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Use TrueCrypt portably from a USB or in Dropbox with ‘Launcher for TrueCrypt’ —...

TrueCrypt is the world’s foremost free/open source encryption program, but running it portably can be a bit of a hassle. In this posting, we...

How to run two Dropbox instances on the same PC

Why would you want to run multiple Dropbox instances on the same machine? We could think of two reasons (1) you’ve maxed out on...

Remap and edit your mouse buttons with XMouse Button Control

XMouse Button Control is a great freeware program that allows you to change what each button on your mouse does. It works with nearly...

How to get an invite to the DotA 2 Beta Tests and Tournaments

I’ve always enjoyed multiplayer gaming experiences far more than single player ones, with some few notable exceptions. It is therefore my custom to try and...

Download torrents without a torrent client (or when torrent traffic is blocked) – with...

There are times when downloading torrents using a torrent client is simply not possible, such as when using a PC where you cannot or...

Teach your children to read using phonics – for free – at ReadingBear.org

Reading Bear is a completely free website that teaches you (or your children) how to read. It uses the most basic and simple parts...

Take a free technology course online at Udacity.com

Udacity is a free online university with a focus on the world of technology. It was started by Stanford University-affiliated roboticists, and could quite...

How to convert a JavaScript bookmarklet into a Chrome extension

If you use Chrome you know that extensions are laid out neatly to the right of the address bar. One thing about having all of...

How to declutter your Chrome toolbar without removing any extensions

If you use Chrome and have installed a large number of extensions, then you already know that the chrome toolbar can get congested with...

How to convert any video file to an animated GIF

Have you ever wanted to convert a clip from a video file into a GIF image?, say for use as an animated Avatar image...

How to embed a video into a PowerPoint presentation and package it within a...

Have you ever inserted a video into a PowerPoint presentation, only to discover that you are unable to distribute your presentation as a single...

Send a free, personalized message from Santa for the Holidays

Sending a personalized message to your children, friends and other family members is a fun way to celebrate the Holidays. There are a lot...

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