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How to get it To try it out, you’ll need to visit kickassapp.com and then drag the bookmarklet to your bookmark bar. But, your bookmark bar might not be enabled, so first you’ll have to do that: To enable the bookmark bar in Chrome, Press Ctrl+Shift+B on your keyboard.In Microsoft Edge, click the three dots, then go to Settings and toggle on Show Favorites Bar. In Internet Explorer, just Right-Click the top of the browser and Select Favorites Bar....

1Password has partnered with the email host Fastmail to introduce a new privacy feature called Masked Email. This tool allows you to create unique email addresses for your logins. These email addresses are created directly in the 1Password app and stored there, allowing you to access them on every platform where 1Password is available. Masked Email adds an extra layer of security to all your accounts. Avoid sharing your email address every time you sign up for a service or access a website....

First, go to the Security area of your Google account settings, by clicking here. Once there, scroll down to Notifications. Now, check the two boxes under Phone, for Password change and Suspicious login attempt. You’ll need to re-enter your password, then to verify your phone number (if it’s not already verified), using a simple code, sent via SMS to it. Once that’s done, you’ll be taken back to the previous page, and the notifications will be activated....

It happens to everyone, you sit down and start writing an email to your boss when you notice a message from a co-worker linking to a funny ninja cat video or comic. Before you know it you’ve watched the first one and moved onto six more, whoops there go 2 hours that should have been work time. Solution?? LeechBlock! Install LeechBlock for Firefox Visit the Official Mozilla Add-on Page for LeechBlock and Click Add to Firefox....

The Tricorder runs on Linux and the project code and hardware is available to the public. There are different models that do interesting things like measure atmospheric ambient temperature, humidity, pressure, magnetic fields and more. All with a cool Star Trek interface. It’s not going to scan behind any bulkheads or caverns on an away mission yet, but you never know! For more on this extraordinary piece of technology, check out this video....

According to YouTube’s website: It will also give options for the file quality and size and allow social sharing via devices without an Internet connection. Another interesting feature will be able to preview videos before deciding to watch. The new app is coming out soon and will debut in India at first. Indian users, however, can sign up with a phone number and email to find out when the app launches....

It’s obvious by now that Google hates to be left in the cold when it comes to hot technology that consumers crave so we all knew it was just a matter of time before they created a solution for Google Users which would compete with other Sync Cloud Providers. The Google Drive or GDrive service has been rumored for several years now and it seems (according to more rumors) to be upon us as early as the first few weeks of April says Om Malik, quoting “sources” (Google, as per its tradition, says nothing about it)....

It will let you create three different types of lists which include, Favorites, Starred Places, and Want to Go (places you want to visit). The goal is to provide a more social feel to Google Maps. Google Maps Product Manager, Zach Maier writes: The app is required to create a list of places, however, people can still search for lists from the desktop. You can also download lists for offline viewing in case there isn’t a data connection nearby....

But now there is an easier way and you’ll need to find it in Google Labs and,of course, the Chrome browsers. It’s not rolled out to everyone yet. Google Play Music for Chrome First, time open your Chrome browser and open Google Play Music. Then click the gear icon in the upper-right corner. Then select Labs. The Labs screen opens up and at the top you should see the option to enable Google Play Music for Chrome....

Google Reader is a web-based RSS feed reader has been around for a while and it’s been appreciated, and used a lot by bloggers and journalists. The good news is that you can use Google Takeout to export your data, which includes an XML file of your subscriptions, plus JSON files containing people you follow, people that follow you, things you’ve starred and shared. One the Takeout page, just click Create Archive....

Here’s what the Google Webmaster Tools Help says on the matter: Hm. Not incredibly instructive. Looks like we’ll have to take it to the streets to get some answers. Or, at best, some theories. Google Sitelinks have been a topic of intense study and experimentation since they were rolled out years ago. After surveying some of the trials and errors reported by other websites, it’s a good bet that these factors matter most:...

New Site With A Groovy Logo First on the list is their new website, google.com/tv. The site is stylish and goes in-depth talking about all of the features and programs of the new service. Aside from that, Google has paired up with some big names in television broadcasting such as TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, NBC, CNN, NBA, and HBO to offer on-demand shows. Wow, that was a lot of acronyms....

It looks like Google just released another round of Google Invites to existing Google Voice customers so based on all the Invite requests that I’ve been getting on all my Google Voice articles, a donation thread is just what we need to get invites out to as many readers as possible. 7/23/2010 Update – Google Voice is now PUBLIC! Go get your Invite now! So here’s how this is going to work....

HBO NOW Comes to Roku If you’re a proud Roku owner and have been anxious for it to arrive, the wait is over. Today you can download the HBO NOW app to any Roku devices, including Roku TVs introduced after May 2011 (link below). If you already signed up for the service on a different device, you just need to install the channel and log in with your current account....

When you hand off your Chromebook using a guest account, it works. However, guest accounts are limited in the apps and services on offer. Also, the data is deleted after a user logs out. So instead, you might want to provide a full user account, so they can do their work and keep files and other data stored. Here’s a look at how to add a user on Chromebook....

One issue that might prove problematic is that Excel likes to remove leading zeros from numbers you might want to enter. For example, if you type ‘000123’ into a cell, Excel will convert it to ‘123’ automatically, changing the number entirely. This isn’t suitable for everyone, but there are several ways around the problem. If you want to add leading zeros to Excel data, here’s what you’ll need to do....

Choosing a Language Before you can change the default system language on your computer, you must add it to your system. Add a Language To add a language: Not every language on the list can act as your system language. Those above the separator line are fully supported by macOS Big Sur and are shown in menus, messages, websites, and more. Languages below the separate line don’t have full support but might support apps you use, shown in their menus and messages, and on some websites....

The Story – I Could Have Used This Plugin Years Ago So about my cushy CTO job… The title didn’t mean much, since my entire job was to glean “inspiration” from video game wardrobes by playing them all day. Plus, I got all the non-GMO vegan gummy bears I could eat. But that all ended one fateful day when I received an email from my buddy in accounting. It was a mass email: I really didn’t feel like going because I knew my ex would be there, so I made up a random excuse and fired it off....

Add Videos to Windows 7 Start Menu Right click on the Start button in Windows 7 and select Properties. Then click the Customize button on the Start Menu tab. When the Customize Start Menu screen comes up, scroll down to Videos and select Display as Link and click OK. That’s it! Now you’ll see Videos on the Start Menu. It’s nice to have access to all of your digital media folders from one spot....

Disable Explicit Content in Pandora First, login to Pandora from a Web Browser and click the down arrow on the top right to access account settings. From the Account tab, click the radio button: No. Do not allow explicit content. And that’s all there is to it! You’re done. Pretty simple and straight forward if you know the option exists. Optionally you can also set a recovery pin and email address however this is fairly redundant since you can just re-enable explicit content via settings in the future if needed....