Windows Tools, Help & Guides

We all know Google Chrome is a wicked fast and secure browser (the only left standing at Pwn2Own this year) – and I would say that many of us are using it. I also know that many of you out there are using FireFox and are quite attached to it because of its extensive extension support, but did you know that Chrome now has over 4,200 extensions? Today I’m going to walk you through installing extensions in Chrome and showing you some of my favorites.

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The winners for the the Windows 7 Step by Step Book are announced here.

We have previously reviewed Collage Maker Pro (Read it Here). John, the developer is very interested in knowing how to improve his product and he offered 5 licenses to those who could come up with the best suggestions for improvement.

About the competition John said: “I was glad to see there were people interested in the contest. The feedback was interesting and there were some ideas I hadn’t thought about before.”

So there you have it, by regularly visit us at mintywhite you’re not only getting the chance to win wonderful software, but also have a say in how they should work in the future.

Read on to see who won, and what they would expect to see in a future edition of Collage Maker Pro.

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Anyone who has not yet received a LAlarm license but commented on one of the statuses MUST e-mail lalarm@www.mintywhite.com by Friday at 11AM GMT, as there are still about 13 of you who haven’t come forward.

Update: Winners announced.

I recently interviewed Joan Lambert about her recent book Windows 7 Step by Step. Joan has been so kind to give away three (3) signed copies of her book.

How Do I Win a Copy?

1. Register for/log in to Windows Forums.
2. Look for ways to contribute to the community and start posting questions, advice, introductions etc.
3. On 17 April, 2010 @ 9AM ET, the top three (3) posters over the last seven (7) days will win a copy each of Windows 7 Step by Step.

You have 7 days to be one of the three most frequent posters on Windows Forums and claim this book for yourself. Keep an eye on the top posters list on the front page:

Rules

I’m not a fan of rules, but in this competition, I must put forward a few:

1. Absolutely no spamming/pointless posts (I will be keeping an eye out for people whose posts add no value and will, fairly, remove cheaters from the competition.)
2. Forum Administrators and Moderators are not eligible for this competition.
3. Entries, from any where in the world, are welcome.
4. If you want to say “thanks” for a post, please use the Thanks button instead of posting.

Happy posting!

Go to Windows Forums

Last week I invited you to share your desktop and have a chance at winning a copy of Start Menu 7 Pro.  Here are the nine contestants. Pick your favorite desktop and vote for whomever you want to win.

You can view the entrants’ submissions and a short description about their desktop setup here.

The voting will close Sunday 11th April 2010, 11:59PM UTC

The winner will be announced shortly afterwards.

Click here to go to the poll and vote for your favourite desktop