About Tekzilla
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. Read more
The latest from Tekzilla: Episode 66 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 262 - OS X: Navigate Web Pages Without a Mouse
January 7th, 2009 - How to tweak the TAB key so you can quickly navigate any webpage without a mouse.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 261 - Solve Windows Sleep Problems
January 6th, 2009 - Is your mouse interfering with your computer's sleep?
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 260 - Firefox: Firefox's Ultimate Tweak Tool
January 5th, 2009 - All the options Firefox should have included in the first place.
Episode 66 - Camino: Better Than Firefox, Best External Drive, HP TouchSmart PC, Super Subwoofer
January 3rd, 2009 - Checklist for a new PC. Hard Drive Speed vs. Size, SmallNetBuilder, Roll your own backup, What does Gigahertz mean?
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 259 - Windows: Can You Run This Game?
January 2nd, 2009 - Take the mystery out of choosing PC games.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 258 - Safari/IE: Supercharge Safari and Internet Explorer
January 1st, 2009 - No need to be jealous of Firefox's AwesomeBar.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 257 - OS X: Secret Spotlight Functions
December 31st, 2008 - Learn about Spotlight's Hidden Functionality.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 256 - Firefox - Preview Links Without Clicking
December 30th, 2008 - View a page without clicking on the link.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 255 - Windows - Stop Windows Error Messages
December 29th, 2008 - Turn off Microsoft's error reporting prompts.
Episode 65 - Top Ten Computing Tips of 2008!
December 27th, 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 Daily Tip - Episode 254 - OS X - Tweak Keyboard Type Faster
December 26th, 2008 - Type faster with this simple keyboard tweak!
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 253 - Windows - Why Vista's Task Manager is Better
December 25th, 2008 - Vista improves on XP in a number of ways but one of the best is hidden away in the Task Manager.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 252 - iTunes - Make Your Own iPhone Ringtones
December 24th, 2008 - Make your own custom iPhone ringtones with iTunes
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 251 - Windows - Expand Your Start Menu
December 23rd, 2008 - See everything in your Start Menu at once.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 250 - Firefox - Make Firefox Better
December 22nd, 2008 - Make Firefox better through the use of simple and free add-ons.
Episode 64 - Build a Photo Studio, Kill a Zombie PC, G1 vs. iPhone, 2009 Tech!
December 20th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 249 - iTunes: Customize iTunes Visualizer
December 19th, 2008 - A few simple keystrokes to jazz up those visuals.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 248 - Firefox: Go Fullscreen Keep the Toolbar!
December 18th, 2008 - Glue the toolbar to your screen when you go fullscreen
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 247 - OS X: Secret Mouse Scrolling Techniques
December 17th, 2008 - Secret key combo for scrolling left and right with your mouse.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 246 - Windows: Mouse Wheel Speed Tweaks
December 16th, 2008 - Adjust your mouse's scrolling speed to suit your needs.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 245 - Windows: Hide Taskbar Icons
December 15th, 2008 - Cleanup the taskbar by hiding icons in the notification area.
Episode 63 - Video Card Roundup, HDTV Picks, Headphones for Children!
December 13th, 2008 - Best HDTV Deals, GPU Picks from $50 to $500, foobar2000, Mini ITX motherboards. 7.1 speaker systems for gaming?
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 244 - Gmail: Customize Your Email Signature
December 12th, 2008 - Simplify your email with this hidden feature.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 243 - Windows/OS X: Type Like a Pro
December 11th, 2008 - Improve your typing speed with these helpful tips.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 242 - Windows: Boost External Drive Speeds
December 10th, 2008 - Get more speed out of your external drives with a simple hack.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 241 - OS X: Edit Multiple Files with a Single Key
December 9th, 2008 - A simple key combo lets you edit many files at once.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 240 - Firefox: Save Drive Space
December 8th, 2008 - Move your cache and save disk space.
Episode 62 - Best Bargain Laptop, Show Off Your HDTV, 40 Drive NAS? MetaX!
December 6th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 239 - Windows: Run Windows with a Single click
December 5th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 238 - OS X: Minimize or Close Multiple Windows
December 4th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 237 - iTunes: Locate Music Files on Your Hard Drive
December 3rd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 236 - Windows: Disable Folder Popups
December 2nd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 235 - Firefox: Preset Zoom Settings
December 1st, 2008 - Zooming is a useful feature in Firefox, but on today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to set it and forget it.
Episode 61 - Get Wi-Fi at 30,000 Feet, Core i7 or Quad Core PC?, Is Buying Refurbished Smart?, and Virtual CDs.
November 29th, 2008 - 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...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 234 - Windows: How Find Programs in the Start Menu Fast!
