Archive for March, 2008

HOW TO: Synchronize Folders Between Computers

Nothing sucks worse than getting to the office in the morning and realizing you left the most recent copy of an important file—whether it’s your to-do list or a PowerPoint presentation—on your home computer. No matter where you are and what computer you’re using, you always want the most updated set of documents and files […]

HOW TO: Set Up Dynamic DNS

If you have a home broadband connection, odds are you have a dynamic IP address — one that changes every so often. This is fine until you feel the need to connect to your home computer from somewhere outside your house. Without a constant, static, never-changing IP address, you don’t have a reliable way to […]

HOW TO: Install Safari on Ubuntu with Flash and Shockwave!

Ok ive been browser hunting and seen a lot of hype about Safari browser’s speed so I decided to give it a whirl, I managed to get it install with Flash and it works very well with youtube and hulu ! Here is how I got it installed, let me know how it goes if […]

HOW TO: Read The Wall Street Journal’s Web site for free

Late in January, Rupert Murdoch put an end to speculation that he would set free the Wall Street Journal’s subscription-only Web site. While he planned to "expand" the site’s free offerings, "the really special things will still be a subscription service, and, sorry to tell you, probably more expensive," the News Corp.

HOW TO: Secure Your EMail and IM Communications

Wired and wireless networks can be easily snooped. What does that mean to you? Anyone with a computer on your network—or in your area, if you use wireless access—can monitor your communications, unless you make sure those communications are secured.

HOW TO: A free and easy way to test your Wi-Fi security

If you’re wondering just how secure your home network is, here’s an easy way to find out. Pure Networks, makers of the popular Network Magic management tool for home networks, has a free diagnostic scan that will deliver a scorecard on your network’s security status.