Frustrated with never feeling quite certain where a shortened URL is pointing? Now you might see just where those links are directing you with the Verify Redirect extension for Firefox. Holding the mouse over one of the shortened links provides no clue where the link will lead you. OK…now what do you do? Note: The URL Tooltip extension is also shown in these screenshots for easy viewing of URLs. Some Examples of Verify Redirect in Action...
Now you could with the CoolPreviews extension for Firefox. Move your mouse over the CoolPreviews Icon to bring up the Preview Window. You may move (and resize) the Preview Window inside your web client window. Preferences Choose how you would like CoolPreviews to function when in use. Make any modifications that you desire for the Quick Search function. Links Download the CoolPreviews extension (Mozilla Add-ons) Download the CoolPreviews extension (Extension Homepage)
Then you will want to take a look at the Long URL kindly Bookmarklet. A few days ago we looked at some different URL shortening services and Extensions. Before & After For our example we visited the How-To Geek Twitter page. Now you’re free to easily see the real addresses behind each shortened URL. Also check out our previous post where we take a look atURL shortening services and extensions....
Today we take a look at making folder and data synchronization easier with the Microsoft SyncToy 2.1 utility. Sometimes though, you might forget to copy the files you need over to the drive. With Microsofts SyncToy it allows you to easily confirm the data between drives and folders is synchronized everyday. There are a lot of reasons you might want to synchronize folders. When first launching SyncToy, there is an option to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement Program....
Are you looking for new ways to compact the UI in Firefox? As before space has been condensed horizontally and vertically.
There are three meters for CPU utilization, Memory usage, and Disk IO. you might configure the Update frequency and percentage of Red and Yellow states for each monitor. The CPU Meter shows the amount of processing power your computing tasks are taking up. Memory Meter shows the amount of memory that is being used by the apps youre running. Disk I/O Meter measures the transfer of data from your hard drive to and from applications....
Now you’re free to have either throw in with just a couple of clicks using the Abduction! But there is a much easier and quicker way to do it. The “yellow area” is a starting point for whatever bang out of screenshot you wish to take. The images will be saved in a .png format… extension is definitely a recommended add-on for Firefox. Links Download the Abduction! extension (Mozilla Add-ons)...
Are you looking for a quicker way to access your system prefs without using the Control Panel? Then Windows 7 in a Box is a program that you should take a closer look at. Once started the interface is easy to navigate and use with drop down menus. Note: The main app window will be small. The Internet controls Menu. you’re able to dive into the more common apps included in Windows 7 (i....
Most users should be fine with the Standard Install. Adding your Hotmail or Gmail account is easy. Its not as complicated as it can be in other clients…just enter in the account and password. Speaking of searches, it has been greatly improved and is fast. It also offers different search options that are easy to change from the search box. It provides an easy way to filter through the messages youre looking for using different criteria....
After its installed, you’re free to easily start searching using their default buttons. It allows you to customize the buttons you want to show on the bar. It lets you check the weather, videos, entertainment and a lot more directly from the toolbar. you’re able to customize it with different colors and themes to match customizations. The Safety Center will prevent pop-ups and included Phishing protections. It provides private browsing with the click of a button....
Luckily it’s an easy fix. opt for Advanced button, and then check the box for “Confirm open after download”. If it’s already checked, then uncheck it and re-check it again.
Place it into your browsers UI in a location that best suits your needs. Do not worry…the toolbar is still there…it is just empty for the moment. There are two methods for adding an external app to your new toolbar. The second is drag-and-drop. For our example we have decided to use the drag-and-drop method. And just like that you might now access an external app with just one click....
Under the Maintenance options punch View reliability history. Alternately you might enter Reliability Monitor into the search box in the Start menu. pick the date where errors have occurred so you might view the details. you’ve got the option to choose between Days or Weeks View. In the details section you might tap on any of the errors and get the technical details. It also allows you to View all problem reports that will show only computer errors....
