I’ve written many times about how awesome a tool Google Apps Gmail is. Check out these links. One Two Three Four and I’m sure there are more just look. And I’ve also written about how to send and SMS text to a phone via email. Here But that does require you know the service provider [...]
These videos are from Google’s "Send Your Parents A Tech Support Package" site. Basically it is a site that lets the techies (usually the younger generation) send some ‘canned support’ to their parents and elders. But these are also especially useful to those that are either new to computers and technology or just a little [...]
Something strange has been happening for me lately I have been having some issues with my Gmail in Firefox, and in Firefox only, after the last security update. And as most of you know I am a HUGE fan of Gmail with Firefox. What was happening is that my Gmail response was slow, Chat would [...]
As I’ve previously written more than a few times I use Firefox as my primary Internet Browser because of extensive amount of add-ons and scripts available. This helps to make the browser a ‘super tool’ for me. With Firefox I can block unwanted adds and scripts, stop annoying ‘auto play’ music and videos, download just [...]
I don’t use much ‘eye candy’ or bells and whistles for my computing experience. I tend to be very minimalistic in my approach to my working computing environment for three reasons. First is security – I do not wish to install toolbars, sidebars or other desktop widgets that could introduce one more vector for an [...]
There is now a web based solution to easily Jailbreak you iP.. device for you. JailbreakMe Jailbreaking allows you to get tweaks and apps Apple won’t allow in the App Store. Free, legal and safe. You should sync with iTunes before using this tool. Using this service to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, or other iOS-driven [...]
Here is another really cool and fairly secure way to share files and or content with people you choose. Or even just access your own files whilst away. It is called Opera Unite. It is actually built into the Opera Web Browser! I am still a huge fan of LiveSync/Skydrive as I have previously written [...]
Folks, I can’t stress enough the importance of keeping your Operating system patched, up to date and running the latest versions of available applications – especially web browsers! Several new threats are emerging that are taking advantage of the fact the people are running outdated and un-patched software. Some of the latest hacks have involved un-patched [...]
I have written here before of the extensions and add-ons I use in Firefox. [see end of post]So I though I should add what tweaks I use to speed up and enhance the browser itself.Give them a try and if they do not improve you browsing experience with Firefox you can always go back to [...]