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May 25

Enable Hardware Acceleration In Chrome 11

 

Although Chrome does not offer its users the granular control that Firefox’s about:config offers, it does have several about: pages that enable you to either tweak how Chrome operates, or to access some of the technical underpinnings of Google’s ascendant browser. One such page, about:flags, gives you the ability to utilize experimental features that are still in development and have not been fully implemented into Chrome’s stable build.

If you need to have access to the latest, greatest features and don’t mind being the big G’s guinea pig, read on. Read more

May 4

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One Password Manager To Rule Them All: LastPass, Part 3

This is the third entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 1 Part 2

It’s time for the good stuff. What’s the point of being introduced to a great product, if you’re not sure how to take advantage of it? As I’ve commented before, LastPass is an amazing tool that is jam-packed with useful features. Although it is nice to have choices, many may find the numerous options overwhelming.

Therefore, the purpose of this post is to show you the minimum steps you’ll need to take in order to start living a more secure digital lifestyle with LastPass. Read more

Apr 25

Back To Basics: Web Browser Settings

This is the first entry in a multi-part series. Part 2

Often, I serve as free tech support for my family. While I’m troubleshooting their issues, I cannot help but notice that although they have been using computers for most of their lives, they are only experiencing a subset of what their PCs can do because they’re using techniques that greatly impede the speed and efficiency of their computing experience.

One reason that many people who are considered technologically literate appear to be so fluent is because they have mastered simple aspects of interacting with their PCs. Once this initial source of friction is removed, you can begin to unleash your computing potential.

So, today I am publishing the first entry in a new series entitled Back To Basics, which focuses on fundamental aspects of computing that, once committed to memory, will greatly increase your ability to utilize your tech. Read more

Mar 18

Upload Files Via Drag And Drop Capability In Chrome

It’s the little things in life that make it worth living, and the same sentiment applies to your experience when browsing the Web. Although many now look upon Google with an increasingly jaded and skeptical eye, there is no denying that their Chrome browser is an elegant, fast and functional piece of software that represents what can be done when designing a web browser after the trials and tribulations suffered by Internet Explorer and Firefox. In addition to these traits, the browser also has a plethora of polished touches that make the chrome shine that much brighter. Read more

Mar 2

How To Become A Facebook Keyboard Jockey With Keyboard Shortcuts

Do you have an insatiable desire for checking your Facebook page? Do you spend an inordinate amount of time perusing its ever-expanding feature set? If so, don’t be embarrassed.

Facebook has the capability of being used as a powerful, social tool for both personal and professional tasks, and with 600 million users worldwide and no serious competitors, it is probably not going to disappear anytime soon. So, if you can’t get enough of the apple of Zuckerberg’s eye, perhaps it’s time you took your Facebook devotion up a notch and mastered its esoteric keyboard shortcuts. Read more

Feb 28

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One Password Manager To Rule Them All: LastPass, Part 2

This is the second entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 1 Part 3

O.K. So, now you know what the problem is, you recognize what constitutes good, password policy and you’ve been introduced to one possible solution. Yet, some nagging questions remain and you’re skeptical (as you should be). Why should you trust a third-party with your sensitive information? Exactly what information is being sent to them, how is it secured and is this really the best solution for password security? We have much ground to cover, so let’s dig in. Read more

Jan 19

Filter Your Twitter Stream With Tweetfilter

Firefox/Chrome/Internet Explorer: Continually, I am surprised at the diversity of uses that can be derived from Twitter. Whether to connect with people that share your interests, crowd-source an answer that requires a more personal touch than Google can provide, or to track the latest current events in real-time, Twitter has become a versatile tool for the technophile and layperson alike. Yet, occasionally, the constant flow of information can be overwhelming and a way of parsing the data in an intelligble manner is required. Kevin Purdy from Lifehacker has a recommendation. Read more

Aug 7

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Optimizing Your Web Browsing Experience: Extensions

In my previous post, I mentioned that one of the great features of modern web browsers is the availability of extensions. Today, I would like to elaborate on these useful add-ons, explain how to manage them and identify some of the more useful offerings.

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Jul 21

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Battle Of The Browsers

Times are changing. In the traditional model of computing, the operating system you used (e.g., WIndows, OS X, Linux) served as the base upon which you would install a variety of applications for locally manipulating your data. Presently, an increasing amount of work normally handled by client-based applications is now moving towards cloud-based (i.e., Internet-based) alternatives that are accessed within your web browser.

Consequently, the type of operating system you use is now much less relevant than what web browser you use, since it serves as your gateway to the World Wide Web (WWW). Out of all the programs on your computer, the web browser has now become the single most important piece of software you use. Read more