Keyboard shortcuts make browsing Netflix and rating movies quick and easy.

Instead of clicking on menus and navigating to the areas of your interest, why not press one key? That’s the functionality that a userscript written by Dustin Luck adds to your browser. The script states it will definitely work in Firefox, but also seems to work Chrome, Opera, and Safari without much of a hitch. Here’s how to get it for yourself:

Step 1: Open your Web browser of choice. The notes for the script suggest that you use Firefox, but feel free to try others.

(Credit:
Screenshot by Nicole Cozma)

Step 2: Head to Dustin Luck’s Netflix Keyboard Shortcuts script page. 

(Credit:
Screenshot by Nicole Cozma)

Step 3: Click on the Install button in the top right-han… [Read more]

With data plan pricing on the rise and unlimited plans being throttled (seriously, why bother calling it “unlimited”?!), it’s increasingly important to control your data usage.

As we gradually move toward a cloud-based mobile experience with services such as iCloud, Amazon Cloud, and Google Music, going over your data limits will be easy. Naturally, service providers like AT&T and Verizon don’t mind–they’ll gladly hit you with a $10 to $30 overage charge whenever you exceed your allotted bytes.

Connecting to Wi-Fi as often as possible is key to minimizing cellular data usage, but there are a few other best practices to follow. Once you have those on lock, monitoring your usage in real time will help you avoid any overage fees. Here’s how:

Take control of data usage

First, cut back on data-hogging apps

• Minimize use of streaming services. Apps like Pandora, Netflix, and Spotify will quickly eat up your data allowance. Even a low-bandwidth app like Pandora will kill as much as 30MB per hour–that’s a lot of data, especially when you’re on an introductory 200… [Read more]

  January 27th, 2012 by Download.com | No Comments »

With data plan pricing on the rise and unlimited plans being throttled (seriously, why bother calling it “unlimited”?!), it’s increasingly important to control your data usage.

As we gradually move toward a cloud-based mobile experience with services such as iCloud, Amazon Cloud, and Google Music, going over your data limits will be easy. Naturally, service providers like AT&T and Verizon don’t mind–they’ll gladly hit you with a $10 to $30 overage charge whenever you exceed your allotted bytes.

Connecting to Wi-Fi as often as possible is key to minimizing cellular data usage, but there are a few other best practices to follow. Once you have those on lock, monitoring your usage in real time will help you avoid any overage fees. Here’s how:

Take control of data usage

First, cut back on data-hogging apps

• Minimize use of streaming services. Apps like Pandora, Netflix, and Spotify will quickly eat up your data allowance. Even a low-bandwidth app like Pandora will kill as much as 30MB per hour–that’s a lot of data, especially when you’re on an introductory 200… [Read more]

  January 27th, 2012 by Download.com | No Comments »

Chun Li [DesktopNexus]

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Apps that check for updates for your favorite Windows software are becoming more popular, but are they actually good and if so which ones work the best? The folks over at the 7 Tutorials blog have analysed seven different popular update checkers and report on their effectiveness for the Windows programs chosen, performance, and where they fall short.

The analysis report makes for interesting reading and you will have a much better idea on which ones to choose (and avoid) if you are considering this type of software to keep your system updated.

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