Firefox users have long been asking for a way to add a vertical toolbar to the browser, and now they can rejoice. Mozilla has just released an update to Firefox that includes a new toolbar called the Vertical Bookmarks Toolbar. The Vertical Bookmarks Toolbar is designed to make it easy for users to manage their bookmarks in a more organized fashion. The toolbar includes a search bar, so users can easily find what they’re looking for....
If you’re using Windows XP or Vista, you can add an Internet Explorer icon to your desktop. This will help you easily access the web when you’re on those platforms. The native icon gives you two benefits: First, you can right-click and get directly to the Internet Options panel, and secondly it doesn’t have the shortcut icon arrow. Update: This doesn’t work in Windows 7. See this Microsoft KB article for answers, but the short version is that you’ll need to just create a regular shortcut instead....
Microsoft Core Fonts are now available for Ubuntu. This new package includes the fonts used in Microsoft Office, including Arial, Calibri, Cambria, and Consolas. The fonts can be installed using the Ubuntu Software Center or by running the following command: sudo apt-get install microsoft-core-fonts .. Times New Roman, Arial, and other core Microsoft fonts are still some of the most commonly used fonts in documents and websites. Times New Roman especially is often required for college essays, legal docs, and other critical documents that you may need to write or edit....
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about what apps and resources you’ll need to keep in mind for the upcoming school year. Whether you’re looking for a new way to stay organized or just want some new ideas, these 10 apps and resources will help you get started. Google Sheets: This app is perfect for keeping track of your school work and projects. You can create custom sheets with different dividers and labels, or use Google Sheets as a shared worksheet tool with classmates or teachers....
XP users can now change their desktop shortcuts toicons included in the operating system. This is a great way to keep your desktop looking clean and organized. You can also use these icons to quickly access important files and folders. Here I have a shortcut to a folder of batch files boring old shortcut. Now right click the shortcut folder icon and choose Properties. In the Shortcut Properties window select the Shortcut tab and the Change Icon button....
The Beagle project team removed the search cache from its website on Wednesday after a bug caused it to crash. The team is working to fix the bug and will re-upload the cache when it is ready. The search cache was removed because a bug in the Beagle project’s code caused it to crash. The team is working to fix the bug and will re-upload the cache when it is ready....
Tumblr is a free and easy to use blogging platform that lets you create a beautiful and easy to update blog. You can create a blog in minutes by following these simple steps: Log in to your Tumblr account. Click on the “Create A Blog” button on the top right corner of the screen. Enter a name for your blog, and select a theme from the list of available themes. Click on “Create Your Blog....
XP is a popular operating system and many people use it for their work and personal computers. One of the features that XP offers is the ability to disable notification balloons. This will stop your computer from showing you notifications when something important happens, such as a new email being sent. You can do this by going to the Control Panel and clicking on the System Tools tab. Then, under Notification balloons, you will see a list of all the notifications that are currently active on your computer....
If you use Firefox as your web browser, you may be interested in disabling the AutoScroll feature. This feature allows Firefox to automatically scroll through your web pages when you open them. This can be a helpful feature if you’re using a screen reader or other assistive technology, but it can also be frustrating if you have to scroll manually every time you want to see a page. To disable the AutoScroll feature in Firefox, open Mozilla Firefox’s preferences and select the “AutoScroll” tab....
Ubuntu 9.10 is a great release, but there are some issues that need to be fixed if you want to use it effectively. One of the most common problems is sound issues. Here are some tips on how to fix these problems in Ubuntu 9.10: Make sure that your audio drivers are up-to-date. Try using a different audio card if you experience problems with sound. If you have a surround sound system, make sure that it is enabled and working properly....
Microsoft is giving away free software to students at DreamSpark, a technology accelerator in Redmond, Washington. The software includes tools for managing student finances, studying for exams, and more. The software is available through the Microsoft Student portal. To get started, visit the portal and select “Student Software.” You can then choose to download the software or sign up for a subscription. The software is available in English and Spanish. Microsoft has set up a website where you can find out more about the program and how to get started....
Firefox is a popular web browser and one of the most popular Firefox extensions are hack extension files. Hack extension files are files that you can create that add features or functionality to Firefox. There are many different hack extension files available on the internet, so it is important to find the right one for your needs. One of the best hack extension files for Firefox is called “Chrome Extension”. This file has a lot of features and can be used to add functionality to Chrome....
Adding a watermark to a document is an easy way to protect your work from being copied and shared without your permission. You can use any of the following methods to add a watermark: Open the document in Microsoft Word 2007 and click on the File tab. Click on the Add/Remove Watermark button at the bottom of the window. Type in a name for your watermark and click on the Add button....
If you’re looking for a way to change the color of your Windows 7 taskbar, you’ve come to the right place. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to easily change the color of your taskbar using a few simple steps. Plus, we’ll also show you how to rotate between colors so that you can always have a new and exciting look for your desktop. .. The trick we used in the first article was to add a swipe of color to the bottom of your wallpaper, which then shows through the Aero transparency and makes your taskbar change color without having to change the entire theme....
Copy text from the Windows Command Prompt by pressing the CTRL+C key. To paste the text into a text editor, press CTRL+V. I had always thought this was universally understood, but it turns out that a lot of people are unaware of how it works. There are two options, the default right-click menu… or QuickEdit mode. We’ll explain both. Enable QuickEdit Mode Right-click anywhere on the title bar and then select Properties....
If you’re like most Firefox users, you probably use the browser to access the web. But what if you want to take a screenshot of an entire web page? There’s a way to do this in Firefox, and it’s easy enough to follow. All you need is a Firefox extension called “Screenshot Captor.” Once installed, open up Firefox and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the browser window....
If you’re like most people, you probably use Windows XP to run your business. But if you’re looking to downgrade to a more traditional Windows 7 style automatic defragmentation program, there are a few things you need to know. First, the defragmentation process on XP is not as efficient as it is on later versions of Windows. Second, the defragmentation process can take a long time on older machines. Third, if your machine is slow or has low resources, the defragmentation process may not be able to complete successfully....
Debugging a sidebar gadget in Windows Vista is a bit different than debugging a sidebar in other versions of the Microsoft operating system. In Windows Vista, sidebar gadgets are not just windows that open when you click on them, but they are also objects that you can drag and drop onto your desktop. This makes debugging sidebar gadgets much easier than debugging sidebar windows in other versions of the Microsoft operating system....
If you’re using Windows 7, there’s a good chance that you’re using the User Account Control (UAC) feature. UAC is a security feature that helps protect your computer from unauthorized access. To disable UAC on your computer, follow these steps: Open the Start menu and type “cmd.” Type “netstat -a” and press Enter to view the network status. Look for the line that says “UAC enabled.” If it’s not present, then UAC is enabled and you can disable it by following these steps: Type “netstat -a” again and press Enter to view the network status again....
Rainmeter is a program that allows you to display quotes on your desktop. To do this, you first need to install it. Once installed, open Rainmeter and click the “New” button. In the new window, enter a name for your quote and click the “Create” button. Now, you will need to provide some information about your quote. In the “Description” field, provide a brief description of your quote. In the “Location” field, provide a location where you would like your quote to be displayed....
