http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=1746&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Lamar Stonecypheren-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/1683.aspxTue, 10 Jun 2008 19:55:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1683stlamar"Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." Arghh! Troubleshooting Windows Explorer is not fun, especially when you get random, non-descript messages such as "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." What's this!...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/56537.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:44:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56537stlamarWouldn't it be nice if all the computers that you use Firefox on, including at work, your home PC, your Linux laptop (and even your cell phone) could have the same bookmarks, settings, preferences, and passwords? It's a reality now. Read this to find out how. Want to have the same bookmarks, preferences, history, tabs, and setti...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/53645.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:34:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53645stlamarIn Windows Vista, it was necessary to set up a schedule in Task Scheduler to automate incremental backups, and even worse, full backups were not available in the Home versions of Vista. Windows 7 brings full-disk backup to purchasers of all versions. Let's try it out! Windows 7 offers vastly improved full-disk backup and emergency restore f...http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/home-theater/articles/38954.aspxTue, 16 Jun 2009 18:48:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38954stlamarThe A/V receiver is an important part of a home theater system. Some folks prefer to select a higher-end A/V receiver that offers high output, many different surround sound modes, and easy switching between components. This guide covers terms and specifications for receivers purchased separately. Introduction There are several perfectly acc...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/34156.aspxWed, 18 Mar 2009 17:58:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34156stlamarAlthough there's no common "undelete" command for a Linux EXT3 file system, you can recover many types of accidentally erased files, including documents, graphics, and system files using the "Foremost" console application. Here we'll look at installing it in Ubuntu and giving it a test run. Introduction Foremost is a Linux t...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/3069.aspxMon, 21 Jul 2008 23:48:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3069stlamarYour version of Vista determines what class of Windows Vista Backup Center you can use. Office, Enterprise and Ultimate users can backup their entire hard drive. Starter, Home Basic and Home Premium users can only create backups based on their document and file types. The Windows Vista Backup Center This article series will explore using the Window...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/55976.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 09:00:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55976stlamarYou may have seen screenshots of a cool 3D desktop cube effect for Ubuntu and wondered where the controls for it were. Here we'll step through enabling it and starting it on demand for Ubuntu 9.04 and 9.10. Yes, it's eye candy, but since Ubuntu (and other Linux distributions) allow us to have multiple virtual desktops with one screen active, we...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/55974.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 08:46:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55974stlamarWant to take advantage of the most recent features of Skype in Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux? It's easy, but there may be some back-versioning of libraries needed for Ubuntu 9.04 and 9.10. Let's walk through the steps involved in downloading, installing, and using Skype for voice and IM. Setting up Ubuntu and getting ready for VOIP...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/11304.aspxWed, 15 Oct 2008 22:52:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11304stlamarLong a staple of science fiction, holographic data storage on physical media is now available for computer systems. The industry is young and the entrance pricey, but it offers many benefits over conventional storage. The creation of this device required science, dedication, and good luck. Long the stuff of science fiction, holographic memory is of...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/54660.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 21:46:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54660stlamarBefore the Kindle and Sony Reader, eBooks had to be read on whatever device you had. This is still an option for those with many types of smart phones. Why buy a Kindle if you can use your phone as an eBook reader? Here we try out Mobipocket in Windows and on a Treo smart phone. Mobipocket SA is a French company organized in 1999 and incorporat...