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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 ..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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 …