Category Archives: Social Media

Mini Wide Fullscreens Gmail, Is Very Netbook Friendly [Downloads]

By melissa | Published: March 11, 2010
Firefox/Chrome: Small netbook screens make you really appreciate every last pixel on your device. The Mini Wide userscript for Gmail adds a "netbook mode" shortcut to Gmail that removes navigation and ads for a streamlined, netbook-friendly, message-focused view of your inbox. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Where’s Your Windows Taskbar? [Reader Poll]

By admin | Published: March 11, 2010
We're regularly asked, " Where's the best place to stow the Windows taskbar? " and while the answer is a boring, "Whatever works best for you," Windows 7's taskbar certainly adds new factors to the decision. Reader Richard writes: More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

FeelHome Gives Easy Remote Access to Your Files Across Platforms [Downloads]

By anthony | Published: March 11, 2010
Windows/Mac/Linux: If you would like to easily access, edit, and save files across multiple computers, free application FeelHome allows you to share files across operating systems and over the web. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Brizzly for iPhone Streamlines and Improves Twitter [Downloads]

By anthony | Published: March 11, 2010
iPhone/iPod touch: Web-based Twitter client Brizzly is just like Twitter's web site, except better in every way. Brizzly's free iPhone app is a similar experience upgrade, with web-synced lists and muting, news and search tracking, easy photo uploads, and more. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Launch Games and Emulator ROMs from Boxee [Games]

By melissa | Published: March 11, 2010
If Boxee is your main media interface, you don't have to shut it down to enjoy some old-school emulation gaming. A clever Launcher app, and some command line tweaking, lets you jump right into Zelda, Mario, and other ROMs. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

DoubleTwist Adds Podcasting to Its Device Syncing Powers [Updates]

By admin | Published: March 11, 2010
Windows: doubleTwist makes for a convenient way of syncing your smartphone, camera, and other USB-plug-able gadgets, especially if you're not using Apple products. Now doubleTwist does a great job of finding and monitoring podcasts, and sending them where you want to listen. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Use Foam Packing Peanuts to Hold a Nail, Secure a Screw [Clever Uses]

By melissa | Published: March 11, 2010
Order a lot of stuff online? You know what an infection foam packing peanuts can feel like in your house. Keep a few handfuls of the little buggers handy, though, for home projects that involve nails and screws.
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Future Hard Drive Upgrades Will Slow Down XP Users [Windows XP]

By melissa | Published: March 11, 2010
Windows XP is the most widely used operating system in the world, but users might be given a firm reason to upgrade soon. The BBC reports that, as hard drives upgrade to a new standard, XP users could see performance hits. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Opera Mini 5 Beta Browses Speedily on Android [Downloads]

By admin | Published: March 11, 2010
Android/Windows Mobile/BlackBerry: Opera's Mini browser isn't the same as its Turbo-sporting Mobile , but it's still got a neat start page, smart image controls, desktop syncing, and fast rendering. All of that has just landed in the Android Market. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

From the Tips Box: Application Shortcuts, Dry-Erase Planners, and Odor-Free Garbage [From The Tips Box]

By anthony | Published: March 11, 2010
Readers offer their best tips for making global application shortcuts in OS X, making easy, dry-erase weekly planners, and eliminating odor from your garbage can. More
Posted in Social Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment