Clean the download list in Firefox automatically

Posted on July 19th, 2008 by Elizabeth
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Clean the download list in Firefox automaticallyOne of the areas that gets most cramped in Firefox is the download manager – especially if you, like me, download hundreds of new files a week. And an overcrowded download list renders the manager completely useless, despite the new features introduced in Firefox 3.

One quick way to solve this bottleneck is using the browser’s built-in cleaning tools, which you can configure to clean up certain areas automatically every time you close Firefox. It’s as easy as going to Options > Privacy and check the option that says “Always clear my private data when I close Firefox“.

However, as there may be some elements you don’t want to get rid off (such as saved passwords, cookies and the likes), you can click on the Settings button and select exactly the elements you want Firefox to erase -  in this case, Download History would be enough.

How to: Create your own planet in Photoshop

Posted on July 19th, 2008 by Elizabeth
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If you’re tired of this planet, why don’t you go and create your own? Unfortunately you won’t be able to live on it, but at least you’ll have fun while trying out this Photoshop tutorial and seeing what the Polar Coordinates filter is capable of… Are you ready? Then follow these simple steps and create […]

Today’s downloads for Windows, Mac and Mobile

Posted on July 19th, 2008 by Elizabeth
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Windows: If you need to store, backup or share files online in a secure way, forget about those free unreliable file sharing services and start using SpiderOak right away. This free online file storage service lets you keep up to 2GB of data on their servers for free, with the possibility to share anything you […]

Switchers - Mac alternatives to basic PC apps

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Let me be honest with you: my goal here is to clearly push you to ditch your PC for a Mac. How am I going to manage this? I will use a series of posts, starting with this one, where I recommend a Mac application for every PC program you might use. And to top […]

5 easy ways to access your bookmarks anywhere

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Having full access to your bookmarks wherever you are is now something that most users take for granted. Not so long ago, the only way to really ensure you had your bookmarks with you was to crudely send them to your e-mail account and access them from there. Nowadays, you’re almost spoiled for choice meaning […]

Why you should switch to Opera Mobile 9.5

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The Web has always been notoriously difficult to get at on a mobile device. Fiddly controls, slow connection times, and terrible support for the latest online technologies and standards have made getting onto the Web from your phone or PDA a tiresome experience. Things are changing though, as anyone who has used the gorgeous iPhone […]

Make Windows folders easier to manage

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When you have dozens of folders under the same root directory, managing them in a productive way gets increasingly difficult. Their icons all look the same and it takes you way too long to find what you’re looking for.
There are some third-party apps with which you can add color to Windows folders and make them […]

Top 10 Firefox extensions to replace basic tools

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When you buy a shiny new computer - or reinstall the operating system from scratch - your hard drive is like a large, empty space waiting to be loaded with dozens of different tools and applications for the most varied purposes. But what if you could save a lot of that space by embedding a […]

Create a desktop shortcut for USB devices

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Most users will agree that the Windows OS has quite a few flaws, especially when compared to other operating systems like Mac OS or Linux. One of these small imperfections is the way Windows handles USB memory sticks when you plug them into your PC: it’s slow, complicated and shows up a bunch of annoying […]

Get syncing until MobileMe is up to speed

Posted on July 19th, 2008 by Elizabeth
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Apple’s big event last week was marred by delays, glitches and errors. Many sources claim the Cupertino firm was simply too ambitious. You can’t expect to try and launch four products at the same time and get everything running smoothly. If it wasn’t Apple stores delaying their opening time, or activation of new iPhone 3Gs […]