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Pinguy OS Ubuntu is a great OS and undoubtedly the most popular and easiest Linux based Distro to use but even with its default setup and chosen programs it's still lacking functionality and ease of use for most new users. So what I decided to do was build a Distro that looks good, could do everything most user would ever want to do and that was very simple to use. I started out by listening to what my friends and family wanted to use their PC for and found the most user friendly programs for the task they wanted to do. After a while I got a good idea what most people use their PC for and what programs where the easiest to use. ComputerBase Android & iOS: Gratis-Werkzeuge zur Malware-Analyse Die Linux-Distribution Santoku bringt alle Werkzeuge mit, um Malware und andere Apps für iOS und Android professionell unter die Lupe zu nehmen. Eine Kombination aus einer App und einem Webdienst analysiert unter anderem Datenströme von Apps. Santoku Linux nennen die Experten von Viaforensics ihre auf mobile Betriebssysteme spezialisierte Distribution. Ziel der auch als virtuelle Maschine erhältlichen Zusammenstellung: Den Nutzern die Zeit zu ersparen, um passende Tools zusammen zu suchen und zu kompilieren. Die relevanten Plattform-SDKs, Treiber und anderen Werkzeuge seien schon vorinstalliert. Schwerpunkte der Distribution sind Werkzeuge wie iPhone Backup Analyzer oder AFLogical Open Source Edition für forensische Analysen von Smartphones und Tablets sowie Untersuchungen beziehungsweise dem Reverse Engineering von mobiler Malware.

Technology news and new technology highlights from New Scientist - New Scientist Tech Cookies on the New Scientist website close Our website uses cookies, which are small text files that are widely used in order to make websites work more effectively. To continue using our website and consent to the use of cookies, click away from this box or click 'Close' Find out about our cookies and how to change them Tech Glenn D. Wilson: Whatever Turns You On Bio Dr. Glenn Wilson As well as being one of Britain's best-known psychologists, Glenn Wilson is the Visiting Gresham Professor of Psychology. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and has published more than 150 scientific articles and 33 books. He is an expert on individual differences; social and political attitudes; sexual behavior, deviation and dysfunction; and psychology applied to the performing arts.

20 registry hacks to make your PC more awesome Right-clicking on everything is a good way to learn about hidden Windows functionality. Exploring the lesser-known Control Panel applets is another useful technique, and browsing the command line applications in Windows' System32 folder can be interesting. But let's be realistic. There's nothing that quite compares to the Registry. It's packed with useful settings that can improve performance, fix security holes and change even the most fundamental Windows behaviour for the better. SPIEGEL ONLINE - Nachrichten How Operating Systems Work" When you turn on your computer, it's nice to think that you're in control. There's the trusty computer mouse, which you can move anywhere on the screen, summoning up your music library or Internet browser at the slightest whim. Although it's easy to feel like a director in front of your desktop or laptop, there's a lot going on inside, and the real man behind the curtain handling the necessary tasks is the operating system. ­Most desktop or laptop PCs come pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows.

30 Useful (and Unknown) Web Apps You Need to Bookmark - Page 2 FillAnyPDF FillAnyPDF is a fairly simple web app which allows you to upload a PDF file, then easily write on it wherever you want. This allows you to easily fill out any form, even if they’re not in an editable PDF form. You can also share your blank form with others, so you can collect forms from a group easily. FillAnyPDF also supports electronic signatures and has a repository of free forms.

Windows 7 Hotkeys - Keyboard Shortcuts Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts General keyboard shortcuts Dialog box keyboard shortcuts Operating Systems Tech Support: "May I ask what operating system you are running today?"Customer: "A computer." A girl walked into the computer center where I work. She said she was having problems with her Mac. I asked what kind of Mac she had. In an indignant voice, she replied, "Duh, Intosh." The 10 Most Ridiculously Awesome Geeky Computer Pranks Everybody loves a good prank… unless you are the one on the receiving end of the fun. It’s time to hone your pranking skills, not just to make sure you are the best, but so you can avoid being pranked by others. Yeah, sure, we could go with the old standards, like a blue screen of death screensaver or something like that, but it’s time to use our geek skills and come up with something better. We’ll cover some of the old favorites too, but maybe with a twist. Note: Many of these pranks require being able to access somebody’s computer physically, and many others require them to leave their PC logged in and unattended. You’ll have to plan accordingly.

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