Qmmp – A Winamp Look-alike for Linux

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Wimamp is a great audio application. There are many people (for instance the author of this post) who seem to be addicted to it. I especially like the earlier versions that didn’t have all the fluff of today’s multimedia apps but, unlike them, could play a clear sound. I have been living under Linux for [...]

How To Speed Up Firefox On Slower Systems [Simple Tweak]

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When you run a slow computer and/or a slow Internet connection, browsing the Net can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, Firefox offers many tweaks to help you speed things a bit. As I mentioned in a previous post, the about:config command in Firefox opens the door to many useful tweaks. Probably there are [...]

How to Display Unlimited Tabs in Firefox

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Horizontal scrolling is very unpleasant and I really hate when I have to do it. I hate it especially when I have to do it with the tabs in Firefox.

Android Beats iOS in the US

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This isn’t the first time Android tops iOS in the US because this happened in January this year but as latest data shows, Android is increasing the gap and is headed to become the unchallenged leader in mobile platforms. Rather, the news from the latest ComScore survey on mobile trends is that Blackberry is going [...]

Create a Flash Website In Under An Hour

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Don’t answer “no” before you read what I’ve got to share with you. You can create a decent Flash site in an hour or less – all you need is the free Wix website builder. I am NOT a fan of Flash sites, but I do have to admit that sometimes a Flash site rocks. [...]

WordPress for iOS 2.8 Is Out – Major New Features Inside, More Still Lacking

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Good news for all of you iOS fans – the long-awaited WordPress for iOS 2.8 is out! In addition to fixes (you find them in any release), this one boasts some new, cool features (you don’t find them that often). Your iOS blogging is now one step closer to getting awesome! Let’s start with the [...]

Tech In-Depth: System Booting

Tana describes what happens to a computer between hitting the power button and booting into your Operating System.

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Guide to Processes

Tana takes a look at what processes are, how to find out what they do, and how to manage them.

What is a Rootkit?

Tana explains what rootkits are, why they are serious security threats, and how they were used by corporate companies in two instances.

Dealing With Blue Screens of Death

If you frequently get BSODs, there is probably a reason why they appear. Find out where they come from and how to fix them!

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Screencasting: Make Your Own Tutorials!

Ever wanted to show someone how to do something on the computer, but can’t find an easy way to say it? Record what you want to show instead!

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Assemble Your Dream Browser

Tana has reviewed hundreds of Firefox plugins and extentions, bringing you the cream of the crop.

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Google = The Internet?

Tana explores alternative options to Google’s search engine, as well as reveals sources of information that are not available in a Google search.

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