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Add Tabbed Browsing to Windows Explorer in Windows 7 with QT TabBar
The line between Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer is already a bit blurry, but the same navigation and search functions that help us make sense of an infinite universe of web pages and Internet...
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Google Is Removing H.264 Support For Chrome
Yesterday Google announced that they will be removing H.264 support in for Chrome in the near future. What’s the alternative? “Open source” says Google. If you’re not up and up on the video encoding...
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How to Easily Convert OpenOffice ODT Documents to Microsoft Word DOC Format
Unlike in Word 2010, older versions of Microsoft Office aren’t able to read or edit OpenOffice.org ODT formatted documents. To get around this problem all we need to do is change our ODT files into...
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Google Now Accepting Summer of Code Student Applications
If you’re interested in working on an Google endorsed open-source project, this summer you could take advantage of the Google Summer of Code (GSoC). For the last 6+ years Google has brought together...
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Poll: What’s Stopping You from Trying Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is like that strip mall that they put up near your old high school that you only drive past once every Thanksgiving. Maybe you’ve never pulled in and patronized it, but each time you see it,...
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How to Bring the Up Button from Older Versions of Windows into Windows 7
One Windows feature from the old days that I really miss is the “up” button. It was simple, it was glorious, and it got the job done; no questions asked. The up button is the least confusing way...
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How to Easily Install Ubuntu as a Dual-boot with Windows Using Wubi
Most users out there are already running Windows, but if you’d like to give an alternative operating system a try; Ubuntu is a free, and easy to use version of Linux. Yesterday we asked groovy...
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Make Any Program In Windows Stay “Always On Top”
When you are working in Windows with limited screen space it can be really useful to have certain windows stuck hovering above others. Some programs in Windows automatically incorporate this “always...
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WinDirStat Helps You Visually Find Where Your Disk-Space is Going
Is your hard-drive, USB, or even Dropbox account filling up faster than you can keep track? Want to know what is using up all of your space? Enter WinDirStat. WinDirStat is a free, open-source...
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How To Find Registry Changes a New Program Makes with CRegistry
CRegistry Comparison is an opensource utility that works by creating a snapshot list of all registry files on your computer. Once that list is made, you can run a comparison against it at any time to...
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Miranda IM is a Portable Multi-Messenger Client for Windows
Need to take your instant messenger with you? Miranda IM is free portable app that let's you chat on all of your favorite instant messaging services without requiring installation.
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How to Copy your Site Theme to Multiple Live Writer Installations
Windows Live Writer has a built-in feature for downloading a site's theme using a temporary blog post. If you'd prefer not to use that, then this method might prove useful if you already have the...
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SuperCopier is a Better Alternative to Windows’ Built-in Copy Utility
Copying files in Windows 7 and lower is buggy and slow. SuperCopier is a free program that aims to fix that by replacing it, and here's how it works.
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How to Setup Your Self-Owned Dropbox with Owncloud
OwnCloud gives you unlimited online cloud storage space for a lot less money than iCloud, Dropbox, or Sugarsync charges. Here's how to set it up.
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Launchy is a Keystroke App Launcher to Replace Windows Start Menu
Launchy is a free Open Source application launcher that I consider a must-have to make Windows 8 desktop mode functional, check it out!
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QupZilla is a Lightning Fast Cross-Platform Browser
Looking for a web browser that isn't mainstream? QupZilla is a free and portable alternative, but it may not ready to fully replace Chrome, Firefox, or IE.
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Prey – Free, Open-Source Anti-theft Software For Your Laptop
How many times have you brought your laptop out in public? Unless you're willing to splurge on a low-jack anti-theft device a software solution is your best bet. This one is free.
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How to Change the Font and Background Color in Notepad++
Notepad++ is one of the best text editors around for code, but its default view is hard on the eyes. Thankfully that problem isn't hard to fix.
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Open Source Software: What Is It and Which is the Best?
A decade or so ago, you had to pay for all of your major software needs. But now open source software means you can get top-quality alternatives without paying a single cent.
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How To Set Up KeePass As Your Next Password Manager
Using strong, unique passwords for each online account you own is crucial. This means no passwords like 12345 but instead something like 7hb9qZaIcMCnCYdFTxx5. To remember passwords like that, you need...
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