Category: Tools

  • App Review: Logitech Touch Mouse for iPhone and iPod Touch

    Readers, I have a confession: I am lazy. If I sit down to watch TV and lose the remote, I really hope there’s something good on because there is no way I’m getting up to push the button on the TV to turn the channel (how archaic, do I LOOK like I’m elderly?). I recently…

  • Curious About Google Docs? Now You Can Try It Without a Google Account

    Instead of purchasing expensive office suites like Microsoft Office, many people are using free online services like Google Docs to do their word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.  The best thing about Google Docs is that your files are available anywhere you have an internet connection, and they can be instantly exported into common formats (including…

  • Review: Dropbox For iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

    If you don’t already have a free Dropbox account, this is something you need to do. Essentially, Dropbox is online storage that syncs to a folder on whatever computer you have it installed on. The program places a Dropbox folder on your computer, and whatever files you put in it are automatically uploaded to the…

  • New Dropbox Feature Lets You Pick Which Folders Sync

    I sometimes get asked, “What size USB flash drive do you have?”, especially when people are looking for a way to keep their documents with them between home/work/school.  Well, if you haven’t heard of Dropbox, you’re in for a wonderful revelation – you don’t need flash drives anymore! Instead of keeping your files on USB…

  • LauncherPro: A New Contender In Android Home Screen Replacements

    For many people, the default Android home screen is good enough.  Those who crave more features, though, inevitably install a home screen replacement. I’ve been using one called LauncherPro for the past couple of weeks, and I can’t see myself switching to anything else any time soon. LauncherPro doesn’t offer the feature set of a…

  • Resolve Missing DLL Errors in Windows with Dependency Walker

    Anyone working in the PC technical support field knows all too well the problems associated with missing DLL files.  Dependency Walker is a free utility that can help you find missing DLL files. Below is an error message commonly seen when trying to register a DLL file with the Windows utility regsvr32. Due to the…

  • How To: Stream Media From Your PC to Your PS3

    While Sony’s Playstation 3 is viewed mainly as a video game console, it can also serve as a great streaming media center with a little extra software. Using the aptly named PS3 Media Server, it’s incredibly easy to serve up music and video straight to your PS3 from your computer. The first step in getting…

  • Seesmic Desktop 2 Preview: A Quick Overview

    As part of the Google I/O conference, Seesmic has released Seesmic Desktop 2 Preview which offers support for Twitter, Facebook, and even Google Buzz.  Seesmic Desktop 2 is built on Silverlight and is available for both Windows and Mac. To get started with Seesmic Desktop 2, visit the Seesmic download page.  You will be prompted…

  • Subsonic: The Ultimate Way To Stream Your Music Library

    Subsonic is free, open-source, and cross-platform software that allows you to easily stream your music library to any flash-enabled web browser and many portable devices.  Subsonic features a powerful and user-friendly interface that offers a high amount of customization. In this guide, I’ll show you some of the main features of Subsonic. Cross-platform Support One…

  • How To: Create and Store Passwords Securely Using LastPass

    Answer the following: Do you use the same password for multiple (or all) websites? Have you had the same password for more than 6 months? Is your password strong? Does your password contain plain dictionary words, or include personal information such as your name, address, or phone number? Do you use your browser’s built-in password…