There are many url shortners out there like www.tinyurl.com, www.bit.ly etc. You can use them to create a shortened URL (actually a shortcut to the real URL). Now Google has started its own URL shortner called Goo.gl. This is experimental and is usable withing Google services like GMail. But you can use a plugin in Google Chrome browser to shorten just any URL.
Read moreCheck if your browser plugins are up to date
Last year, Mozilla had started a service to check if your add-ons in Mozilla Firefox are up to date. Now, Mozilla has extended the support to include other browsers including Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Opera and Internet Explorer. Support for Internet Explorer is limited as it does not support JavaScript object in the plug-ins.
Read moreWatch world wide webcams through EarthCam
Have you ever wondered what is happening in the Times Square, New York right now ? Well, wonder no more. Now you can watch live streaming high definition webcams from all over the world including Times Square, New York. EarthCam has listing for thousands of webcams from all over the world you can watch any time you want.
Read moreUse Google Maps to find route directions
If you are planning a trip to some place, then you can use Google Maps to find the route directions for your travel between one or more places. Google maps can tell you directions for public transport, car, bicycle or walking. Not only that but you can customize our itinerary in the Google Maps to suite your travel.
Read moreUse checkboxes in Windows 7 for multiple selection
If you want to select more than one file in the Windows Explorer, you have to press the Ctrl or Shift keys and then click the files you want to select. But if you want to simplify the process of multiple file selection, then you can use checkboxes to select multiple items in a folder.
Read moreDisable changing logon password in Windows 7
If you are the system administrator in Windows 7 and want to disable changing of the logon password for one or more users, then it can be done very easily. Typically this is done for an account which is used by more than one person. If one of the users changes the password, other users using that account will not be able to log on.
Read moreBlock a port in Windows 7 Firewall
If your Windows computer acts as a server to other computers on a network, then you may need to block a port for programs that require inbound access. For example, if you do not want any of the users on your network to start an HTTP server on port 80, then you can block port 80.
Read moreTurn off Windows 7 Firewall
If you plan to install a third party firewall then you should first turn off the Windows Firewall. If your Windows computer is not used to connect to the internet, then you should turn off the Windows Firewall as it would be using the system resources for no reason.
Read moreTurn off location aware browsing in Firefox
Location aware browsing is a Firefox service that supplies your location to any sites you visit. When visiting a web site that makes use of the location aware browsing, Firefox will ask you if you want to share this information. For example, a pizza site can use your location to locate nearest pizza outlet. If you do not like this service you can turn it off easily.
Read moreDetailed error using ErrorZilla Plus in Firefox
When you try to visit a web site in Mozilla Firefox and for some reason site is unavailable or down, then you get a simple error page which does not convery much information. But you can install ErrorZilla Plus add on in Mozilla Firefox which would give you more information and options in such a case.
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