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Add Coloured Tabs to the Firefox Interface

Sometimes you have too many tabs open. Luckily, there are a few solutions for this, such as coloured tabs. Here’s how to change tab colours in Firefox.

What Is Google Alphabet?

The recent news is that Google will now be held by its new parent company – Alphabet. What is this all about? And what is Google Alphabet? Let’s find out.

6 Websites to Legally Download eBooks for Free

There are a few good websites that offer free eBooks for download without violating the law. Here are 6 of them where you can get eBooks free of charge.

Do You Prefer Personalized Ads?

While great for advertisers, personalized ads on websites and social networks seems like a questionable business practice. Do you prefer personalized ads?

How to Audit WordPress Security from the Command Line with WpScan

WPScan is a Ruby-based WordPress security scanner that runs from the command line. Here’s how to use it to audit WordPress security and detect vulnerabilities.

What You Need to Know About EFF Privacy Badger

The EFF has released a browser extension for Chrome & FireFox called Privacy Badger, which blocks trackers & ads. Here’s what you to need to know about it.

How to Get Your Menu Bar Back in Firefox for Windows

One complaint some often have about Firefox is that the menu bar has disappeared. If this has happened to you, here’s what you can do to get it back.

Everything You Need to Know About the Bitcoin XT Split

Some are saying that a divorce must happen for Bitcoin to thrive, and its name will be Bitcoin XT. What effect will this have? Read on to find out.

Top 9 Tips and Tricks for Customizing Inoreader for Web

Inoreader is a content reader for power users who want to save time & is extremely customizable. Here are 9 tips and tricks for customizing the Web version.

Can Hackers Be a Force For Good?

Not all hackers are bad; some have a net positive effect on the Internet’s ecosystem as a whole. What motivates them? Can they be a force for good?

How to Create the Ultimate Start Page for Chrome or Firefox with Start.me

Start.me is a new tab replacement for Chrome, Firefox & Safari. For first-time users it isn’t the easiest to customize, so we’ve made this tutorial to help.

3 Ways You Can Read Offline Articles While on the Go

Looking for a way to read offline articles even when on the go? Here are four ways to access articles in your browser no matter where you are.

Should the Police Be Involved in the Web?

Swatting is a dangerous cyber crime that puts people in danger by reporting false crimes and deploying SWAT to their home. Many want justice for this. Should the police get involved?

Open Current Tab of Chrome in Firefox with Keyboard Shortcut [Mac OS X]

Are you looking for ways to easily open a current tab of Chrome in Firefox? Here’s a simple trick that you can use in Mac OS X.

DPCustomMono: The Font for Proofreading?

DPCustomMono is a font intended solely for proofreading. Read on to learn about its functionality and find out why it’s well worth trying on your OS.

Why Are VoIP And VoLTE So Hyped?

Want to learn more about VoIP and VoLTE and see what makes them better and how they compare to older cellular networks? Read on to find out.

MTE Explains: What is a Monospace Font?

There are numerous monospace fonts included on computers; the Courier family is the most famous. Here’s everything you need to know about this font.

Navigating Facebook with These Keyboard Shortcuts

Facebook offers a number of keyboard shortcuts to make it easy to navigate the site and get to content quickly. Here are some of those shortcuts.

5 of the Best WordPress Backup Plugins

If you have a WordPress powered site, it’s extremely important to make regular backups in case of emergency. Here are 5 WordPress backup plugins to do the job.

How to Undo Sending an Email in Gmail

Google has recently made official the Undo Send feature in Gmail. Here is how you can activate and use Undo Send for emails in Gmail.

MTE Explains: What Exactly Is Cyber Warfare?

You probably have heard the term “cyber warfare” and wondered what it really means? This article explains what cyber warfare is and how it is used.

What You Need to Know About Firefox Marketplace

Firefox Marketplace apps are available for download & use on the desktop for all Firefox users. Here we cover how to access, install and use these apps.

Receive Email Notification of Security Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins

Keep yourself updated and receive email notifications of any security vulnerabilities found in your WordPress site. Here is how you can do so.

The Complete Guide to Catching Up on News with a Slow Internet Connection

Unable to catch up on the news online when you’re stuck with a terrible Internet connection? We have some tips that help make this less of a challenge.

