Keyboard Shortcuts + Firefox = Time Saver + Fun

31 07 2007

Wanna type a url in the address bar and you know you have to reach out to your mouse and click in the bar to type the address, whereas some of you know just the right keys you can use for the same purpose without playing with the little rodent on your table. So here I present some of the most time-saver keyboard shortcuts for Firefox browser. You try them once, you use them forever!

Navigation

  • Select location bar: Ctrl/Cmd+L or Alt+D
  • Select search bar: Ctrl/Cmd+K
  • Back: Backspace or Alt/Cmd+Left
  • Forward: Alt/Option+Right or Shift+Backspace
  • Change search engine: Ctrl/Cmd+Down (Next) +Up (Previous)

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ONLINE STORAGE: 80+ File Hosting and Sharing Sites

29 07 2007

From sending one document to backing up an entire business, data storage is the key to everything nowadays. Seeing this, Mashable has  put together a list of more than 80 of the leading file hosting services, many of which are completely free.

Check them out here.





CodecInstaller installs the missing codecs on your computer

28 07 2007

Freeware app CodecInstaller searches your computer for commonly used codecs and displays which codecs you have installed and which codecs you need. CodecInstaller can even download and install missing codecs. Additionally, you can point CodecInstaller at a specific file and CodecInstaller will tell you exactly which codecs you need to play the file. CodecInstaller requires the .NET 2.0 runtime and is a free download for Windows only.

CodecInstaller

CodecInstaller





Why iPhone???

26 07 2007

I know I am a little late at this. iPhone has been launched and its been an instant hit. As I was sitting idle, I thought what may be the top reasons behind its success. So here I write why you should own an iPhone:

1. 3.5” Widescreen Display

3.5”, 320×480 px display at 160 ppi. All I can say is WOW!

2. Touch Screen

Touch screen has been used in electronic devices and interfaces for years now, but the iPhone takes touch-screen implementation to a whole new level.

3. Mac OSXiphone

The version of OSX that Apple use on the iPhone is fully customised and streamlined for mobile use. It includes the software component “Core Animation” which is responsible for the smooth animations used in its user interface, so that’s how it looks so slick.

4. The Look

It measures in at 115×61×11.6 mm (4.5×2.4×0.46”) and weighs 135 grams (4.8 ounces). When you consider how much is squeezed into the iPhone, that’s small. The whole thing is lovely, lots of nice lines and the sort of finish that Apple are famous for.]

5. It’s so Clever

It has a built-in accelerometer that tells it whether you are holding it vertically or horizontally and adjusts the screen accordingly. It is these little things that make a big difference. This is just the tip of the iceberg, the iPhone is stuffed full of cool features.

6. A Video iPod

Do I need to say anything about that?

7. Wireless Capabilities

The iPhone has Wi-Fi which will be able to take the device online so long as it is in range of a wireless network point. The iPhone also has Bluetooth built in and works with wireless earpieces that use Bluetooth 2.0 technology and for file transfer. The tech bit? Well, the iPhone is a quad band GSM phone along with a 802.11g/b Wi-Fi, supports EDGE data transfer (for high speed internet and data transfer), and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR.

8. Full Web Browsing

It uses Apple’s Safari Browser and displays web pages in their full form. So no pokey little optimised site, but a full on, glorious World Wide Web.

9. Widgets

These ingenious little things allow you to do important and unimportant things with consummate ease. You can check the weather, check stocks, check flight times and much more.

10. Did I tell that you can make calls with it?

Its amazing, isn’t it? You can make calls with it too! ;)

And guess what makes iPhone such a great device?

Well, it has an i before it!!!






New Firefox Browser Fixes Seven Security Holes

19 07 2007

Mozilla has released a new version of its popular Firefox Web browser, version 2.0.0.5, to plug multiple security holes. In all, Mozilla fixed at least seven security vulnerabilities in its latest release, including a flaw that uses the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser to trick Firefox into opening up a variety of dangerous security holes.