Internet Explorer for the Mac
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser is no longer supported for Macs. We explore why this is and what your options are now.
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Linux Command Line: at
Say you want to shut your machine down at a certain time, but you can not be there to shut it down. With Linux you can do this. The “at” …
Continue ReadingLinux Command Line: gpg
GPG is the open source alternative to PGP. GPG and PGP are cryptographic software packages that encrypt and decrypt files to ensure security on a …
Continue ReadingThis Day in Computer History: December 5
Today marks the anniversary of the completion of the first program-controlled digital computer and completion of the first computer science thesis. …
Continue ReadingTop Ten Things to Do after you've installed Ubuntu - networking and updates
There’s a lot of excitement in the Linux community right now, and a great deal of it is being generated by Ubuntu. This user-friendly …
Continue ReadingUpgrading my MacBook Hard Drive & Adding Ram to Macbook - How to Buy & Install Your Own HardDrive & RAM to Save Money
Upgrading your Macbook’s hard drive and adding more RAM is easier than you think. Do it yourself and save lots of money.
Continue ReadingWhat are the Real Differences between Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice Calc?
Is OpenOffice Calc better workbook software than Microsoft Office? No. Is it as good? Not quite. But it will do everything that most users need, it’s …
Continue ReadingBasic Linux Commands: The adduser Command
For Linux administrators, the ability to add new users is key. Without the adduser command, the ability to add a new user to a gui-less server would …
Continue ReadingBasic Linux Commands: The ssh Command
If you need to do any remote Linux administration, or if you need to just log onto a remote machine, the defacto standard, secure means to do so is …
Continue ReadingBuffalo MicroStation Portable Silicon Disk (SSD) 32GB Review
What kind of storage do you need while you are on the move? Let’s have a look at the all new Buffalo MicroStation 32 GB portable silicon disk. …
Continue ReadingHow to Convert Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets to Text Files
Converting Microsoft Excel files to text is becoming easier by the year. The latest versions of Excel read and work with most text files without the …
Continue ReadingHow to Improve Performance on Vista Using WEI
Microsoft has included a feature called Windows Experience Index with the Vista version you originally loaded onto the system to help you determine …
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