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The Pros and Cons of Linux, Windows, and OSX. »

From time to time I am asked which operating system is the best in my opinion. This is a tough question to answer as there is no definitive answer. All your choices have their technical merits but, you really shouldn’t select an operating system based solely on its technical merits. You should instead select one […]

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Linux unscathed at the PWN 2 OWN contest »

The Macbook air went down quick in only 2 minutes on the first day of the competition. Windows Vista SP1 went down on the last day after 2 days of intense work. The only OS left standing (drum role please) LINUX. Reportedly, participants reportedly were not prepared to deal with the […]

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OSX boot options. »

Like Windows, OSX has a number of options you can invoke at startup. One example of this would be holding down “c” during the boot up sequence in order to boot from a CD. That is just one example. I thought I should list the rest for my “OSX noob” friends.
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The Logitech diNovo Mini does work in OSX and Nokia N800 »

The title should read
“Does work in OSX, with the Nokia N800, and, wait for it, Linux.” At least Ubuntu.

Well I just received my Logitech diNovo Mini from Amazon this afternoon and I’ve had just enough time to run a few test.
First I tried it with the Nokia N800. Once I got over the hurdle of […]

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How to listen to Sirius online radio with Linux or OSX. »

I never thought I would actually pay for radio until a co-worker of mine signed up for Sirius satellite radio when Howard Stern made the switch to Sirius. Now, Howard Stern I could care less about but, this gave me my first extended exposer to the music channels. Every afternoon, for weeks, I would […]

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How to install Wordpress on OSX using MAMP to make life easier. »

Disclaimer:
A lot of the people asking me how to install Wordpress on OSX have new babies. I’d like to apologize up front to the rest of the internet for bringing more new baby sites to the internet and thus hindering the speed at which we all can download music. Sorry.
How to […]

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How to disable that annoying startup sound on your Mac. »

Does anyone know why every operating system needs an annoying startup sound? My guess is it is included to scare the crap out of the cat. I could be wrong. Anyways here is how you get rid of it on your Mac.
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Your PC can cure disease, discover ET, solve the mysteries of the universe and much more. »

Do you feel like you just don’t do enough for society and you want to actually contribute something even if it is just 1’s and 0’s. Then here are 10 great programs that you can install and run on your PC when you have to go back to work cause your incompetent boss, who […]

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The definitive guide to remote controlling your PC. »

We have all been there. Its late at night and you are beat from a day of answering questions and solving problems for your coworkers. All you want to do is watch T.V. and goto bed. Then the phone rings and it is either a family member or friend who just blew up their […]

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The best rated Network Security Tools anywhere and no toolbelt needed. »

Today at lunch, after eating my favorite peanutbutter and cookie batter sandwich, (the best way to get over my heroine addiction) I stumbled upon this great site that shows the top 100 network security tools available today. How do they know which security tools are the best?
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