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Linux has become really popular these days and many different flavors of Linux are being used on personal computers all over the globe. Ubuntu is one among them and is available for free online as well as you can order the CD on Ubuntu’s official website. Firefox is by default integrated with most versions of Linux, so if you install Firefox 3.5 then it will overwrite the existing version of Firefox. All the bookmarks and history will not be lost however some Firefox add-ons may require updating. If you don’t like the latest version of Firefox then you can downgrade to the previous version anytime.

Installing Firefox from a Tar file in Linux

1. Download Firefox from the Firefox official website and it will be downloaded in your home directory.
2. Open a Terminal and extract the contents of the downloaded file.
   cd ~
   tar xjf firefox-*.tar.bz2
3. Close Firefox if it’s open.
4. To start Firefox, run the firefox script in the firefox folder.
   ~/firefox/firefox
   Firefox should now start. You can then create an icon on your desktop to run this command.

You may need to install the required libraries for Firefox to work as many distributions don’t include libstdc++5 by default.

You can have a look at this post to know more how to take complete and partial screenshots of webpage using Firefox addon.

These days everyone is talking about the official launch of Windows 7 on the October 22 which is 2 weeks later and I am also among the ones who want to get an official copy of Window 7. I have been using the Windows 7 RC version and I found it really impressive and one of the best and Fastest Windows ever. The graphics and security features in Windows 7 have for sure improved and you can watch this video for more Windows 7 Features.

Many of us would like to use and buy Windows 7 although the Windows 7 RC version is no more available for download, but in case you are planning on buying Windows 7 then you can preorder Windows 7 on Microsoft’s official website. Microsoft is providing Windows 7 at very cheap price to students all over the world and may be even free.

You do need to apply for Windows 7 with a valid email address from your University or College and you will get to upgrade Windows 7 online in just $29.99. Microsoft is also providing free upgrade to some local students and students in SA.

The Home Premium version will retail for $200, the Professional Version for $300 and the Ultimate Version for $320. Book your copy for Windows 7 today.

Most of the gadgets and electronic devices are equipped with LCD Screens and people often wonder how to clean LCD Screens without damaging them. Now just follow these easy steps and get your computer’s screen, laptops and LCD televisions cleaned up. Read the rest of this entry »

Technology advancements have really changed the face of the world but it has lead to energy crisis and created pollution in amount enough to effect the environment, so here we are to provide you with some of the eco-friendly gadgets that will help you save energy and more over your expenses. Solar powered devices are getting huge importance these days as they guarantee power savings and are environment friendly.
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These days everyone is using Internet and that too in huge amount and everyone is looking to get the best internet connection, so here are some of the Best Internet plans offered by different Internet Service Providers(ISP). There may be some other offers in regional areas but I have tried to put forward some most impressing Internet Plans.
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Gadgets have conquered almost all aspects of life from Hi-Fi technologies to simply being used at homes.
Gadgets are meant for simplifying the task of every people on this planet. They can do various tasks to suit the
needs of every people. It is not astonishing that there are even Household robots which can efficiently do the
household works. Here is a list of top 10 Household gadgets that will make your daily works a breeze.
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Games were originally made for entertainment but this trend has changed since past few years. These days Games are played at competitive levels and it has moreover become a profession for designers as well as participants. The  prize money and sponsors are also increasing day by day and it wont be long for us to see more of World Level competitions. Read the rest of this entry »

As the year 2008 comes to an end, everyone wonders what changes took place in the previous year. Technology just kept on redefining the limits. New Gadgets came to the market and users had an exiting experience. Read the rest of this entry »

They all have good stories, good characterisation, good concepts, good graphics, good interfaces, but only a few make it to the hearts of the gamers playing games like crazy. Here are the 5 games that made the deepest impact in 2008.

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Torrents. A must for all P2P clients. Finding the right torrent for the files you require can be hard as a bad selection can result in slow download or even corrupt data coming your way. Hence choosing the right torrent and the right torrent site is a must. itechnomax brings you the 5 most trusted of the lot.

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Mention the words “battery life.” The first gadget that comes to mind is probably the energy-consuming laptop computer — particularly if you’re on the go a lot.

If not, it should be. There never seems to be enough juice to run your portable PC, but if laptop PCs were the extent of your battery blues, you might not feel so, well, powerless. Read the rest of this entry »

With increase in the popularity of the portable music systems, there has been an increasing demand for  headphones to extract the best from them, itechnomax brings you the top-5 headphones to hit the market. Check them out.

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OK, we’ll admit it. Some of us are drawn to dangerous gear like bears to a picnic basket. There’s just something devilishly appealing about mixing a few of our favorite things (tech toys) with one of our least (a ride in the back of a squad car). Just remember: If misused, these gizmos could get you slapped with a set of handcuffs along with a criminal record.

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These music creation technologies are disrupting the normal ways in which music has been made in the past.

These music creation technologies are disrupting the normal ways in which music has been made in the past. Read the rest of this entry »

Made by tech czars and some of the biggest names in their fields, these predictions have gone way off the mark. In fact, some of them have gone so awry that they are read like a `joke’ today.

Here are the 5 that have been the worst of the lot.

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