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Geek Sheet: Configuring Synergy2 to Share Keyboard, Video and Mouse

Geek Sheet: Configuring Synergy2 to Share Keyboard, Video and MouseVery nice utility, but ...... in a world where virtualization seems to be the new trend does this project have a future?A request for future Geek Sheets: bare-metal multibootI know you're a virtualization fan, but can I request a Geek Sheet...

Tags: video, mouse, Power Users, keyboard, Geek Sheet, boot menu, boot line, Ubuntu, openSUSE

Discussion threads 2008-07-08

Dual-booting XP and Linux - It's really easy!

Over the past few weeks several people have asked me if it's possible to set up a Windows XP/Linux dual-boot system on a PC that already has Windows XP installed on it, and if it's possible, how easy is the process. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's pretty easy...

Tags: Linux, My Linux Experience

Blog posts 2007-07-10

Add Safe Mode to the standard Windows XP boot menu

Next time you have to go into Safe Mode on a Windows XP system, don't worry about having to repeatedly tap F8. Instead, use this tip to add Safe Mode to the standard Windows XP boot menu so that you can easily enter Safe Mode without cramping up your index...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Boot Menu, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2005-03-04

Additional Resources

Vista Manager 3.0.7 (Windows)

All-in-One utility to optimize, tweak, tune up, and clean up your Windows Vista. It bundles more than 30 different utilities in one. Get access to hundreds of hidden options to improve system's performance and security, clean registry, junk files, and defrag Registry, tune up Vista boot menu, uninstall program smartly,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Utility, Yamicsoft, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-03

1st Security Agent 9.3 (Windows)

1st Security Agent is a password-protected security utility to secure Windows-based computers. Restrict access to Control Panel, including Display, Network, Passwords, Printers, System, Add/Remove Programs, etc. Disable Start Menu items, hide drives, disable the DOS prompt, boot keys, real DOS mode, Registry editing, taskbar, task manager, and network access, hide...

Tags: Password, Password Protection, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-24

1st Security Administrator-Pro 13.3 (Windows)

Restrict access to Windows applications, protect PC, and password-protect boot with 1st Security Administrator. This is the best professional password-protected security utility to apply access restrictions to PC, and to protect your privacy stopping others from tampering with your desktop. Deny access to Control Panel and its applets, disable interruption...

Tags: Security Administrator, PC, Microsoft Windows, F Key Solutions, Desktops, Internet, Security Administration, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-23

Corporate Network Security 2.7 (Windows)

Protect PC workstations over your network with Corporate Network Security. Also, it allows you to apply executable patches to your workstations remotely, and schedule reboots, shutdowns, and Windows Explorer restarts. The workstations are controlled from a single administrator's computer from almost everywhere where you have access to the TCP/IP-based network...

Tags: PC Workstation, Network, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, F Key Solutions, Workstations, Internet, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-23

Advanced Security Administrator 13.3 (Windows)

Protect your computer and restrict access to Internet with Security Administrator. This nice password-protected security utility enables you to impose a variety of access restrictions to protect your privacy and stop others from tampering with your PC. You can deny access to each individual component of several Control Panel applets,...

Tags: Security Administrator, Password, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Ixis, Internet, Productivity, Security Administration, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-23

EvriChart: A Linux Success Story

Tony Maro, CIO of EvriChart, a hospital records management and archiving business, successfully migrated his company's Windows-based line of business document management extranet application and his employees' 40-odd Windows-based desktops to a 100 percent Linux-based server and desktop infrastructure. Jason Perlow interviews Tony Maro, CIO...