November 28th, 2008 - Jump right to your desired start menu program with this helpful viewer tip on today's Tekzilla Daily.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 233 - OS X: Delete Groups of Locked Files
November 27th, 2008 - Deleting locked files is a pain, but today, Veronica will help ease that pain by showing you a simple key combo.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 232 - Firefox: Auto-fill URL Hack
November 26th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 231 - Secret Trick Doubles Windows Search Speed
November 25th, 2008 - A clever way to boost your search speed in Windows Vista
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 230 - Chrome: 4 Secret Pages You Have to See!
November 24th, 2008 - Access four secret pages in Chrome filled with loads of useful, interesting, and just plain amusing info.
Episode 60 - Auctioning Off Veronica, The Sock Mod, Manage All Your Social Apps, Avoid Thumbdrive Disaster!
November 22nd, 2008 - Manage All Your Social Apps in One Place, Sock + Headphones = Comfy, DIY PBX, Don't Use A Thumbdrive for That!
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 229 - GMail: Simplify Your Email
November 21st, 2008 - Need to send a short quick message? Veronica's got a tip that will make both your and your recipient's life easier.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 228 - Firefox: Fine-Tune The AwesomeBar
November 20th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 227 - OS X: See-Through Dock Icons
November 19th, 2008 - On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica will show you how to tweak your dock for a more functional desktop.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 226 - Windows: Stop Unauthorized Logins
November 18th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 225 - Windows: Track your System Stats
November 17th, 2008 - 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.
Episode 59 - Find Album Art. inSSIDer. Xbox 360 PS3 Video Capture. $4000 PC?!?
November 15th, 2008 - 1UP's Garnett Lee joins us! Buying PCs: $700 desktops and $4000 Gaming Rigs! Xbox 360 Update. Replace NetStumbler. Remote Access Windows from OS X. DirecTV Hacks. Faster GPU vs. Faster CPU, Better WiFi Tool, Vista Drive ...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 224 - YouTube: Choose Where a YouTube Begins
November 14th, 2008 - 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 n...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 223 - Firefox: Save Multiple User Preferences
November 13th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 222 - OS X: View Multiple Files with a Single Keystroke
November 12th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 221 - Windows: Start Windows Without a Password
November 11th, 2008 - Learn how to disable the Windows login screen, even on PCs with multiple accounts.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 220 - Windows: Unlock Vista's Super User Mode
November 10th, 2008 - Hungry for more authority? On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica shows you how to activate Vista's hidden administrator account.
Episode 58 - Intel's Core i7, Cheap Screen Skins, Search Windows Better
November 8th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 219 - Google: Retro Gaming in Google
November 7th, 2008 - How do you turn the world's popular search engine into a classic video game? Find out on today's Tekzilla Daily!
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 218 - Windows: Get More Battery Life From Your Laptop
November 6th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 217 - Firefox: Why You Should Allow More Pop-ups
November 5th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 216 - OS X: Remove Menu Icons with a Single Key
November 4th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 215 - Windows: Remove Personal Data From Public Files
November 3rd, 2008 - 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...
Episode 57 - Stream Audio Anywhere. FiOS vs. Cable. Mobile Internet!
November 1st, 2008 - Kindle discount! Watch podcasts on your TV, AT&T vs. Verizon vs. Sprint for Mobile Internet. Print What You Like!
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 214 - Windows: Customize the Vista Power Button
October 31st, 2008 - Make the Vista power button in the start menu do more than just put your PC to sleep.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 213 - OS X: Collect Scattered Windows On One Desktop
October 30th, 2008 - Veronica shows you how to bring together all your scattered folder windows and apps under one desktop when you use Spaces.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 212 - Google: Google Search Tips Everyone Should Know
October 29th, 2008 - 6 things you didn't know about Google that can make your next search easier and faster.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 211 - Firefox: Improve Firefox's Search Results
October 28th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 210 - Windows: What to Do When Your PC Won't Boot
October 27th, 2008 - 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.
Episode 56 - Free Personal Finance Tools, Best Universal Remotes, Standard Def Ain't Dead!
October 25th, 2008 - Supercharge Task Manger, Replace MS Money and Quicken, Router Request, Analog TV for HDTVs and your PC, PS3 Universal Remote
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 209 - iTunes: Redirect iTunes To Your Music Library
October 24th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 208 - Windows: Stop Auto-Launch Programs
October 23rd, 2008 - A simple way to stop those auto-launch programs from starting when Windows boots.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 207 - OS X: Smart Folders
October 22nd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 206 - Firefox: Speed Up Downloads
October 21st, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 205 - Windows: Give Vista a Checkup
October 20th, 2008 - Give Windows Vista a checkup and catch potential problems with your machine before they get out of control.
Episode 55 - Hands On with the First Google Phone and New MacBooks. SDHC Memory.
