FixWin – Fix Windows Issues in Seconds

Fix common Windows issues with a single click.


FixWin is a lightweight application that corrects common Windows errors with a single click.

The utility basically lists over 50 common errors that your Windows operating system might be having, and repairs them with a single click (as shown in the screenshot above).

The makers of this useful tool suggest that a system file check is first done, after which you should setup a restore point (basically a point to which you can come back in case you have made changes to your operating system you do not like) and then proceed to fix issues.

It is also recommended that you reboot your system in between fixes.

The tool offers fixes in your explorer, internet, media tools and other system tools.

Download FixWin [Free download for Windows operating systems Vista and 7].

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RocketDock Application Launcher

RocketDock – a useful desktop application launcher.


Ever wanted an Apple Mac-style dock for launching applications instantly, instead of a normal desktop full of icons? You can try RocketDock.

RocketDock is a completely customizable application launcher, that is very useful in launching commonly used Windows applications and folders instantly.

The application would contains links (as shown in the screenshot above) of applications that you choose to put in the dock. The application is available for download, free of cost.

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Twitter Extensions For Google Chrome

Tweet from the Google Chrome web browser, with these two Twitter extensions.


If you are a user of both Twitter and the Google Chrome web browser, you can tweet using these two extensions for the web browser.

1. Chromed Bird


Chromed Bird is a Twitter extension that offers most of the features you would need in a Twitter add-on. It appears with the necessary timeline, mentions and the direct messages tabs. You can also shorten URLs while tweeting. 

2. Chrowety


Chrowety is another useful Twitter extension for Google Chrome. Chrowety offers more features than Chromed Bird. It is multi-lingual and you can even see photos or videos that have been tweeted.

Related Reading: Twitter Tips | Google Chrome Tips

Google Buzz Simplified

Simple tips to make the most out of Google Buzz.


Google Buzz is Google’s social microblogging and information sharing service, that comes embedded in Google Mail.

What you basically do on Buzz is share your status, photos or useful links with people who follow you. Google Buzz is like an expanded form of Twitter. 

Here are a set of tips and tools that will help you do more on Google Buzz:

1. Send a Buzz to a user’s Gmail Inbox

You can send a message to a user through Buzz by specifying the @ symbol, followed by the person’s email address, which will post the update on your Buzz feed and send the message to the user’s email.

2. Connect your Social websites


If you want to connect various social websites like your blog, Twitter profile or Picasa to your Buzz stream, then simply select the Connected Sites option at the top of your Buzz stream, and add/remove websites accordingly. [Refer above screenshot]

3. A Firefox Add-on for Google Buzz


If you are a user of the Mozilla Firefox web browser, then you can instantly share what you surf with your followers on Google Buzz, by installing the Buzz It Firefox add-on in your browser. Buzz It also auto-shortens URLs with Bit.ly.

4. Google Chrome Extension for Google Buzz

The Google Buzz extension for Google Chrome, Google Buzz Pad, is a useful add-on that allows you to view your Buzz account and also share links with your followers from Google Reader.

5. Block unknown followers

Google Buzz offers you the option to block unknown followers, who might be posting inappropriate or unwanted comments on your posts.

Simply go to the list of your followers, and select Block corresponding to the specific follower to block him/her.

6. Privacy – Disable followers/following list from Google profile


A new option to disable the public viewing of who you are following and being followed by, has been introduced in Google Buzz. You can now disable the viewing of both of these lists from third parties visiting your Google profile.

To do that, click on the lists to open them. You will find a checkbox as shown above at the bottom of the lists. De-select the checkbox to ensure these lists cannot be viewed.

7. Update Buzz via email

To update Google Buzz via email, all you require is a Buzz-enabled GMail account. Simply send your update to buzz@gmail.com, to post your update to your Buzz followers via email.

8. Find more people on Buzz


To find more people to follow on Google Buzz, select the Find People option at the top of your Buzz feed, and you can find recommended followers, or search for users via their names or email addresses.

9. Select Public/Private while posting


You can choose to share on Buzz with a select people, or with anybody else on the world wide web.

When writing a post, find the Public/Private drop-down and select the desired one. [Screenshot above]

10. Remove posts from your Buzz feed


To hide a post on your Buzz feed that you may not be interested in, select the Mute Post option from the top-right drop-down menu on the particular post. [Screenshot above]

11. Disable Buzz/Hide Buzz


You can disable Google Buzz entirely from your GMail by heading to the bottom of your GMail page, where you will find a Turn Off Buzz option.

To hide the Buzz label from Gmail, simply head to Settings –> Labels and edit as required.

12. Update Twitter and Buzz together

In case you want to post the same update on both Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, and Google Buzz, read this Internet Simplified post to know how.

13. Create a Google Buzz widget


You can create a Google Buzz widget for your website, by heading to Buzz Counter. Simply specify your Google profile name and obtain the code for the widget.

Paste it on your blog/website, and a widget (see screenshot above) will appear with your Buzz updates.

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Update Twitter And Buzz Together

BuzzTweep – Send updates to Twitter and Google Buzz at once.


BuzzTweep is a free service, using which you can update your Twitter account and your Google Buzz stream at once, with the same comment.

Just follow the instructions given on their website (Tutorials Page 1 and Page 2) to set up the service. Basically, all you require to do is set up a GMail filter, and then connect your Twitter account to the service.

Learn in detail about setting up a GMail filter in our detailed GMail tips post.

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