If you use the password manager built into your browser for remembering all your web logins, or are considering it in light of the recent events with LastPass, you have (or will) inevitably come across certain sites which simply will not allow you to save your password. However, with a simple click or two of your mouse, you can work around this limitation and force your browser to remember the password on these uncooperative sites....
What’s better than a $100 tablet? A $100 tablet that can run two operating systems! The TouchPad was a great bargain and now that you’ve figured out webOS, try Android. Here’s how to install it in 3 easy steps. While webOS is not completely dead and the TouchPad is still supported by HP for it’s software and hardware, a $100 tablet that can run two operating systems is always better than just one....
Laying out a document with both text and images can sometimes be a challenge. To make this task a bit easier, you can lock an image into a fixed position in Google Docs. You can choose a spot for the image, adjust it relative to the top left of the page, or pick a quick layout. So when you add, delete, or move text, the image will stay exactly where you want it....
Maximum Length of an Ethernet Cable The standard Ethernet cables use copper wiring to send a data signal from one end to another. But the further an electrical signal travels, the more it degrades. As a result, all Ethernet cables have a maximum length, beyond which you risk a subpar performance or complete connection loss. The maximum length is set at 100 meters for almost all categories of Ethernet cables, barring a few exceptions....
Have you ever accidentally deleted a photo on your camera, computer, USB drive, or anywhere else? What you might not know is that you can usually restore those pictures—even from your camera’s memory stick. Windows tries to prevent you from making a big mistake by providing the Recycle Bin, where deleted files hang around for a while—but unfortunately it doesn’t work for external USB drives, USB flash drives, memory sticks, or mapped drives....
The Find My iPhone/iPad not only allows you to track your lost or stolen iOS device, it also allows you to remotely remove all your sensitive data off of the device and even lock it in the case of theft. When you first install iOS 5 on your devices they take you through a wizard to set-up iCloud by signing in with your Apple ID. If you skipped this or you didn’t enable iCloud this can be done by going to settings on the home screen and then choosing iCloud....
The problem with running commands over SSH is that generally you either have to type them yourself or upload a script file. However, with a bit of bash knowledge, you can pass entire scripts over SSH without having the .sh file on the remote machine. The Solution: Pass The Script Over Standard Input The SSH command has a mode where you can run any single command on a remote server....
If you already have a lot of music and home videos in your iTunes library, you can easily stream it all to your Apple TV, and thus whatever output sources to which it is connected. For a media streaming device that is relatively long in tooth, the Apple TV has a lot going for it and at $69 it’s a good deal if you have an Apple-centric home. If you don’t currently own an Apple TV, then we recommend you try to hold off until Apple announces its next version (hopefully sometime this year)....
Firefox Sync allows you to access your open tabs, bookmarks, history, passwords and preferences everywhere, whether you’re using a laptop, desktop or smartphone. Firefox Sync also works as a backup for your browser data. Firefox Sync’s local encryption keeps your synced data private, but complicates the setup process. Setting up sync isn’t just a matter of logging in with the same password everywhere. Enable Sync Start by selecting “Set Up Sync” in the Firefox menu....
RELATED: How to Sort Your Facebook Feed by Most Recent What Does “Take a Break” Mean on Facebook? Facebook’s “Take a Break” feature basically lets you control whose posts you see in your news feed as well as who can see the posts from your account. Using the feature, you can make Facebook stop displaying someone’s posts in your feed. This may be good for you if you aren’t on good terms with someone anymore but don’t want to completely block or unfriend them....
How much energy does your computer use? Your media center? Your charging station? If you have no idea, you’re not alone. Read on as we show you how you can easily measure the amount of energy your appliances-geeky and otherwise—are sucking down. There are a variety of reasons for wanting to figure out how much energy your gadgets, gizmos, and appliances are sucking down, ranging from environmental concerns to shock over a high electric bill....
If two iPhone alarm failures in less than three months (the Daylight Savings bug and the New Year’s bug) isn’t motivation to grab a 3rd party alarm app, we don’t know what is. Check out these feature-packed replacements for dependable time keeping. Apple’s had some real trouble with the default iOS alarm clock over the last quarter. In November a bug with DST caused a significant number of alarm clocks to go off an hour late and then an equally significant number of alarm clocks failed to go off in the New Year....
Recently, we showed you how to use the Windows 7 Start menu in Windows 8. Now, we’ll show you how to have the functionality of Metro UI and the Windows 7 Start menu in Windows 8 at the same time. 7Stacks is a program that allows you to have “stacks” of icons on your Taskbar. You can reduce icon clutter by grouping related icons into a single icon. We will use to create a Windows 7-style Start menu beside the Windows 8 one....
On Linux, the magic SysRq key can send commands directly to the Linux kernel. You can use it to recover from freezes or cleanly restart your system, even if nothing appears to be responding. The magic SysRq key is implemented as part of Linux’s keyboard driver – it will work as long as the Linux kernel is still running. Only a kernel panic should disable this key combination. Image Credit: solylunafamilia on Flickr...
Simplified and Enhanced GUI The new interface is a significant improvement over the old one. Previously information about your virtual machines was packed into a two-tab interface on the right hand side of the main window. The information was there but it wasn’t very well organized. Now information is more clearly organized and divided into groups like General, System, Display, Storage, Audio, Network, and two handy section at the bottom to see what USB devices and shared folders are linked to the virtual machine....
What’s inside the commercial and open-source software that you use? How much was written by the vendor and how much of it is third-party code? Can all of that code be trusted? The Threats Are Real The recent spate of high-profile cyberattacks amply demonstrates the knock-on effects of aggressive cyber incidents. The SolarWinds hack exposed their customers’ networks to the threat of compromise by the cybercriminals. The Codecov attack exposed their users’ continuous integration/continuous deployment environments to the threat actors....
MFi Certification Is the “Apple Tax” Sure, many iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessories are pricey. Whatever the reason, you shouldn’t buy ultra-cheap uncertified cables and accessories for your Apple devices because, in the end, they might cost you more than the overpriced alternatives. Why? Well, because they aren’t MFi-Certified, of course! MFi (Made for iPod) certification began way back in 2005 as a way to ensure that iPods (with their bulky, 30-pin connectors) would work with all accessories and chargers....
Once you’re using a few products from one provider, selecting their offering for your next requirement can seem a logical step. You don’t need to put all your eggs in one basket though: choosing a different platform for your new component can give you more functionality at a lower cost. Using multiple clouds is a strategic choice which lets you access the best of everything. Spreading across providers requires your service be componentized into distributed microservices, helping you become cloud native....
What Is a Membrane Keyboard? Indicated by its name, a membrane keyboard comprises three layers; top membrane, key holes, and bottom membrane. When a key is pressed, it makes its way through the layers, reaching a conductive circuit where the keystroke is registered. Unlike a mechanical keyboard, membrane keyboards require hard key presses to send the information to the CPU and output the desired keystroke. Why You Should Consider a Membrane Keyboard Membrane keyboards can often be overlooked when compared to mechanical keyboards since they tend to focus less on stylish features like RGB lights and media controls....
When printing, you might have come across the word “Postscript.” Ever wondered what the heck this means, and relevance it has to your printer? Take a minute, learn some computer history, and a little bit more about desktop printers work. Unless you’re a computer scientist, it can be confusing to look up “Postscript” and learn that it’s a “concatenative programming language” only to find you have even more confusing words to look up....
