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How to use Aliases in Linux to Shorten Long Commands
08 Jul 2011 by Daniel Chambers
Tired of typing the same long commands each time you have to use them in Linux? Create aliases! An alias is an abbreviated command, a short word you choose that will do the work of a long command requiring switches or parameters. Creating Aliases in Linux First, install the vim text editor: sudo apt-get install --install-recommends --force-yes vim Then create the hidden file .bashrc in your home...
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Create an Instant Photo Gallery with DropMocks and min.us
27 Jun 2011 by Scott Nesbitt / 1 Comment
Sometimes, people like to make things a little more complicated than they need to be. One of those things is creating an online photo gallery. Most people when they want to post their photos online will turn to Flickr, Picasa, or Facebook. There’s nothing wrong with any of them, but sometimes you just need a quick and dirty way to post your photos online. And two services, DropMocks and min....
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Firebug add-on for Firefox is known to slow Gmail
24 Jun 2011 by Evan Wondrasek
Firebug is a free, open source add-on for Firefox that provides essential tools for web developers. If you have Firebug installed and have logged into Gmail recently, however, you’ll be greeted with an intimidating message that states: “Firebug is known to make Gmail slow unless it is configured correctly.” This message also contains a link to “Fix This”, but you wil...
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SharePoint: Resolving Access Denied errors for Site Owners
16 Jun 2011 by Bryant Sombke
Recently, I experienced a very strange problem while working on a client’s SharePoint 2007 install. SharePoint’s permission management isn’t always the easiest or most intuitive, but for the most part it works pretty well. And then there are the head-scratchers, which make absolutely no sense until the cause of the problem is discovered. The Problem Users belonging to the Site Owners group w...
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How I Circumvented Network Authentication (And Got Caught in the Process)
15 Jun 2011 by Brian Nelson / 7 Comments
While I’ve never personally worked in the IT field, I have a number of friends who have, and I can appreciate their efforts to keep a network secure and functioning well. Sometimes, though, the cost of network security can be pretty annoying. The university where I work is home to a top-notch group of IT guys that keep the wheels greased for over 15,000 network users. Just like many other univer...
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Using the Linux Command Line with Nautilus Terminal
13 Jun 2011 by Scott Nesbitt
One myth about Linux that just won’t die is that you absolutely need to understand and use the command line to get the most out of it. I know a number of Linux users who’ve never cracked open a terminal window, and they’re quite happy. That said, I find the command line to be an essential part of my toolkit. And, like much in the Linux world, there are a number of options for get...
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How to maintain Inbox Zero and still read every email
10 Jun 2011 by Evan Wondrasek
My inbox is a sanctuary, a veritable digital zen garden. I have 0 unread messages, I’ve never declared email bankruptcy, and I do a fairly good job of replying to any email that needs my input. A series of small yellow stars decorate my inbox, denoting any messages that still require my action. I’ve never really talked about my email practices with others before, so I was surprised w...
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Converting Files Online, Quickly and Easily
07 Jun 2011 by Scott Nesbitt
Ever come across a file that you can’t open? You know what I mean — an archive with the extension .rar or an Apple Numbers spreadsheet. We’ve all run into that situation before. And still do. Some of us more regularly than others, and yes, it can be frustrating. Instead of running around trying to find desktop software, why not turn to the Web? There are some very strong file con...
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For Your Consideration: Simple Desktop Wallpapers
02 Jun 2011 by Kevin Ivanca / 1 Comment
In the digital workplace, it is common for the worker to be given a personal computing machine for performing productive work. As a matter of fact, it is almost guaranteed that if one works in the corporate environment, they will be staring at a company owned monitor being operated by a company owned mouse and keyboard. Now, I know what you are thinking: all this talk of corporate ownership may ...
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Add Amazing Visual Effects to Ubuntu with Compiz
27 May 2011 by Daniel Chambers
Compiz is a compositing window manager, a program that beautifies the desktop with unique animations and special effects. It can make windows wobble when they are moved, and either explode into pieces or burst into flame and disappear when they are closed. Compiz uses your computer’s video card to manage the behavior of windows and other desktop elements.
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