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RoBoForm vs. Foxmarks

Like most long time Firefox users, I used the built in Password/Master Password option along with Foxmarks Bookmarks Synchronizer. Every time I login, Foxmark’s Auto sync kicks in, and I need to enter the Firefox master password. That’s great for restoring Bookmarks after an install of Firefox.

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Access Your Home Computer from the Internet

Whether your at work or on vacation, LogMeIn’s combination of Remote Control Software and web access from your browser makes access to your home computer is as easy as checking your email. The Free version allows you basic access and remote control, paid versions provide enhanced tools and features like drag and drop to the [...]

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Using Firefox Profiles

A Firefox “Profile” contains all the modifications you made to the original Firefox installation including Bookmarks, Themes, and Add-ons. Most Themes and Add-ons perform perfectly, but there are some that cause memory leaks, browser hangs, slower performance and overall stability issues. There is a official sheet listing some of the known offenders called “Problematic extensions”. [...]

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Using Autoruns

If your familiar with MSConfig and HijackThis, you already know how important Process Explorer Utilities are to optimizing Vista performance. Autoruns is is in this category. There are two versions, Autorunsc (systems console, aka command line) and Autoruns (image below) the graphical interface. You can easily sort processes by type (Startup, Login, etc.), with options [...]

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