Tekzilla (Revision 3)

Embrace digital technology. Join the Tekzilla crew and make your tech work better for you. Or you can go live in the woods with an axe. Every Saturday, Patrick Norton and Veronica Belmont deliver product reviews, computer help, tech tips on everything from iPods to camcorders, HD to the Internet, plus do it yourself projects.

Tekzilla - Hands On with the First Google Phone and New MacBooks. SDHC Memory.

Tons of products this week: we get hands on with Tmobile G1, the new Macbook and Macbook Pro, Dell's Studio Hybrid. Plus bombproof Mp3 players for work, and SDHC memory!

Tekzilla - Free Personal Finance Tools, Best Universal Remotes, Standard Def Ain't Dead!

Supercharge Task Manger, Replace MS Money and Quicken, Router Request, Analog TV for HDTVs and your PC, PS3 Universal Remote

Tekzilla - Intel's Core i7, Cheap Screen Skins, Search Windows Better

Intel's Core i7 = The New Fast. Simplify Media streams audio better. Dump Cable for the Internet? Better Search for Windows. DVI-D vs. DVI-I.

Tekzilla - Auctioning Off Veronica, The Sock Mod, Manage All Your Social Apps, Avoid Thumbdrive Disaster!

Manage All Your Social Apps in One Place, Sock + Headphones = Comfy, DIY PBX, Don't Use A Thumbdrive for That!

Tekzilla - Get Wi-Fi at 30,000 Feet, Core i7 or Quad Core PC?, Is Buying Refurbished Smart?, and Virtual CDs.

Veronica gets online at 15,000 feet courtesy of Virgin America. Is the Core i7 a better deal than the Core 2 Quad? Is buying refurbished technology inviting trouble? And how to run CD apps off a netbook PC. All that plus your questions on this episode of Tekzilla.

Tekzilla - Best Bargain Laptop, Show Off Your HDTV, 40 Drive NAS? MetaX!

Best Budget Laptops, Upscaled DVD vs Blu-ray, Planet Earth Looks Amazing, What To Do with 40 Laptop Drives, Why Macbooks Can't Use Microphones, LetMeGoogleThatForYou.com

Tekzilla - Video Card Roundup, HDTV Picks, Headphones for Children!

Best HDTV Deals, GPU Picks from $50 to $500, foobar2000, Mini ITX motherboards. 7.1 speaker systems for gaming?

Tekzilla - Build a Photo Studio, Kill a Zombie PC, G1 vs. iPhone, 2009 Tech!

Tools for the iPod DJ, Killing Botnets Over The Network vs. Antispyware, Turn by Turn Nav (and Hulu!) on Smartphones, The Speech Accent Archive, HDTV and GPU Tech to watch for in 2009

Tekzilla - Top Ten Computing Tips of 2008!

Firefox, Windows, Google, iTunes, OS X... Tekzilla's Ten Most Popular Tips of 2008 is guaranteed to make your digital life easier, simpler and faster!

Tekzilla - Camino: Better Than Firefox, Best External Drive, HP TouchSmart PC, Super Subwoofer

Checklist for a new PC. Hard Drive Speed vs. Size, SmallNetBuilder, Roll your own backup, What does Gigahertz mean?

Tekzilla - CES Day 1: HD Camcorders, Amazing Headphones, Dual Screen Notebook, Palm Doesn't Suck Anymore!

Ultimate $1500 Headphones, Cheap HD (and YouTube friendly) Camcorders, and a Dual Screen Notebook!

Tekzilla - Macworld 2009: iTunes Kills DRM, New MacBook Pro, SlimBlade Trackball, Shure USB Mics, Much More!

Steve Jobs wasn't there, but Macworld 2009 brought tons of new tech toys

Tekzilla - CES Day 2: Ultimate Blu-ray Player, Vaio P, Digital Cameras and The V Segment

Veronica goes from HD sewing machines to speaker pigs, Patrick has digital cameras and home theater gear!