Tags: Desktop, Hospital, Imaging, Health Care, Server, Computer, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Document Management, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Enterprise Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooks

O.o[i]Looks like Michael Dell is pushing for people to upgrade to the newest Dell laptops/desktops and Windows 7.[/i]He has to. It's how they make money.RE: Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooksNetbooks are about travel and portability. Am I going to give up my quadcore desktop? ...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Dell Computer Corp., Michael Dell, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

Preview Party: Windows 7 makes a big splash in a Mac house

No, they're not.[i]How sad that PC users are impressed and astonished when the following problems DON'T happen:[/i]Such events are abnormal for Windows too. Have been for years. If you're experiencing any of these then there's a problem you need to investigate and resolve. It's not normal behavior for Windows. Sam...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, desktop, Microsoft Windows 7, Ubuntu, Linux, Apple Macintosh, Sam

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

Study: 67% of Mac users would install, try Windows 7 if it was free

Marketing failureThe irony of course is that changes introduced in Vista mean that anyone could try it free for 4 months.I'm pretty sure that Windows users would also try OSX on the same basis. (Indeed some are helping themselves!)I might try Win 7 for free, but not on my Mac.I'd...

Tags: Desktops, Linux, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, MAC USERS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Win7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

First Look: Ubuntu 9.10 beta "Karmic Koala"

wow... seriously?NOTE: This was supposed to be in response to the "good for poor people" comment, but I screwed up:Do you have any basis for your claims? Have you even used Linux, let alone this version of Ubuntu which is still just a Beta? Why does cost/money...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast Marsupial

I'm having issues with VirtualBox . . .I'm having issues with VirtualBox: Even though it worked before, lately it's claiming that "VT-X/AMD-V hardware acceleration has been enabled, but is not operational" and not allowing me to run 64 bit Ubuntu :(.RE: Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast MarsupialI had some...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Win 7, Ext4, Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Ubuntu reveals plans for Lucid Lynx

Linux distro's = futureLinux distro's have a BRIGHT future since the developers are driving this and the code is superior to ANY closed source proprietary lethargic old software vendor. RE: Ubuntu reveals plans for Lucid LynxSame boring linux distros trying to promise the world but don't deliver. Nothing separates...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Distro, Ubuntu, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

MobaLiveCD 2.1 (Windows)

MobaLiveCD is a freeware that will run your Linux LiveCD on Windows thanks to the excellent emulator called "Qemu". MobaLiveCD allows you to test your LiveCD with a single click: after downloading the ISO image file of your favorite LiveCD, you just have to start it in MobaLiveCD and here...

Tags: LiveCD, CD-ROM, Microsoft Windows, USB, Mobatek, MobaLiveCD

Software downloads 2009-09-07

Snow Leopards new Keyboard Viewer hints at tablet OS

The Icon Was There On My First SL BootDidn't know what it was, clicked it. Hmm. Virtual keyboard and I didn't recall any mention of that.Didn't think about tablets, I put it down to things that start on the iPhone sometimes migrate to the Macs, but, now that you mention...

Tags: Keyboards, Tablets, Monitors & displays, operating system, keyboard, tablet, Keyboard Viewer, Apple Inc., touch screen

Discussion threads 2009-09-02

Regretful upgrade: Snow Leopard incompatibilities

I just saw a Mac commercial that said to use Macs because they don't have headaches and just work. But this article says it is causing headaches... so who am I to believe?Yeah, and Vista was SOOO smooth.....I don't even own Mac's and think this is silly. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Ace Utilities 5.1 (Windows)

Ace Utilities is a set of system-maintenance and optimization utilities for enhancing Windows performance. Tools include Unneeded File Remover, for regaining valuable disk space, Registry Cleaner, for preventing application crashes, Startup Organizer, for preventing spy applications from running behind your back, History Eraser, for ensuring your privacy, Duplicate File Finder,...

Tags: Disk, Utilities Inc., Cookie, AceLogiX, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-08-29

Trend Micro Internet Security 2010

Photo gallery:Trend Micro Internet Security 2010If you're looking for a robust feature set from your security suite, and you're looking for an affordable price, you could do worse than Trend Micro's 2010 products. Trend Micro has refreshed it Internet Security Pro, Internet Security, and the stripped-down AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware packages;...

Tags: Network security, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, installation process, Trend Micro Inc., security

Product reviews 2009-08-28