Whilst you can add website pages to your bookmarks, there are other ways to set up shortcuts to websites. You can set up customizable website URL (Universal Resource Locator) shortcuts so that you need not enter the full website U...
In Android, there’s an option that lets you start Google Now from any screen. However, things are a little bit different when you’re on your Chrome web browser. In order for you to search by voice, you need to go to the Google.com...
By default, Chrome has a “Find” tool that you can use to search for specific words or phrases in text fields, text editors and web pages. However, it lacks a “Replace” tool so you can’t automatically replace the word or words that...
You have probably heard of people’s computers getting infected with viruses or malware. You may have even had this happen to your own computer. Just like with a person, a virus infects software on your computer and causes it to ...
There are various software packages that convert PDF documents to alternative formats. This article covered how to convert PDFs to image files. DocuFreezer doesn’t have any options for converting PDFs to HTML documents, but ...
The Firefox browser no longer has a Bookmark All Tabs option that bookmarks all the open page tabs. That was a handy option for bookmarking multiple pages. Nevertheless, we can still add that option to the latest versions of Firef...
What happens when you get to open too many tabs in Chrome? Well, apart from the fact that you won’t be able to accurately identify each tab, there’s also a high possibility for your browser to slow down, freeze or crash. To preven...
Have you ever stumbled upon a YouTube video that’s filled with nothing but hateful comments? So instead of enjoying the video’s actual content, you can’t help but scroll down and read the comments. This can be quite distracting an...
If you rename a file to one that matches another, a message pops up that says the file title is already taken. So why not swap the titles? You can do just that with the Swap’em utility. Swap’em is a portable tool that ...
By remapping keyboard keys we can switch them around. For example, you can switch the Num Lock key to activate Caps Lock. Alternatively, we can also switch keyboard keys off. To remap the keys, add the SharpKeys utility to Windows...
Windows games usually have higher system requirements than most software packages. With their 3D graphic engines the latest games might not run so well on desktops or laptops that don’t have the best hardware. However, by fr...
Just like plants, humans cannot properly function without adequate fluid intake. Therefore, you need to make sure that you’re drinking enough fluids especially water. Speaking of which, not everyone has successfully developed a ha...
There already are thumbnails on Firefox’s New Tab page that show snapshots of website pages. They show you what the shortcut will open, but as of yet the Firefox’s bookmarks do not have thumbnails. Nevertheless, we can...
In Reddit, you can talk about anything. You can ask for ideas, suggestions and even practical day-to-day advices. It’s also a place wherein you’re free to talk about various things that sparks your interest. You’re even free to sh...
Let’s just say that you’ve opened two or more tabs in one window in Chrome. In one of your tabs, you’ve opened a video on YouTube while you also have the web version of Spotify on the other. Now, on your third tab, you’ve opened a...
When you find common document files on the Web you must usually download and open them in separate applications. You can open PDF documents with Google Chrome, but not other formats such as docs, xls, otf, etc. However, with the D...
As you add more pages to your bookmarks they might get a little disorganized. To organize your bookmarks, an infographic-style visual report might come in handy. You can add exactly that to Google Chrome with the Gleana Bookmark I...
Opening more software windows reduces the amount of space on the taskbar. In addition, open windows are scattered across the desktop. You can save taskbar space and group open windows with the TaskSpace app. That’s a softwar...
Those of us who are familiar with Mac OSX as well as Linux know that whenever removable media is attached, the device pops up on the desktop, allowing for ease of navigation. Desktop Media is a piece of freeware that mimics this f...
Most browsers have a few keyboard shortcuts for tabs. With keyboard shortcuts you can open new tabs or close them. However, browsers don’t include hotkeys that move the tabs on the tab bar. Nevertheless, with the MoTa extension we...
Firefox’s API does not support multiple tab selection. Consequently, you can’t select multiple tabs when lots of pages are open in Firefox. However, by adding the multiplaceHolder add-on to the browser you can select m...
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to directly download and save images to your “Downloads” folder? In Chrome, you can easily configure your file download destination. There’s also the “Save image as” option in the context me...
This article covered how to save and restore Firefox browsing sessions. You can also do that in Google Chrome, but a different extension is required. With Awesome Window and Tab Manager we can save all the page tabs open in Chrome...
What’s great about using Chrome is that you can use a variety of add-ons to beef up your Gmail account. Like, for example, you can change your Gmail’s skin or layout by adding new elements and sections. Speaking of which, did you ...
Love wallpapers? Then you are in the right place because this article will show you how to automatically set desktop wallpapers change. Read on to learn more.
Websites with image galleries often include thumbnails. Those are scaled down images that you can expand by clicking on them. To add a few thumbnails to your pages, check out the JoJoThumb software. You can add the software to Win...
When it comes to sending large files, you can’t just settle for mediocre online file transfer services. You need to make sure that you’re using a service that’s not only secure and reliable but also fast enough to deliver the file...
Do you want to customize the way how your Android device behaves every time you plug-in or connect your headset/earphones? This way, you can automatically open your favorite music app such as Spotify or Google Play Music. You can ...
Whenever you enter a login password on a website they are effectively invincible with the asterisks replacing the text entered. Of course, that is an added security measure; but it’s not entirely clear what you’ve ente...
Want to root your Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8? This guide will help you accomplish just that! Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. Ashraf and dotTech are not responsible for any gain or loss (including but not lim...
Sharing photos are fun. However, you need to be extra vigilant. If you are still not aware about it, your photos can easily reveal your actual location as well as the type of device that you’re using. What does this imply? This si...
Sure, there are lots of cool and interesting sticky note apps that you can use. Each app also has its own distinct feature. You can add notes of any color and even sync your data across web browsers. You can also add links to your...
This previous article covered how to set up PDF image albums. However, they were static albums with no transition effects or audio that you would find in presentations. To create an animated PDF presentation, add the PDFrizator to...
MiniBin is an application which will be sure to make the life of its users easier. It allows for the easy access and emptying of the recycle bin. COMPATIBILITY MiniBin will work with Windows 7 and up according to the developer. It...
If you’re constantly working with text files, you will eventually encounter some that contains duplicate entries or lines. These lines may be encoded by mistake so you’ll definitely need to edit and clean up your files. The thing ...