Tekzilla - CES Day 3: Personal Fuel Cells, Wireless Power and Jim's Weird Products!

Our final day at CES features an array of amazing power and portable products... and Jim Louderback has found the weirdest product at CES!

Tekzilla - iTunes: Quick Browse the iTunes Store

If you're a frequent iTunes user, you know that browsing the store isn't as streamlined as it could be. Veronica has a tip for you that will make it a snap to jump to your favorite stops.

Tekzilla - OS X: 4 Secret Uses for the Eject Key!

That eject key does more than spit out your CDs. Put these combos to use and discover a new appreciation for that too-often neglected key.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Ultimate Tab Control

We've been overwhelmed with emails about this sweet Firefox addon. Everything you wish Firefox could do, this little extension can!

Tekzilla - Windows: 3 Ways to Tweak Your Boot Screen

Here's three ways to tweak your Windows boot screen and inject a little pizazz while you wait for your system to boot.

Tekzilla - Gmail: No Regret Emails!

The only thing worse than a hangover is finding out you accidentally drunk-emailed someone you really wish you hadn't. Google to the rescue!

Tekzilla - Windows: Stop Vista's Confirmation Messages

Windows Vista asks for confirmation everytime you tweak any little thing. Sure, they're just trying to protect your system, but if you think you're responsible enough, Patrick will show you how to disable this.

Tekzilla - OS X: Move Windows Without Disruption

Rearrange your windows without disrupting your current application. Patrick shows you how on today's Tekzilla Daily!

Tekzilla - Windows: Give Vista a Checkup

Give Windows Vista a checkup and catch potential problems with your machine before they get out of control.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Speed Up Downloads

If you're confident in your browsing and downloading habits, Firefox's auto-scanner can add unnecessary time your downloads. Veronica shows you how to turn it off, saving you precious time.

Tekzilla - OS X: Smart Folders

Keep your files in multiple folders without losing track of them! Veronica shows you how using OS X's built in Smart Folder function.

Tekzilla - Windows: Stop Auto-Launch Programs

A simple way to stop those auto-launch programs from starting when Windows boots.

Tekzilla - iTunes: Redirect iTunes To Your Music Library

If you don't use the iTunes store, the arrows that show up in your library are useless. Or are they? On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to put them to use.

Tekzilla - Windows: What to Do When Your PC Won't Boot

Can't get your Windows to boot after you made some errant changes in the registry, drivers or system settings? Find out how to restore functionality with this simple tip.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Improve Firefox's Search Results

Are Firefox's suggestions not up to your standards? On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica will show you how to make the AwesomeBar even more Awesome.

Tekzilla - Google: Google Search Tips Everyone Should Know

6 things you didn't know about Google that can make your next search easier and faster.

Tekzilla - OS X: Collect Scattered Windows On One Desktop

Veronica shows you how to bring together all your scattered folder windows and apps under one desktop when you use Spaces.

Tekzilla - Windows: Customize the Vista Power Button

Make the Vista power button in the start menu do more than just put your PC to sleep.

Tekzilla - Windows: Remove Personal Data From Public Files

You might not realize it, but many types of files store personal information in their meta-tags. Learn how a simple tool built into Vista can strip away that info before you upload your pics or documents to a public site.

Tekzilla - OS X: Remove Menu Icons with a Single Key

OS X's menu bar can get cluttered with too many icons all over the place. We show you how to remove, replace or swap icons in the menu bar with a single keystroke.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Why You Should Allow More Pop-ups

Pop-ups aren't all scams, stupid ads, or annoying. Many legitimate sites use them as well. But Firefox limits the number of sites that can allow pop-ups to 20. Find out how to increase that number with this simple hack.

Tekzilla - Windows: Get More Battery Life From Your Laptop

Laptops are great, but it's just a matter of time before the juice runs out. Find out how to squeeze the most from your machine's battery and extend its life away from an electrical outlet.

