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Boxee Remote for the IPhone/Ipod Touch!! »

A new application has been released for the Ipod Touch and the Iphone.  A Boxee Media Center remote control application that in my opinion is CRISPY!!!!  The application which is currently available through the App store on your device can be downloaded for free and gives you control over any Boxee media center you may [...]

Boxee. My new favorite Internet Media Player »

If you haven’t heard of boxee it is an open source application that puts a frontend over the media we stream over the internet. Think of it as your Tivo interface with the recorded programs folder replaced by the content offered by last.fm, and hulu. Another way to look at it would be what Apple [...]

Convert your Microsoft Word, Openoffice, and other documents into other formats. »

We all know Microsoft sucks when it comes to making things difficult, but I found a site that helps ease that suck.  If you don’t know already, you can’t open a 2007 word document with an older version of word.  Well here is a site that allows you to take any version of a word [...]

Is Windows 2008 Server the savior for the Windows faithful? »

Ever since the release of Windows 2008 Server I have been hearing the buzz about it being a better Windows XP replacement then Windows Vista. During the first month after its release I attributed this buzz to the normal hype surrounding every release of a new version of Windows and, as is my habit, I [...]

Free utilites to help you remove spyware and malware. »

Almost daily I am asked how to remove spyware or malware from an infected windows system so, I thought I would compile a list of the free utilities I use to perform that task. That way I could point those poor souls here instead of spending thirty minutes explaining all the options.
These programs can help [...]

Cmd line local and mapped printers to your will all over your network. »

I previously wrote about how to delete a local printer on your network but, I have expanded my knowledge on local and mapped printers using the command (cmd) line and decided to share my omnipotence with you. (my head just exploded from ego overload) These little nuggets of fried gold will keep you [...]

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 [...]

Asus Eee PC with Windows XP available at Bestbuy April 9th. »

LaptopMag is reporting that the Asus EeePC is going to be available in April at Bestbuy. It should run around $399. The system that will run the Windows XP OS will be the standard Eee PC 4G. Check out the specifications list after the jump.

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 [...]

How to print out a list of your files and folders in windows. »

A coworker of mine recently asked me how he could get a printout of his files and folders. I replied “why are you asking me? I don’t freaking know” (In my defense, I have been out of Zoloft for a week) So as an apology, I did some research and found [...]