Posted online last week to honor Steve Jobs’ passing, Mak’s evocative image went viral. Groovy ran it here in our Steve Jobs Tribute Image Gallery. Now it turns out that another designer, Chris Thornley, created this image well before. Mak says he’d done a thorough search before creating the image that made him famous last week. Once thrilled at his instant fame, he now feels “disappointed,” he told The New York Times....
How To Exit or Stop Explorer.exe In Windows 7 Click the Windows Start Menu to open it up. Next, hold the Shift and Ctrl keys on your keyboard simultaneously. Then right-click an empty area on the start menu. A small context menu should appear; click Exit Explorer. That’s it. No more taskbar, and all of your open Explorer (C: My Documents, My Music, etc.) windows will all close. So now that it’s gone, any changes you made to Explorer will now be applied....
But one place you might not think of finding free streaming movies and shows is from your local library. If your library system supports Hoopla, then all you need is a library card and the Hoopla app. Then you can start borrowing movies and shows, eBooks, audiobooks, music, and more. Using Hoopla To get started, head to hoopladigital.com and create an account. You will need to put in an email address and password and then pick your library....
Snagit makes it easy to take screenshots of windows, regions, your entire screen, or even content that extends beyond a single screen (scrolling web pages, for example). It’s also got one of the slickest and most intuitive image editing suites built-in with a handy organizer for all your screenshots. As someone who takes hundreds of screenshots for dozens of articles, Snagit most definitely pays for itself in ease and productivity....
This week Tech Groove host Josh Windisch is back. He’s joined by Founding Senior Editor Austin Krause, Editor in Chief Brian Burgess and groovyPost.com Founder Steve Krause. The Tech Groove Show Notes: Windows 8 Official Release DateDual Boot Windows 7 and Windows 8Upgrade XP Pro to Windows 8HTC Versus Apple Swipe-to-Unlock – via BBC NewsWindows Home Server Discontinued – via HomeServerShow.comApple Pulls 39 Products from EPEAT – via Arstechnica.comKim Dotcom Says MegaUpload Coming Back – via TwitterTake Your Augmented Girlfriend for a Walk in the Park – via The Verge...
Dark Mode for File Explorer Everything is going dark. These days it seems like every app and service has a dark mode for its app. Microsoft introduced a dark theme for Windows 10 a couple of years back with Anniversary Update, but File Explorer didn’t change with it. With 1809, that changes, and now you will get a more unified dark color scheme throughout the OS when you turn it on....
Compare to: BlueRigger Rugged High-Speed HDMI Cable – 3 Feet I keep trying to get on board with Bluetooth peripherals, but they are just too flaky on my laptop. So, I’ve stuck to USB wireless mouses. I’ve gone through a couple of brands, from a name-brand mouse that set me back over $20 to a super cheap one from China for under $10 that took months to arrive at my doorstep via shipping barge....
Let’s face it: a lot of people have suspected their significant other of various activities that they might be hiding. And what better place to start the snooping around process than said person’s smartphone. But the suspicion is a two-way street; how do you find out if your girlfriend doesn’t trust you and she’s trying to unlock your phone? It couldn’t be easier, really; just install Third Eye and never suspect anything else again....
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Top Five Free Sidgar Gadgets for Windows 7 and Vista Fb Explorer (no Longer Available) Whether you use Facebook to connect with friends, or just to regularly check the groovyPost Facebook page, the Fb Explorer Gadget is for you. An easy to use interface and simplified one-click setup is what makes this gadget special. It also lets you post comments directly, which makes it a perfect for quick posts when you don’t feel like logging in to the actual webpage....
The way to protect these devices is by configuring your entire home router to use a VPN. In this way, all the internet traffic that goes through your home will be protected by your VPN. In this article, I’ll show you how I set up Private Internet Access to protect my whole home by configuring it with my ASUS router. The steps may look different for you depending on your VPN provider and router, but they should be pretty close....
Simply paste your UPS or FedEX Tracking Number into Google to get the link to the Shipment Tracking Page. Now granted, although I’m mentioning Google specifically, the same process can also be used using all the major search engines – Live.com, Yahoo.com, etc. For a twist, you can also get a graphical display of the package tracking information info over at http://boxoh.com/. Some groovy code using maps.google.com. It’s fun but for me, a little too flashy....
The Play To feature in Windows 7 Media Player (WMP) allows you to stream music, videos, and photos to compatible devices on your home network. It’s similar to using Apple’s AirPlay for iOS devices, Mac OS X, and an Apple TV. It provides an easy way to enjoy media files already on your PC on your HDTV and home theater system. Using the Play To Feature in Windows 7 Media Player Power on your compatible set top box or other networked media device, then from your PC launch Media Player....
Block a Program From Internet Access via Windows Firewall If you’re not sure which programs are accessing the internet, one easy way to find out is to open up Windows Resource Monitor. This can be done by searching for “resmon” in the start menu, or typing “resmon” into the Run Box (Windows Key + R). In this example, I noticed that the Everything app had networking activity and I’m going to block it to make sure it doesn’t send any data away from my PC....
According to Bloomberg, Verizon has completely lost interest in the Nexus One despite the months advertising it as “coming to Verizon Spring 2010.” As far as we can tell there are two primary reasons for this. Brand As goes with all Verizon phones, they are big on branding, and they don’t like to support unlocked phones. The Droid Incredible ships as a Verizon exclusive with their name all over the outside and inside of it....
Private Video Messaging in Vine Using the new private messaging feature on Vine is easy. These screenshots are taken in the Vine Android app, but things are not too different in the iOS app. Start by sliding your finger from the left to the right side of your Vine screen. Or you can also tap the new dedicated button. In the next screen that appears, tap the button that looks like a camera to start recording your message....
Like most families in 2018, we watch a lot of TV… or should I say, we stream a lot of TV via Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. Most of this viewing has been done with a TV I purchased over five years ago — a top-of-the-line LED 1080P HDTV. My rationale, when I buy something, I buy the best. Not only do I get the best product on the market, but I also save money in the long-run as quality lasts....
Xbox is the first gaming console to get the service which started to roll out yesterday. It’s still not yet available for PlayStation owners. It’s available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360. According to the post on Xbox Wire, Jeff Dallesandro, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Digital Distribution and Business Development for HBO said, “Xbox has proven to be a favorite platform for HBO audiences to stream their beloved HBO shows and movies, and we are excited about this next big step in our partnership....
During the Keynote, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview was made available for download. Microsoft said on its Building Windows 8 Twitter account the Consumer Preview had more than 1 million downloads in 24 hours. If you missed the keynote at MWC, it’s now available to watch online. You can watch and download it at the Microsoft News Center. Or just kick back and watch it here. If you’re a Windows fan, watching this keynote is very interesting....
What Does “AFK” Mean? The term means “away from keyboard,” and it’s typically seen in messaging apps such as Telegraph, Messages, WhatsApp, and social networks like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The abbreviation can have a literal meaning or state that you’re offline. It’s up to you whether to include a time frame for your return. For example, you could write, “AFK for 30” or “AFK until after lunch.” Similar cyber speak includes BRB (“be right back”) and TTYL (“talk to you later“)....
