3 Ways to Send and Check SMS Messages from Your PC

3 Ways to Send and Check SMS Messages from Your PC: "If you’re someone who constantly works on a computer, you’ll probably want to stay on that same computer with as few interruptions as possible. The biggest interruption possible is to completely switch devices, which is something a lot of people end up having to do if they’re in the middle of an SMS conversation with a friend. This dramatically inhibits your productivity, and it can get downright annoying when you’re sending 50+ SMS messages back and forth."

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Speedlight Lit Portraits: Weekly Photography Challenge

Speedlight Lit Portraits: Weekly Photography Challenge: "This week we’re continuing our themed challenges in the Portraits Direction to celebrate the launch of our Portraits: Lighting the Shot eBook by pursuing the theme ‘Speedlight Lit Portraits’."

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HTG Explains: Should You Use a Third-Party Uninstaller?

HTG Explains: Should You Use a Third-Party Uninstaller?: "If you’re like most Windows users, you probably just uninstall programs by launching their uninstallers from the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel. But if you’re a geek, there’s a chance you’ve dabbled with a third-party uninstaller."

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How to download streaming media and watch it anywhere, anytime | PCWorld

How to download streaming media and watch it anywhere, anytime | PCWorld: "Subscribing to Hulu Plus or Netflix is a great deal—until you find yourself on a less-than-perfect Internet connection. Perversely, your streaming media library is most valuable in places where you can’t access the Internet: Watching a movie or burning through episodes of your favorite TV show is the best way to get through a long plane trip, a car ride, or a vacation in the middle of nowhere."

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Your Twitter account has been hacked! Here's what to do about it. | PCWorld

Your Twitter account has been hacked! Here's what to do about it. | PCWorld: "You have to fix this immediately. When someone else is sending out tweets and DMs under your name, you're in danger of losing your credibility.

The first thing you need to do is try to log onto Twitter. If you can do that, change your password. This will stop the Twitter thief in his or her tracks, and regain you control of your account--if the thief hasn't already changed the password and locked you out."

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How to make your Chrome extension icons visible again | PCWorld

How to make your Chrome extension icons visible again | PCWorld: "What is it with software developers making user-interface (UI) changes that serve no purpose other than to confuse users?

iTunes is perhaps the worst offender in this department--I think the current version (11) is perhaps the most unusable piece of software to date--but Google is giving it a run for the money with Chrome."

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RAM Is Cheap So Why Don’t We Run Everything From It?

RAM Is Cheap So Why Don’t We Run Everything From It?: "RAM modules are cheaper than ever before, so why aren’t we running our entire operating system off super speedy RAM banks?

Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites."

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How to Reset Your Web Browser To Its Default Settings

How to Reset Your Web Browser To Its Default Settings: "Want to reset your web browser to its default settings? You can’t necessarily just uninstall it — your personal files will stay on your computer. And if your browser is Internet Explorer, it can’t be uninstalled at all.

Resetting your browser to its default state can often fix problems. For example, a program you install may change your search engine, install toolbars, and do other unwelcome things. Or you may have accidentally changed advanced settings on your own."

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HTG Reviews the Google Chromecast: Stream Video to Your TV

HTG Reviews the Google Chromecast: Stream Video to Your TV: "The Chromecast is Google’s latest foray into bridging the gap between the cloud and the living room–followers of the company and the entire cloud-to-HDTV field will surely remember their poorly received Google TV project. Unlike Google TV, however, the Chromecast has been well received and offers a smooth and comfortable user experience. The heart of that experience is a blissfully simple exchange; you pick the video you want to watch on your phone, tablet, or computer and tell the Chromecast to display it on your television–we’ll delve into the mechanics of the setup and user experience shortly."

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Fatal distraction: 7 IT mistakes that will get you fired - Computerworld

Fatal distraction: 7 IT mistakes that will get you fired - Computerworld: "There are lots of reasons for instant termination. Failure to fulfill your obligation to protect your employer's digital assets or abusing your vast powers for your own nefarious ends are two sure ways to end up on the unemployment line. You could be fired for opening your mouth at the wrong time or not opening your mouth at the right one. Spying on the boss, lying to your superiors, or being directly responsible for the loss of millions of dollars in downtime through your own negligence are all excellent ways to end up on the chopping block."

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