Unfortunately, development was suddenly dropped for Quicksilver and as the project stagnated, its popularity faded. However, a new software team has taken over recently and injects the keyboard launcher with a new vigour, promising regular updates and new features. Let’s take a renewed look at Quicksilver and see if it can still offer users a compelling reason to make it a key part of their OS X computing experience....
So, I was pleasantly surprised when Google finally launched a dedicated Google Reader application for the Android platform. At this point the application is essentially a front-end for the mobile website, however it is fast, light and simple to use. Basic Usage The main page of the Google Reader app is similar in style to the mobile website. Under the “Home” section, you can browse all the new news stories (“All Items”), your starred stories (“Starred Items”), the stories you have shared (“Your Stuff”), stories shared by the people you follow (“People you follow”) and finally stories that would interest you, as selected by Google, (“Explore”)....
Hurricane HD Hurricane HD gives the casual storm watcher more info than they would ever need, as well as exactly what they need. It features a main map that tracks all the different hurricanes. It shows the path the hurricanes have taken and also their projected path. It also includes warnings, advisories, discussions, and analysis, and a special tab just for alerts. Where this app really excels, though, is with the Satellites tab and the many choices....
1. Pastor Pastor is unique in that it doesn’t just focus on saving passwords and codes. Pastor also allows you to generate secure passwords and saves you the effort to crack your brain in coming out with one. In addition, Pastor also gives you the option to pay through donation or download for free. If you aren’t convinced to try out Pastor just yet, the Pastor for iPhone companion may be the very thing that nudges you into trying out Pastor....
Backup Strategy: The 3-2-1 Method A single backup is better than zero backups, but it isn’t enough to keep important data safe. That’s why we recommend using the 3-2-1 method. The numbers in this method stand for 3 backups of important data across 2 different storage mediums, with 1 backup stored off-site. Hard Drive Backups Copying your data to another hard drive is the easiest way to protect it. You might even be doing something like this already....
After going through a wide variety of options, we’ve narrowed down our selections to seven top picks across a variety of genres. Many games in this list are Pico-8 based – think of Pico-8 as a virtual console with specs similar to the Game Boy Color, with most of its full games being playable in a browser! Not all Pico-8 games are mobile-compatible, but the ones we’ve chosen for this article are, and they all run like a dream....
What Is a Dynamic Wallpaper? Before jumping into the where, let’s talk about the what. As in, what is a dynamic wallpaper? We can describe it best by examining the three different types: How to Switch to Default Dynamic Wallpapers These instructions apply to iPhone 6S and newer models. iPhone and iPad macOS Monterey 1. 24 Hour Wallpaper (by Jetson Creative) This one is both a macOS app and a website....
Many of us took this for granted, and the system started to take a turn south. There’s one price to pay for adding extensions willy-nilly: you might have a fake one that acts as malware, and it might just be an ad-blocker you thought would protect you! The Discovery It wasn’t until April 17, 2018, when someone decided to peek into Chrome’s enormous repository of ad-blocker extensions and look for knock-offs that are harmful....
Note: The following tricks will modify your registry. It is best to backup your registry before you proceed. This hack only works in Windows 7 or Vista. It will not work under Windows XP. The Registry Hack We are going to change some entries, so when you use the context menu, you will see this menu: Download the Firewall registry file here The text in this file is: Double click the file....
Bodega is a Mac app store that gives just a different experience than what you’re used to with the standard Mac Store. It offers much the same apps, and even works with the apps you have already downloaded from the Mac Store. It also includes a few extra options that I didn’t even know I wanted in the Mac Store until I found them on Bodega. First and foremost, the app isn’t available in the Mac Store, for obvious reasons, so you’ll nee to download it direct from the website....
This is where Nirsoft’s new freeware BrowserAddonsView will help you see all the extensions installed in your system. Let’s see how BrowserAddonsView can help you keep track of browser extensions. Note: BrowserAddonsView only supports popular browsers including Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. If you are using any other browser – like Opera – it will not be able to detect its extensions. Downloading BrowserAddonsView BrowserAddonsView is a portable application with less than a 300kb compressed file to download....
The iPad Can Replace Your Laptop There is an app for that For many computer users, their laptop or desktop is mostly a means to explore the Web, use Facebook or check email. If that is your case, the iPad can absolutely replace a laptop. With millions of apps available, the iPad has become an incredible productivity machine. Apps for nearly every bank exist, so you can easily manage your finances....
However, once you get familiar with your Mac, you’ll realize that there may be some other apps better suited to your needs. For example, iTunes is the default app for playing music, but you might want to use Vox or VLC. If that’s the case, you may be tired of right-clicking the file every time and selecting the alternative program to open it up. The following are two methods to change the default app in Mac OSX....
Adjust Windows Menu Animations Duration To adjust the duration of Windows menu animations you need to make some changes in the Windows registry. The process isn’t complicated and should not be a problem for even less tech savvy people. Although, it is always recommended that you back up the registry in case something goes wrong. Press “Windows + R” keys and type regedit in the “Run” dialog to open the registry....
That answer is now a resounding “yes,” though their usefulness to you will depend on what you want to do with them. Our Chromebook buying guide will tell you all you need to know. Things to Consider If you plan on doing “power” activities like video-editing, gaming, even more intricate photo editing, then the Chromebook’s not for you. Chromebooks are lightweight, both physically and in terms of their onboard power, and as such are best suited to lighter tasks....
At the heart of the U100GT is an Intel Atom Z3740D processor. This 64-bit, quad-core chip is based on Intel’s 22 nm Baytrail architecture and is specifically designed for tablets. It runs at 1.3GHz and has advanced features such as Intel’s Virtualization Technology (VT-x) and the new AES instruction set. According to Intel, the chip performs better than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 when running the SPECint benchmark. Besides the quad-core processor, the tablet packs 2GB of memory and 32GB of internal storage, plus all the normal connectivity options like WiFi and Bluetooth....
I was looking for a way to customize the launcher so that it only contains those apps that are required for the workspace which is currently active. In this article I will share with you how I solved this very problem using a software called Unity LauncherSwitcher. Unity LauncherSwitcher The official documentation of the tool describes it as a background script which enables you to set up a different launcher on each of your workspaces in Unity....
What Can it Do? You may be thinking something like “If it’s that small, it can’t possibly be of much actual use.” and if that’s the case, you may be surprised. Included in the tiny ISO you’ll find: Games (like Pong and Space Invaders clones) Media Player Graphical window environment DOS-like command line Assembler and IDE ZIP file support There are some other optional utilities at the home page including a (very) light web server and some additional drivers and test packages....
Installation Installation is quite simple. The answer to the question of how many tech writers it takes to screw in a light bulb is just one. It’s literally the same as installing a standard light bulb. After it’s installed, turn on the light as you normally would. The difference comes in digitally. You have to pair the light bulb with your device, but this is not done through Bluetooth. Instead, the light bulb is on its own network, and you have to switch from your usual WiFi network to the bulb’s network....
Paid media players on Mac have a lot of free competition, the leading example being the native Quicktime player that comes with every Mac. Quicktime used to be a lot more fully-featured and rich, but over the years, since Quicktime 7, a lot of the buttons and features have eroded away. There are other free players with more features than QuickTime like VLC, but VLC’s more advanced features can be a bit hard to use or at least hard to find....