October 18th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 204 - OS X: Move Windows Without Disruption
October 17th, 2008 - Rearrange your windows without disrupting your current application. Patrick shows you how on today's Tekzilla Daily!
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 203 - Windows: Stop Vista's Confirmation Messages
October 16th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 202 - Gmail: No Regret Emails!
October 15th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 201 - Windows: 3 Ways to Tweak Your Boot Screen
October 14th, 2008 - Here's three ways to tweak your Windows boot screen and inject a little pizazz while you wait for your system to boot.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 200 - Firefox: Ultimate Tab Control
October 13th, 2008 - We've been overwhelmed with emails about this sweet Firefox addon. Everything you wish Firefox could do, this little extension can!
Episode 54 - Thrifty HDTV Options, Vista Mods. Do Data Safes Work?
October 11th, 2008 - 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.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 199 - OS X: 4 Secret Uses for the Eject Key!
October 10th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 198 - iTunes: Quick Browse the iTunes Store
October 9th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 197 - Windows: Organize Your Desktop Fast!
October 8th, 2008 - Veronica will show you an easy way to organize the windows on your desktop, now with more control than ever!
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 196 - Firefox: Hidden Browser Cache
October 7th, 2008 - Ever wonder how often you've visited a certain webpage? The answer may surprise you. Veronica will give you all the deets.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 195 - Windows: Keep Your Activities Secret!
October 6th, 2008 - 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.
Episode 53 - Bicycle GPS, Best Vista Tweaking Tool Ever, Mouse DPI vs. Gaming, iPhone Apps
October 4th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 194 - Firefox: Stop Websites From Hijacking Firefox
October 3rd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 193 - OS X: Hidden Writing Tool
October 2nd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 192 - Windows: Get More Hard Drive Space, Free!
October 1st, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 191 - 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.
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Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 190 - Vista: Power User's Shortcut
September 29th, 2008 - Vista has stolen the run command! Veronica will show you how to get back what's rightfully yours on today's Tekzilla Daily.
Episode 52 - $200 GPS Roundup, Speed Up BitTorrent, Our Favorite Mouse Ever, Texting: more dangerous than driving drunk or stoned.
September 27th, 2008 - 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 re...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 189 - Internet Explorer: A Better Tab View
September 26th, 2008 - On today's Tekzilla Daily, Veronica gives all you IE users a heads up on a new way to preview your open tabs.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 188 - Windows: Group Your Files
September 25th, 2008 - Does it take you forever to find the file you're looking for? Veronica's got a tip that will ease your pain.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 187 - Firefox: Safe Mode
September 24th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 186 - Simple Multi-File Management
September 23rd, 2008 - Vista makes it super easy to manage several files simultaneously. Veronica shows you everything you need to know.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 185 - OS X: Expose
September 22nd, 2008 - Discover a new way to manage your OS X windows on today's Tekzilla Daily! Plus a viewer tip adds to the fun.
Episode 51 - Digital Camera FAQ, Bad RAM, Run Windows From a CD, Xbox or HTPC?
September 20th, 2008 - 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 ...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 184 - Windows: 24hr Clock
September 19th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 183 - OS X: Force Quit Misbehaving Programs
September 18th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 182 - Google: Should You Ditch Firefox?
September 17th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 181 - Windows and OS X: Invert Your Screen
September 16th, 2008 - Veronica shows you how to spice up your desktop or prank your friends with today's Tekzilla Daily Tip.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 180 - Firefox: How To Select Multiple Text
September 15th, 2008 - 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.
Episode 50 - Multiple Monitors, SSD vs. RAM, Modbook, Headphones for Consoles, Copy Files Faster, iTunes 8
September 13th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 179 - OS X: Close All Windows at the Same Time!
September 12th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 178 - Windows: Change Windows Explorer's Default Location
September 11th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 177 - Gmail: One Click Attachment Access
September 10th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 176 - Windows: Shutdown Windows like a Pro
September 9th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 175 - Firefox: Secure Your Passwords
September 8th, 2008 - 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...
Episode 49 - Avoid The Comcast Cap. SIP vs. Skype. Chrome
September 6th, 2008 - Veronica's back! Track monthly Internet usage across all your devices. Should you burn in a new Hard Drive?
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 174 - OS X: Turn Your Mac into a HD
September 5th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 173 - Windows: Disable Automatic Shutdown
September 4th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 172 - iTunes: Listening to Forgotten Tracks
September 3rd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 171 - Windows: Speed Up Windows
September 2nd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 170 - Firefox: Ban Blinking Text
September 1st, 2008 - Tired of webpages constantly bombarding your optic nerves with blinking text? Then disable that web annoyance with this simple Firefox hack.