Tekzilla - Google: Retro Gaming in Google

How do you turn the world's popular search engine into a classic video game? Find out on today's Tekzilla Daily!

Tekzilla - Windows: Unlock Vista's Super User Mode

Hungry for more authority? On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to activate Vista's hidden administrator account.

Tekzilla - Windows: Start Windows Without a Password

Learn how to disable the Windows login screen, even on PCs with multiple accounts.

Tekzilla - OS X: View Multiple Files with a Single Keystroke

On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to preview several different files, in OS X Leopard, at the same time with a single keystroke!

Tekzilla - Firefox: Save Multiple User Preferences

Do you have several family members using your copy of Firefox? Wish you could keep your add-ons and preferences separate? Veronica has just the tip for you!

Tekzilla - YouTube: Choose Where a YouTube Begins

So many Youtube videos are full of fluff and have just a few seconds of gold. On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to embed or link to a video that will start at a specified point - no third party programs necessary!

Tekzilla - Windows: Track your System Stats

Vista is equipped with a system monitor that displays loads of details about every aspect of your machine. Find out how to make it work for you.

Tekzilla - Windows: Stop Unauthorized Logins

Has someone been trying to log in to your computer remotely? Would you know it if they were? Veronica shows you how to catch that perp red-handed.

Tekzilla - OS X: See-Through Dock Icons

On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica will show you how to tweak your dock for a more functional desktop.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Fine-Tune The AwesomeBar

Can't find that URL amongst the many suggestions in Firefox 3's AwesomeBar? Veronica has a quick tip for you that will narrow your results and make navigating a breeze!

Tekzilla - GMail: Simplify Your Email

Need to send a short quick message? Veronica's got a tip that will make both your and your recipient's life easier.

Tekzilla - Chrome: 4 Secret Pages You Have to See!

Access four secret pages in Chrome filled with loads of useful, interesting, and just plain amusing info.

Tekzilla - Secret Trick Doubles Windows Search Speed

A clever way to boost your search speed in Windows Vista

Tekzilla - Firefox: Auto-fill URL Hack

Why retype or scroll through a menu of sites you've already visited? Veronica has a simple hack that auto fills the AwesomeBar with sites you want to visit fast!

Tekzilla - OS X: Delete Groups of Locked Files

Deleting locked files is a pain, but today, Veronica will help ease that pain by showing you a simple key combo.

Tekzilla - Windows: How Find Programs in the Start Menu Fast!

Jump right to your desired start menu program with this helpful viewer tip on today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Preset Zoom Settings

Zooming is a useful feature in Firefox, but on today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to set it and forget it.

Tekzilla - Windows: Disable Folder Popups

Redundant popups are annoying. On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to alleviate some of that irritation by getting rid of useless info bubbles.

Tekzilla - iTunes: Locate Music Files on Your Hard Drive

iTunes isn't a perfect media manager, and sometimes you just need to refer back to the files on your hard drive. On today's Tekzilla daily, Veronica makes the transition seamless.

Tekzilla - OS X: Minimize or Close Multiple Windows

Got dozens of Finder, Firefox or Application windows open, making a mess of your desktop? Veronica shows you how to clear them off with just one click on today's Tekzilla Daily!

Tekzilla - Windows: Run Windows with a Single click

Save that second click for something else! A single click is enough to get the job done, and Veronica gives you the lowdown on today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Save Drive Space

Move your cache and save disk space.

Tekzilla - OS X: Edit Multiple Files with a Single Key

A simple key combo lets you edit many files at once.

Tekzilla - Windows: Boost External Drive Speeds

Get more speed out of your external drives with a simple hack.

Tekzilla - Windows/OS X: Type Like a Pro

Improve your typing speed with these helpful tips.

Tekzilla - Gmail: Customize Your Email Signature

Simplify your email with this hidden feature.

Tekzilla - Windows: Hide Taskbar Icons

Cleanup the taskbar by hiding icons in the notification area.

Tekzilla - Windows: Mouse Wheel Speed Tweaks

Adjust your mouse's scrolling speed to suit your needs.

