8 Techniques For Getting Help with Linux
How to ask for help for Linux issues.All of us need a little help now and again. Linux users aren’t any different than MS-Windows or Mac users in that regard. The difference is that to get help for...
View ArticleWhy Are You Still Using Adobe Tools?
Adobe has been plagued with security issues in their most popular tool, like Acrobat and Reader. These issues seem to be on all platforms, but are mostly targeted by hackers on MS-Windows. For years,...
View ArticleWhy I Use a Linux Desktop
Each of us use a computer for various reasons. Some just want a system that works, without any hassle. Most of us want to run specific software, work with specific file types, connect with everyone...
View ArticleWindows7 Disk Shrinking Drama
Just got a new laptop yesterday, but I didn’t like the way that the 500GB HDD is partitioned.Unknown (50MB)RECOVERY (18GB)WIN7 (whatever remained of the 500GB – over 400+GB)Only a noob would want that...
View ArticleSimple Disk Encryption for Laptops
When you have a laptop, you expect to take it with you. When you have a portable computer, the data on it is at higher than normal risk for theft. This means you need to take steps to protect that...
View ArticleRemove the Confusion - What Is Linux?
I’m guilty of oversimplification. We all are. I say that I run Linux. That isn’t really accurate, but it is short and only people in the know really understand what that means. Below I’ll attempt to...
View ArticleMKV Files with Subtitles, Alternate Languages and Video
These days, there is a real desire to have videos on your network, but not loose any of the features that the source media provides. Things like multiple languages tracks, director’s comments and other...
View ArticleWindows7 Recent Patches Change Mouse Settings
Last week (4/12/11), Microsoft pushed out a bunch of patches. I didn’t really notice most of the changes, but one changed the way that the mouse snaps to an open window. Yuck. I alt-tab to change...
View ArticleUse Your Router to Centralize Your Network Device Management
Bare with me here. This is a great technique. I think you’ll thank me later after doing what this article suggests.Homes and businesses today have lots of network devices. Using DHCP is the easiest way...
View ArticleReaders Ask About ... Virtualization of Services
Below is the 2nd of 6 questions from a reader. I definitely don’t have all the answers, but I’m not short on opinion. ;)Part 1 – LVM+JFS+RAID | Part 2 – Service Virtualization | Part 3 – Virtualizing...
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