Category: Free
Firefox time tracking plugin
I came across a neat Firefox addon today that tracks the time you spend surfing with Firefox. The addon is called TimeTracker. It installs in one click (two if you count the restart). It runs in the bottom status bar. By right clicking on the clock or timer you can either reset the timer or [...]
How to update Firefox automatically.
I got a message a new version of Firefox was available a couple of days ago and I did upgrade. I have noticed since then things seem to be loading more quickly then before. I like to keep up with browser updates because I know they’re working to keep things secure and running smoothly. Sure, [...]
Anyone at Mozilla listening?
If anyone over there at Mozilla is listening, thank you! Two days ago I blogged that I had abandoned Outlook for Thunderbird for my email, and that I use the calendar addon called Lightning. The only thing I was missing from Outlook was my todo list. This morning I turned on the computer and opened [...]
Do you keep a calendar on your computer?
I loved Outlook. I am Microsoft certified in Outlook, as well as other programs. I used most of the built in features quite a bit especially the calendar. But I was having so many problems running it I switched to Thunderbird. I missed my calendar for a short while, but then I discovered there’s a [...]
Pixel Pick, a free color coding tool
Did you ever want to use a certain color that you saw on your monitor but couldn’t figure out the color code? It’s happened to me more than a few times. What can you do about it? Get Pixel Pick. Pixel Pick is a simple free program that will tell you the color code of [...]
Looking for a free alternative to Office?
More and more people use computers for every day things all of the time. Computer usage is growing in both the workplace and in the home. Many people work on things both at home and at work, thereby bring their files with them. People use flash drives and cds, among other methods, to transport their [...]
How do you unzip?
How do you unzip zipped files? Like many people you might use Winzip. Wizip is shareware, meaning if you’re going to use it you’re supposed to send in some money. Mind you winzip still works if you don’t pay, it just takes a long time to open (basically it counts to 150). I used to [...]
