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QTTabBar: Tab Browsing for Windows Explorer

Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Aminul Islam Sajib.

Ever wanted the tab browsing feature of Firefox, Internet Explorer 8, or Google Chrome in your Windows Explorer? I know I have.  Most of the time, we need to open multiple folders in different windows in order to move files around. As a result, the windows get cluttered and slow down your work process.

Well, as with most computer or software problems, there is a solution.  QTTabBar makes exploring Windows folders easier than ever before. Let’s take a look at all the amazing features of this cool little tool.

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Best Free Remote Desktop Alternatives

Posted on 26. Aug, 2009 by UzEE.

I often have to travel a lot between my home city, and my university which are more than 300 miles apart. On top of that, I don’t carry around a notebook or a netbook (I don’t even want to get in the discussion of why) so I usually have a tough time when I want something from one of my computers at home while I’m at the university.

Sure I do use cloud storage for important files, but sometimes we need more than just files and data, like for example, I might want to make some changes to my Home Server which is only accessible through the PCs on my Home network.

In these types of situations, I turn to a Remote Desktop Connection program which allows me to connect to my PC from anywhere in the world as long as I have Internet. It even works on the iPhone. Windows has a Remote Desktop Connection solution built into it, but we will be looking at the alternatives.

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60 Search Engine Alternatives to Google

Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by Alex.Braz.

When it comes to search engines, Google is the first one that comes to our minds. There seems to be nothing it can’t find. Okay, except for the meaning of life and other important questions, perhaps. But mostly it can find everything that inhabits the Internet. “Are there alternatives?”, one would ask. Just like children ask their parents, if they can find their recommended amount of B vitamins anywhere else than in spinach.

Well, yes there are. Even if it sounds impossible that there are websites that can do something better than the praised search engine that invented a verb, they exist. At least 60, as a matter of fact. Of course, Google is able to help you with music, photos, shopping, movies, videos and so on, but other services can do it more efficiently.

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20 Best Free or Freemium Alternatives to Popular Paid Software Programs

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by LesliePoston.

You know that Adobe and Microsoft are, if not the best, at least some of the most widely used software.  Because these programs are standard, and your clients and friends use them, they are on your radar – but they cost a fortune! How can you get the job done when you are working on a shoe string budget?

There are other heavy-hitting software titles just like them out there that you can use.  Today, we are going to run through the best alternatives to that expensive software everyone else uses.

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How To Play RealMedia Files in Windows Media Player

Posted on 04. Nov, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

I’m sure that most of your have dealt with RealPlayer at some point, and I don’t have to tell you that RealPlayer is a big piece of junk.  It is slow, bulky and annoying.  Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to play RealMedia and RealAudio files without RealPlayer?

Well, there is such a way!  Real Alternative is a free codec that lets you play RealMedia with RealPlayer nowhere in sight.  The Real Alternative codec works with just about any media player, but it does come with Media Player Classic.

The following Real formats are supported by the Real Alternative Codec.

• RealAudio (.ra .rpm)

• RealMedia (.rm .ram .rmvb .rpx .smi .smil)

• RealText (.rt)

• ReadPix (.rp)

Unless you like Media Player Classic, I would suggest downloading Real Alternative Lite.  It is the same as the normal version, but it doesn’t come with Media Player Classic.

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Replace Your FTP with Single Wrench

Posted on 07. Oct, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

Single Wrench is an innovative service that can make your FTP server a thing of the past.  It provides great file management tools and an easy to use interface for uploading files.  In addition to the great tools, there is a great pricing structure that only charges you for the files you upload.

Single Wrench has partnered with LostInTechnology to offer a great promotional opportunity for anyone that wants to use this service.  Single Wrench is free to try, and LostInTechnology readers will receive a permanent 20% discount when they sign up.  In order to receive this discount, just enter the promo code LIT.

Let’s take a closer look at what Single Wrench has to offer.

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4 Alternatives to Adobe PDF Reader

Posted on 18. Jun, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

I’m not sure about you, but I really hate the PDF format. What has always added to my dislike of the PDF format has been the traditionally slow Adobe PDF Reader. To make it easier to deal with PDFs, I’ve rounded up four great alternatives to Adobe PDF Reader.

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