HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP protocol. If you open a web site which uses the HTTPS protocol, then all the data transfer between you and that site is encrypted. You can force Mozilla Firefox to use the HTTPS protocol wherever possible by using the HTTPS Everywhere add-on.
Read moreSet proxy servers in the K-Meleon browser
K-Meleon is the fastest and the easiest to configure web browser with tons of features. If you use the fast K-Meleon browser and want to use proxy servers to hide your IP address, then you can do so in easy steps.
Read moreAdd Windows Media Player to taskbar in Windows Vista
We all love to listen to the music using the Windows Media Player while working, browsing, chatting or emailing. But Windows Media Player has a very big window and most of us do not want it to come in the way of other open Windows. If you find this situation familiar, then you can add Windows Media Player to the taskbar.
Read moreCreate command prompt shortcut on Desktop in Vista
The command prompt window in Windows is the most favorite amongst geeks. If you often use the command prompt window, then you can create a shortcut to the command prompt window on your Desktop.
Read moreShow hidden items in Windows Component Wizard in XP
The Windows Components Wizard lets you install or uninstall few selected features or components in Windows XP. You can remove or add these features any time using the Windows Components Wizard. But Windows XP hides some of the features to be displayed in the list of components. But you can unhide those features by editing a file.
Read moreUse DuReg to find Registry information in Windows XP
If you are concerned about the ever growing size of the Windows Registry files, then the DuReg tool is for you. The DuReg.exe is a Registry information tool that you can use to determine how much data is stored in the registry, or in any registry subtree, key, or subkey. You can also search for uninstalled software remains using this tool.
Read moreAlways show inactive system tray icons in Windows 7
By default, Windows 7 hides all the unused icons and notifications from the system tray
Read moreDisable showing recently open items in taskbar in Windows 7
When you open a document in a program, Windows 7 stores it by default. When you right click on a taskbar pinned icon or a program in the Start Menu, a list of opened items through that program is shown. For example, when you right-click on the Windows Explorer’s pinned icon in the taskbar, it shows a list of previously opened folders.
Read moreTune ClearType text settings in Windows 7
The newer LCD monitors are great, only they do not display text as good as their older CRT counterparts. But you can make them display text more smoothly and in a more readable way by using the ClearType technology of Windows 7. This is how you can tune ClearType to suite your taste in Windows 7
Read moreAdd Recycle Bin to Computer folder in Windows 7
In the older versions of Windows (prior to Windows XP), the Recycle Bin was present in the My Computer. But later it was removed. If you are used to the old way of Windows and want the Recycle Bin back in the Computer folder, you can follow these instructions.
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