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Windows: The Blue Screen of Death Tattoo

Friday, July 27th, 2007

We’re not sure what’s worse; the Zune guy getting three Zune tattoos, or this painful-as-hell Microsoft blue screen of death (BSOD) tattoo up this guy’s entire right arm. We’re guessing this guy is a Windows fan, because nobody hates Windows THAT MUCH to endure hours of pain just for the constant reminder that Windows occasionally […]

Featured Firefox Extension: Speed up and protect your logins with Secure Login

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Windows/Mac/Linux (Firefox): The Secure Login Firefox extension adds an extra layer of security to your saved Firefox usernames and passwords. After it’s installed, saved login info won’t autofill…
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Friday, July 27th, 2007

Below I have compiled a list of 7 clever Google tricks that I believe everyone should be aware of. Together I think they represent an apex example of the grand possibilities associated with Google search manipulation tricks and hacks. Although there are many others out there, these 7 tricks are my all-time favorite. Enjoy yourself.
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Keyboard Shortcuts: Shutdown, restart, and sleep Vista from the keyboard

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Most of us still rocking XP are well-versed in the shutdown shortcut: Hit the Windows key, they press ‘u’ to see the shutdown dialog. Windows-u-r-Enter, for example, will restart your computer. One…
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Featured Windows Download: Completely remove programs with Revo Uninstaller

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Windows only: Freeware application Revo Uninstaller makes removing programs from your computer—not just uninstalling, but removing all traces—a quick and painless process. So why would…
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Featured Windows Download: Improve your battery life with Vista Battery Saver

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Windows Vista only: Freeware utility Vista Battery Saver extends how long you can use your Vista laptop between charges by killing a couple of Vista’s unnecessary energy hogs when you unplug your…
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Top 10 GMail Tweaks

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Here are the 10 most impressive GMail plugins and tweaks. There’s plenty more to choose from but these in particular will make your life easier and enhance your GMail experience.
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Windows XP on Your Thumb Drive

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

“…an entire, lightweight installation of XP — on a self-contained, zero-footprint, USB drive…”
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Twitching frog server gets called "art"

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

Similar to the previously seen Text-o-possum, someone’s bad art project has spread, virus-like, to the internet, where we have to be subjected to its heavy-handed proclamations on the role of technology in modern society. This time it’s “Experiments in Galvanism”, a tiny server embedded in a dead frog, submerged in mineral oil, […]

Featured Windows Download: QuickMonth taskbar calendar

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Windows only: Forgo the right-click, “Adjust Date and Time” routine and see the taskbar calendar immediately with the free QuickMonth Calendar. With QuickMonth Calendar installed, simply hover over…
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