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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 61 - 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.

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iTunes: Locate Music Files on Your Hard Drive

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.

Windows: Disable Folder Popups

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.

Firefox: Preset Zoom Settings

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.

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

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...

Windows: How Find Programs in the Start Menu Fast!

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.

OS X: Delete Groups of Locked Files

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.

Firefox: Auto-fill URL Hack

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!

Secret Trick Doubles Windows Search Speed

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

Chrome: 4 Secret Pages You Have to See!

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.

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

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!

GMail: Simplify Your Email

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.

Firefox: Fine-Tune The AwesomeBar

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!

OS X: See-Through Dock Icons

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.

Windows: Stop Unauthorized Logins

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.

Windows: Track your System Stats

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.

Find Album Art. inSSIDer. Xbox 360 PS3 Video Capture. $4000 PC?!?

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 ...

YouTube: Choose Where a YouTube Begins

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...

Firefox: Save Multiple User Preferences

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!

OS X: View Multiple Files with a Single Keystroke

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!

Windows: Start Windows Without a Password

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.

Windows: Unlock Vista's Super User Mode

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.

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

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.

Google: Retro Gaming in Google

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!

Windows: Get More Battery Life From Your Laptop

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.

Firefox: Why You Should Allow More Pop-ups

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.

OS X: Remove Menu Icons with a Single Key

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.

Windows: Remove Personal Data From Public Files

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...

Stream Audio Anywhere. FiOS vs. Cable. Mobile Internet!

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!

Windows: Customize the Vista Power Button

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.

OS X: Collect Scattered Windows On One Desktop

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.

Google: Google Search Tips Everyone Should Know

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.

Firefox: Improve Firefox's Search Results

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.

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

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.

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

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

iTunes: Redirect iTunes To Your Music Library

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.

Windows: Stop Auto-Launch Programs

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.

OS X: Smart Folders

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.

Firefox: Speed Up Downloads

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.

Windows: Give Vista a Checkup

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.

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

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!

OS X: Move Windows Without Disruption

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!

Windows: Stop Vista's Confirmation Messages

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.

Gmail: No Regret Emails!

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!

Windows: 3 Ways to Tweak Your Boot Screen

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.

Firefox: Ultimate Tab Control

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!

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

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.

OS X: 4 Secret Uses for the Eject Key!

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.

iTunes: Quick Browse the iTunes Store

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.

Windows: Organize Your Desktop Fast!

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!

Firefox: Hidden Browser Cache

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.

Windows: Keep Your Activities Secret!

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.

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

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

Firefox: Stop Websites From Hijacking Firefox

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.

OS X: Hidden Writing Tool

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.

Windows: Get More Hard Drive Space, Free!

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.

iTunes: Make Songs Easier to Find

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 191 - iTunes: Make Songs Easier to Find
September 30th, 2008 -

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.

Vista: Power User's Shortcut

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.

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

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...

Internet Explorer: A Better Tab View

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.

Windows: Group Your Files

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.

Firefox: Safe Mode

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!

Simple Multi-File Management

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.

OS X: Expose

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.

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

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 ...

Windows: 24hr Clock

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.

OS X: Force Quit Misbehaving Programs

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.

Google: Should You Ditch Firefox?

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.

Windows and OS X: Invert Your Screen

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.

Firefox: How To Select Multiple Text

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.

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

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?

OS X: Close All Windows at the Same Time!

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.

Windows: Change Windows Explorer's Default Location

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!

Gmail: One Click Attachment Access

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.

Windows: Shutdown Windows like a Pro

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.

Firefox: Secure Your Passwords

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...

Avoid The Comcast Cap. SIP vs. Skype. Chrome

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?

OS X: Turn Your Mac into a HD

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.

Windows: Disable Automatic Shutdown

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.

iTunes: Listening to Forgotten Tracks

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.

Windows: Speed Up Windows

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.

Firefox: Ban Blinking Text

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.

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

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

Windows: Launch Apps With Your Keyboard

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.

OS X: Navigate Without A Mouse

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.

Internet Explorer: Locking Down IE

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 167 - Internet Explorer: Locking Down IE
August 27th, 2008 - 3 secret ways to secure malicious changes to IE.

Windows: Fatten Up Your Cursor

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.

Firefox: Browse in High Fidelity

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.

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

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,...

Vista: Secret Right Click Commands

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.

