CCleaner 3.0 Adds HTML5 Cookie Cleaning, Drive Wiping and 64-bit Support

Here’s the full change list for the curious: You’ll notice the new icon is slightly different… The program really looks the same otherwise, it’s just improved.

October 29, 2010 · 1 min · 26 words · Christian Thomas

How To Browse Your Linux Partition from Windows

Ever need to grab a file or two from your ext4 partition? Maybe youve wanted to backup a few important files while you were in Windows. Heres how to browse your Linux partition from Windows using a tool called Ext2explore. In the spirit of Linux, its also open source. There is no installation for the utility, so just unzip the file. you’re free to give it its own folder, if you like....

October 29, 2010 · 1 min · 194 words · John Parker

How to Crash Any Version of Internet Explorer with Simple HTML

It should end up looking something like this: Then open it up in Internet Explorer, and BOOM! Where Does This Work? DO NOT CLICK THIS OR YOUR surfing app WILL CRASH –>crashie8.comPlease share this link responsibly.

October 29, 2010 · 1 min · 36 words · Christine Perez

Restore the Windows Boot Loader After an Ubuntu Update

Often, there’s no need to panic. Save the changes and reboot your rig from the Windows DVD. After a few moments, you should see the install setup screen. Select your preferred language, then click Next. You may have to wait a few minutes while it scans your machine. go for the bullet option on the top then click Next to use recovery tools to fix Windows. Now, select Command Prompt from the available recovery tools....

October 29, 2010 · 1 min · 92 words · Joshua Williams

How to Secure Your Linux PC by Encrypting Your Hard Drive

Ubuntu’s alternate installation menu is very similar to your standard Ubuntu installation menu. ecryptfs will hide any files that we store in the private folder when it is not mounted. The private directory will be automatically mounted when we jump in to our account. it’s possible for you to download TrueCrypt as Ubuntu deb file from itswebsite. Once downloaded, unpack the archive and double-hit the installer to initiate the setup....

October 28, 2010 · 2 min · 299 words · Nicole Sullivan

How to View Images in PPTX, DOCX, or XLSX Files without Office Installed

Heres how to view the screenshots anyway. How does this work? Now open up that folder. Frustration averted, slightly.

October 28, 2010 · 1 min · 19 words · Elaine Alexander

Improve Battery Life in Windows 7 with the Built-In Power Troubleshooter

you might also use the View detailed information link…

October 28, 2010 · 1 min · 9 words · Vanessa Soto

BitTorrent for Beginners: Protecting Your Privacy

Here’s how to protect yourself. Viruses and other forms of malware are the most basic of threats. While many people have never had problems, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t worry about things. In addition to people just eavesdropping on your connections, your downloads can also suffer. Users who transfer copyright-infringing material also have to worry about getting caught via these same methods. Encryption One way to help alleviate these problems is to enable encryption for your connections....

October 27, 2010 · 3 min · 440 words · Eric Young

How Your Computer is Exactly Like a Delicious Reuben Sandwich

Let’s break down and explain your system, over lunch. Enjoy and join the discussion. Images byteujeneandVirtualErn The Hardware Image bykimberlykvThe start of a great Reuben is in the rye bread. Rye bread is a dense bread that is full of complex flavors and comes in many different variations. Think of rye bread as your machine hardware. Choose your bread wisely and you will be rewarded in the end. I’m obviously talking about your operating system....

October 27, 2010 · 2 min · 265 words · Mrs. Sheryl Scott DVM

Screenshot Tour: Evernote 4 for Windows Makes Taking Notes a Pleasure

Unfortunately, though, the Evernote program for Windows was slow, clunky, and ugly. The more notes you added, the slower it ran. Plus, it didn’t feel very integrated with the latest Windows features. Today, however, that’s all changed. Click Ok to continue. Now just continue with setup as before. Evernote 4 installed much quicker than older versions, and only required one UAC prompt unlike older versions. Once the installation is finished, you could go ahead and start using Evernote 4....

October 27, 2010 · 2 min · 219 words · Janet Larsen

The How-To Geek Guide to Learning Photoshop, Part 2: Panels

Have a quick look through the default panels and learn more of what Photoshop can do in your hands. Adjusting Panels The default panels are snapped to the right side of your PS window. Your default set of panels from “Essentials” will look like this. The panels can be condensed by clicking the on the right of the panel. They can further be condensed or expanded by clicking and dragging on the left side of the panels....

October 27, 2010 · 3 min · 528 words · Kelly Atkins

Get Files Sent to Your Dropbox via Email or a Webpage

It lets you request files via email and then lets others send them to you securely via Dropbox. To get started, browse to the AirDropper site (link below), and click Start. This will send you to your Dropbox account, so click Allow to approve it connecting to your Dropbox. Once everything’s selected, they’ll press Send to zip the files to your Dropbox. As the files are uploading, they’ll be able to see the progress on the file names....

October 26, 2010 · 1 min · 207 words · Bill Hebert

How to Create a Pumpkin Carving Stencil in Photoshop

Sick of the same boring Jack OLantern faces? Virtually any image can work with this technique, although higher quality is better. Fine details are also hard to carve, so keep in mind you want to stay simple as possible. will desaturate your image and turn it into grayscale. Press to open your levels. Adjust the sliders as shown or use these values (148, 1.91, 185). You want to increase your contrast until your image looks roughly like this....

October 26, 2010 · 2 min · 220 words · Brittney Soto