AOL is now offering an online backup service called XDrive ([http://www.xdrive.com/]). This service is actually quite impressive from a feature standpoint. It offers the following: - 5 GB of storage space - Secure transfer - Web access from anywhere - Automatic backups - Sharing and collaboration features Considering the price is 0, if you do not already have...

This is another new feature of Firefox 2.0 is the ability to restore closed tabs. In earlier versions it was available as an extension but now, similarly to Session Restore, it is part of the main functionality. If you close a tab my mistake, you don’t have to dig all over the net (or your History) to find it. Instead, right-click on one of the other tabs and...

In previous versions of Firefox, there was an extension that performed this function but now Session Restore is part of the main functionality of Firefox. This is very convenient because if you browse a lot and you don’t want every time you start your browser to start your search from the beginning, you can select the Show My Windows and Tabs From Last Time...

One of the most important new features in Firefox 2.0 is the integrated spell checker. While it is true that many forums and blogs offer a spell-checking function, still there are many that do not, so now with Firefox 2.0 you can always see your spelling mistakes before you post the message or submit the post. If you are an active blogger or forum poster, you...

If you are still using Internet Explorer and find yourself frequently visiting the home pages of various search engines like Wikipedia and Google, then this tip is just for you. Firefox, an alternative to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, has a built-in search box in the browser’s main tool bar. This easy to use search box allows one to perform...

An easy to way avoid typing the same thing over and over again at the end of your emails is to create a signature which automatically applies itself to the end of an email before it is sent. For those in the business world, a typical signature may consist of your name, company name, phone and fax number, and address. Users of Google’s Gmail can easily...

When browsing the Internet, sometimes it is essential to have two browser windows running at once. As opposed to going through the hassle of opening a new browser window by clicking on desktop icon or quick launch button, there is an easier way which doesn’t require the use of the mouse. Simply hold down the Control button (Ctrl) and press the N key and...

If you quickly need to minimize a window, whether it be for privacy or to change between your active applications, the following keyboard shortcut will help to facilitate the window-minimizing process so you no longer have to use your mouse. Simply press and then hold the following keys in the order they appear. 1. Alt (press and hold) 2. Spacebar...

If you would like to quickly launch an application from your desktop, without having to click on it time and time again, follow these instructions to create your own keyboard shortcut: 1. Right Click on the icon of the program. 2. Select Properties 3. Find where it says “Shortcut Key” and enter a single letter. 4. Notice that...

If you have come across an image online and you really want to make it your desktop background, follow these simple steps: 1. Right Click on the Image 2. Wait for the Pop-Up menu to appear. 3. Click on “Set as Background” Remember to use large, high resolution images, if you want your desktop image to appear clear and without...