This article describes how to prevent websites from disabling certain new window features by changing the related Firefox or Mozilla Suite preference setting. Web pages can disable a number of features in new windows opened via JavaScript.
If you want to test an explorer shell plugin or registry hack without having to log off, more technical users will usually just kill the explorer.exe process in Task Manager. Windows Vista has another way to do the same thing that you might not be aware of. This tip was sent in by Justin, one […]
So you’ve built a nifty file server running Linux after following your favorite blogger’s series of DIY 200 Dollar PC articles . Now what? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could turn that server into a speedy downloading machine? Take this scenario as an example: It’s 8pm and you just got out of work from […]
When was the last time you installed a fresh copy of Windows XP SP2? The process is still straightforward and relatively quick…but then you think “I’ll just make sure the patches are up to date”, and then proceed to stare with horror at the 100+ security updates and critical fixes which Windows Update or WSUS […]
Firefox 3 Beta only: If you’ve taken the plunge into testing the brand new Firefox 3 beta but your favorite extensions are disabled, that’s because developers haven’t updated them and may not be providing secure updates yet. I
Yahoo! Mail has long been my email provider of choice. However, recently, I’ve been using it for more than its intended purpose of email. With Yahoo! now offering unlimited storage space, it has opened up a wide range of possibilities when it comes to uses.
You’ve turned your Windows PC into a media center powerhouse on the cheap, and everything’s great while you’re at home. You can watch live and recorded TV, schedule new recordings, or peruse your entire media library from the comfort of your couch.
BitTorrent is the go-to resource for downloading everything from music and movies to software and operating systems, but as its popularity continues to grow, so do the number of tools available for making the most of it. Some are must-haves, while others are a waste of time. Climb aboard for a look at 10 of […]
I enjoy watching movies, so getting DVD playback on my Ubuntu install was a definite priority. Nothing sadder than putting a DVD into your drive and having your system be unable to play the disc. Here’s how to enjoy your DVD movies on your Ubuntu system: