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Firefox 4: How to Disable Location Aware Browsing

By default, Firefox has location aware browsing enabled, allowing sites to request your geographical location and display content accordingly. If you do not want your physical location set to any site, you easily disable this functionality by following these steps.

Create and Deploy Novell Client and Settings via Script or Batch file

This tech-recipe is aimed more for those who work in a corporate IT environment.  I will explain how to setup a batch file to install and deploy the Novell Client for Windows 7 and create a Novell Client Properties file. This recipe will be useful for Novell Client deployments and/or setting updates. This technique should work for Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008.

How Do I Export Facebook Events to iCal, Outlook, or Google Calendar?

I cannot believe that I have to manage another calendar source. Between parties and meetups, my Facebook events calendar is becoming more and more complicated. At least by using this technique, I can plug my Facebook events into my calendar program of choice.

YouTube: How to Use Video Effects like Video Stabilization

YouTube’s video editor continues to add effects. The latest one, video stabilization, is ideal to do online because it can be very time and processor intensive to do beforehand. Other currently available effects include adjustment of brightness/contrast and conversion to black and white.

Firefox 3 / Firefox 4: Remove Bookmarks (or Any Other) Toolbar

Never being the fan of the bookmarks toolbar in any browser, the first thing I wanted to do in FF3 (or FF4) was to remove it. Here are a couple of ways that toolbars can be hidden in this new version of firefox. This article has been updated for the new release of Firefox 4.

How Do I Stream Music and Videos to my iPhone or iPad from my Computer?

My son is sitting in his room watching a cartoon on my iPad that is being streamed wirelessly from my computer. Yesterday, when I was mowing my hard, I streamed a music playlist from my computer to my iPhone. With the latest versions of iTunes and iOS 4.3, streaming media to your portable device is almost effortless. Here is how to set everything up.

Father Geek: Tablet, Laptop or Desktop for a Child?

My kids are old enough to have had access to computers for several years now. I have learned the hard way what is the best device for each age range. From broken keyboards to Angry Birds, this is just one father’s recommendations about which digital device to provide a child.

Windows 7: Essential Windows Management Shortcuts

A big part of Windows workflow is managing open windows. Memorizing and using these shortcuts will greatly improve your desktop efficiency.

Use Outlook to Schedule Facebook Status Updates

If you want to keep connected with your friends but don’t want to stay stuck at the computer all day, you can use Outlook to schedule your Facebook status updates. This way your Facebook activity stays up while you are out having fun.

How to Use a TV Remote with Your Apple TV

If you don’t need to have yet another remote or you’re tired of the couch eating your Apple TV’s remote, you can have your device learn your TV’s remote control and use it instead. This works both both the first and second generations of the ATV.

How Do I Share iTunes Music and Videos Between Computers?

With the latest version of iTunes, sharing music between computers has become very easy. By enabling Home Sharing, you can move, share, and stream any iTunes compatible media between computers on the same network.

Google Chrome 10: How to Enable Hardware Acceleration

If you using a desktop or a powerful laptop, you should take advantage of harware acceleration in your Chrome web browser. This isn’t recommended for netbooks.

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