The three most popular choices out there when it comes to computer operating systems, is Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. What we want to know is…which operating system do you use?

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Computer users today have more choices than ever when it comes to the operating system they use. In the Windows world, there are three versions out there in daily use. A lot of businesses and home users use XP, completely avoided Vista, and are starting to migrate to Windows 7. While a lot of home users received their new computer with Vista pre-installed and are still using it. Others were quick to jump to Windows 7, and some don’t want to leave the comforts of XP.

Desktop Linux distro’s have been consistently growing in popularity as versions like Ubuntu become more user friendly. And let us not forget the loyal Apple users who would never give up OS X.

You may have to use a certain OS at the workplace, but when you get home, your options are a lot more open. And now with the ease of virtualization, it’s easy to run multiple operating systems on one machine. Each OS offers different advantages that people pick based on their needs.

Today we want to know, which operating system(s) do you use? Let us know in the comments and join the discussion!

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Are you looking for a quick and simple way to view the contents of the cache in Firefox? Then you will definitely want to see how easy it can be using the CacheViewer extension.

Note: CacheViewer is a front-end app for easily accessing and searching the memory cache.

Before

Viewing the cache in Firefox using “about:cache” provides some information about the contents but may not be the most efficient method available for some people.

CacheViewer in Action

Once you have installed the extension there are three easy ways to access your new cache viewer. The first is using the “CacheViewer Command” available in the “Tools Menu” and the second is using the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + C”.

The third way is by adding a “Toolbar Button” to your browser’s UI. All three work equally well…choose the method that best suits your personal needs.

When you access the “CacheViewer Window” this is what it will look like. You may decide to resize it and move (or hide) some of the columns for the best viewing. You can easily scroll through the cache contents and preview images if desired as shown here.

If you keep the “CacheViewer Window” open you can refresh it as you browse using the “Refresh Button” in the lower right corner. This is a nice, quick, and very simple way to access the cache on demand and save items to your hard-drive if desired.

Note: The “CacheViewer” can also be set to open in a new tab instead (see “Options”).

Options

Choose whether “CacheViewer” opens in a separate window (default) or in a new tab.

Conclusion

If you want a quick and simple way to view the cache in Firefox then the CacheViewer extension is just what you have been looking for.

Link

Download the CacheViewer extension (Mozilla Add-ons)

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Are you a Boxee user looking for a remote control solution? Well, you might not need to look any further than your pocket. The free Boxee Remote App turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a a simple and easy-to-use Boxee remote.

The Boxee Remote App works over WiFi, so there is no need for to buy or install additional hardware on your PC. Plus, you don’t even need to be within the line of sight for it to work.

Using the Boxee Remote App

Download the free Boxee Remote App from the App Store and install it on your iPhone or iPod Touch. See download link below.

Next, make sure you have Boxee running on your PC. Select the Boxee icon to open the App.

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Are you tired of shuffling back and forth between windows?

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Do you have a Google Reader account and need a quick simple way to subscribe to new RSS feeds while you browse? Then you will definitely want to have a look at the Chrome Reader extension for Chrome.

Before

If you want to add a new feed to your Google Reader account in Chrome then you have to do it manually. A single feed now and then is not a problem but if you are wanting to build a serious set of RSS feeds quickly then not so good.

Chrome Reader in Action

Once the extension is installed you are ready to go. Any time that you visit a webpage with an RSS feed available you will see the familiar orange feed icon appear in your “Address Bar”. To add the feed to your Google Reader account just click on the orange feed icon.

Note: You will need to be logged into your Google Reader account in your browser.

When you click on the orange feed icon a small drop-down window will appear where you can modify the feed name and/or add it to a “custom folder” if desired. Notice that the orange feed icon has changed to the familiar Google Reader icon indicating that the feed has been added to the account. Now you are ready to continue browsing…no other actions are required.

And now to subscribe to the Microsoft feed at Ars Technica. Once again a single click and all done.

Refreshing our Google Reader page shows both of our new RSS feeds ready to enjoy.

Conclusion

The Chrome Reader extension makes it as simple as can be to add new RSS feeds to your Google Reader account while browsing with Chrome.

Links

Download the Chrome Reader extension (Google Chrome Extensions)

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