Author Archives: Jason
Bypass the YouTube Age Check
YouTube has a “feature” to protect you from content that may be considered “inappropriate for some users” – forcing you to log in to pass an age check before you can view a video. We’ll go through a quick URL … Continue reading
Setup a Personal Forum
In this post we’ll be describing the process to install a personal forum on your computer using the XAMPP server for Windows, and phpBB3, a free forum script with a decent number of features. We’ll be describing how to setup … Continue reading
Record Game Sounds with Fraps
For those of you wondering how to record the sounds outputted by your computer, this simple post should configure Windows to allow you to record the sounds with programs such as Fraps. Load up Fraps and hit the Movies tab. … Continue reading
Check if Your Computer Can Run a Specific Game
System Requirements Lab is a simple tool designed to help you check your computer’s hardware and detect whether it meets the official minimum and recommended requirements of a PC game. It requires the installation of a quick Java applet (SRLApplet … Continue reading
Back Up Pidgin Settings and Data
Pidgin stores the buddy list, pounces, preferences, and other data as XML files in a “hidden” directory in Windows. This data can be useful for transferring data between Pidgin clients without reentering your data each time. To copy/backup your data, … Continue reading
Three Ways to Get Gmail Redesigned
Gmail Redesigned is a free style that completely changes Gmail’s look by overhauling the color scheme and adding new graphics: We’re going to detail three various methods to get Gmail Redesigned. All of these methods require Firefox.
Hold Online Meetings with Adobe ConnectNow
Adobe ConnectNow is a free service offered by Adobe as part of the Acrobat.com suite of tools, by far offering the easiest method to holding a meeting online. It features a number of tools, including screen sharing, collaborative whiteboard, chatroom, … Continue reading
Custom Buddy Notifications with Pidgin
Alert yourself to events in instant messaging, such as a contact signing on or sending you a message using Buddy Pounces in Pidgin. Buddy Pounces allow you to notify yourself in a variety of ways, including playing custom sounds and … Continue reading
Keep Pidgin Always on Top
For Windows – Keep Pidgin’s buddy list “always on top” of other windows for easy access to instant messaging without the hassle of switching windows. First, head to Tools → Plugins in the buddy list. Scroll to the bottom, make … Continue reading