Use Chrome’s New Tab Page for Notes and To-Dos to Be More Productive

The two best ways to utilize the new tab page in Chrome is to put to-dos or notes there. In this article we show you the best Chrome extensions for this.

5 of the Best WordPress Security Plugins

Due to its popularity, WordPress sites have been a target of spammers and hackers. Here are 5 plugins that will boost your site’s security and protect you.

How to Easily Request and Collect Files with Anyone on the Web in Dropbox

Do you use Dropbox? If so, did you know that you can collect all the files you need from others in one convenient folder by sending them a link? Here’s how.

Top 6 Extensions to Improve Feedly Experience in Chrome

By default the Feedly experience isn’t perfect. Thankfully there are a couple Chrome extensions that make catching up with RSS in Chrome more enjoyable.

How to Disable Flash Player in All Browsers

Adobe Flash is always riddled with a range of security flaws and vulnerabilities. Here’s how you can protect yourself and disable Flash on all browsers.

Top 5 Chrome Extensions That Will Enhance Your Reddit Experience on the Web

While Reddit is a popular website with millions of daily visits, the Web experience needs a serious upgrade. Thankfully these Chrome extensions can help.

Technology Is Coming Down Hard on Flash; Will You Still Use It? [Poll]

Some of the more powerful users of Flash are discontinuing its use on their sites or apps. Will you still use Flash?

No AntiVirus Software? Here Are 3 Antivirus Scanning Websites to Scan Your Files For Virus

There are various websites that let you upload files and scan them through numerous antivirus programs. Best of all, they’re free. Here’s a look at them.

Can You Trust Online Reviews of Products?

Online reviews are great because they give you a supposedly accurate depiction of the product that you are going to buy. But can they really be trusted? Let’s find out.

Make an Internet Radio Station on a Budget

Want to start an Internet radio station but are short on cash? In this article we tell you how to record your shows, sequence them and broadcast on a budget.

Are Services Like Netflix Making Piracy Obsolete?

Streaming sites have been seeing increased usage by people who wish to pay for unlimited media streaming. Are these services going to make piracy obsolete?

How Large Can a DDoS Attack Get?

The severity of a DDoS attack could vary from a mild inconvenience to a total takedown of a server. But how large can it really get? Let’s find out here.

13 Plugins to Manage WordPress Multi-Author Websites

Do you run a blog with multiple writers? If so, here are 13 WordPress plugins that can help improve your workflow and manage your website more easily.

Should Websites Be Held Responsible For Visitors’ Comments?

When someone makes an irresponsible comment on a website, should the visitor or the website be responsible for the offensive comments?

How Do You Handle SPAM Email?

One of the biggest annoyances in our technology-filled world is certainly SPAM email. How do you handle SPAM email?

Is ICANN Going to Ruin Domain Privacy for Commercial Sites?

ICANN is in the process of making a policy decision that may expose people’s private information. Is this yet another infringement of privacy? Let’s check it out.

6 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Writers

Calling all Writers! Looking for tools to help boost your productivity? Here are 7 useful Chrome extensions to help organize your daily workflow.

Easily Send ADB Commands to Your Android Device From Chrome

ADB, Android Debug Bridge, lets you perform various actions on your Android device from your computer. Now you can use a Chrome app to do this as well. Here’s how.

4 Great Google Docs Alternatives

Fed up with Google docs? The days of Google being the only good online office tool (or suite) have ended. Check out these Google Docs alternatives.

Workflowy: A Surprisingly Powerful Note-taking App

WorkFlowy is an organizational tool that makes life easier. It’s a surprisingly powerful way to take notes, make lists, collaborate, brainstorm and more!

3 Things People Get Wrong About Bitcoin

Without getting into politics, let’s look at Bitcoin as a technology product and analyze the misconceptions both naysayers and fans have about it.

Browser Extensions We’d Like to See

Ever searched for a browser extension but couldn’t find one to fit your needs? Us too! Here are some browser extensions we’d really like to see.

Top 10 Apps and Websites That Will Help You Discover New Artists and Songs Everyday

Discovering new music or artists could be a difficult task. Thankfully there are websites to help you discover really cool songs and artists every day.

Cryptographic Backdoors Explained

Cryptography is supposed to keep you safe, but what if there is a backdoor that allows the government access to your account? What would be its consequence? Let’s find out.