Skype Access – Pay as You Go Hotspots and Free Wifi this weekend
Skype just launched a new feature for all Skype users called Skype Access that allows you to use your Skype Credit and connect to over100,000 hotspots at many major airports. I’ll tell you a little bit more about Skype Access, but first I wanted to let you know that Skype is giving away free access at all [...]
Read MoreNaviComputer – Free GPS Mapping/Navigation App for Windows Mobile
NaviComputer, a GPS map and off-road navigation tracking application designed for windows mobile devices, has just released their latest version of the app, 0.92, for public download. What makes the NaviComputer application different from other GPS options is that it will let you view maps offline without need for internet connection or data plan; a very [...]
Read MoreHow to Watch Flash Video Fullscreen with 2 Monitors
If you’ve used dual monitors for any length of time you’ve undoubtedly tried to watch flash video like Hulu in full screen on one display while working on the other; and you’ve likely been disappointed with the immediate exit of full screen when you try to do anything else.
There has a been a fix for this for a while but it was a bit involved [...]
How to Add Two Finger Scrolling to Windows Notebooks
One of the little things I miss after using a friend’s Mac is the lack of two finger scrolling. This small touch makes extended web browsing and scrolling sessions more enjoyable and for the most part isn’t standard on Windows based notebooks and laptops. But, thanks to an in-depth guide from LifeHacker you can add [...]
Read MoreMarch Madness for Geeks
If you are an NCAA Basketball fan, then March feels like Christmastime as you anticipate the big dance. The big dance is the NCAA Men’s Division I basketball tournament. For the fans of the 64 schools in it this is what we have all been waiting for – the crowning of this season’s national champion.
Keeping [...]
Time Trackers: Think Your PC Makes You More Productive? Think Again…
How many times have you sat down in front of your computer with the intent of getting a task or two completed within a specific amount of time? How often do you actually start (and finish) what you planned to work on BEFORE getting distracted? In today’s overly connected world it’s easy to let the [...]
Read MoreHow to Force Quit Applications on the iPhone/iPod Touch
The iPhone may be known for its incredible stability, but even it occasionally suffers from a frozen or non-responsive app every once and a while. Luckily, there is a simple way to force quit these applications. Think of it as a ctrl+alt+delete or option+shift+command+escape for your iPhone or iPod Touch.
There are actually two different ways [...]
Contest – Add Another Monitor with DisplayLink
If you haven’t yet experienced the joys of working on 2, or even 3, monitors you’re missing out. Dual displays used to be the standard fare for geeks and security guards, but lately it has become more common for all types of home and office users.
Most notebooks can add a second display with the built [...]
Web Browsers Reviewed, Compared and Ranked
With so many browsers available for surfing the web choosing the one that fits you isn’t an easy task, especially if you aren’t familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the numerous popular browsers. Some people want a blazing fast browser while others might be more concerned with security and still others will be concerned about [...]
Read MoreHow to Turn a Hoodie into a Notebook Bag in 20 Seconds
Gizmodo pointed us to this cool video that let’s you turn a hoodie into a notebook bag in 20 seconds. If you use a ScotteVest Hoodie you’ll even have a pocket for a power adapter!
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