Disk Encryption Tools for Linux and benchmark results

Consider this scenario… Your computer running Linux somehow ran into a hardware glitch and had to be hauled to the neighborhood Computer service center. And you are asked to leave the machine at the service center and come back after a couple of days so that the technician can have a good look at it. [...]

OS X Startup Manager - booting from a CD

I need to diagnose my iMac and figure out how hosed my hard drive really is.

In Windows I knew to press F8 during system boot to get the boot manage. How can I do the same on my Mac?

Press Option during startup Starts into Startup Manager, where you can select a Mac OS [...]

Windows XP 15 Minute Tune-Up

Don’t throw out that sluggish PC. Give it a tune-up!
A fine-tuned Windows XP PC can run quite fast even it’s seriously lacking in the memory and CPU department. Before you chuck out your PC to buy a new one, try stripping some of the rust that’s built-up over the years; the results may surprise you.
It’s [...]

Podcast Production Using Linux and Available Open Source Tools

Producing a podcast on Linux is easier than you think, thanks to some versatile tools.

It’s not that no one thinks of multimedia and Linux in the same frame. Many do. They’re the Linux and FOSS evangelists, determined to remove all vestiges of proprietary software from their computing lives and yours, too, if you [...]

The Windows XP Checklist

Since the majority of computer users run Windows XP, I made a checklist of essential maintenance tasks that should keep your machine running as smooth as possible. Mac and Linux users might also want to take note as they tend to be the ones being asked for help all the time

Install the latest [...]

File Recovery Software PC Inspector

I think you can´t have enough file recovery utilities once you lost data on your computer either by accidentaly deleting the files or by crashes or hardware failures. It is better to have one additional try at recovering the data than to give up if the first program that you´ve been using failed to recover [...]

Fixing a dead hard drive

Storage prices are dropping like flies but when your hard disk crashes, you’ll be cursing your heads off when your CEO is chasing you for some important files. What can you do ? Instead of calling up your friendly professional data recovery service, head on over to this article to learn how to resurrect [...]

Using your Nokia mobile as a Bluetooth HID mouse

A person named “Pyrofer” has written a Java (J2ME) based software for Nokia 6230i (which can be ported to any other J2ME supporting mobile) that allows you to use it as a Bluetooth mouse for your laptop/PC.
Some of the existing features are:
Bluetooth connection, no cable
Standard Java code, simple to port to other phones
Selectable buttons on [...]

Virus Fact: You Need to Be Virus Free

For years I have been advising and informing business men and women that they really “should” keep on top of the virus scene if for no other reason than to save themselves the grief a subsequent virus infection can cause. Those days are way over. You no longer have any choice; you need to make [...]

Installing a WiFi (Wireless) Card in Kubuntu: Using ndisgtk and ndiswrapper

If you are like me, then after you installed Kubuntu 6.06 Dapper, you noticed that your wireless card is NOT working. Well have no fear, if you were Google-ing around and found this site, you’re in luck! Installing a wireless card is pretty straight forward once you know what programs you need to install.
Step 1: [...]

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