Google recently decided to disable the installation of Chrome extensions from third-party websites. This was an expected and arguably necessary change, as such extensions could prove a serious security risk that’s entirely outside of Google’s hands, but some users still want to install extensions from sources other than the Chrome Web Store. Here’s how to do it. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Nothing in this world is ever entirely safe, and that goes double for anything that lives in the cloud. If you use Gmail, your mail could be read by someone other than the intended recipient, or your account just might get hijacked. Check out why on this article from PCWorld.com
Don’t underestimate the power of fonts. Few things can alter the mood and look of a graphical element as effectively as a new font set. Newsletters, web designs, resumes, and even beautiful Windows themes – all of these can be rendered worthless when paired with ugly letters. Fonts are the building blocks of digital aesthetics. More information from MakeUseOf.com
iTunes – for all its warts – is probably the best media player on the market right now. What makes it so great? Well, for starters, it’s tightly integrated with the world’s largest music store. Radio junkie? It also allows you to create and manage a library of podcasts. Check out how on this article from MakeUseOf.com
Beginning Friday, Microsoft’s Outlook Web App integrates features that allow saving changes in documents attached to emails—all without the hassle of downloading the files, saving changes, and emailing them back. Check this news from PCWorld.com
Instead of searching around for a suitable image to feature for your video blog post, why not use an image from the video itself? Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Clipboard managers and screenshot utilities are useful tools for supercharging your writing, research, and editing workflow. While there’s no shortage of these programs for Mac OS X, some offer unique benefits you should probably know about. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com