IE 8 Beta 1

Let me start off by saying I have to use IE at work because my intranet interface doesn’t seem to work with anything else. That being said, I decided to try out IE8 Beta 1 after my IE7 had crashed 6 times that day. After installing I thought I’d take it for a test run […]

Install the Latest Version of Elisa Media Center for Ubuntu

Elisa is an open source media center designed to be simple for people not particularly familiar with computers. To add Elisa or elisa-extra we need to…

1st: Add Elisa to our software sources, go to System -> Administrator -> Software Sources then click the Third Party tab. Click add and enter:

deb http://elisa.fluendo.com/packages gutsy main (gutsy is […]

Common Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that provides an alternative to pointing and clicking of the mouse. Not only does Using keyboard shortcuts save you time, but Harvard Medical School researchers found using keyboard shortcuts reduces the risk of getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Here are some of the most commonly used […]

Install Ubuntu by Netboot with a Windows PC

What is needed:
Network with router
Tftpd32 (freeware)
ubuntu netboot.tar.gz or alternate cd download
Internet connection

Network environment:

1. Setup a static ip
-Start -> Run -> type CMD -> ok
-in the command prompt type ipconfig and write down IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Servers
- Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections -> right-click Local Area Network -> select Properties -> dbl […]

Adding Custom Emoticons To MSN Messenger

For those of you that aren’t real sure what an emoticon is exactly you can read all about them on Wikipedia. If you already know what I’m talking about then lets get started on adding custom emoticons to your MSN Messenger.

By default MSN ships there messenger with a bunch of cute little smiley faces […]