Greasemonkey is an extremely versatile add-on for Mozilla Firefox which allows users to install scripts that can make modifications to most HTML-based websites. Greasemonkey can greatly enhance a website by changing the layout, adding new features, or increasing ease-of-use. To install Greasemonkey, head on over to the Firefox Add-On Greasemonkey page and click “Add to Firefox”. Af...
One of the most useful applications I’ve used for the iPhone/iPod Touch is Airsharing ($4.99, app store), which allows you to use your device as a wireless flash drive. Not only can it store (and view!) files wirelessly, it also works on Windows, Mac, Linux and even through a web browser. If that wasn’t enough – Airsharing also includes helpful instructions on how to setup an...
It is all too easy for the Windows operating system to become damaged and render your computer unusable, stranding you from your critical applications and documents. Events such as power outages, electrical surges, or even an improper shutdown can damage or corrupt important system files which may cause the operating system to fail when loading. This guide will show you how to use the Recovery C...
Today is April 1st, and with that comes the fear of your computer being infected with the Conficker worm. Besides following Lifehacker’s tips to protect your PC from Conficker, you can follow a more advanced method of scanning your computer in this guide. UPDATE: There are new and easier methods to scan your computer for the Conficker worm: Online Conficker Detector (developed by authors ...
Software Involved: Mozilla Thunderbird, AVG Anti-Virus 8.0/ 8.5 Problem/Symptoms: All incoming emails in Mozilla’s Thunderbird appear as if they have attachments, regardless if they have attachments or not. The attachment icon disappears immediately after opening the email (as long as the email did not legitimately have an attachment). Solution: AVG automatically attaches an email certific...
In this day and age, you don’t buy electronics (especially touchscreen electronics) without investing into some form of screen protection. For devices such as the iPhone or iPod Touch, screen protectors can also improve the responsiveness of the device by improving the screen’s traction. The product: I stumbled upon Power Support’s Anti-Glare Film for the iPhone/iPod Touch, w...
This guide will show you how to create a System Standby shortcut for your Windows computer, which will allow you to manually activate Standby mode by simply double-clicking an icon. What is standby mode, you say? “Your machine recovers quickly as your data is stored in RAM. The slower part is waking up the peripherals. Although your machine is in “standby” the power has been cut...