The Skype application has grown so popular today that it is well on its way to become a widely and fashionably used verb. However, majority of the Skype populace still uses the application to only make and receive free VOIP calls along with occasional instances of video chatting. That really does amount to under usage of the vast capabilities of an application like … [Read more...]

With the advent of high-speed broadband, the number of video streaming services has increased by the dozen. Some popular options like UStream and Justin.tv have revolutionized the way people watch video content online. However, video streaming can also become a pain to manage at times. The tips featured below will definitely help improve your experience with video … [Read more...]

Hacking for many is a passion more than anything else although there have been examples where people have used the method for destructive purposes as well. However, for those among you looking to start their foray into hacking, these tools would be of immense help. Wireshark – A well-known network protocol analyzer, Wireshark allows you to not only capture but … [Read more...]

At last count, Facebook was pretty close to the magic 1 billion mark for its total user database. While this speaks volumes about the company and the aggressive way in which it has promoted itself, it has also meant that finding people on Facebook is quite a weary task. For example, just try searching on Facebook for some friends living in a particular town or area … [Read more...]

For many people, Firefox is their browser of choice. However, there comes a point when almost everybody tries something new and in case of web browsers, most of us tend to fall in love with a couple of features nestled within a new browser. That said, with the advent of add-ons, pretty much anything can be done on Firefox. The same can also be used to add some of your … [Read more...]

Most users of Firefox have, at one time or the other, complained of the infamous RAM leak bug. The problem caused the browser to use enormous amounts of RAM memory resources when multiple tabs where opened at the same time. However, calling this a bug is not quite right. Mozilla has included this as a cache feature in Firefox. Simply put, this is the manner in which … [Read more...]

Open source applications are always good for the industry. They help people get used to computers in situations where the same would not be possible owing to the high cost of paid software from bigger brands. In keeping with that theme, here is a brief list of some of the best open source applications that are available in the world today. Handbrake – This … [Read more...]

If you are among those computer users looking for some productive and yet free software programs, then this article is perfect for you. Some of the most well-known and proven open source applications are featured here and while they may fall short of absolutely substituting their paid counterparts, they are sure to get you through your most daily tasks. Tomboy … [Read more...]

Just like the accounts of individual users in Facebook received the Timeline update, the same has now also been extended to Brand or Fan Pages on the popular social network. Users can now also add a custom image to the tabs in a particular Facebook Fan Page. This can prove to be a good way to showcase certain promotions or different types of content that are not able … [Read more...]