I do a lot of writing. Articles, blogs, ad copy, ….. whatever. Regardless of what I am writing, it is a creative process, where ideally, ideas and concepts flow from my brain to my current project-document . Distractions inhibit this creative process, and they are personal. What is a distraction to me, may not even… Continue reading Use FocusWriter To Improve Your Writing
My Heuer Autavia Chronograph Model 1163 V and How I Found It – Twice
Introduction Good design and engineering are symbiotic. Add state of the art technology to both of these elements and you have the basis for a good product. It is no surprise to find these principles working in many successful manufacturers, Apple computers being one of the best examples. However, this is a story that is… Continue reading My Heuer Autavia Chronograph Model 1163 V and How I Found It – Twice
UFW: The Linux Uncomplicated Firewall
Recently while monitoring traffic on my LAN, I noticed activity from URL’s and IP addresses that had somehow got past my router, and were roaming my network. Some immediate tweaks to my router stopped that activity (at least for the time being). The event forced me to rethink security for my networked computers, and one… Continue reading UFW: The Linux Uncomplicated Firewall
Review: Logitech Harmony Smart Control Remote Model #915-000194
If you have a home theater system with multiple devices, then you also have a number of remotes. Running your system with multiple remotes requires patience, time, planning, and did I say patience? After juggling a half dozen remotes for a while, you realize that a universal remote will make your life a lot easier,… Continue reading Review: Logitech Harmony Smart Control Remote Model #915-000194
Using the Linux “Whatis” and “Man” Commands
Saying the Linux and Unix shell commands are not intuitive is an understatement of epic proportions. It might be easier to learn Klingon. There is help for finding out about the Linux and Unix commands however, and it is found in the unassuming commands, whatis and man. The syntax for whatis couldn’t be simpler: whatis… Continue reading Using the Linux “Whatis” and “Man” Commands
Use rsync To Backup Your Data On Mac OSX and Linux
The Problem: I had been backing data from my stand-alone server (Mac Pro G5 with Ubuntu Server 13.04 software) to an external USB drive on an iMac, then to a hard drive on a HP laptop with Debian OS, and finally to SkyDrive (a Microsoft cloud storage option). I used a “Norton Commander – like”… Continue reading Use rsync To Backup Your Data On Mac OSX and Linux
5 Tips For Buying A New Computer For The Technologically Challenged
There are many methods people use when buying a new computer. True Geeks (my comrades), pour over specifications for mother boards, hard drives, video cards, LCD monitors, and other hardware bits for many hours. Once this research is complete, the Geek now with furrowed brow, blood shot eyes, and a malnourished body has decided either… Continue reading 5 Tips For Buying A New Computer For The Technologically Challenged
BizXpenseTracker For iPad and iPhone – Mileage, Expense, and Time Tracking
Features: BizXpenseTracker is powerful and easy to use software to help you track and monitor both your personal and business expenses. In addition, it can be used conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. For a $5.99 piece of software (from the App Store), the BizExpenseTracker is feature packed: • Records all of your expenses and… Continue reading BizXpenseTracker For iPad and iPhone – Mileage, Expense, and Time Tracking
Disable Screen Blanking In Linux Console A Setterm Command
I often run network monitoring programs on my Ubuntu powered server from the console (click for the article: Six Free Linux Network Monitoring Tools For Your Home Network). Having the screen blank every 5 minutes on my Ubuntu server as it enters a power-saving mode is more than a bit annoying. I also don’t want… Continue reading Disable Screen Blanking In Linux Console A Setterm Command
Six Free Linux Network Monitoring Tools For Your Home Network
Why Do You Need Linux Network Monitoring Tools? Simply put, Linux network monitoring tools allow you to see what is going on in your home network. Home networks are getting more complex. Besides just attaching a few computers and a router, many of today’s home networks are likely to have joined: a Server, a specialized… Continue reading Six Free Linux Network Monitoring Tools For Your Home Network