Most people have heard about browser cookies that many websites use for tracking purposes or automatic login. In most cases, these are harmless. However, some people are very security conscious and they like to delete their cookies to remove the trail of websites they visit. Wired Magazine has an article online that discusses the Flash [...]
Are you disappointed with your Internet access speed? Are you getting what you pay for? If you want to test your speed, head on over to Speedtest.net to check your connection speed. There are a lot of factors which can affect your speed, so you should check your speed over a few days and at [...]
From Windows Secrets, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep your passwords safe: DO use a password manager such as those reviewed by Scott Dunn in his Sept. 18, 2008, Insider Tips column. Send me an email (or leave a comment) if you need (or have) a recommendation. DO change passwords frequently. I change [...]
Vladstudio is the project of Russian digital artist Vlad Gerasimov. He has created some amazing desktop backgrounds (or wallpapers), in all resolutions from 128×128 (for mobile phones) to 2650×1600 (for wide screen monitors). He even has backgrounds that span across multiple monitors. Low quality versions are available for free download, but you can get a [...]
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Did you ever need to translate an email from a friend in a foreign country? Want to write to a business associate in their own language? You’re in luck, because Google has your back. Head on over to their translate page where you can enter your text, a webpage URL or even upload a document. [...]
Your Chinese friend tells you that he weighs 120 jin and you need to figure that out in pounds? Never fear. This online conversion site can do it for you. You can also convert temperature, distance & length, cooking units, area, capacity & volume and much more.