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Archive: 07-2012

• Sync documents to Google Docs and other cloud services with Allway Sync

  Allway Sync is a backup wonder that syncs to a number of cloud services, including Amazon S3, Dropbox, and Windows Azure. Get instructions on installing and using the tool.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 31, 2012, 6:49 PM PDT

• Monitor Windows 7 boot logs with the help of msconfig

  If you just want to analyze what occurs during the boot process on a Windows 7 machine, Jack Wallen says msconfig is the perfect tool for the job.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 27, 2012, 1:45 PM PDT

• Edit PDF documents with LibreOffice Draw

  With LibreOffice Draw, you can edit basic PDFs without splurging for Adobe Acrobat or jumping through any hoops with add-ons.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 25, 2012, 8:29 AM PDT

• Create a portable version of Clonezilla live with Tuxboot

  If you want a USB version of Clonezilla, Jack Wallen suggests using a UNetbootin spin-off called Tuxboot.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 20, 2012, 11:58 PM PDT

• Reset Windows passwords with the help of Linux

  One cost-effective and reliable way to reset a Windows password is to keep a copy of Linux with you and use the chntpw application.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 17, 2012, 1:04 PM PDT

• Create interactive PDF documents with Scribus

  Learn how to use the Scribus open source page layout application to create PDF documents, and then how to add interactive elements to those PDFs.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 14, 2012, 2:08 PM PDT

• Manage Exchange log files via Windows Server Backup or circular logging

  Log management is a way to save space on your Exchange server. Read about two log management solutions, and learn which option might be best for you.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 12, 2012, 1:32 PM PDT

• Configure Tiki and add features to the groupware tool

  Jack Wallen instructs you on how to manage users and groups and add features to your Tiki groupware installation.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 6, 2012, 10:40 AM PDT

• How to use Windows Server Backup with DAG members

  When your Exchange Server is part of a Database Availability Group, the Exchange Writer can lead to your Windows Server Backup failing. Here’s how to resolve this issue.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | July 2, 2012, 4:23 PM PDT