TIPP10 is a cross-platform, open source app that aims to be your touch typing tutor. Like the previously mentioned TypingWeb, TIPP10 throws a series of typing ‘lessons’ at you, with gradually increasing difficulty levels, while helping you out with hints and tips all the time. I have tested out...

Direct Connect (DC++) hubs are quite popular for sharing data among logged in users, especially so in residential college networks. A DC++ client is obviously required to tap into such hubs, with the most popular options being the official DC++ client, Strong DC++, and Apex DC++. While all of the above...

There are times when you might need to snap a photo or record some home video with your PC’s webcam. Mac users have PhotoBooth at their disposal, while Linux users can always count on the amiable Cheese. Unfortunately (and surprisingly), Windows users are left in the dust. Most of the purchased laptops...

Even though I’ve never used Apple’s famed desktop OS, there’s one thing about Mac OS X that has always made love it – the font rendering. A lot of people don’t get what’s with all the fuss about fonts, but for me it’s always been the little things that matter. Ever since ClearType was...

Booking train tickets through IRCTC is a rage these days, with everyone and their dads being aware of the relatively simply procedure. The e-ticket format is obviously the preferred choice, as you can print the ticket yourself without having to wait for IRCTC to deliver it to you. However, a lot of...

Combined with a capable firewall, Microsoft Security Essentials is currently the best and most hassle-free solution available for Windows. If you don’t agree with me, one of us is a monkeynut. However, it has a few quirks (two, to be specific) that may drive you to using another security tool (a cracked...

AlZip was one of my favourite file archiving tools, until its developers decided to stop distributing it for free. While it supports a ton of archiving formats (ZIP, RAR, ACE, 7Z, TAR – you name it, chances are AlZip can tackle it), the winning factor of AlZip has always been its incredible cuteness...

The Start orb in Windows 7 looks pretty cool, in my opinion. However, should you find it ugly and repulsive, you can easily swap it for something else with the Windows 7 Start Button Changer. Download and run the portable app as administrator (right click > Run as Administrator) to get the window...

Those of you who have purchased an HP Pavilion / TouchSmart computer, in the last couple years, must be familiar with the Cyberlink YouCam (version 2) software that is installed by default in those models. YouCam is, in my opinion, a darn good webcam tool. However it’s not free and ever since version...

Everyone has had those times when you’re trying to delete (or rename, or move) a simple file or folder from your computer, and spectacularly failing at doing so. If you’re on Windows Vista / 7, you might end up with a dialog like this - This error message is somewhat informative (though all dialogs...