Chris Flood

When and How to Format and Partition a Hard Drive in Linux

Formatting a hard drive in Linux is easy if you know what you are doing, but sometimes you do not need to do it at all. This article discusses some additional options you have when formatting and approaches to trying Linux without partitioning or setting...

Underdog Alternatives to Google

For webmail, feed readers, video sharing, and even search, there are viable alternatives to Google's industry-leading services. Having scoured the internet for the best products, this article highlights the top alternatives to Google in each of these...

Post-Baccalaureate Programs in Studio Art

If you are a college grad who wants to prepare for an MFA program or just formalize your training as an artist, a post-bac certificate program is a great way to move your art forward in an academic setting. From top ranked MFA programs to affordable or...

10 Easy Steps to Install a Second Hard Drive in Linux

When you plug a new hard drive into a computer running Linux, you might not get all the pop-ups and friendly dialogs that Windows or Mac OS X provide to help you through the process of formatting your drive. This article walks through hard drive set-up...

Personality & Career Path: Assessing Your Options

This article compares MBTI personality test with alternatives and argues that MBTI is the best for ascertaining which career is a good fit for your personality.

Best Lightweight Linux OS for Old or Slow Computers

A lightweight Linux distro can breathe life into an old computer or make a newer one snappier and more responsive. This article highlights five standouts that bring modern features to ancient hardware.

How To Use Facebook Without Visiting the Site

Using the web services recommended in this article, you can continue to tap into your social network on Facebook while simultaneously minimizing the time you spend on the site. This is great for people who are trying to avoid security issues or want to...

Still Waiting for SliTaz

The mini distro SliTaz has made significant changes in the last year or so, and even generated some buzz by being picked as the "best" lightweight distro on another site. But has it really addressed any of the issues that keep most reviewers from...

Top 7 Alternatives to Google Services

Google's got great stuff, but sometimes the alternatives are just better. Remember the Milk, 30boxes, Zoho, Twitter, Meebo, Wordpress.com, and Diigo all deserve a place in your web app rotation.

280 Slides: The Best Online Presentation Web App

Computer users are increasingly moving their data to the "cloud," and online presentation software is answering the call. Unfortunately, the most obvious and hailed options have disappointing limitations. 280 Slides provides a simple but feature...