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Building a Media Center PC Part 2

Don HaynesJun 1, 2009September 8, 20140

Not too long ago I realized that I could pretty much write whatever I wanted and get away with it. So I decided that I

Apps purchased on iPhone Won't Sync to iTunes

Alan McCloskeyMay 29, 2009June 24, 20148

The issue I'm tackling today is the problem with apps that I've purchased directly on my iPhone. These apps do not appear in the Applications

10 Ways to Increase iPhone 3G’s Battery Life

Alan McCloskeyMay 18, 2009September 5, 20141

Some people think of the iPhone as a phone with a mini-computer built in, and others use it as an “always-on” pico-computer that happens to have a cell

Building a Media Center PC Part 1

Don HaynesMay 16, 2009July 5, 20141

I got this wild idea in my head a few months ago that I wanted to build a Media Center for my bedroom. Our digital

Linux Firewall Part 3: Selecting Your Hardware

Alan McCloskeyApr 17, 2009November 28, 20141

As mentioned in the previous segment, you can create a professional-level firewall using old hardware that you would otherwise throw away. Some people may choose

Linux Firewall Part 2: Determine Your Network Setup

Alan McCloskeyApr 9, 2009November 28, 20146

Many firewalls make certain assumptions and use several standard conventions. Understand the standard terminologies and you’ll have an easier time when setting up your firewall.

Building a Linux Firewall Part 1: Why?

Alan McCloskeyApr 6, 2009November 28, 20143

There’s no doubt that the internet today is more powerful than ever… and great power demands great responsibility. There are threats everywhere that you need to

How to repair your PSP’s LCD Screen

Don HaynesApr 4, 2009June 24, 201442

Recently, I finally ponied up the funds to get myself a new PSP. To be specific, I bought this thing for the ability to customize

Linux Firewall Part 4: Installation

Alan McCloskeyApr 3, 2009June 24, 20145

For the purposes of this turotial, I am making several assumptions. I am assuming that your green network is 192.168.1.x and your orange network is

Full-size photos not working on WordPress with IIS7

Alan McCloskeyApr 3, 2009June 24, 20141

I thought I had all the weird caveats figured out when hosting WordPress on IIS7. It looks like there’s another one. Apparently by default you

How to set up Pretty Permalinks on IIS7

Alan McCloskeyMar 21, 2009June 24, 20140

WordPress was originally meant for Linux servers running Apache. Apache has a nice module called mod-rewrite, which basically allows the usage of pretty permalinks. Pretty permalinks

How to Clean Windows Registry

Guest WriterMar 11, 2009July 4, 20140

In the beginning Windows’ registry consisted of two files totalling around 5mb in size. Today it consists of at least 12 files with the Software

Use Password Phrases for Better Security

Guest WriterMar 10, 2009July 4, 20140

Did you know that Windows supports using passwords of up to 127 characters? I don’t use passwords anymore, and I haven’t for years. I’ve switched

Create a Custom Boot Logo for Windows

Guest WriterMar 10, 2009July 4, 20140

If you are a desktop customization kinda guy, one of the first things you’ll want to figure out is how to create a customized boot

How to Clean Your Printer

Guest WriterMar 10, 2009July 4, 20140

Does your printer have frequent paper jams? Does it put ink where ink shouldn’t be? Is the outside of your printer dirty or covered with