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iTunes 8: How to Remove Links to iTunes Store in OS X

In the latest version of iTunes, there is no obvious preference setting for removing the arrows in your library that point to the Apple iTunes Music Store. Here is how to remove those arrows in OS X.

Google Chrome: Force Restore Previous Session from Command Line

Did you accidentally close your browser and it wasn’t set to restore the pages that were open last? Instead of being frustrated, simply use a command line switch for Chrome and restore the previous session. I do this enough that I went ahead and made a Restore Session shortcut on my desktop that sits next to my regular Google Chrome shortcut.

Airport: What is the Multicast Rate?

Scanning through the wireless options, many users wonder what the “multicast rate” setting is. For once, higher is not necessarily better. Keep reading to learn what your multicast rate should be.

Google Chrome: Make the Bookmarks Bar Display as Icons Only

By reducing your bookmarks to show only the icons, you can access more of them from the Bookmarks bar. This works great for sites with recognizable favicons like Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.

BlackBerry: How to Set the Backlight Timeout

If the backlight on your device is not on long enough (or is on too long) for your liking, you can easily change the duration for easier usability or longer battery life.

Google Chrome: Add a Print Button to the Bookmarks Bar

Most browsers have a print button so you don’t have to hunt for the correct menu selection or rely on remembering the keyboard combination. You can add a print button to your Bookmarks bar, making it easily accessible any time you need it.

Google Chrome: Make Any Website a Web Application

You can use Chrome to create a site specific browser that transforms sites like Gmail, Google Calendar, Yahoo! Mail, etc. into standalone web applications. Chrome will also create icons on the desktop, Start menu, and/or Quick Launch bar so you can easily access your newly created application. When opened, the application will appear in your taskbar like other programs do, and will go unaffected by actions that take place in a regular Chrome browser window.

Google Chrome: Use the Keyboard Shortcuts

As with other browsers, Chrome has keyboard shortcuts that allow you to easily get to variable places in the browser or to access additional functionality. In most cases, the keyboard shortcuts are more time efficient than relying on the mouse and interface. Here are the ones that I found to be most beneficial.

How to Make Google Chrome the Default Browser

If you have fallen in love with Google’s web browser and are ready to use it all the time, here’s how to make it your default browser.

Google Chrome: Load Multiple Pages at Startup

If you’re like me, you visit the same pages everytime you open your browser. Chrome can be configured to load multiple pages at startup.

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.

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