AniExplorer Adds Customizable Animations to Windows Explorer [Video]
Windows: AniExplorer enables hidden animations in the Windows Explorer interface, letting you customize your file manager and give it a little pizazz. More »
The Best Programming Text Editor for Linux [Linux App Directory]
Linux users have more text editors, IDEs, and command-line tools than a programmer can shake a stick at. If you're looking for a good programming text editor, we recommend Kate. It's super easy to get s...
Windownaut Beefs Up OS X’s Title Bar Buttons, Adds Tons of Other Window Management Features [Window Management]
Mac only: Windownaut overhauls window management on your Mac so you can arrange your windows in a multitude of ways, customize the functions of its title bar buttons, and lots more. More »...
Firefox’s New "Reset" Feature Troubleshoots Problems Without Losing All Your Data [Video]
There are a lot of ways to fix issues with your browser, but they often require you to delete all your data—stored passwords, cookies, form history, and other things that take awhile to build bac...
Dropbox Shortcuts, Long URLs, and Unwanted Calls [From The Tips Box]
Readers offer their best tips for "blocking" calls you don't want to receive, sending files straight to your favorite cloud service, and getting rid of junk at the end of a long URL. More &raqu...
Gmail Adds Contacts to Its Search Bar, Makes Emailing, Calling, and IMing a Snap [Gmail]
Gmail added a useful little feature to its search feature today, adding details for all your contacts to your search results for quick access. More »
Fix Out-of-Sync Audio in VLC with a Keyboard Shortcut [Shortcut Of The Day]
There are few things more aggravating than trying to watch a video whose audio is about one second too slow. Here's a quick fix for the problem in VLC. More »
In Memoriam: Our Favorite Apps and Services That Have Gone Belly Up (and Their Replacements) [Video]
If the life of a power user teaches you anything, it's that some of the best apps and tools don't always stand the test of time. Let's pour one out for some of those dearly departed. More &raqu...
Tie a Tie in 5 Seconds Flat [Video]
We've shown you four different ways to tie a tie, but if you're really looking to step up your game, this method delivers a sharp-looking tie with serious speed. More »
From Saucy Pics to Passwords: How to Share Sensitive Information Over the Internet [Security]
Raise your hand if you've shared a username and password with someone over IM? Ever share a document with your SSN or other extremely sensitive information without protecting it? How about if you've sen...
