Create desktop shortcut of webpage in Chrome [drag drop]

Google Chrome may look minimalistic but it for sure is loaded with lot of cool features. For example, easy to use 'drag-drop' feature to create desktop shortcut of currently viewed webpage in Google Chrome browser. This feature enable user to quickly create desktop shortcut link of any

Simple Google Search look in Firefox

Do you love simple white minimalist interface as against glossy image laden look? We have already seen cool way to render simple minimalist whilte look to Gmail inbox, now you can do same to Google Search website. Google Minimalist is a plugin that loads Google.com website in pure simple

How to order / buy Nexus One phone online

Google's first smart phone "Nexus One" is making quiet a buzz. It is loaded with lot of features to stay in touch with your friends and online world. It promises to be one stop where web meets phone. We have already seen Nexus One features, demo and price - if you are impressed, here is

Nexus One N1 price & specs [Google Phone]

When Google release a product everyone takes note of it. This time, Google has not released any web service or an online tool but a hardware device - a fully loaded smart phone which is called "Nexus One" N1 aka Google Phone. This phone is manufactured by HTC and looks very cool with

Delete Internet browsing history in Chrome

Just like any other browser, Google Chrome also store your daily internet browsing activity history. You can easily clear browsing history of specific day or whole browsing history in Google Chrome browser. Following are basic and alternative methods to wipe out internet browsing history

Remove Facebook profile from Google Search

Do you want to block your Facebook account from appearing on Google Search? If your Facebook profile is set to public, anyone can search for and discover it using simple Google Search. Many users have Facebook profile strictly for private networking with friends and family members. In such

Gmail notifier checker for Google Chrome

Google Chrome (beta) can be customized with extended functionality using various Chrome extensions (plugins / addons). We have seen number of standalone Gmail email notifiers. If you browse web using Google Chrome browser, then get integrated Gmail notifier checker for quick and easy

How to use youtu.be to shorten Youtube Video links

After Facebook and Google launching respective URL shortnening services, Youtube has also jumped for the same. youtu.be is the URL slug to be used for shortened Youtube video URLs. Just like Google's URL shortener goo.gl is specially for Google services, Youtube's URL youtu.be is specially

Detect direct torrent download links in Chrome

We have seen number of Chrome extensions to customize and extend Chrome browser functionality. Generally, torrent download webpages are littered with tons of advertisements. This makes finding torrent download link little difficult and time consuming process. "Torrent Detector" Chrome

Backup DNS settings & switch to Google DNS automatically

By default we use ISP (Internet Service Provider) DNS for surfing websites on the internet. Now you can alternatively switch to Google DNS service for faster and more secure internet surfing. You can manually setup Google DNS on your Windows computer and use Google DNS server instead of

5 ways to Send EXE file through Gmail, Yahoo Mail

EXE executable files run and execute embedded contents on single click. This pose serious security risk and majority of top web based email service like Gmail, Yahoo Mail does not allow attaching / sending of EXE files via email. However, there are number of workarounds to send EXE files

Use Google URL shortener goo.gl in Chrome browser

Recently, Google launched a URL shortening service (goo.gl). Unlike other URL shortening service, goo.gl is exclusively for use with Google products and services. We have already seen its application in Feedburner for sending out automatic RSS feed tweets with goo.gl shortened URLs. Now