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Which Linux File System Should You Use?
File systems are one of the layers beneath your operating system that you don't think about---unless you're faced with the plethora of options in Linu
What Kind of Ethernet (Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a) Cable Should I Use?
Not all Ethernet cable is created equally.
How to Quickly Switch to a Different Month or Year in the Windows 7 Calendar
Windows 7 gives the ability to quickly pull up a calendar from the taskbar by clicking on the time.
What Is a Virtual Machine Hypervisor?
Hypervisors are what make virtual machines possible, and they aren't just for servers anymore.
Prevent People from Forwarding or Replying All in Outlook
If you frequently send out mass email news letters and keep getting users replying to all recipients or need to disable the ability to forward an emai
What Does "Free as in Speech" or "Free as in Beer" Really Mean?
In the open source community you'll often hear the phrase "free as in speech" or "free as in beer" in reference to software products, but what do thes
How To Use the Restore Partition to Break Into a Mac Running OS X Lion
It's trivial to break into a Mac using an OS X boot disk, but new Macs use a restore partition for OS installations.
How to Install Alternate Media Players on Your Apple TV (XBMC, Plex)
The Apple TV is one of the best media streamers on the market, but if you don't buy into Apple's ecosystem it lacks functionality.
How to Jailbreak Your 2nd Generation Apple TV for Extra Functionality
Jailbreaking your iDevices allows for more options when it comes to software and usage.
15 Ideas to Buy or Build Your Perfect Standing Desk
Once you've tried using a standing desk for yourself and decided you want something more permanent, your next option is to build a desk of your own or buy something you can use full time.
How To Modify Your Existing Desk to Make It a Standing Desk
Whether you want to stand because it's trendy, or you want to test the benefits, one of the biggest hurdles from a standing desk is the cost involved.
How to Search for Text Inside of Any File Using Windows Search
Many of us rely on Windows Search to find files and launch programs, but searching for text within files is limited to specific file types by default.
How To Sync Your Shared Google Calendars with Your iPhone
Smartphones are essential to our daily lives.
How to Install Android on Your HP Touchpad
What's better than a $100 tablet? A $100 tablet that can run two operating systems! The TouchPad was a great bargain and now that you've figured out webOS, try Android.
How to use Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Foursquare via SMS
Staying social while your mobile doesn't mean you have to pay for a data plan.
How to Control a Remote Computer Using Only Your Chrome Web Browser
Going remote with friends and family is helpful when you need to show them how to do something or fix a problem.
What is Arduino? Learn About This Open-Source Electronics Platform
Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software.
How to Automatically Cool Your Entertainment Center When It Gets too Hot
Keeping your home stereo in a cabinet helps with noise and protects your equipment from pets and kids.
When Should You Properly "Eject" Your Thumb Drive?
When do you safely remove a device? Some users put caution to the wind and yank out any device, while others perform religious rituals every time.