by Richard W | Jan 22, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Internet, Web
Prior to November 17, 2012, this blog was doing pretty well. We had just reached our highest peak which was about 20,000 unique visitors for the previous day. It was great. We were writing a post or two a day. Our main focus was on Ubuntu and Linux and at the time it...
by Richard W | Jan 21, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Windows
Windows 8.1 is the newest edition of the Windows OS from Microsoft and it’s powerful. It has everything you need to get your work done and allows you to do it efficiently. From the new Task Manager to the new File Explorer and enhanced security features, there’s a lot...
by Richard W | Jan 20, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Internet, Linux, Security, Web, Windows
If you’re not using Google Chrome at home, you may want to start using it because it offers improved security over some of its counterparts. I have used Chrome over the years and in my personal opinion, it’s faster, lighter and easy to use when compared to Internet...
by Richard W | Jan 20, 2014 | How-To/Tips
If you own a Windows computer, there are some programs that you must install if you want to have a better user experience, especially if you’re going to be connected to the Internet. Programs that provide Anti-virus, Anti-spyware and threat security should be among...
by Richard W | Jan 19, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Although Ubuntu 14.04 isn’t scheduled to be released anytime soon, those that like to try bleeding edge software and OS can now do an in-place upgrade to Ubuntu 14.04 from 13.10. Ubuntu 14.04 is scheduled to be released tentatively on April 17th 2014 but you don’t...
by Richard W | Jan 19, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Linux
For those using desktops or laptops with Intel graphic cards running Ubuntu Linux 13.10, here’s something they might want to do – Install Intel Graphic Installer for Linux. Intel Graphic Installer for Linux allows users to easily install the latest graphic and video...
by Richard W | Jan 16, 2014 | How-To/Tips
When managing your online blogs, you want to make sure unauthorized user can’t hack and gain access to your servers. So, you must put in place steps that will help protect your online properties. There are many good tutorials online that will show you how to hardened...
by Richard W | Jan 15, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Internet, Web, Wordpress
Google has just announced the release of a new WordPress plugin called Google Publisher Plugin. This plugin adds new functionality to WordPress websites by enabling the use of AdSense and Google Webmaster Tools verification. With more the 20% of websites running...
by Richard W | Jan 14, 2014 | Internet, Linux, Web, Windows
Google Chrome version 32 was just released and if you’re a current Chrome user, you may go and download or upgrade to the latest version of Chrome in Windows, Mac or Linux (Ubuntu). Google updated the stable channel to 32.0.1700.76 for Windows and 32.1700.77 for Mac...
by Richard W | Jan 10, 2014 | How-To/Tips, Linux
Linux Kernel version 3.12.7 mainline has just been released and this brief tutorial is going to show you how to easily upgrade in Ubuntu. If you’re running Ubuntu 13.10 and below, chances are your system doesn’t have this latest kernel installed. The Linux Kernel is...