Episode 48 - Red Rings on the Xbox 360. Free PS3 Tools. Benchmarking with Crysis. Sizing a new PSU!
August 30th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 169 - Windows: Launch Apps With Your Keyboard
August 29th, 2008 - Find out how easy it is to launch apps from your keyboard with a simple hack.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 168 - OS X: Navigate Without A Mouse
August 28th, 2008 - Keep your hands on the keyboard when navigating OS X folders and websites.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 167 - Internet Explorer: Locking Down IE
August 27th, 2008 - 3 secret ways to secure malicious changes to IE.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 166 - Windows: Fatten Up Your Cursor
August 26th, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 165 - Firefox: Browse in High Fidelity
August 25th, 2008 - 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.
Episode 47 - Tuning Vista for Gaming, Belkin GoStudio, Gaming PC Winner!
August 23rd, 2008 - 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,...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 164 - Vista: Secret Right Click Commands
August 22nd, 2008 - Don't let Vista pull one over on you. Veronica will reveal the secrets hidden in the right-click menu in today's helpful tip.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 163 - Firefox: Cram More Words in The Search Window
August 21st, 2008 - Need more room to type in those long search terms in Firefox? Resizing that text field might just be the answer and we'll show you how it's done, in today's Tekzilla Daily.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 162 - OS X: Resize the Dock in Just One Step
August 20th, 2008 - OS X Dock too small? Too big? No need to open the system preferences just watch to today's episode for an easier and faster way.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 161 - Flickr: Camera Shopper's Paradise
August 19th, 2008 - In the market for a new digital camera but want to see how a particular model performs in the real world before you buy? Then check out Flickr's camera finder tool that shows you what photos came from what digital camera...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 160 - Windows: Send Files Anywhere with a Right Click
August 18th, 2008 - Harness the power of the "Send To" menu and send files anywhere with a right click of the mouse!
Episode 46 - Run a PC Remotely, N95 or iPhone 3G, RSS Feeds on your Cellphone, Bad Ass Games for the Gaming PC
August 16th, 2008 - 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 machi...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 159 - Windows: Keyboard Shortcuts Revealed
August 15th, 2008 - Take the mystery out of what keys perform which actions in Windows with this fabulous tip.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 158 - Firefox: Open Multiple Tabs with One-Click
August 14th, 2008 - Open a whole group of tabs with just one click. Veronica will show you how to avoid the tedium of opening tab after tab over and over.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 157 - OS X: Date Hack for the Finder Bar
August 13th, 2008 - Why waste time in by clicking on the clock in OS X to find the date? Veronica has hidden trick for getting the date and time to show up together on the Finder Bar.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 156 - Windows: Turn off that Annoying Clicking Noise!
August 12th, 2008 - Irritated by that Windows click noise every time you open a folder? It's almost as bad as a dripping faucet at night. Well, worry not friends - Veronica has the answer on today's Tekzilla Daily
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 155 - Web Browsers: Word Search on a Webpage
August 11th, 2008 - Jump to a specific phrase or word on any webpage with your web browser using this handy search tip.
Episode 45 - Stop Bandwidth Hogs. Mic Roundup. DOS Games in Vista
August 9th, 2008 - 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 ca...
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 154 - OS X and Windows: File Moving Tips
August 8th, 2008 - Move and copy files the smart way in either OS X or Windows with these simple key combos.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 153 - OS X: Hidden Spotlight Feature
August 7th, 2008 - Use Spotlight to its fullest! Veronica shows you a neat feature that helps you locate where your files live, quickly.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 152 - Vista: A Better Way to Task Switch
August 6th, 2008 - Veronica has the secret to better task switching in this episode of Tekzilla Daily.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 151 - iTunes: Multiple Libraries
August 5th, 2008 - Learn how to share iTunes with multiple people without mixing up their music libraries. Veronica has a quick and simple way to keep everybody's music where it belongs.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 150 - Firefox: Crash Reports
August 4th, 2008 - Get a comprehensive list of why and when Firefox 3 crashed.
Episode 44 - Quad vs. Dual Core, Private P2P, Notebook Overheating
August 2nd, 2008 - 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 Daily Tip - Episode 149 - Windows: Find Lost Windows
August 1st, 2008 - Have you lost a window offscreen? No need to close it and reopen, just follow Veronica through today's tip and it'll be back in no time.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 148 - Windows: Clean Desktop, Easy Access
July 31st, 2008 - Clear your Desktop, but keep those icons close. Veronica leads you through the steps to keeping those pretty backgrounds uncluttered in today's Daily Tip.
Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 147 - OS X: Lock Your Screen Instantly
July 30th, 2008 - Enable your password-protected screensaver only when YOU want it! Veronica shows you how one click will do the trick.