Tekzilla - OS X: Secret Mouse Scrolling Techniques

Secret key combo for scrolling left and right with your mouse.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Go Fullscreen Keep the Toolbar!

Glue the toolbar to your screen when you go fullscreen

Tekzilla - iTunes: Customize iTunes Visualizer

A few simple keystrokes to jazz up those visuals.

Tekzilla - Firefox - Make Firefox Better

Make Firefox better through the use of simple and free add-ons.

Tekzilla - Windows - Expand Your Start Menu

See everything in your Start Menu at once.

Tekzilla - iTunes - Make Your Own iPhone Ringtones

Make your own custom iPhone ringtones with iTunes

Tekzilla - Windows - Why Vista's Task Manager is Better

Vista improves on XP in a number of ways but one of the best is hidden away in the Task Manager.

Tekzilla - OS X - Tweak Keyboard Type Faster

Type faster with this simple keyboard tweak!

Tekzilla - Windows - Stop Windows Error Messages

Turn off Microsoft's error reporting prompts.

Tekzilla - Firefox - Preview Links Without Clicking

View a page without clicking on the link.

Tekzilla - OS X: Secret Spotlight Functions

Learn about Spotlight's Hidden Functionality.

Tekzilla - Safari/IE: Supercharge Safari and Internet Explorer

No need to be jealous of Firefox's AwesomeBar.

Tekzilla - Windows: Can You Run This Game?

Take the mystery out of choosing PC games.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Firefox's Ultimate Tweak Tool

All the options Firefox should have included in the first place.

Tekzilla - Solve Windows Sleep Problems

Is your mouse interfering with your computer's sleep?

Tekzilla - OS X: Navigate Web Pages Without a Mouse

How to tweak the TAB key so you can quickly navigate any webpage without a mouse.

Tekzilla - Web Browsers: Send a Twitter Message from the URL Toolbar

Speed up your Twitter messaging using your web browser's address bar

Tekzilla - Windows: Spice Up The Quicklaunch Bar

Give your taskbar a facelift

Tekzilla - Windows: Change Your Drive Letters

How to change the drive letters on your Windows computer.

Tekzilla - Speed Up Windows Vista

Vista's file indexing can even make super fast PC's feel slow. So turn it off and speed up Vista's look and feel.

Tekzilla - OS X: Run Your MacBook With One Hand

How to use one hand with your MacBook and leave the other one free for coffee, food or whatever.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Stop Download Pop-up Windows

How to silence that annoying Firefox pop-up window every time you click to download something.

Tekzilla - Google: Get the Weather in Google Calendar

Integrate weather forecasts into Google Calendar planning with this handy tip!

Tekzilla - OS X: Navigate Without A Mouse

Keep your hands on the keyboard when navigating OS X folders and websites.

Tekzilla - Windows: Launch Apps With Your Keyboard

Find out how easy it is to launch apps from your keyboard with a simple hack.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Ban Blinking Text

Tired of webpages constantly bombarding your optic nerves with blinking text? Then disable that web annoyance with this simple Firefox hack.

Tekzilla - Windows: Speed Up Windows

Is Windows not operating as fast as you would like? Then follow these simple system adjustments guaranteed to put some oomph back into Windows.

Tekzilla - iTunes: Listening to Forgotten Tracks

Out of the thousands of songs on your iPod, there's gotta be a bunch you've been neglecting. Patrick will show you how to revisit those golden oldies you forgot you even owned.

Tekzilla - Windows: Disable Automatic Shutdown

Tired of Windows restarting while you're away? Don't put up with that! Follow today's Tekzilla Daily and show Windows who's boss.

Tekzilla - OS X: Turn Your Mac into a HD

Turn your Mac into an external drive with the press of a button. Whether OS X is dying or you're just transferring data to a new machine this tip will you time and money.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Secure Your Passwords

Did you know your saved passwords in Firefox are vulnerable to prying eyes? That's right: guests and other users are a mere 3 clicks away from uncovering your passwords. So tighten up Firefox and lock down your passwords before it's too late.

