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Set Up Previous VirtualBox Machines in Minutes

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Problem solved: After a new VirtualBox install, here is how to restore seamlessly previous virtual operating system backups, working as before ..» tutorial » EASY! Reapply Old VirtualBox Operating Systems

Manage Ubuntu's System Power State

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The problem: On battery power, a warning message says the battery is critically low. Plugging into mains electricity fails and the PC shuts down.» tutorial » Tweak Your System's Power Settings

Kill the System Beep

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here's how to stop the beep every time the PC boots up. There are several solutions here, so one should work for your computer.» tip » Disable Annoying System Beep

Shield Your Linux Box: iptables & Much Much More

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here's the ideal start to find out about the options available to safeguard your Ubuntu PC & data, using antivirus & firewall softwares, plus iptables.» guide » Hack-Proof Ubuntu & Secure Your Data

RAM up Your SWAP for Improved Stability

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Clearly, the order of the day is to RAM your machine up to the hilt, but enhancing swap file use can also be a benefit. Here's how, using Swappiness.» tip » Improve RAM/SWAP Performance

Swap Vista Default Using Vistalizator

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Need to change the factory-installed language setting? Can't? YOU CAN NOW! .. using Vistalizator and any language packs you prefer.» how-to » Change Vista's Language Setting

"Microsoft Swindles" - Fighting the Cartel Caper Con Scam, Tsssk!

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Buying a new PC, but hate paying for a sub-standard operating system, or just want that old shopping cliche called "choice"? Me too. Here goes.» tutorial » openSSH = Safer Server, Faster Login & Data Protection

Jaunty Install Problem with AMD Laptops

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

FIXED! It seems to affect AMD Athlon laptops where the Ubuntu Jaunty install disc is being read from an external optical drive. Here's the solution.» how-to » install Jaunty without modprobe error

Virtually the Best Web Dev PC on the Planet

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

This guide shows how to set up Linux as a fun box & a perfect web development system, with Jaunty 9.04, Nginx, Virtualbox for Wins XP & waaaaaay more.» tutorial » the_guv's Very Tasty Linux Jaunty Install Guide

Build a Sex-On-Legs WebDev Machine

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Build the ultimate box. Starring Linux Ubuntu, Windows emulation via VirtualBox, Nginx, PHP, MySQL, best Firefox addons, Woopra and much much more ...» intro » Web Developer's Dream Machine :P