Firefox: Cram More Words in The Search Window

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.

OS X: Resize the Dock in Just One Step

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.

Flickr: Camera Shopper's Paradise

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...

Windows: Send Files Anywhere with a Right Click

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!

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

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...

Windows: Keyboard Shortcuts Revealed

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.

Firefox: Open Multiple Tabs with One-Click

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.

OS X: Date Hack for the Finder Bar

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.

Windows: Turn off that Annoying Clicking Noise!

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

Web Browsers: Word Search on a Webpage

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.

Stop Bandwidth Hogs. Mic Roundup. DOS Games in Vista

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...

OS X and Windows: File Moving Tips

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.

OS X: Hidden Spotlight Feature

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.

Vista: A Better Way to Task Switch

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.

iTunes: Multiple Libraries

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.

Firefox: Crash Reports

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 150 - Firefox: Crash Reports
August 4th, 2008 - Get a comprehensive list of why and when Firefox 3 crashed.

Quad vs. Dual Core, Private P2P, Notebook Overheating

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!

Windows: Find Lost Windows

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.

Windows: Clean Desktop, Easy Access

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.

OS X: Lock Your Screen Instantly

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.

Google: Image Search for Faces Only

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 146 - Google: Image Search for Faces Only
July 29th, 2008 - Say goodbye to irrelevant search results! Veronica shows you how to find what you're looking for faster with this hidden tool in Google's Image Search.

Firefox: Copy Tabs With History

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 145 - Firefox: Copy Tabs With History
July 28th, 2008 - Want to open a tab along with its entire browsing history in a fresh window or tab? A single keystroke will do the trick.

Veronica's E3 report, DSLR Help, Win Our Badass Monster Gaming PC!

Episode 43 - Veronica's E3 report, DSLR Help, Win Our Badass Monster Gaming PC!
July 26th, 2008 - Win our Badass Monster Gaming PC (With the help of Nvidia!) Easiest Windows install ever: nLite. Go manual with your digital camera: ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture. Send text messages from email or AIM. ChaCha!

Windows: Launch Apps Like a Power User!

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 144 - Windows: Launch Apps Like a Power User!
July 25th, 2008 - Get your geek on with this little known tip to launch applications without a single click.

Windows: Error Message Help

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 143 - Windows: Error Message Help
July 24th, 2008 - Can't seem to copy and paste that Windows error message to send to IT? Fear not! Patrick has a simple trick to get that cryptic message from your screen to tech support in no time flat!

OS X: Simple Macbook Double-Click

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 142 - OS X: Simple Macbook Double-Click
July 23rd, 2008 - If you find double clicking in a Macbook a clumsy affair then sit tight. Patrick has a tip that does away with all that control+clicking nonsense and replaces it with just the trackpad!

iTunes: Smarten Up Your Playlist

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 141 - iTunes: Smarten Up Your Playlist
July 22nd, 2008 - Want to enjoy your library of podcasts in iTunes without those annoying hiccups between episodes? Patrick's got the answer, so all you need to do is kick back and relax.

Web Browsers: Jump to Address Bar

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 140 - Web Browsers: Jump to Address Bar
July 21st, 2008 - Speed up your web surfing seesions by keeping your hands on the keyboard and away from the mouse. To learn how, just watch Patrick share this little tip on today's Tekzilla Daily!

PC Overheating. Save Your Drivers. Waterproof Anything!

Episode 42 - PC Overheating. Save Your Drivers. Waterproof Anything!
July 19th, 2008 - Cleaning Electronics. 1.5 TB Hard Drives. Share your EVDO Internet connection. The best way to back up your drivers. Fix GPU Overheating. XBox 360 Updates! What -is- the point of Twitter?

Vista: Where's the Up Key?

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 139 - Vista: Where's the Up Key?
July 18th, 2008 - Vista has removed the "up" button in Windows Explorer, but have no fear, Veronica has the answer!

Windows: De-clutter Your Desktop

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 138 - Windows: De-clutter Your Desktop
July 17th, 2008 - Put your icons on a diet and reclaim more space in Windows desktop without deleting or moving files.

OS X: Super Cool Reminder

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 137 - OS X: Super Cool Reminder
July 16th, 2008 - Never lose track of time again! OS X has an awesome Voice feature built in. OS X will ensure you'll never forget another appointment again.

