polished, better browser.
I’ve have never loved IE much, but the latest version makes me wants to change my stance about it. It’s finally becoming more standards compliant, faster and secure. The UI has a streamlined look and its ability to pin tabs might just make you fall in love with it.
Without much ado, let’s have a little comparison between these browsers to find out which one’s right for you! There are some categories on which we’ll compare the browsers for the sake of clarity.
Top 10 IDM Tips and Tricks
Internet Download Manager is what most people generally use for better and faster downloads. You almost always find yourself getting more speeds when you are using IDM, especially if it is your first download manager.
By all means, many believe IDM is the best of the pack out there and the fame is well deserved for it not only boosts your speeds but also hosts a lot of features which you may not know about.
Here are the best ever IDM tricks. When you are done reading, you will possibly be making better use of IDM.
7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do From Chrome’s Address Bar
Google Chrome’s omnibar was touted as very powerful since the day it was released. It certainly has lived up to our expectations. With the addition of the following extensions, you can add more power to the Omnibar within seconds. Check them out!
8 Little Known, Insanely Useful Software For College
If you’re in college, check out these eight lesser known, but still indispensable software applications for your computer. We bet these will be as useful as Dropbox and Evernote!
Photo by Samantha Decker. Licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
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Five Ways To Power Up Notepad
Notepad is a program we all love despite all its shortcomings. It’s simple and humble, yet on many occasions it does the trick. Here are five Notepad tricks that you should know.