Tekzilla - Windows: Shutdown Windows like a Pro

Skip the tedium of clicking the start button and mousing over to "System Shutdown" in Windows. Turn off Windows like a pro and use a simple key combo instead.

Tekzilla - Gmail: One Click Attachment Access

Get to all your Gmail attachments with a click of the mouse. Veronica shows you how to set it up in today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - Windows: Change Windows Explorer's Default Location

Tired of Windows Explorer opening to a folder you don't want? Why not have it default to a location of your choosing instead? We'll show you how on today's Tekzilla Daily!

Tekzilla - OS X: Close All Windows at the Same Time!

Are your Finder windows piling up? No need to close them one by one! Veronica will show you how to make them all disappear at once.

Tekzilla - Firefox: How To Select Multiple Text

Select and copy the text you need all at once with this hidden Firefox 3 tip. Veronica gives you the lowdown on today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - Windows and OS X: Invert Your Screen

Veronica shows you how to spice up your desktop or prank your friends with today's Tekzilla Daily Tip.

Tekzilla - Google: Should You Ditch Firefox?

Is Google's recently released Chrome, the web browser for you? Here's are three features that will help you make up your mind.

Tekzilla - OS X: Force Quit Misbehaving Programs

Is that spinning beach ball giving you a headache, but you can't figure out how to kill that misbehaving program? Bypass the three-fingered salute and close that stubborn application immediately.

Tekzilla - Windows: 24hr Clock

Your day is 24 hours long, right? So why not have your system clock reflect that? Veronica shows you how to convert to 24hr time on today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - OS X: Expose

Discover a new way to manage your OS X windows on today's Tekzilla Daily! Plus a viewer tip adds to the fun.

Tekzilla - Simple Multi-File Management

Vista makes it super easy to manage several files simultaneously. Veronica shows you everything you need to know.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Safe Mode

Is Firefox not cooperating? Perhaps you have a malicious add-on, or unknowingly corrupted the settings. Run Firefox in Safe Mode to get it functional again!

Tekzilla - Windows: Group Your Files

Does it take you forever to find the file you're looking for? Veronica's got a tip that will ease your pain.

Tekzilla - Internet Explorer: A Better Tab View

On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica gives all you IE users a heads up on a new way to preview your open tabs.

Tekzilla - Vista: Power User's Shortcut

Vista has stolen the run command! Veronica will show you how to get back what's rightfully yours on today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - iTunes: Make Songs Easier to Find

iTunes makes it easy to find out which songs in your music library appear more than once. Listen to what Veronica has to say, and you're one step closer to clearing out some room on your iPod.

Tekzilla - Windows: Get More Hard Drive Space, Free!

Free up space on your hard drive by restricting the size of your recycle bin. Veronica gives you the step-by-step on today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - OS X: Hidden Writing Tool

Even an accomplished writer needs some help every now and then. Veronica has the lead on a secret tool guaranteed to help any writer in today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Stop Websites From Hijacking Firefox

Annoyed by websites deciding what size and shape your tab should be? Veronica shows you how to stay in control on today's Tekzilla Daily.

Tekzilla - Windows: Keep Your Activities Secret!

Vista doesn't hesitate to broadcast your most frequently used programs in a prominent place. But Veronica has a tip that will put your mind at ease.

Tekzilla - Firefox: Hidden Browser Cache

Ever wonder how often you've visited a certain webpage? The answer may surprise you. Veronica will give you all the deets.

Tekzilla - Quad vs. Dual Core, Private P2P, Notebook Overheating

Is there any point to encrypting P2P? Boxee.TV. Keep Your Notebook from Overheating, Can I upgrade my motherboard without re-installing Windows? Free Software. Weasels in our Pants!

