About Tina Sieber
While completing a PhD, Tina started writing about consumer technology in 2006 and never stopped. Now also an editor and SEO expert, you can find her on Twitter or hiking a nearby trail.
7 Common Sense Tips to Help You Avoid Catching Malware
The Internet has made a lot possible. Accessing information and communicating with people from far away has become a breeze. At the same time, however, our curiosity can quickly lead us down dark virtual alleys that may not seem dark at all. In fact, the biggest security risk always is the user!
How to Automatically Keep Windows 7 Clean of Obsolete Files
Windows has a way of collecting virtual dust, a circumstance that has not changed considerably in Windows 7. These obsolete files take up space and contribute to hard drive fragmentation. While neither of this is a big issue, it is an annoyance, one that you can easily take care of.
How To Downgrade Firefox Or Internet Explorer To A Previous Version
Many people have been upset with recent browser upgrades. Especially Firefox which is causing serious issues on some machines, slowing it down to uselessness. While it's not a good idea to downgrade software, sometimes it's better than to abandon it altogether. But you need to use sufficient security precautions.
How To Block Websites On Your PC Without Using Software [Windows]
Any website you visit potentially tracks your browsing habits, loads annoying ads, or distributes malicious software. Most of the time, common sense and standard malware protection software can help you steer clear of the worst sites. If you would like to add an additional layer of security, however, and block known offenders, you should look into the possibilities the Windows Hosts file has to offer.
7 Websites for the Music Lover to Find, Discover & Learn About Music
Music is an essential ingredient of human culture. Whether we enjoy passive listening, humming along, singing, playing an instrument, or dancing, music is always there. Even when there is no music, we sometimes seem to recognize a rhythm or musical sounds because the human brain is trained to recognize patterns, no matter how remote they are.
3 Tools to Remind Yourself to Take a Break & Relax While Working at the Computer
Working on the computer may not be very physical, nevertheless it's tough on your body. If you are damned to spend your working hours behind a desk, you had better find ways to do something good for your body. The good news is that short breaks of relaxing and stretching can do wonders for your health and well being. And who doesn't like to take breaks during work?
How To Find & Fix Bad Pixels On Your LCD Screen
Bad pixels often occur on brand new screens. Since a single bad pixel can become a great annoyance once you know it's there, any new display with a warranty on it should be checked for bad pixels instantly. When you discover one however, you do not necessarily have to take the new display straight back to the shop. You may be able to fix it yourself.
Test Your Computer For Security Misconfigurations With Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a free tool, designed for IT professionals of small and medium-sized businesses. Given its clear graphical user interface however, it also serves as a great security tool for personal use. MBSA analyzes the security setup of local and networked Windows computers and can identify common misconfigurations or missing updates.
5 Tips On How To Use A Jump Drive Without Corrupting Your Data
A jump drive, also known as a flash drive, thumb drive, memory stick, or simply USB drive, is a tiny but powerful storage device. Flash drives are cheap, small, come with sufficient storage for big files, and they are not as easily damaged as external hard drives. However, they are not entirely foolproof and there are a few basic rules you should follow so you don't end up damaging the device or the data on it.
Edit & Record Compressed MP3 Files Without Decompressing With MP3DirectCut
MP3 is a digital audio encoding format, in which audio files are compressed to reduce the amount of data, without losing sound quality in the ears of most listeners. mp3DirectCut is a freeware audio editor and recorder that can work with compressed MP3 files. It allows you to cut, copy, and paste audio bits or change the volume without decompressing the audio file.
6 Bookmarklets That Will Boost Your Web Surfing Speed and Productivity
Bookmarklets are unsuspicious little helpers that sit in your browser's bookmarks bar. Unlike your regular bookmarks, they don't archive a URL, rather bookmarklets are small java applets with a one-click functionality. There are hundreds of bookmarklets and each can complete a different task. In this article I want to show you 6 bookmarklets that can help boost your web surfing speed.
3 Steps You Can Take To Reduce The Firefox 4 Memory Leak
One major issue with Firefox 4 is that it swallows up more RAM than any other version before it. Its memory usage has become almost abusive and working with a browser that turns your computer into a snail is no fun. If you are looking for ways to tame the beast, I may have some clues! In this article I will show you 3 steps to reduce and limit the chunk Firefox bites off your RAM.
3 Ways To Speed Up The Windows 7 Shutdown Process
One of the key improvements of Windows 7 is its lightning fast start-up. However, one thing which is not so fast is the shutdown process. If you also happen to be looking for ways to kick-start the Windows 7 shutdown process, look no further! Here I will introduce you to 3 ways to optimize or speed up the logoff process, so that you can leave the office or get into bed faster.
Change & Delete Windows Drive Letters with DriveLetterView
In Windows operating systems, hard drive partitions and external drives are identified by drive letters from A to Z. Some of the letters are reserved, but other partitions or optical drives are assigned subsequent letters. In some cases, however, a permanent drive letter assignment is desirable. Here's how you can permanently assign drive letters to selected devices.
3 Free Real-Time Malware Protection & Removal Tools
If you realize that your browsing and download habits put you at a high risk of catching malware, you should make an effort to be protected from these threats in real-time. An anti-virus tool is essential for PC security, but it is not sufficient. Experts recommend a layered protection by using multiple tools and real-time malware scanners are one important layer you shouldn't miss.
How To Make Links Open In The Background With Firefox & Chrome
Do you regularly browse through emails or RSS feeds and cue up links in your browser to read later? As you do that, you may often find yourself distracted by your browser popping up in the foreground or by the focus being stolen by a new tab. Whether you're using webmail, a desktop email client or an RSS feed reader, there are tricks and techniques to make links open in the background.
10 Free Music Albums From People With Stories [Sound Sunday June 5th]
These free albums are great.
6 Cool URL Shorteners With A Twist Which You Should Try Out
URL shorteners are a dime a dozen and don't seem to survive long. While regular URL shortening is nothing new or exciting anymore, there are still several pretty cool services out there that offer a little twist that keeps them interesting. In this article I will show you 6 of the coolest URL shortening services that do more than simply shorten a URL.