How To Run Widgets On Your Desktop In Mountain Lion [Mac OS X]
Relegated to a separate desktop since Lion, developers seem to have abandoned the Dashboard in favor of making apps for the iPhone. That doesn't mean there aren't still useful widgets, though. If you like widgets, but wish you could access them on your desktop, WidgetRunner is perfect for you. With it you can use your favorite widgets as though they were regular pieces of software – or even pin them so they become part of your desktop wallpaper.
Which Apps Are Using Your Internet Connection? Find Out With Little Snitch [Mac OS X]
We've shown you how to enable the included firewall in OS X, but it's quite limited. It allows you to block traffic on a per-app basis, but beyond that there's not a lot of configuration options. Whether you want to know which programs are using your network or block certain applications from using it out altogether, Little Snitch is the Mac firewall you've been looking for. It's easy to use but also provides access to advanced features – such as system-wide rules and a handy network monitoring tool.
5 Events That Have Triggered A Domain Name Registration Gold Rush
There’s gold in them there domain names. Some are sold for seven digits – Pizza.com, for example, famously sold for $2.6 million back in 2008 – this after the original owner paid only $20 for it in the mid-’90s. Early Internet uses bought such domains without thinking much about it, only to become rich years later.
Wineskin: Run Windows Software on Mac Without an Emulator
Install Windows software on your Mac without the need for a virtual machine, an emulator or dual-booting. Wineskin is a Mac app that brings Wine to your Mac, OS X style, allowing you to create custom packages including everything your favorite Windows programs need to run on your Mac (well... many of your favorite Windows programs). Wineskin builds on existing open source technologies in an attempt to make the running Windows software without Windows simpler.
Why Do Macs Leave Garbage Files Like "ds_store" On My Flash Drive, And How Do I Stop It?
Indexing, trash bins, folder positions – OS X keeps track of all these things, on every drive connected to your Mac, by creating files. These files are fine on a Mac – OS X uses them regularly, and hides them from the user. Plug a drive mainly used with Windows into a Mac, however, and in Windows you'll see a variety of useless files cluttering things up. Do you want to stop the madness? You can.
Monolingual - Remove Languages You Don't Use From Your Mac
Free up some space on your Mac – delete languages you will never use. Monolingual is a simple Mac app that anyone looking for more hard drive space should check out. Modern hard drives are big, but sometimes we all need just a little more space on our primary drive. Whether you've installed a solid state drive in your Mac or simply filled up your primary one, sometimes a little extra space can help a lot.
Hola Unblocker - Easily Access Region-Blocked Content
Access sites like Hulu, CBS, iTV and Pandora regardless of which country you're in. Even better, there's no need to change your DNS settings or set up a VPN. Hola Unblocker is an Android app, a browser extension and a program for Windows that makes bypassing region restrictions a snap. Seriously, this app could not get any easier to use. The web is full of great media content - if you live in the right country. Otherwise, it's blocked for most of the world.
A Perfect Operating System? Getting Windows Style Features in OS X
Bring the best features of Windows to OS X. You did not read that incorrectly. Many Mac users won't admit it, but there are some pretty nice features in Windows – particularly Windows 7 and later. Maximizing apps in a way that isn't seemingly random, resizing your windows by dragging them to a particular side or easily hiding notification icons are just a few things Microsoft's brought to the desktop that Apple hasn't got around to (yet?)
What Are The Best Gmail Plugins For Chrome?
Tweak Gmail to work exactly the way you want it to. Whether you want to integrate social media icons in your signature, see more information about your contacts, or deal with an email later instead of now, Chrome's seemingly endless collection of extensions has you covered. If you're looking to get the most out of Gmail, you've come to the right place.
KeePass Password Safe – The Ultimate Encrypted Password System [Windows, Portable]
Securely store your passwords. Complete with encryption and a decent password generator – not to mention plugins for Chrome and Firefox – KeePass just might be the best password management system out there. If you read our password management guide you will know the importance of having diverse passwords. Sure, using one password for all of your online services is simple...until someone compromises one of your accounts.
Why Won't Windows Play My DVD Or Blu-ray Disc?
You insert a DVD into your Windows 8 computer – you want to watch a movie. Nothing happens. You try opening Windows Media Player. It can't play the disk. What's going on with Windows 8 and DVDs? And for that matter, Blu-ray discs? You're not the first person to ask this, and you won't be the last. The answer, basically, is that Windows 8 cannot play DVDs or Blu-Ray disks out of the box.
12 New Versions Of Classic Retro Games, Free To Play
Re-live the thrill of playing classic games like Mario, Sonic and Megaman for the first time – thanks to fan creations. If you want to play new versions of your favorite retro classics – but don't want to wait for the company behind them to put something out – it's time to dig into the vast array of fan-made, free to play retro remakes from around the web.
GifCam - The Easiest Way To Make Animated GIFs Ever [Windows]
Quickly make an animated GIF of anything. GifCam is a free, portable app for Windows that provides you with a simple frame. Resize and position it, then hit record - everything that happens within that frame will be recorded. It's the easiest way to create your own GIF of just about anything — from desktop demonstrations to clips from any video, online or off. If you love creating GIFs, but wish the process was quicker, you need to check this app out.
How Microsoft Overhauled User Accounts In Windows 8
What's up with user accounts in Windows 8? It's not complicated - Microsoft wants everyone to use an online account to sign into their desktop operating system. Sure, they offer an offline equivalent, but they also made a few features available only to online accounts – the entire app store, for example. It's clear Microsoft would rather you use an online account, regardless of what you yourself would prefer.