When you download files using Mozilla Firefox and all the downloads are finished, Mozilla Firefox still continues to show the download manager window which can be very annoying if you download small files very often and have to close the download manager window over and over again. Fortunately, Firefox allows you to set the download manager window to close automatically as soon as all of your downloads are completed.
Read moreHow to Turn Off Internet Temporarily in Windows
Sometimes when you run certain programs or install a new software, you may want to turn off the internet temporarily. If you are using the native Windows firewall, then there is no option to block all the internet activity for some time. All you can do is either pull the ethernet cable, switch off your router or disable NIC card in Windows. But now InternetOff, a free tiny utility for Windows, makes it possible to quickly turn off the internet in Windows.
Read moreClover : Add Tabs to Windows Explorer
Windows 8, the new operating system from Microsoft, has many new features including many enhancements in the Windows Explorer itself. The Windows Explorer in Windows 8 has many tabs (like Home, Share, View etc.) that show various functions. If you are using an earlier version of Windows, then you can bring the tabs to Windows Explorer using the free Clover tool. It is a Windows Explorer extension that adds the multi-tabs functionality to Windows Explorer just like in Google Chrome browser.
Read moreBrowser Security Tool : Restore Browser Settings After Malware Attack
When your computer is attacked by malware, it makes undesired changes to your system, specially to your web browsers. Luckily, you can now restore your web browser settings using the free Anvisoft Browser Security Tool. It can restore access to Registry Editor, restore browser default path, repair file associations, block Windows startup pop-ups and repair Windows IFEO (Image File Execution Options) hijacker to facilitate virus and malware removal.
Read moreIOBit WinMetro : Get Metro UI in Windows 7, Vista and XP
The new version of Microsoft Windows – Windows 8 has come forth with an entirely new user interface which is being called Metro UI or Modern UI. Millions of people have downloaded and installed preview editions of Windows 8 just to see how this new Metro UI works. Even if you do not want to install preview edition of Windows 8 and are not yet ready to spend money to buy Windows 8, you can still enjoy Metro UI in your older versions of Windows using free IObit WinMetro.
Read moreWise JetSearch : Quickly Search Files in Windows
All the versions of Windows have a search function built into the operating system using which you can lookup for files and folders by their full or partial names and extensions. But if you want a faster search tool, then you can use the free Wise JetSearch utility. This freeware tool is created by the makers of WiseCleaner and supports both NTFS and FAT hard disk drives.
Read moreHow to Block Unwanted Sites in Google Search Results
Google is the most widely used search engine on the planet. But sometimes when you search for something, it shows certain websites with low quality information or web pages with misguided titles and so on. For example, if you search for mobile games, you may see lots of websites offering illegal downloads and files containing non-functional games. Good thing is that Google allows you to block unwanted sites from your search results.
Read moreUnblocking a Blocked Person on Facebook
Earlier we covered how you can block an annoying person from contacting you or seeing your facebook page. This is a great way to get rid of those peeping Toms. But what if you later decide to unblock a person you have blocked? Facebook has already thought of that and have provided a way to unblock a person. But you cannot re-block a person who you have unblocked for next 48 hours.
Read moreBlocking an Annoying Person on Facebook
Everybody has a facebook page these days to share messages, pictures and videos with friends and family. But facebook like every other place is full of annoying people who take pleasure in giving you trouble of all sorts. The best way to deal with these annoying persons is to block them. Here is how you can block an annoying person on facebook.
Read moreBytescout Watermarking : Add Watermarks to Your Images
When you put pictures to your websites, blogs or even on social networks like facebook, they can be stolen by others and claimed as their own. The only way to protect your pictures that you share online is by watermarking them and putting your website name somewhere on the picture itself. This protects your pictures against copyright infringements and misuse without your permission on the internet.
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