Sunday, July 26, 2009

Open Source Alternatives to Popular Windows Apps

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When you think of Open Source software, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Linux or maybe Mozilla Firefox. One not uncommon misconception about Open Source is that the software, except for certain applications, is only available for Linux.

Obviously, that’s not true. There are countless Open Source applications for Windows (and Mac OS, too). It sounds strange creating free software for an operating system that’s not free but Open Source gives Windows users a lot of flexibility and a number of solid alternatives to popular Windows apps.

This TechTip looks at a few alternatives to some popular Windows applications. These alternatives can save you money while giving you the features and functions that that you need to get things done.

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

DRM, Here Today, (Hopefully) Gone Tomorrow?

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It’s your birthday. Someone gives you a DVD of your favorite movie. In anticipation of a long train ride you’re going to be taking soon, you decide to make a copy of the DVD that you can download to your MP4 digital media player.

You pop the DVD in your desktop computer and try to rip it. But it doesn’t work. The DVD plays on your DVD player and on your computer.

Welcome to the world of DRM, one of the most contentious issues in the digital world today. Say you don’t know what DRM is? Read on.

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Dealing with Identity Theft

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It starts off innocuously enough. A few small purchases that you don’t quite remember making appear on your credit card or debit card statement. They look plausible, but you’re busy and will check them out later.

Then the real fun begins. Someone racks up a credit card bill of several hundred dollars in a state you’ve never been to. You get a phone call wanting to confirm the purchase of a laptop computer for someone overseas. A bank or finance company starts calling you about payments on a car loan or mortgage that you know nothing about.

Welcome to a club that has several million members in the United States alone. If something like that’s happened to you, then you’re the victim of identity theft.

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Sunday, July 05, 2009

Must Do Things on Facebook

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These days it seems that Facebook, the social networking site, has become the “new MySpace” – a place where people and their friends can get together and have a good time. In fact, you more than likely have a Facebook account (over 200 million do) and if you don’t then get one, they’re free! If you’re a Facebook veteran you no doubt know about many of the cool things you can do with Facebook, however if you’re new to the Facebook community, then this Tech Tip is for you! We’ll look at some MUST DO things to do while on Facebook!

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