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How to Use Linux Commands in Windows with Cygwin
Windows command-line tools have advanced a lot with PowerShell, but Linux has had a much more usable terminal for many years. Here's how you can get t
How to Customize Your Mac OS X Boot Logo
Tired of the grey Apple logo on your Mac? Why not "think different" and "switch" it to something else? "The notebook for everyone" doesn't give you "t
What is Logical Volume Management and How Do You Enable It in Ubuntu?
Logical Volume Management (LVM) is a disk management option that every major Linux distribution includes. Whether you need to set up storage pools or
The Best of CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in 2011
This year, How-To Geek's own Justin was on-site at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where every gadget manufacturer shows off their latest
The Worst of CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in 2011
This year, How-To Geek's own Justin was on-site at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where every gadget manufacturer shows off their latest
Use Your PC to Keep Yourself Entertained While Traveling for the Holidays
Staying connected may be hard no matter what network you are on, and in flight Wi-Fi isn't pervasive enough to count on. Here are tips and tricks to k
How to Share Links Between Any Browser and Any Smartphone
It happens all the time, you find an article to read but then nature calls. Do you take your laptop with you? With site to phone you can share links b
20 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Not Know
Mastering the keyboard will not only increase your navigation speed but it can also help with wrist fatigue. Here are some lesser known Windows shortc
9 Alternatives for Windows Home Server's Drive Extender
Now that Microsoft has officially killed off the best part about Windows Home Server what can you do? Here are some alternatives for drive extender th
How to Create a Software RAID Array in Windows 7
Instead of having a bunch of separate drives to deal with, why not put them together into one big drive? You can use software RAID to accomplish this,
Disable Scan and Fix for Removable Drives in Windows
Sometimes you'll be prompted to scan and fix a removable disk before using it in Windows. The proper way to fix this is to scan for filesystem errors,
Screenshot Tour: XBMC Media Center 10 Has Add-ons, Skins, and More
XBMC has come a long way since its humble beginnings as an Xbox media player. Let's take a look at the latest 10.0 release of XBMC, also known as "Dha
How to Cross-Reference Actors/Movies (or Cheat at the Kevin Bacon Game)
If you have ever wanted to cross-reference two actors or crew members to find out what they have worked on together, IMDb’s common search has you cove
Manually Restore System Files from Your Windows Installation Media
If you've ever had a missing or corrupt system file in Windows you sometimes end up in shady parts of the internet downloading files from who knows wh
Consolidate Movie Collections in XBMC with Movie Sets
XBMC already has an advanced movie library that can gather fan art, movie posters, and cast information all with a simple scan. With XBMC 10.0 you can
How to Recover Specific Files from a Windows System Image
Windows provides a fail safe way of recovering your entire hard drive with system images, but what if you only need to recover certain files from the
How Your Computer is Exactly Like a Delicious Reuben Sandwich
Computers are complex devices that cannot easily be explained, like say, a delicious Reuben sandwich. Let's break down and explain your computer, over
What is the Linux Kernel and What Does It Do?
With over 13 million lines of code, the Linux kernel is one of the largest open source projects in the world, but what is a kernel and what is it used
Mount USB Devices in Virtualbox with Ubuntu
Mounting a USB device inside a virtual machine is often a tool that you cannot go without. If you are using Virtualbox in Ubuntu however, you need to
Never Run Out of Minutes Again: Make Free VoIP Calls on Android Phones
Android phones with Google Voice can make and receive calls at an extremely disounted rate, but you still need a voice plan to make these calls. Using