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Shut down with Moo0 SystemCloser

Moo0 is known for producing simple utilities that make your computing life just a little bit easier. Moo0 SystemCloser performs a small handful of tasks that most users will probably be able to accomplish in another way: it lets you send your computer into standby or hibernation mode, as well as log off, reboot, and shut down. If you need an alternative to the Start menu to accomplish these tasks, Moo0 SystemCloser makes it about as easy as it gets.

The program's interface is straightforward. There are five rectangular buttons representing each feature; we tried them all, and they … Read more

How to suspend individual tabs in Chrome or Firefox

Tabbed Internet browsing is a great tool for browsing different sites without cluttering your desktop with individual windows. Unfortunately, having a lot of tabs open will often slow down your browser or even your entire machine. Follow these steps so you can have all of the convenience of tabbed browsing in Chrome or Firefox without sacrificing performance.

First you will need to download, install, and configure TooManyTabs for Chrome or Firefox. Note that you may be required to restart your browser before the add-on's functions become available.

For Chrome

Step 1: Click on the TooManyTabs icon to the right … Read more

Energy saver

Anyone who wants to save a little money while helping conserve energy and protect the environment will want to check out this free monitoring application.

Verdiem Edison has a simple, easy-to-understand display with tabbed functions. This free program, which requires e-mail registration before use, rides the latest "green" craze, as it touts the capability to save money by scheduling times to hibernate and shut down your computer. While these basic functions already are enabled by default in Windows, Verdiem Edison adds two different time settings; work time and nonwork time. While working, users may not want to power … Read more

Network Solutions shutters anti-Islam film site

Network Solutions has suspended a Web site that a Dutch lawmaker was using to promote a yet-to-be-released film critical of Islam.

The Web hosting service said it is investigating whether content on the site--Fitnathemovie.com--is in violation of the hosting service's acceptable use policy.

The 15-minute movie, called Fitna--an Arabic word that means "test of faith in times of trial"--describes Islam as "the enemy of freedom," according to comments made by Geert Wilders, a Dutch lawmaker and the film's maker. Dutch officials fear the movie could spark violence, as happened after … Read more