Archive for August, 2007
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
It's August, which is typically one of the 'slower' months on the Internet. And since I feel like taking a bit of a break, I guess August would be the month to do it. So for the next week, give or take (update: ok about two weeks, maybe a few ...
Posted in Other | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
Another name for this tutorial could be "how to install Windows programs in OS X without buying Crossover". Or "how to use Darwine to install Windows programs in OS X". But this tutorial will take you step-by-step through installing uTorrent (which is currently Windows-only) via Darwine - an OS X ...
Posted in Bittorrent, Mac | 36 Comments »
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
This tutorial will take you every single step of the way through installing Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) using Parallels Desktop 3.0 (Build 4128) for OS X. In other words, even your parents should be able to follow along.
Note: if you're looking for help installing Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) in Parallels, ...
Posted in Linux, Mac | 37 Comments »
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007
This brief tutorial will guide you in determining the IP address and/or MAC address of the ethernet adapters for your Mac (both wired and AirPort) running OS X 10.4.10
Posted in Home Networking, Mac | 5 Comments »
Monday, August 13th, 2007
Dockables are a series of apps that provide quick access to the following features: Shut Down, Start Default Screen Saver, Restart, Empty Trash, Eject Media, Sleep, Log Out, Close Applications, Hide Applications, Mute Sound, sleep display, and 'take screenshot'.
Posted in Mac | No Comments »
Monday, August 13th, 2007
This brief tutorial will guide you in using The Gimp to resize pictures/images. It's also a part of the Linux for Parents - A Beginners Guide to Ubuntu series. Though the Gimp is not a Linux specific program, it is included as the default image editing software in Ubuntu.
Posted in Linux, Web Design & Dev | 5 Comments »
Monday, August 13th, 2007
This tutorial will guide you in using the open source (free) utility Eraser. Eraser is an advanced tool which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.
Posted in Security, Windows | 3 Comments »
Monday, August 13th, 2007
Recently I upgraded my mum from Windows XP to Ubuntu. I'm not the only one who has done the same thing. As many of you already know, even Dell now includes an option to have Ubuntu as the pre-installed operating system, rather than Windows.
This page will serve as a ...
Posted in Linux | 5 Comments »
Saturday, August 11th, 2007
This tutorial will guide you in setting up Evolution 2.1.x (the version included in Ubuntu 7.04 - known as "Feisty Fawn") for the first time. Though the screenshots are from Ubuntu, the steps are virtually identical if you're using another version of Linux.
Posted in Email, Linux | 5 Comments »
Friday, August 10th, 2007
ShellEnhancer is a great little (free) program that significantly improves (if nothing else) the Windows user interface. Continue reading for an overview of some of its features...
Posted in Reviews, Windows | 1 Comment »
Friday, August 10th, 2007
I'm not sure if that's the best title I've ever come up with, but it's late and I'm tired. Shareaholic is a Firefox add-on (plugin) that allows you to quickly 'share' or save the page you're currently viewing, via many of the popular social news and bookmarking sites.
If you ...
Posted in Firefox | 3 Comments »
Monday, August 6th, 2007
This tutorial will show you how to rearrange your Windows Taskbar and System Tray icons, using the fantastic (and free) software Taskbar Shuffle.
Posted in Windows | 2 Comments »
Monday, August 6th, 2007
This brief tutorial will guide you in copying/moving pictures from your digital camera to your Ubuntu computer. The steps and screenshots are specific to Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) but will likely be similar to previous and upcoming versions.
Posted in Linux | 1 Comment »
Sunday, August 5th, 2007
For the last few days I've been trying to figure out how to best write this post. This is what I've come up with, I hope it's helpful (cause it sure is long, winded).
What I've done
What I think I've done right
SEO
Content
Responsive
Thankful
Research
What ...
Posted in Blogging, Web Design & Dev | 20 Comments »
Friday, August 3rd, 2007
Using the fantastic application Visor (brought to you by the same geniuses who created Quicksilver) you can create an easy keyboard-shortcut to invoke a drop-down console, just like in Quake.
Posted in Mac | 5 Comments »
