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Netflix Quietly Updates Web Player

Austin Krause — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:15:09 +0000

Netflix has quietly revamped it's web browser interface. Here is a look at some of the highlights and what you can expect.

Verizon Killing All Unlimited Data Plans – Say What?

Eric Mack — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:39:25 +0000

Cue Darth Vader's Imperial Death March, folks -- Verizon is killing grandpa. Ok, not really, but Big Red is taking out all grandfathered unlimited data plans very soon.

Change the Default Email Client for Firefox

Bogdan Bele — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:55 +0000

If you’re not a Microsoft Outlook user, nothing’s more annoying than having it pop up by default whenever you click an email address in Firefox. Here's how to change the default email client.

Automatically Log Into Windows 8

Brian Burgess — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:25 +0000

I previously showed you how to disable to Windows 8 Lock Screen and how to speed up your log in by using a four digit PIN. Now, here’s how to log in automatically to Windows 8.

Enable Firefox Tab Preview in the Windows Taskbar

Austin Krause — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:55 +0000

The taskbar preview in Windows 7 and 8 will give you a glimpse of each open Firefox window. But if you make use of tabs and don't use additional windows then it makes sense to change the preview setting from windows over to tabs.

How to Insert Footnotes in Microsoft Word

Hammad Saleem — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:54 +0000

Footnotes are necessary when you have to cite a source and give additional information about data in your document. Here's how to add them in Microsoft Word.

Prevent Facebook Strangers From Contacting You

Austin Krause — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:51 +0000

Facebook has close to a billion users. If you don't want to be contacted or friend requested by those you don't know, here's how you can take a pro-active approach to your privacy.

My Thoughts On RIM After BlackBerry World 2012

Craig Johnston — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Since the release of the iPhone in 2007, RIM has seen a steady decline of its BlackBerry market share. After attending the recent BlackBerry World 2012 conference, here's my thoughts on the future success of BlackBerry against its competitors.

HTC Desire C Smartphone: Affordable ICS Device

Bogdan Bele — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:53 +0000

HTC has announced the Desire C, an affordable device running Android 4.0 (a.k.a. Ice Cream Sandwich). It already has a price and release date for the UK and Romania, but it’s yet unknown whether it will be available in the US or for what price.

How To Disable the Windows 8 Lock Screen

Brian Burgess — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:19 +0000

On of the more annoying new features in Windows 8 on a desktop of laptop is the Lock Screen. Yes, it’s just a flick of the middle scroll wheel on the mouse, but it’s an extra step nonetheless. Here’s how to disable it.

Play A Google a Day Now on Google+

Austin Krause — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:47 +0000

Google's search engine training game is now available on Google+. Here's what has changed and some screenshots of the beta.

Download Over 500 Free Webfonts Courtesy of Google

Austin Krause — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:48 +0000

Are you a designer looking for some professional free web fonts? Google is offering up their 500+ repository of web fonts free of charge. Learn how to get them inside.

Add Background Color to Word Documents

Hammad Saleem — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:00:21 +0000

Adding a background color to your word documents is a good way to attract reader’s attention. Here’s a quick guide to show you how.

Apple to Launch Smaller iPad?

Bogdan Bele — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Believe it or not a smaller iPad is the conclusion Andy Hargreaves, an analyst for Pacific Crest has reached (quoted by Forbes). And thinks the device will be launched before the holidays, this year.

Make Windows 8 Notifications Stop Annoying You

Brian Burgess — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:34 +0000

If you’ve use Windows 8, you might have noticed several notifications.They’re less subtle than previous versions of Windows, but you can turn them off.

Slingbox Pro-HD: Watch Your Home TV Anywhere

Mike Rothman — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Slingbox Pro-HD lets you watch your home TV virtually anywhere. Here's a quick review and how to do the initial setup. You'll be watching home TV on your laptop or portable device in no time.

Make Windows 8 Login Without an Internet Connection

Brian Burgess — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:59 +0000

The other day I was in a Hotel that didn’t have a WiFi connection. I tried to log into my Windows 8 laptop, and couldn’t. That was quite annoying. To log in locally, you need to make a local account, here’s how to do it.

Schedule Cinema Bathroom Breaks With RunPee

Austin Krause — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:59 +0000

RunPee is a website that focuses on one thing: the best time for you to run to the bathroom while at the movie theater. If you want to know the best time during various movies, check out this site.

How To Redeem an Apple App Store Code on an iPhone, iPad or iPod?

Brian Burgess — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:00:07 +0000

Question from Reader: How do I redeem a code for an app at the Apple App Store?

groovyPost Weekly Wrap for May 12, 2012

Mike Rothman — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:01:00 +0000

What a groovy news week we've had at your favorite site. Got yourself a cold drink, settle back and lets review the week that was.