Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - Page 2
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Autocomplete Extension Makes Chrome Save Nearly Any Password

Chrome: Some websites, like personal banking portals, rightfully ask your browser not to remember your password. Others are just weirdly against convenience. The Autocomplete = On extension for Google Chrome forces sites to let you make the auto-password call.


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Nerrot Is The Simplest, Least Spammy Torrent Site You’ll Ever Use

If you’re a BitTorrent lover but aren’t too keen on all the pop-ups, racy ads and clutter that’s everywhere on most torrent sites, new BitTorrent site Nerrot is the cleanest, most bare-bones torrent site we’ve ever seen.


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Impress The DIYers On Your Christmas List With A Gimlet Set

If you want to impress a DIYer on your Christmas shopping list with an extremely useful addition to their toolbox, you’ll score big by giving them a gimlet set.


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Firefox 3.5 Inches Past IE7 As World’s Most Popular Browser

According to global analytics website StatCounter, Firefox 3.5 has edged past Internet Explorer 7 as the most popular browser on the market today.


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Printable Household Planner Keeps Your Home Running Smoothly

With busy lives, it’s easy to let chores around the house slip through the cracks. Corral the details into this customised planner to help you track everything from daily chores to when you need to change the furnace filter.


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Demystify Your Fear Of Public Speaking With Confessions

Getting up on stage, taking a microphone and facing an expectant audience scares the crap out of most mere mortals. Scott Berkun’s new book, Confessions of a Public Speaker, explains why, how, and what goes on before and after a great speech.


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Drink Lighter-Coloured Liquors To Avoid Hangovers

If you’re anticipating a night of hard partying, skip the bourbon if you’d like a better morning after.


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Lifehacker’s Guide To 64-Bit Vs 32-Bit Operating Systems

You’re probably aware that 64-bit and 32-bit versions of your operating system exist, but apart from ascribing to a bigger-is-better philosophy, you may have no idea what separates the two. The question: Should you use a 64-bit version of Windows, and if so, why?


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Google DNS Helper Offers No-Commitment Google DNS Try-Outs

Windows: Want to give Google Public DNS a go to see if it really speeds up your web browsing, but don’t want to muck with your router and network? Google DNS Helper offers single-computer tryouts of the search firm’s servers.