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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

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

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

Maintain Unmanaged VPS - Part 11: Copy Website Files between Windows/Linux Computers using the CLI

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Here's how to copy/backup/upload files between Linux & Windows hosts using PuTTY's Secure FTP terminal. Faster, easier and way safer than FTP.» tutorial » PSFTP for Windows/Linux File Management

How to Disable Windows XP Services

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

Microsoft is well-known for bloating it's operating systems with a bunch of "services". These little programs run in the background, slowing down your PC. I reckon about half can be either turned off, else set to run only when needed, greatly improving performance. I show you how, and it's dead simple...» tip » Stop Unwanted Services

Windows Authenticode Nag Screen

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Seen this nag screen? Or rather, this scare screen, from Microsoft? Let me answer that! If you install software from a vendor that hasn't been "approved" by Microsoft, you have. "Approved", one could argue, is another word for "conned." And you and I, the software users, are left confused. Don't be. For a tidy little [...]» tip » Microsoft Authentic Scam

Perfect Windows PC Install

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

ROCK-SOLID PC TUTORIAL. Want to install a fast, cheap-as-chips, bullet-proof-secure dream machine? Follow my ULTIMATE GUIDE and Bob's your oyster!» how-to » Rock Solid PC Guide