January 3, 2011
Have you wanted to check out Linux, but were too intimidated by all of the choices available? Now is a good time to get your feet wet with a distribution that is geared towards new Linux users. Much like Mint Linux which we have covered previously, PinguyOS has the latest base 10.10 Ubuntu Linux distribution [...]
December 28, 2010
Even though Ubuntu and most other Linux distros have beautified their interfaces and made them more user-friendly, most everyday computer users still shiver when they hear the word Linux. Maybe this is because Linux used to have a reputation as “geek-only”, thus non-geeky computer users are afraid to even try it. That’s why the folks [...]
November 17, 2010
“Play On Linux” may sound like a toy, but if you want Microsoft Office working on your Linux machine it’s a seriously useful program to have around. User generated scripts make light work of the usually complicated process of installing Office in Linux: there’s no manually installing DLLs, no figuring out which version of Wine [...]
May 20, 2010
Oh, Ubuntu; you are my favorite Linux-based operating system. I’ve written all about this amazing OS, discussing everything from how awesome Ubuntu 10.04 is to 7 things easier to do in Ubuntu than in Windows. But perhaps the best part about Ubuntu, not to mention Linux in general, is how it can be installed on [...]
April 23, 2010
I have recently covered how to create your own Windows domain and how to push out group policy to your domain computers. Today we will visit how to remote install Windows software on your domain computers using group policy. In the past I have had to install applications directly on each user’s computer. This was time [...]
March 11, 2010
Installing a new operating system on a netbook without a CD/DVD drive should be an easy task thanks to Unetbootin, but when it comes to installing Windows 7, there are a few extra steps that need to be taken before you are able to get the latest Windows OS onto your netbook. In this guide, we’re [...]
February 18, 2010
You got yourself a brand new operating system? Good for you. Staying with the times, giving back to the economy and playing with some new technology is what you are in it for. What we hope does NOT happen to you is having issues upgrading from your operating system to Windows 7. I will run [...]
February 9, 2010
Windows 7 was received with open arms both by bored Windows XP and plagued Windows Vista users. After Vista was a fail, it seems that 7 is catching on with the crowd. Haven’t we all been craving for the sleek look of a Mac OS, combined with what we’re used to? So are you ready [...]
February 8, 2010
Anyone who creates something, be it art, writing or products is entitled to have full control over how their creation is used. The same goes for software and its developers. If you develop a cutting edge program tomorrow, wouldn’t you like to know that its users are legally bound to use it the way you [...]
October 4, 2009
I still remember the time – not too long ago – when installing WordPress equals to fiddling with FTP client, scribbling PHP scripts, meddling with MySQL databases and doing all those ghastly geeky things which are not for the faint hearted. But even with all of the past fuss, WordPress was (and still is) the [...]
