Archive for August, 2009

Foxit Reader: A Better PDF Reader

Foxit Reader: A Better PDF Reader

Are you using Adobe Reader? Chances are, the answer is yes. Hmm whats wrong with that? Well since a vast majority of the world uses it, its the most vulnerable to security threats and the number one target for security exploits. In addition, if you noticed, Adobe Reader is a bit slow at times and hogs RAM. Unless you have a high end or at least a fast computer, it will slow you down severely. In addition, its bloated. The installation size just keeps growing. My installation of Adobe Reader 9.1.3 [...]
KeyScrambler: Anti-Keylogger Protection

KeyScrambler: Anti-Keylogger Protection

Worried about keyloggers? What are keyloggers? A keylogger is a type of malicious unwanted software that logs your keystrokes when you type them in. Then these keystrokes are sent to a third party. What information? Anything you type in, including your passwords and credit card numbers. So, how do you protect yourself for free? In addition to a working anti-malware software and firewall, an anti-keylogger software could be helpful. One in particular would be QFX Software KeyScrambler. As you type, [...]
Firefox Robots Easter Egg

Firefox Robots Easter Egg

(Written in Robotalk which was translated into English.  Note, this post written just for fun.  If you wish to read a formal tech tip or review, then please stop reading this article.)
Shutting Down an Unresponsive Program

Shutting Down an Unresponsive Program

Have you ever found the need to close an unresponsive program in Windows?  Have you ever found that Task Manager does not kill the program that you want it to?  Well here’s the ultimate solution if that program gets on your nerves: force killing the program.
Reading the Book of Mozilla

Reading the Book of Mozilla

There is really no such book known as “The Book of Mozilla.”  Rather, it is an “Easter Egg” – a hidden feature in software that is solely for the purpose of entertaining.  Okay, now let us find the Book of Mozilla
Make Your Firefox Fit Into Vista/7!

Make Your Firefox Fit Into Vista/7!

Have you ever wanted to find a good theme for Mozilla Firefox that suited the Aero glass display of Windows Vista/7?  Well look no further, here is a tip that will transform your Firefox’s appearance and help it fit better into Vista/7.
Make Windows 7 Taskbar Work Like Windows Vista

Make Windows 7 Taskbar Work Like Windows Vista

Do you find it hard getting used to the new large taskbar of Windows 7? Do you dislike the icons with no text? Do you have trouble figuring out which are open windows and which are pinned items? Want the overall looks of Windows Vista’s taskbar back as much as possible without downloading additional software? I personally like the new design but I read that some people have trouble getting used to it.
Surf the Web Faster and Smarter with Interclue

Surf the Web Faster and Smarter with Interclue

Are you having trouble looking at several search results or links at once? Do you just need to view some details and text of a web page without having to actaully load everything? If you’re running Firefox or Flock, you can with a little add-on known as Interclue. Hovering over any link and then the clue icon gives you a text version of the page, the images, a thumbnail (if available), bookmark info, feeds, and more. Unlike a similar add-on, Cool Previews (from Cooliris), Interclue does not [...]
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