Pack for Linux: Our List of the Best Linux Downloads
@gearkraft: 1) Power. In 10 minutes, I can create a script to accomplish almost anything on Linux, Solaris, BSD, AIX, HP-UX, and many other *nix flavors. 2) Linux is free unless you want commercial support.
How to Fix Your Relatives' Terrible Computer
HOLY CRAP. Windows CDs are possibly the most dangerous things a person could get their hands on. I work in a computer repair shop and a good percentage of the system problems we have are caused by morons that installed Windows OVER their recovery partition (I mean, yes, into an ~8gb partition, with their original Windows inactive in the big 150gb partition next to it that they're unaware of), or tried "repairing" it with an old XP Pro Corp CD they had laying around. And here, this article is saying to just "run it, erase partitions, let it do its thing"?!
Lux Delux - The best Risk game there is! Multiplayer online play with a free game download.
Lux Delux is a game of strategy and domination inspired by the board game Risk. Control your armies to conquer and hold strategic countries on the map. The object of the game is simple: Take over the entire world! Hundreds of Maps Lux comes with over 800 different maps. Play on historical, geometric, geographic, and fantasy settings. New maps get added all the time.
The Geek's Vacation Checklist
Don't forget to unplug everything at home. Honestly do you really enjoy spending your money powering your home phone charger while you are gone? your home theater will eat 1 amp an hour while you are gone. etc...
Turn on Remote Desktop in Windows 7 or Vista
Remote Desktop is disabled by default in Windows 7, 8, or Vista, but it’s easy enough to turn it back on. If you need to access your Windows PC from another box, it’s an essential thing to turn on. Important note: Remote desktop is only included in the Professional, Business, or Ultimate versions of Windows. Home editions do not have remote desktop. To get to the configuration page, you can either right-click the Computer icon and choose properties, or you can type in system into the start menu search box, and then find the entry for System. Note: if you are using Windows 8 or 8.1 you will need to open the desktop Control Panel and find the System panel there.
Windows Freeware
TeXfree TeX software available for Windows computers (Version of 22 Aug '08.) Beginners might want to first look at my brief introduction to TeX. For systems other than Windows, you might start with Tex Live.
Top 10 Tactics for Productive Travel
11) Wear a dark shirt if you're going to be working in a sunny place, as it will reflect less of the light and minimize screen glare. 12) Never travel without earplugs and/or sound-blocking earbuds (Etymotic Research ER-6s work well for me) to block ambient noise and raise your productivity level if you're distractable. 13) Keep a list of everything you use on business trips on your Blackberry or other device and directly touch each item before you go.
The Definitive Guide to Finding Free Wi-Fi
Great article. A few caveats, though, that I've found in my personal experiences (of course, these ARE just my personal experiences, your mileage may vary). I've done a lot of air travel this summer, and I have been in a total of ONE airport that had free wi-fi.
Five Best Antivirus Applications
None of the above! [xkcd.com] Seriously, though, I haven't actually used an anti-virus since 1997 or so. I keep one installed in Windows just in case (Norton before, AVG now), but I disable it and only use it when I want to scan a file I already suspect of being infected. It's not an option for an average user, and I wouldn't suggest it for everyone, but a bit of sense combined with regular security updates and a separate firewall (such as on a decent router) is perfectly fine.
Set Up a Foolproof and Fireproof Automatic Backup Plan
@AmphetamineCrown: If ALL your data is "mission critical" then yes, several weeks to recover is useless. (though BackBlaze, prices same as mozy, offers to put your data on disks or drives and ship them to you overnight, not bad, and you keep the HDDs you buy if you need to, and they're reasonably priced). However, how much of your data matters NOW? 2GB, 5GB, 30GB?
Top 10 Downloads for a Road Warrior Laptop
@silphium: Wait, how was this simpler and faster again? :) @Mr.Sparkle: I said "to connect". Reading is fundamental ;) Simpler and faster to connect...
s Complete Guide to Windows 7
@cjmazur: How short-sighted and prejudice can an Apple fanboi get!? "Looking at Microsoft's history with operating system launches, let's look at the possible outcome." I mean I know it's not uncommon for you guys to crotch-nurse from 'ol Stevie, but is it possible for you to come up with an original thought of your own without regurgitating the BS that Apple commercials feed you? Ok, ok assuming you're not just spewing Apple's new propaganda commercial to the threads, do you honestly not realize how prejudice & bigoted you sound?
Top 10 Strategies for Surviving Airports and Airplanes
Excellent tips, I have a couple others to add to it though. Dress Well: Seriously, this is a huge one. Want to avoid crap in the security checkpoints?
Protect Yourself from Drive-By Browser Malware Attacks
SExpand We explained that you don't need to pay for Windows security last week, but today we're taking a closer look at how to protect yourself from drive-by malware that can infect your computer by simply visiting the wrong web site.P Naturally, everything in the last article still applies (you should definitely give it a read through if you haven't already). Most importantly, make sure you always keep your PC updated; it's the biggest key to protecting yourself against drive-by malware. If you're already good on that front, here are some of the finer adjustments you can make to keep yourself safe.P What Is Drive-By Malware?
