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Update: Chrome now encrypts password data and this method no longer works. If we find another method for recovering Google Chrome passwords, we’ll update this article. Aren’t saved passwords great? No more racking your brain to remember obscure login credentials or locking yourself out of your account after too many failed login attempts due to typos. These are especially common inconveniences if you have a decently strong password with non-dictionary terms, uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols....

Let’s get right to it. Google Picasa Web Albums scare me… A lot. Before I explain, you should probably get comfy and grab a cup of coffee. I’ve been thinking about this for several months now and with the release of Picasa for the Mac; I figure it’s time to sit down and get my thoughts on the site. First, I want everyone to know that I’m a huge fan of Google Picasa and even Picasa Web Albums (especially with the latest security updates for Picasa Web Albums....

Skype is not a bad app, but it has definitely undergone some changes, for better or worse, since Microsoft took it over. Still, for keeping in general touch with family, friends, and business colleagues, Skype is one of the good ones. 10 Skype Tips & Hacks In all of my years of using Skype (and I have been using it right from the start), here are the Skype tips and hacks I have found most useful....

If you’re watching a movie, your file may not have any subtitles at all, or it may have a limited number of language options. The good news is that it’s possible to download subtitles for movies and TV shows that don’t come with them already. There are a number of useful websites that can help you track down the subtitles you need. Here are some of the best sites to download subtitles for movies and TV....

The problem with all those tabs open at the same time is that your browser can get cluttered. Before you know it, you can’t find the tab you want when you need it! To help solve this problem, we’ve assembled a collection of Firefox extensions to organize your tabs. 1. Tree Style Tab With Tree Style Tab for Firefox, you can view your open tabs as a hierarchical list in the sidebar....

The monitor will also WOW you with its LED Backlight screen and a reaction time of 2 milliseconds (great for movies and gaming). The numbers REALLY start talking when we get to the dynamic contrast which is the breathtaking value of 100,000,000:1. The monitor will have a built-in receiver synchronized to accept the signal from NVidia’s 3D Active Shutter Glasses to fully immerse you into the digital 3D world. You’ll be able to hook the GN245HQ to your computer with a DVI or an HDMI cable and it’s price is expected to be somewhere around $580....

Add Webpage Shortcuts iPhone, iPad, iPod touch While on the page you want to save, tap the Options button then Add to Home Screen. Give the icon a name and tap Add or Enter on the keyboard. The page displays as an icon on your Home Screen. Tap it like you do any app to open the page directly in Safari. If you have several pages – put them in a folder....

One of the sure things about Apple’s DNA is its ability to make complexity simple. The company’s latest example is the Apple Clips app, a video editing and sharing app designed for the iPhone and iPad. It comes packed with powerful effects and editing options along with the ability to upload to your creations to social networks such as Instagram, Facebook; or websites such as Vimeo or YouTube fast. But wait, doesn’t Apple already make a video app for iOS?...

This app is definitely welcome for fans of Podcasts. It lets you subscribe to podcasts directly on your device without having to sync with iTunes on your computer. This will also make it easier for iDevice users who aren’t familiar with podcasts by providing an easier way to start discovering them. Right now, the app is currently featured in the Apple iTunes Store where you can download it. Start the app, and you get a cool radio dial interface you can scroll through to select different podcast categories....

What Changed? The Macs revealed in November feature an Apple M1 SoC, which integrates several components, including the CPU, GPU, RAM, Neural Engine, and more. With these components now using a unified memory architecture, all of the technologies in the SoC can access the same data without copying it between multiple pools of memory. Thanks to this, there are immediate performance and power efficiency improvements. The Apple M1 features 16 billion transistors, which is more than Apple ever put on a chip....

Here’s a brief look at what’s new in the tablet space this year: Apple iPad Air and Mini Tablet During Apple’s recent keynote to introduce its new iPads. The new iPad Air is already available for purchase and claims a lighter form factor, improved hardware, and of course iOS 7. The iPad Mini should be ready later this month, and boasts a 2048×1536 high-resolution display that the company refers to as Retina as well as faster processors the hood....

There have been many browsers released that promised to be a “more secure” browser than any other. Some examples include the Tor browser, DuckDuckGo, and many others. Avast, well known for its trusted antivirus software app, offers its own secure browser. But is it any good, and does it really provide a secure browsing experience? What Is Avast Secure Browser? Avast built Avast Secure Browser on the Chromium platform. This means that using the Avast browser gives you access to your Chrome account, bookmarks, and most other browser-based access features related to your Chrome account....

Using OneNote in the Classroom OneNote is available across many platforms, and it’s one of the key things that make it so powerful, along with the ability to sync your notes and captured information. You can use OneNote on the Web and popular mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, and macOS. If you own a Tablet device such as a Microsoft Surface or iPad, it’s even better. Setup a Ruled Sheet If you want to prepare handwritten notes or sharpen your penmanship, you can use OneNote’s Rule Sheet option....

When you open a Google Document that was created prior to the new version of editor, you’ll now see a prompt appear at the top that asks “Would you like to see this document in the latest version of the editor?” You can then Click the Preview button and get a live view of how the converted document will look. If the preview looks good, Click the Update this document link and Google will permanently convert the document to the latest version....

Let me give you an example, you’re engrossed in a movie and suddenly you an annoying alert sound from Skype, or email client, heck, or even Windows alert sounds itself. Sure, you could just leave those programs off, or turn off their alert sounds, but creating sound profiles is a better way. SoundVolumeView allows you to create sound profiles that are specific to what you’re doing at the time. You can create a profile in which no other sounds are allowed, except the music coming through your audio player such as Foobar....

Click and hold the title bar and shake it left and right. Then all other windows that are open will be minimized. Note: Before making any tweaks to the Windows Registry, make sure you back it up. First, click Start and Type: regedit in the Search box and hit Enter. The Registry Editor opens. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows. Right click on Windows » New » Key. Name the new key Explorer....

Windows 10 Microsoft hopes to have Windows 10 running on 1 billion systems within three years. An admirable goal, but one that does not take into account the requirements of the user. Windows 10 shares a lot in common with Windows 8.1; it is a smooth experience upgrading from that release. For Windows 7 users, the story might be a little different. Some older applications just work better with the older versions....

File downloads are faster than what one would expect from a smart phone app. Small files like documents and images take more or less a second, and larger files like video and audio do not take more than a minute, provided it’s of a reasonable size. You can also set the number of simultaneous downloads (maximum of 10 files) in the app’s settings menu. Even with eight files set as maximum allowed downloads, the app was able to keep up without any noticeable lags or delays....

The new design also favors product information and profiles become more social, so you can share your shopping with other users. The social part was something to be expected, since every possible service seems to be heading in that direction lately. Another interesting service the company is trying out is a same-day delivery service called Ebay Now. It’s currently being tested in San Francisco and the idea is you purchase an item from a local store and it’s delivered to you the same day!...

Back on Aug. 23rd, Facebook announced it was adding some improvements to privacy and how you post updates and photos to your Facebook account. Amount the updates (as shown above) is the ability to Mark WHO is with you, WHERE you are and HOW you want to share your updates (and photos and videos). The sharing portion of the new update appears to be taken directly from the Google+ Service....