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Posts about various useful software (free and/or open source!) for Windows and Linux

Temporarily fix “Building font cache” pop-up in VLC player

Disable subtitles to remove the annoying “Building font cache…” window from VLC.

Categories Quick Tips, Software

Create a Desktop Uploader App for imgur Using a Chrome Extension

Create a nifty desktop app for uploading images to imgur.com.

Categories Software, Web Resources

4 Unusual Webcam Software for Windows

Use some unusual tools to take snapshots or record videos off your webcam.

Categories Software, Windows

Use VLC As A Screen Recording Tool

Use VLC as a quick, hassle-free screen capture tool.

Categories Quick Tips, Software

How To Save An IRCTC Ticket In PDF Format (Updated)

doPDF can print virtually anything to a PDF file. It’s a really useful tool to have, you know.

Categories Quick Tips, Software, Windows

Ditch The Search Box In Firefox For The Address Bar [Firefox Starter Tips]

The search box in Firefox is mostly unnecessary. Remove it and save yourself some screen space! You can use all features of the search box from Firefox’s address bar instead.

Categories Firefox, Quick Tips, Software

Sync Subtitles With The Video In VLC

VLC has a nice feature that lets you quickly sync any subtitle with its video, so that you won’t have to go hunting for proper subtitles.

Categories Quick Tips, Software

Add Search Engines [Firefox Starter Tips]

Learn how to add search engines to Firefox with the click of a button.

Categories Firefox, Quick Tips, Software

Change The Start Orb in Windows 7

The mystical Start orb on your Windows 7 desktop is about to change…

Categories Software, Windows

HP Computer Owners : Swap Cyberlink YouCam for HP MediaSmart Webcam

It’s time to stop those nag screens by YouCam. Enter MediaSmart Webcam from HP.

Categories Quick Tips, Software, Windows
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