Tekzilla - Stop Bandwidth Hogs. Mic Roundup. DOS Games in Vista

Our Badass Gaming PC Is Assembled! Replace Lost Windows Disks. Rescue Scratched CDs/DVDs. A Better Microphone For Your PC. Play DOS Games in Vista and XP. How to throttle your high speed internet bandwidth so everyone can get an equal share.

Tekzilla - Run a PC Remotely, N95 or iPhone 3G, RSS Feeds on your Cellphone, Bad Ass Games for the Gaming PC

Provide tech support for friends and family from miles away! Which is the better smart phone: the iPhone 3G or Nokia's N95? How to catch up with all your RSS feeds on your mobile phone!What the heck is causing your machine to run at 100% all the time? And how does the Bad Ass Gaming PC handle games like BioShock and Crysis?

Tekzilla - Tuning Vista for Gaming, Belkin GoStudio, Gaming PC Winner!

Your fave free tools for remote access, Asus Eee PC 900 = big improvements, Veronica Reviews the Belkin GoStudio, RegToy, What goes in an ExpressCard Slot? Tips for shopping online overseas with ChannelFlip's Wil Harris, PassiveAggressiveNotes.com, Who won our Badass Gaming PC???

Tekzilla - Red Rings on the Xbox 360. Free PS3 Tools. Benchmarking with Crysis. Sizing a new PSU!

1UP's Garnett Lee, Lightning vs. Xbox 360, Benchmarking our Badass Gaming PC with 3DMark Vantage and Crysis, Free Video Conversion for the PS3

Tekzilla - Firefox: Browse in High Fidelity

Firefox dulls the appearance of webpages to give you faster performance. But if you have speed to spare, we've got a tip for you to get the most out of those flickr pages.

Tekzilla - Windows: Fatten Up Your Cursor

Getting eye strain from staring at that skinny text cursor all day? We'll show you how to fatten it up so that you'll never have to squint to see it again.

Tekzilla - Internet Explorer: Locking Down IE

3 secret ways to secure malicious changes to IE.

Tekzilla - Avoid The Comcast Cap. SIP vs. Skype. Chrome

Veronica's back! Track monthly Internet usage across all your devices. Should you burn in a new Hard Drive?

Tekzilla - Multiple Monitors, SSD vs. RAM, Modbook, Headphones for Consoles, Copy Files Faster, iTunes 8

NAS vs. FTP. AngryAliens. What's the best way to use headphones with your to your PS3 or Xbox? TeraCopy moves files faster. How many screen can you attach to your monitor? Can I use a Solid State Disk in place of RAM?

Tekzilla - Digital Camera FAQ, Bad RAM, Run Windows From a CD, Xbox or HTPC?

CNET's Lori Grunin helps us answer your tough digital camera questions. Can too much RAM slow your PC? A free utility that lets you run Windows from a CD. Domain forwarding 101. Which is the better media PC: Xbox 360 or HTPC?

Tekzilla - $200 GPS Roundup, Speed Up BitTorrent, Our Favorite Mouse Ever, Texting: more dangerous than driving drunk or stoned.

GPS models from TomTom, Garmin and Mio, Veronica's call on Android/T-Mobile's G1, help speeding up BitTorrent. Vista/OS X File sharing help. Our favorite mouse is cheap, too. Three core processor info. Cheap HDMI/HDCP ready video card options.

Tekzilla - Bicycle GPS, Best Vista Tweaking Tool Ever, Mouse DPI vs. Gaming, iPhone Apps

Picking in-ear headphones, Walmart kills digital music collections, Use Google Earth KML Routes with your GPS, Veronica's Favorite iPhone Apps, DLP Projector Bulb Tips, The Geekiest Bike Around

Tekzilla - Thrifty HDTV Options, Vista Mods. Do Data Safes Work?

Robert Heron picks the Best HDTV Ever, Blu-ray players. Protect Your Data from Fire, Flooding and Old Age. DIY HDTV Calibration. Fix a Broken LCD Screen. Vista Start Menu Mods. HDFury HDCP Bypass.