Monday, April 30, 2012

Firefox vs. Chrome - brief comparison

Performance – depending on how many "Ad-ons" or "Extension" you have the performance varies. Overall Chrome is faster, because it runs each "Extension" and/or its service(s) separately; where Firefox combines and runs them together. You can view how many processes Firefox vs. Chrome is running from Task Manager (to open Task Manager – Ctrl+Shift+Esc or Ctrl+Alt+Del), you'll notice that Chrome will have X amount of process(es) at different RAM usage vs. 1 (one) Firefox process. Although once Firefox starts-up all its services then it is all good to go.

Privacy – it is easy and simple to view/edit your privacy setting on Firefox; where you have to look and understand under Chrome's settings. And almost every time Chrome changes its settings view, which confuses or makes it difficult for users to adapt for a new look of its settings.

Bookmarks – it is easy to access bookmarks from Firefox than Chrome, because Chrome stores and uses a lot of cache, and also since the address bar serves as a search bar it accesses limited bookmarks.

In-browser keyword search – Firefox has a nice feature of "Search for text when I start typing" that allows you to search for keywords without pressing Ctrl+F.

Wise men vs. fools

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something." Plato

Friday, April 13, 2012

"We have to do..."

"We do what we have to do in order to do what we want to do!" (Movie: The Great Debaters, 2007)

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Enable Microsoft Office Developer Ribbon/Tab

To show the Developer ribbon/tab for MS Office 2010 Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint

  1. Start the Office application
  2. Click on File tab -> "Options"
  3. In the categories pane, click "Customize Ribbon"
  4. In the list of main tabs, check "Developer" and "OK."

To show the Developer ribbon/tab for MS Office 2007 Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

  1. Start the Office application
  2. Click on Microsoft Office Button (top left corner)
    Office 2007 Button
  3. Click on "Word Options," "Excel Options," or "PowerPoint Options"
  4. In the categories pane, default page or "Popular"
  5. Check "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon" and "OK"

To show the Developer tab for Outlook 2007

  1. Start Outlook
  2. On the menu bar, click on "Tools" -> "Options"
  3. In the "Options" dialog box, click on "Other" tab; under "General" options click on "Advanced Options"
  4. In "Advanced Options" dialog box, check "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon" and "OK.

Protect Your Car Paint

Parking Under A Tree - trees produce sap and can drop twigs or branches on your car on a windy day. Your best defense is to make sure the paint is waxed. If you find tree sap on your paint, get some bug and tar remover from your auto parts store to dissolve it. Then, rinse and wax the area again to remove any residue.

Another Hazard From Above - when a bird mistakes your vehicle for a giant portable toilet, the best thing you can do is remove it quickly. A wet cloth will usually do the trick, but be careful to wipe with a lifting motion so that you don't grind it into the paint.

At The Gas Pump - spilled gasoline isn't just a safety hazard, it can cause long-term harm to your paint. To prevent stains and rust, avoid topping off your tank, and clean up any accidental drips immediately.

Someone With A Bad Sense of Humor - Using your finger as a writing utensil to draw "Wash Me Plz" in dirt isn't as harmless as you think. Dirt can act as sandpaper when dragged across your vehicle's paint, leaving the writer's message behind permanently. To avoid this: get your car washed frequently to eliminate abrasive dirt from your car's surface. Light scratches can sometimes be removed with polish or scratch remover after the car is clean.

High Speed Bug Collisions - bugs can make your paint its final resting place. They are extremely acidic, and not easy to remove. After hitting the highway, get a car wash. For the most stubborn guts, use bug and tar remover as soon as possible.

Washing Your Car - using dirty sponges or towels can do more harm than good. Some older automatic car washes still use abrasive brushes rather than a soft cloth, which can scratch the paint. Another safe bet is a "touchless" car wash that uses high pressure water jets to clean your car.

Love?!

"Love happens, Only when it is not fulfilled!"

10 years ago vs. Now