Category: Tools
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Looking for Free Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection? Try Microsoft Security Essentials
Windows only: Microsoft has just released the public version of their free virus, spyware, and malware protection suite dubbed Microsoft Security Essentials (the successor to their lesser-known Live OneCare product which offered similar features). Security Essentials is a quick download and simple installation, giving users clear and easy-to-use indications whether your PC is secure or…
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How to Partition Your Hard Drive with Easeus Partition Master
Most hard drives come with multiple partitions – which can be thought of as individual hard drives within your main hard drive – to separate a hard drive into multiple sections. Partitions are very useful if you want to separate your operating system from your documents (allows for easier OS reinstallation), and most manufacturers include…
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How to Access Gmail Without an Internet Connection
We all love the freedom and accessibility provided by keeping our email in the digital “cloud“, but an inevitable problem always arises: what do we do when we aren’t able to access the internet? Or, as we recently discovered, what do we do when the our web-based email provider crashes? One solution is to activate…
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Decrease Fedora Update Time With yum-presto
Installing updates on any operating system can be a time consuming process. Part of the philosophy of a free and open source operating system is the commitment to keeping your system updated with the latest security patches and feature updates. With Fedora systems, I often see 50-100 MB worth of updates per week. Even on…
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How to Connect to a Windows Remote Desktop
Previously, I covered the steps for setting up your computer to receive Remote Desktop connections, enabling you to control your computer from any other computer on the internet. In this guide, I will cover the procedure for connecting to your Remote Desktop enabled computer from another computer via the internet. Connecting from Windows XP/Vista/7 Click…
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How to Enable Windows Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop is Microsoft’s built-in software that allows you to access a computer from any other computer via the internet. Remotely accessing your computer can be a valuable resource if you need access to files and other information if you do not have physical access to the computer. Note: Remote Desktop access is only available…
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Launchy: Never Use Your Start Menu Again
As your computer becomes loaded with software, your desktop may become cluttered with shortcuts and also difficult to navigate through the Start Menu. Here is an example of what an out-of-control Start Menu may look like: Launchy is an open source keystroke launcher for Windows and Linux that allows you to open documents, folders, bookmarks,…
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How to Automatically Install the Newest Version of Firefox in Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope
It can take quite a while for updated versions of software to make it to Ubuntu’s illustrious software repository (the software must be customized and approved before it can be listed) – which has left Firefox users hanging for months waiting for it to be updated to version 3.5+. Mozilla doesn’t offer the easy-to-use .deb…
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How to Install Flash Player Updates on Citrix/XP/Terminal Servers
Anybody who has had to deal with Citrix servers knows that it’s a pain getting anything installed without affecting end-users. Adobe Flash Player is no different – it must be installed a specific way to make it work properly without getting the dreaded “Application was installed previously with administrative permissions, please install again” error. Procedure…