Category: Tools

  • Ninite: Easily, Sliently Install Free PC Software

    A newly installed computer is a great thing – it offers a clean slate, making your computer faster with no unnecessary software, no messed-up settings and no viruses. One thing that can be time consuming with your new computer is installing all of your favorite software applications.  Going out and downloading all of the individual…

  • How to Create Custom RSS Feeds for Specific Subjects or Authors with Yahoo Pipes

    Now that I’m writing for both Techerator and MakeUseOf, I wanted an easy way to publish links to articles I’ve written on my personal website.  In the past, I’ve also wanted to create custom RSS feeds for specific topics or authors I enjoy reading, instead of subscribing to the full “firehose” of a popular site’s…

  • Newsflash: Steam Beta Now Open

    Attention gamers: The Steam client is now in beta for the new user interface.  You can choose to use the beta client by going to settings and choosing UI Update under the Beta Participation section.  You will be asked to restart Steam as the update is applied. So far the new UI is looking nice…

  • View Detailed Graphic Card Information With GPU-Z

    One of the most important parts of your PC is its graphics card.  You may need to eventually update your graphics card to run new software or play the newest game. GPU-Z is a free utility similar to the previously mentioned CPU-Z that provides you with all information available regarding your graphics card and GPU. …

  • Detect and Remove The Most Common Viruses with McAfee Stinger

    Anti-Virus 2010, Total Security Center, Windows Security Center – These names all sound like legitimate antivirus software, but they are actually viruses in disguise.   Virus removal programs such as SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes can sometimes have a difficult time removing these types of viruses, and new malicious software appears every day. McAfee Stinger takes a different…

  • Windows 7 Tip: Sticky Notes

    Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7, contains many new features unseen in previous versions of Windows.  Sticky Notes is a useful new feature that allows you to place virtual notes on your desktop. To start Sticky Notes, navigate to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sticky Notes or open the Start menu and type…

  • 5 Easy Ways To Give Your PC The Spring Cleaning It Deserves

    With spring finally upon us, many use this time to clean their house, get the lawn mower ready, and head to the lake or beach.  While you are doing your spring cleaning and getting into the spring and summer spirit, don’t forget to do a spring cleaning on your PC as well. Below are five…

  • Gather Information About Your Client’s PC with Support Details

    Building websites that function properly across multiple browsers can be a time consuming process.  Most of that time is put into backwards compatibility to support outdated web browsers – I’m looking at you, IE6. If a client or end-user of your website is experiencing a problem, it can be a difficult task to ask all…

  • Android Secret: Hidden Android Testing Menu Reveals Detailed Diagnostics

    Have an Android phone?  If you do, there’s a secret testing menu hidden within the operating system where you can see detailed diagnostic information not available in your phone’s standard menus. To access the hidden menu, open up the Dialer application and type the following code: * # * # 4 6 3 6 #…

  • Chrome Tip: How to Automatically Backup Forms and Text Areas

    You know what’s the worst?  Having your browser crash after you’ve almost completely filled out text areas in an online form.  This is especially disastrous when submitting an online resume – you get the whole thing filled out and poof, it’s gone. If you’re using the free Google Chrome web browser, there’s an easy fix…