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Everything You Need to Know About Tor’s Messenger System

Developers have released a new messenger system that runs on top of Tor. Here’s what you should know about this new messenger system for Tor.

12 Best Plugins for Genesis Theme Users

If you’re familiar with the Genesis theme for WordPress, you know that it has a bare bones look. Luckily there are many great plugins to enhance and customize it.

7 Chrome Extensions to Enhance Gmail

In addition to the basic & advanced features provided by Gmail, here are 7 Chrome extensions that enhance Gmail & take your email experience one step further.

How to Delete All The Google Now Commands You Have Ever Said

Did you know that Google saves all of the voice commands that you have ever said to the Google Now app? Luckily, you can delete those Google Now commands easily. Here’s how!

Everything You Need to Know About Ransom Web Attacks

A recent trend has emerged in which attackers are now asking for ransoms in web attacks. This is also known as ransom attacks. Here’s what you need to know.

Recommended Plugins For a New WordPress Site

Starting a new WordPress site and wondering which plugins are best? We’ve compiled 11 plugins that are essential for new WordPress installations.

How to Automatically Collect Tweets from Any User or Hashtag in a Google Spreadsheet

Need an easy way to collect tweets from a user or hashtag? Tweet Archiver is a Chrome extension that automatically saves tweets that match your criteria to a Google Spreadsheet.

How to Easily Save Your Research with Mini Mammoth for Chrome

Mini Mammoth is a Chrome extension and next generation web clipper tool; it’s like Evernote’s web clipper on steroids. Here’s how to use it for Web research.

What You Should Know About Facebook’s Searchable Public Posts

As of October 23, 2015, the BBC reports that all public posts on Facebook will be searchable. Here’s what you need to know and how to opt out of searchable public posts.

How to Run Websites as Apps on Mac Using Chrome-based Epichrome

If you’re the kind of person who likes to compartmentalize, you’ll like Epichrome, a Fluid-like app that lets you run websites as apps on your Mac.

Firefox Stuck in Safe Mode? Un-stick It

Have you ever started Firefox in Safe Mode and can’t get out of it? Even worse, maybe every time you start Firefox, it’s in Safe Mode? If so, here’s how to fix that.

How to Use Slack as an RSS Reader

Slack is is a messaging app for teams, but it’s also a great way to keep up with your favorite RSS feeds and web comics. Here’s how you can do that.

Do You Prefer to Complete Tasks Using a Website or an App?

Many times to complete tasks you have the option of completing it via a company’s website or with an app. Do you prefer to complete tasks using a website or an app when both are available?

7 Must-use Tools for Every Writer

Looking for the right tools and resources to make writing easier? Here are some of the best tools every writer should consider for increased productivity.

Better Manage Your Tabs in Firefox with Tree Style Tab

Looking to change up the way tabs work in Firefox? Meet the Tree Style Tabs add-on, a different approach to the traditional “browser with tabs.”

Chrome, YouTube, and AdBlock: What You Need to Know

This past month Google made the news for seemingly bypassing adblockers on Chrome, leading to a discussion on both adblock and advertising on YouTube.

YouTube RED: Google’s Plan to Monetize YouTube

YouTube plans to launch a version without ads for a monthly subscription fee. For now we’re calling it ‘YouTube RED.’ Want to learn more about it? Read on!

Implement Vertical Tabs within Major Browsers

Vertical tabs change the playing field. In this article we’ll show you how to get them in browsers that support them: Vivaldi, Firefox and Chrome.

Why Are Some ISPs So Slow to Adopt IPv6?

There are many ISPs that have either not switched over to IPv6 or have only partially made the implementation. What’s the holdup? Should you be worried?

How to Easily Rename Tabs in Chrome

Unfortunately, options to rename tab in Chrome is quite limited. Here are a few options you can use to rename tabs in Chrome.

How to Easily Manage Multiple WordPress Sites

Have more than one WordPress site? Looking for an easy way to manage them? This tutorial shows how to easily manage multiple WordPress sites using ManageWP.

Ad Blockers: Friend or Foe to the Internet?

Many websites have declared war on ad blockers by claiming that their use drops their revenue. Are ad blockers really killing the Internet?

How to Control Your Android Device from Your Computer

Vysor is a Google Chrome app that allows you to fully control your Android device from any of your computers. Here’s how it works.

Top 3 Pocket Casts Pro Tips for Android and Chrome

If you are a fan of podcasts and use the Pocket Casts app, check out a few ways you can take your podcasting game to a whole new level using the app.

Top 2 Online Resources for Learning the Command Line (For Linux and OS X)

The command line may seem intimidating. Luckily, there are many online resources for you to learn and master the command line.

Does the Hacking of Ashley Madison Make You Less Likely to Share Intimate Information Online?

When the Ashley Madison site was hacked it caught many people with their pants down, so to speak. Does this make you less likely to share intimate information online?

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.