Lightweight Alternatives to Heavyweight Programs

The Adbobe PDF document that is currently loading is slowing down the whole computer ? Quicktime takes ages to initialise ? Media Player is unbelievable slow and tries to phone home ? Why don´t you try freeware alternatives to those heavyweight programs ? I´am already using alternatives and my system became faster and more stable [...]

Ghacks first Anniversary Competition

Our first anniversary is approaching fast and I thought it would be a nice idea to have a competition to celebrate this event. I hope we see lots of people participating in the competition. Let me give you a rough overview of what I have in mind:
Ghacks first Anniversary Competition
Originally from gHacks tech [...]

Google Gadgets

Google has added 200+ gadgets to their Google Desktop software. They have everything from a NASA TV, Pacman or calculator gadgets. Check out the whole line up of Google Gadgets.Tags: google, desktop, gds, gadgets[via]

Google Gadgets
Originally from Google Desktop Search Tips by techlifeblogged@gmail.com (Scott Kingery)

How to build extensions for Firefox

Here is a step-by-step guide providing many examples, explanations, and external references to help you have a full understanding of extension development.Firefox Extension Development TutorialTags: mozilla, firefox, extension, development, programming

How to build extensions for Firefox
Originally from Firefox Help, Tips and Tricks by Scott

Shrinking a document to fit

If you’ve created a document and one or two lines spill over unto a new page, you can use the “Shrink to Fit” feature to fit everything on the page. Choose [...]

Placing a Text Watermark in a Word Document

You can place a watermark (ie Confidential) in a Word document in this manner:

From the Word menu, select Format, Background.
Select Printed Watermark.
Select Text Watermark
Select the desired options
Click Apply, then click [...]