February 29, 2012
It is not uncommon to have several email accounts, but checking multiple accounts in different places is tedious. Hence, many people revert to a desktop email client like Thunderbird or Outlook to manage all their mail from one place. In this article, I will tell you why Gmail is better and I will show you how you can easily and efficiently read all your email in a single Gmail account.
February 29, 2012
With an obsession with all web-based “things”, it should come as no surprise that I am obsessed with lightweight, yet highly-functional web servers. Not long ago, I covered XAMPP mostly because I was searching for a portable web server that I could use to develop and test changes for the design of my blog. For the most part, XAMPP has served me well, but I’m always on the lookout for a competitor service.
February 29, 2012
Microsoft overhauled and updated much of Windows with Windows 7, but the Command Prompt hasn’t been updated since the last century. It’s not just ancient-looking; it lacks many of the features command-line users have come to expect on Macs, Linux and any operating system that isn’t Windows. If you’re looking for an improved Command Prompt for Windows 7, look no further.
February 29, 2012
To get the best out of your HD equipment, be it a nice widescreen television, a Blu-ray player, a PS3, or an HD streaming set-top box, you need at least one HDMI cable. Or more than likely, several HDMI cables. The thing is the pricing of HDMI cables varies wildly, from a few cents on one from the likes of Amazon to $100 or more from big-box retailers and ’boutique’ manufacturers. Why does the pricing vary so wildly?
February 29, 2012
Recent announcements about the next major upgrade of OSX, named Mountain Lion, have garnered mixed reactions from the community. Some are proclaiming the death of the Mac; some think it’s the first step in dumbing down OSX; while some believe it’s a natural evolution given the success of iOS devices. One thing is certain – the iOS-ification of OSX has been officially confirmed. Is that a good thing though?
February 29, 2012
If you’re a blogger, the chances are that you use WordPress. There are two ways in which you can use WordPress, ideal for those with some technical know-how and those without. The first is to use the hosted blog service at WordPress.com, But for those who prefer more control over their blogs and have some technical ability, then the self-hosted option available from WordPress.org is probably preferred.
February 29, 2012
If you spend a considerable amount of time working at your computer with no Corporate Big Brother to monitor what you’re doing, you may find yourself spending a bit more time than you should be tweeting, Facebooking, and procrastinating your day away. While there’s nothing wrong with good old leisure activities, the adage “time is money” means a lot if you’re reading mentions on Twitter instead of dealing with a work-related project deadline.
February 29, 2012
As good as an iOS upgrade can be, some hiccups can come along with it. There are certain things that you should always keep in mind when you are doing an iOS upgrade. It is important that you do not just run the upgrade over the air or plug into iTunes without taking the time to make sure you are actually ready to upgrade your device. The chances are high that your iPhone will not break, or have any major issues, but you could lose some precious data.
February 29, 2012
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February 29, 2012
Connectify turns your laptop into a personal wireless hotspot. Windows makes this possible, but makes you disconnect from Wi-Fi and connect with a wired connection to do it. We’re giving away a whopping 25 Connectify Pro licenses worth $1000 in total! Stay tuned for the giveaway.
