Category Archives: Programs and Software

Browser Plugin: HTTPS Everywhere (Chrome, FireFox)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

I use my computer on a network of which the security isn’t so great. Much of the traffic is behind a hub and more data is visible to other computers on the network than what probably should be. One way that I … Continue reading →

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SumatraPDF Reader

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Until recently, I would have declared FoxIt reader the best PDF reader for speed, usability, and visual appeal. Unfortuantely, like AdobeReader, Foxit is beginning to become bogged down and is getting much slower to use. Although I still think FoxIt is … Continue reading →

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Review: K-Lite Codecs Pack

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Video encoding offers a great variety in compression and quality abilities, but can be cumbersome when it comes to playing video and audio on a computer. The K-Lite Codecs Pack offers multiple “packages” of codecs for any level of media … Continue reading →

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Hate Youtube Comments?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Do you hate Youtube comments? Can’t stand to read what others say? Feel alone in your intelligent opinion? How would you like to see Youtube comments as they really are? Replace Youtube comments with Herp-Derps! Here is a plugin available … Continue reading →

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MagicDisc ISO: Virtual CD-ROM Manager

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

The smallest of computers no longer come installed with CD or DVD drives. New technology has taken a swing away from this older way of storing data. This is great when it comes to making computers lightweight and small, but CD and … Continue reading →

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Alarm Clock Programs for Windows

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

I have always found waking up difficult. I have four alarm clocks: One mechanical wind up, two radio alarms, and my computer alarm. Computer alarm? Yup. Computer alarm. Why use a computer alarm? Occasionally, I need to change the time I get … Continue reading →

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Program to record webcam (Windows 7/Vista/Linux)

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

What programs are there to record webcams for Windows 7/Vista? Likely, you already have one on your computer — and it’s free! Its called Windows Movie Maker. (Linux users, read on) Yes, that’s right. The up-to-date movie maker actually has … Continue reading →

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Software worth noting: Tomboy Notes (Windows, Linux, Free)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

When I was a younger computer user, I obsessed with the idea of placing virtual sticky notes on the computer desktop. I have no explanation for why. Now, I don’t like them nearly as much. I liked how human it … Continue reading →

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Ways to improve your computer: Defragment Daily

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

For those of us using Windows, we are haunted by the inner-workings of the NTFS file system. All through the life of Microsoft file systems, fragmentation has been a major performance issue. Now that drives are getting larger and larger, … Continue reading →

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Download Free Games — Safely!

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Free games are difficult to find. Especially if you are looking for the legal, virus free kind. I am not a gamer, but I think these resources are great to have. Do you have a game to share? Comment below, … Continue reading →

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