Archive for January, 2011
Week in Geek: 50 Million Viruses and More on the Way Edition
This week we learned how to backup and copy data between iOS devices, use Linux commands in Windows with Cygwin, boost email writing productivity with Microsoft Word Mail Merge, be more productive in Ubuntu using keyboard shortcuts, “restore the FTP service in XBMC, rename downloaded TV shows, access the Android Market in emulation”, and more [...]
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Desktop Fun: Dreams of Hawaii Wallpaper Collection
Is the winter weather wearing you down and making you wish for a tropical vacation? Until summer and vacation time gets here let our Dreams of Hawaii Wallpaper collection help you think warm and happy thoughts Latest Features How-To Geek ETC How To Create Your Own Custom ASCII Art from Any Image How To Process [...]
29Jan2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
How To Get SSH Command-Line Access to Windows 7 Using Cygwin
Are you comfortable with Linux/Unix and want SSH access to your Windows 7 machine? Cygwin provides this functionality and gives you a familiar environment to work with in a few simple steps. We’re assuming you’ve got Cygwin installed and configured. If not, check out our article, How To Use Linux Commands in Windows with Cygwin [...]
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Friday Fun: Daisy in Wonderland
Are you suffering the effects of another grinding week at work? Then it is time for you to relax for a little bit and have some fun! In this week’s game you get to engage in inter-dimensional travel as you help Daisy try to return home Latest Features How-To Geek ETC How To Create Your [...]
28Jan2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
Here’s What Would Happen if Computers Made Our Food [Comic]
At least it’s better than getting spyware in your food. Latest Features How-To Geek ETC How To Create Your Own Custom ASCII Art from Any Image How To Process Camera Raw Without Paying for Adobe Photoshop How Do You Block Annoying Text Message (SMS) Spam? How to Use and Master the Notoriously Difficult Pen Tool [...]
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Use Your Chart-Drawing Skills to Win a Free Chrome Cr-48 Notebook
Today Google announced that they are partnering with a number of Chrome web application developers to distribute a number of their Chrome OS Notebooks to lucky fans. That’s when we noticed something interesting that can greatly increase your odds of getting one. Unlike Box, MOG, and Zoho, who are doing random giveaways, the LucidChart giveaway [...]
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Use BGInfo to Build a Database of System Information of Your Network Computers
One of the more popular tools of the Sysinternals suite among system administrators is BGInfo which tacks real-time system information to your desktop wallpaper when you first login. For obvious reasons, having information such as system memory, available hard drive space and system up time (among others) right in front of you is very convenient [...]
28Jan2011 | Admin | 0 comments | Continued
This Week In Geek History: Steve Jobs Demos the First Mac, Mythbusters Hits the Airwaves, and Dr. Strangelove Invades Popular Culture
It was quite a wild ride for this week in Geek History: Steve Jobs gave a demonstration of the first Macintosh computer, beloved geek show MythBusters took to the air, and iconic movie Dr. Strangelove appeared in theatres and our collective consciousness. Latest Features How-To Geek ETC How To Create Your Own Custom ASCII Art [...]
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Ubuntu Developer Day 2011
Ubuntu Developer Day is the biggest software day in Bangalore for 2011. With keynote speeches from various members of the Canonical team, and a more focussed technical delivery.Find out more about this event Location: Bangalore, India Time: Thu, 01/27/2011 (All day)
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CES
With millions of users, Ubuntu is creating fantastic opportunities for OEMs everywhere. Meet us and find out how easy and cost-effective it is to add Ubuntu to your product portfolio. Come and find us at: Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall 2, Ground Level Location: MP25324 Mail oem@canonical.com to set up a meeting. Location: Las [...]
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