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Acronis True Image 10 Backup

Posted in backup, computers, linux, microsoft, software, technology, vista on June 5, 2007 | 1 Comment »

I recently purchased a great backup solution for my computer. It’s from Acronis and it’s the True Image 10.0 Home Edition software backup solution.
This software is similar to products you may already be familiar with like Norton Ghost. However I’ve used Norton Ghost v12 and I didn’t like it. The interface is [...]

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Brin - “We’re widening the gap…”

Posted in computers, google on May 16, 2007 | No Comments »

Today the awesome internet giant, Google, unveiled a major reworking of their search engine architecture and format. The layout of various Google sites are now a little different and the results page for searches are quite different. I like the new look even though it’s not much and I definitely enjoy the new [...]

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ImgBurn Releases New Version

Posted in cd/dvd, computers, software, technology on March 23, 2007 | No Comments »

There’s a new version of Image Burn out and it looks like they’ve done some nice bug fixes and added a few new features.  I installed it with no problems and I think it’s a great little program.
Download ImgBurn 2.3.0.0

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My Escapades into Linux…

Posted in computers, linux, open source, software, technology, ubuntu, web 2.0 on March 7, 2007 | No Comments »

So a few days ago, I broke out my many Linux CDs & DVDs. I have downloaded 4 or 5 distros recently and I wanted to test a few of them out on an extra 40GB hard drive I have on my old Dell computer. It’s a P4 2.4GHz with 768MB Ram and [...]

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Firefox 2.0.0.3 to 2.0.0.4

Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, security, software, technology on March 5, 2007 | No Comments »

Mozilla is going to very quickly release an update to 2.0.0.3 because of some high security threats that were left behind for 2.0.0.2.  They plan to have builds available on Wednesday.  The next regular security/stability update will be 2.0.0.4.
Source: Mozilla Dev News

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Exposé Like Task Switcher for Vista

Posted in computers, microsoft, software, technology, vista on March 4, 2007 | No Comments »

Paul Thurrott has a cool hint about the new MS IntelliPoint software for Vista. The default function of the middle click scroll button on the mouse is a new Instant Viewer feature that is much more like Mac’s Exposé than Windows Flip 3D. Check it out!

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Download Videos from YouTube

Posted in browsers, computers, firefox, mozilla, open source, software, technology, videos on March 4, 2007 | No Comments »

I just got back from my Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in Champaign, IL and I decided I wanted to keep the videos people are now posting on YouTube and Google Video etc. So I found an extension for Firefox and a relevant video player for my computer to accomplish that! The extension [...]

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Thunderbird 1.5.0.10 Released; 2.0 on the way…

Posted in computers, email, mozilla, open source, software, technology, thunderbird, web 2.0 on March 2, 2007 | No Comments »

Well it looks like you can get your security update for Thunderbird now to v1.5.0.10.  Highly recommended to update to it.
As far as Thunderbird 2.0 goes, my research shows that March 6th is the final code freeze which means they’ll be getting into RC builds soon and then we’ll have a sparkling new Thunderbird to [...]

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Change Start Menu Power Button

Posted in computers, microsoft, technology, tips, vista on February 28, 2007 | No Comments »

Thanks to a tip from Paul Thurrott on the WinSuperSite, I finally found the way to change the start menu power button in Vista. By default, the power button puts your system to the new hybrid sleep mode. If you want the power button to actually go ahead and turn your computer off [...]

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ImgBurn Releases v2.2.0.0

Posted in cd/dvd, computers, software, technology on February 26, 2007 | No Comments »

ImgBurn is a free software program for burning CD/DVD images to disc, e.g. ISO images. This updated version has an extensive list of changes and bug fixes as well as more support for Windows Vista. Let me know what you think!
Download ImgBurn
*Alternatively, if you need a free (and open source!) CD/DVD general use [...]

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