Gmail: Check Gmail Remotely

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 136 - Gmail: Check Gmail Remotely
July 15th, 2008 - Check on your Gmail sessions from remote locations! See who's been signing in to your account! Veronica shows you how.

Firefox: Expand Tab History

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 135 - Firefox: Expand Tab History
July 14th, 2008 - Expand the number of previously viewed tabs that Firefox remembers. Great if you need to backtrack through old websites for school or work.

Graphics Cards: We've Got Your Answers! Don't Kill Your Battery. SMS From Any Computer.

Episode 41 - Graphics Cards: We've Got Your Answers! Don't Kill Your Battery. SMS From Any Computer.
July 11th, 2008 - Prevent Notebook Theft at College. ExtremeTech.com's Jason Cross answers your Graphics Cards questions. Answer Email Automatically. HoverIP. The Home of the Underdogs. Macbook Pro vs. Blu-ray.

Opera - Ditch Scrolling and Start Grabbing

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 134 - Opera - Ditch Scrolling and Start Grabbing
July 11th, 2008 - Scrolling through websites is sooo last century. Get with the times and start grabbing them instead!

GoogleReader - Retro Google Reader Hack

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 133 - GoogleReader - Retro Google Reader Hack
July 10th, 2008 - What happens when you take folks raised on the NES and turn them into Google Reader developers? Today's Tekzilla Daily Tip of course!

Firefox - One Click Tabs

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 132 - Firefox - One Click Tabs
July 9th, 2008 - Open links in new tabs in Firefox without right clicking on the link. It's simple, easy and incredibly fast.

Vista - Fast File Rename

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 131 - Vista - Fast File Rename
July 8th, 2008 - If you want to speed up the task of renaming multiple files in Vista then sit back and watch as Veronica shares a viewer's tip on quick multiple file rename.

OS X - Quick Folder and Web Navigation

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 130 - OS X - Quick Folder and Web Navigation
July 7th, 2008 - Discovering where the folder or file your currently looking at is located or backtracking through a web site's directory can be a tedious affair. Thankfully Veronica has the solution and it's as simple as a click of a mo...

Free Anti-Virus. Moving files to a new PC. Blu-ray Burners.

Episode 40 - Free Anti-Virus. Moving files to a new PC. Blu-ray Burners.
July 4th, 2008 - Veronica's DIY Audio Studio. Skitch. Get the best price when you buy tech toys and tools. Skinning your laptop, cell phone, Wii, PS3, Xbox or PC! Buying a used PC. Regular phone vs. VoIP vs. Digital Phone

OSX - Fast User Switching

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 129 - OSX - Fast User Switching
July 4th, 2008 - If you want to save time switching between multiple users on one computer then check out today's Tekzilla Daily with Veronica Belmont.

Internet Explorer - Optimize Internet Explorer

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 128 - Internet Explorer - Optimize Internet Explorer
July 3rd, 2008 - Make the most of Internet Explorer with this free downloadable featuring mouse gestures, an adblocker, download manager and much more.

iTunes - Recover Deleted Podcasts

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 127 - iTunes - Recover Deleted Podcasts
July 2nd, 2008 - Refresh your iTunes episode list with one easy keystroke, and find old episodes of your favorite podcasts without jumping through hoops.

Firefox 3 - Secret Robots

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 126 - Firefox 3 - Secret Robots
July 1st, 2008 - Would you believe that robots are hidden inside Firefox? It's true and Veronica can show you how to find them.

Vista - Expand the Start Menu

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 125 - Vista - Expand the Start Menu
June 30th, 2008 - Need to keep track of more than six recently run programs? Then watch Veronica as she shares how to expand the number of recently used program links inside Vista's Start Menu.

Hands Free Bluetooth Roundup, Secure Your Computer, Mohawks and Vinyl...

Episode 39 - Hands Free Bluetooth Roundup, Secure Your Computer, Mohawks and Vinyl...
June 27th, 2008 - Veronica explains the mysteries of CD Audio. Does Memory Brand Matter? Testing with Memtest86+, California and Washington go hands free July 1st. Turntable recommendation! Is there a picture of Patrick with a Mohawk?

Firefox - Quick Tab Access

Tekzilla Daily Tip - Episode 124 - Firefox - Quick Tab Access
June 27th, 2008 - Who needs a mouse? Navigate Firefox with your ke