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Is The K-Meleon Browser Really Lightweight & Fast?
If there is one thing that I am always on the hunt for, it's a faster browser. I absolutely hate waiting for webpages to load. If I can find a browser that will load a page 3 seconds faster, I'll migrate over to it, no questions asked. This comes from being a long-time, loyal user of the Firefox browser. As most of you know, Firefox has turned into an absolute beast, and got bogged down in terms of speed over the years.
The Best External Hard Drives You Should Consider Buying [Gadget Corner]
Ah, the external hard drive. This unsung hero of the gadget world can be found on almost any geek’s desk, usually tucked away behind a monitor or stuffed in a drawer. Yet it’s of great importance, as it’s often used to back up critical data or store a library of music, videos and photos. There are plenty of drives available, but most of us only need one or two, so let’s narrow down the choices.
The Minimalist Approach To Security Tools On Your Computer [Windows]
A few years ago when Windows Vista was the OS of choice, I chose not to use an antivirus. Instead I relied on a couple of anti-spyware solutions, my router’s firewall and good old common sense. This decision was partly due to my reluctance to pay for overpriced subscription-based security software (despite plenty of decent free alternatives) and concern over resources and boot time.
What Will Be The Codenames Of The Next Android Versions?
One of the things I’ve always liked about Android were the version code names. I think they’re brilliant, and had I owned something like Android I would do the exact same thing for names. What could be better than desserts? But several questions arise - why are there no A and B names? What could they have been? And what are the next version names going to be?
55 Cryptic Technology Acronyms & Their Funny Translations
The dark, cold, and rainy season is rapidly approaching the Norther Hemisphere. Before you dip into a mild depression, make sure you stock up on lots of fruit, Vitamin D, and a steady source of humor. To help you with the latter, I have compiled a list of technology acronyms and their meanings, decoded through the lens of a humorist. Maybe they can bring some giggles into bleak days.
4 Ways to Read and Understand an End User License Agreement (EULA) More Easily
EULAs, or End-User License Agreements, are one of the evils of modern life. These are endlessly wordy agreements, usually written in tiny print. These are the things you blindly scroll down, looking for that darn "I agree" button, whenever you install an application (or, in Apple’s case, an update to an application). Well, that thing you’re clicking yourself into is actually a binding legal contract.
How To Get Your Facebook Birthdays Into Google Calendar Without Apps
Are you sometimes a little forgetful when it comes to your friends' birthdays? Or do you just like having all the important dates filed away in the same place? Whichever category you fit into, you'll love this neat little trick. Facebook has lots of information on our friends, including their birthdays, and it's surprisingly easy to now get that information somewhere useful like your calendar.