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Google Chrome: Change the Default Search Engine

You can search by typing your search query directly into the address bar or by highlighting text on a webpage, right-clicking and selecting the search command. To change which search engine Chrome will use, follow these steps.

Using Chrome’s Task Manager to Kill Problematic Tabs

If you encounter a situation where one of the tabs in Google Chrome is causing you problems and won’t close, you don’t have to close the browser to get rid of your troubles. Chrome comes with its own Task Manager that shows you how much of available resources are used by any open pages and used plug-ins. It also allows you to end process on any open tab without having to shutdown the browser.

Introduction to Google Chrome

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Chrome is the web browser just released by Google. So far, I’ve noticed a couple of operational tips.

IE8: How to Disable the WebSlices Notification Icon

WebSlices allow users to subscribe to content directly from within a webpage. If WebSlices are available on the page, a notification icon will appear when you mouseover the content. If you don’t utilize WebSlices, this notification can be a distraction.

BlackBerry: How to Delete Applications from the Device

Sometimes you need to remove applications to make room for other files (or maybe you just found something that works better). If you want to remove an application from your BlackBerry, it can be done in a few simple steps.

BlackBerry: Disable the Trackball Sound

If you’re tired of listening to the default sound effect each and every time you scroll the Trackball, you can easily disable the sound and have a more peaceful experience with your BlackBerry.

Nintendo DS: Play Multiplayer with Only a Single Copy of the Game

Nintendo DS makes it simple to play multiplayer games with others, even if they don’t have their own copy of the game. Follow these steps to connect to your friend’s DS and game away.

BlackBerry: Use the Firewall to Block Various Types of Incoming Messages

You can use your BlackBerry’s firewall to block SMS, MMS, PIN, and/or BlackBerry Internet Service messages. This can be useful in avoiding spam or preventing you from ringing up extra charges.

Vista: Use Large Icons in the Quick Launch Toolbar

The Quick Launch Toolbar is an area on the Taskbar for giving you quick access to your favorite apps. By default, it uses small icons which can be difficult to see, especially on computers that are set at a high resolution. Using large icons makes them easier to see and even more handy.

Windows: Create a Share on a Remote PC from the Command Line

By using the Windows Instrumentation command-line interface (WMIC), you can share an existing directory on a remote PC on your network. This can save some time when a directory needs to be shared immediately and the user does not know how to create the share. This Tech-Recipe applies to Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.

OpenOffice.org: Play TicTacToe (Easter Egg)

If you’re running the recent version of OpenOffice and feel like taking a break and playing then you’re in luck. There’s an Easter Egg that let’s you play a simple game of TicTacToe against the application.

iPhoto 6: Set and Enable External Editor

Using an external editor such as photoshop with iphoto is a great feature. However, frequently people find that “edit in external editor” is grayed out and disabled. This tutorial will show how to enable this wonderful little feature.

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