Tag Archives: Google

Links to Other Great Tech Sites

In the past, I have been subscribed to 3 or 4 magazines every month, and also read many books on Computers, Technology, Photography, etc. But now I don’t even subscribe to any magazines, and just buy the occasional one here and there, this is the same for books. Don’t get me wrong, I still love [...]

Firefox 3, Is It Worth The Upgrade?

Over 20 million people (and still growing) have downloaded Firefox 3 (FF3), but plagued with problems such as random crashes, incompatibility issues, and other intermittent faults is making users wonder if upgrading was a good idea. What are the benefits of upgrading to FF3? Do you know any of the new features Mozilla have incorporated [...]

The 2 Greatest Free Download Managers on Earth

Millions of files are downloaded worldwide everyday over the internet, and many people use either Firefox or Internet Explorer to get the job done . But using these programs can be rather limiting, slow and tedious at times. In my opinion there are 2 download managers that are miles ahead of the competition, and they [...]

2 minute guide to detecting Spyware nasties on your PC with Netstat

This is very easy to do and with the help of Netstat which is already installed on Windows XP will detect to see if you have Spyware, Malware or anything else that shouldn’t be running on your computer 1. Close all your applications down but stay connected to the internet so you only have your [...]

Google Toolbar-The Toolbar With Attitude

Google Toolbar has been out for quite a while, and I have never really been that interested in trying it, as I thought it was just another gimmicky toolbar for my Firefox browser. How wrong I was, this toolbar is feature rich, easy to use, and has many options to personalise to your every need. [...]

Here’s a Quick Way to Get All Your Multiple IM Chat Progams at Once With Meebo

Most of us use more than one instant messaging client to chat and keep in touch with our friends and loved ones. What I find most annoying is having multiple windows open for each client program and having to logon to each one of them. Also if you travel or you are at work and [...]

My Top 5 Gmail Unofficial Plugins and Add ons

There are plenty of successful official Gmail plugins to help you tweak this application, however in my opinion there are also some very useful unofficial plugins and apps to try. Google has made a smart move by allowing unofficial third-party apps to be used which have helped Gmail become more successful than it already is. [...]

Take the Power of Google Maps With You on Your Pocket PC

Do you like travelling or just need directions as you have lost your way? Then Google Mobile Map is just for you. I have been using Google maps on my Pocket PC for sometime and I really like this application, especially as its free, and really easy to use. I often use it when I [...]

Broccoli is better for you and your kids than most other veggies

Broccoli has so many health benefits and is one of the best vegetables’ you and your kids can eat, yet very few of us actually eat it. Studies have shown that broccoli can kill a bacterium which a lot of us actually have,” Jed W. Fahey of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine writes, [...]

Using your PC can be a pain in the back

Most of us who work and play on PCs at some time in our lives will possibly suffer from a bad back and/or neck, RSI (repetitive strain injury)or even eyestrain, yes long term use can seriously damage your health. I have worked and played on PCs for over 8 years and up until the last [...]