The Linux Command Line Series: An Introduction To Linux Commands
The Linux command line is a very powerful tool. Although you can live your entire Linux life without touching the command line now, the CLI (command …
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This Day in Computer History: November 7
Today marks the anniversary of the first jail sentence ever handed down for filesharing and the closing of Pets.com. Read about these events and more …
Continue ReadingWhat you should back up on your home PCs, and why you should do it. (Part I of a series of articles)
If you have a small business, telecommute, or just work from home, the data on your home PC is just as important as the data on any office PC. If …
Continue ReadingWho Designed the QWERTY Keyboard - How did the QWERTY Keyboard get its name?
Why is the keyboard layout so awkward anyways? This article will explain the history of the ‘QWERTY’ keyboard layout, and show you some …
Continue ReadingX58 Motherboards: The Gigabyte UD5 and Extreme
We continue our look at motherboards with the X58 chipset for use with the swanky new Intel Core i7.
Continue ReadingA Review of inSSIDer - Wireless Network Survey Software
An excellent piece of software to inspect your wireless network. Surveys can easily be performed with a full functional software that shows all of …
Continue ReadingAlternatives to Fax Machines for Greater Office Productivity
Just the fax, possibly the biggest waster of office time. David Kelleher, communications and research analyst at GFI’s GFISecurityLabs offers …
Continue ReadingConnect a Temporary Network Quickly and Easily with FireWire
Windows XP and Me contain built-in, plug and play support for networking over a FireWire cable.
Continue ReadingFinding the Right Laptop for Your Needs
You need to get a new laptop. You want a machine that will meet your need without spending too much. Figure out what you really need.
Continue ReadingGIMP 2.6.2 Review: Time to convert from photoshop?
GIMP continues to grow and is quickly becoming serious competition for Adobe Photoshop. This article reviews the latest version of GIMP and how it …
Continue ReadingHistory of Microsoft Excel and its Many Versions
Ever wonder just how the vision for Microsoft Excel came about and why? How long did it take to develop into the program that we know and love today? …
Continue ReadingHow to Add a Caption to an Image in a Microsoft Word 2007 Document
The caption feature of Microsoft Word 2007 lets you label, number, and provide descriptive text for images and other objects in a document. You can …
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