TR Dojo
This blog will help IT pros in small and mom-and-pop shops tweak and bolster their systems without breaking the bank.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Consider Tiki for your groupware/wiki/CMS tool
Tiki's new CMS features and added groupware make the wiki even more suitable for business use. Follow along with our Tiki installation steps.
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Set up MySQL database replication to ensure up-to-date backups
Learn how to have a working, replicated MySQL database so your backup is always current.
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Ubuntu 12.04 tweaks: Re-enable hibernate, move the window buttons, more
Jack Wallen's tips for making Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin easier to use include instructions on installing Ubuntu Tweak and Ubuntu One Cloud Indicator.
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Troubleshoot QuickBooks data file connectivity issues
QuickBooks data file connectivity errors can be a bear to troubleshoot. Jack Wallen suggests various troubleshooting tips.
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Clone and move virtual machines in VirtualBox
Jack Wallen describes cloning and moving virtual machines in VirtualBox. He tested this process going from Linux to Linux, Linux to Windows, and Windows to Linux hosts.
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Windows 7 to Windows 8: Tips on easing users' migration anxieties
Windows 8 Metro is such a major UI change that users migrating from Windows 7 might need some hand-holding. Read more Windows 8 migration tips.
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Install the powerful OTRS help desk ticketing system
Follow instructions on how to install and run the open source help desk ticketing system OTRS on a LAMP server with a Ubuntu base.
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Create and enable new swap space on a Linux server
Jack Wallen instructs you on how to get a new, larger swap partition created for your Linux server or desktop.
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Extend Ubuntu Unity Lens functionality with search filters and new lenses
Learn how to make the Ubuntu Unity desktop even more powerful and suited for your needs by adding search filters and new lenses.
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Administer Postfix with this web-based tool
Learn how to install Postfixadmin, a handy web-based tool that makes administering your Postfix mail much easier.
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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.
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Video: Explain computer concepts to non-technical people with analogies
Bill Detwiler shares field-tested, IT analogies that answer common computer questions, like the difference between RAM and disk space.
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Computing devices from the beginning of the 20th century
U.S. Patent drawings highlight ingenious computing devices and calculating machines from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Block unwanted calls on your Android phone with this app
In response to a reader's question, Jack Wallen recommends a free app he likes for blocking calls on his Android smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 teardown: Daintiest of the Android tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is sleek, sexy, and light, but also delicate and best kept out of harm's way.
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Set up Samba to serve as a domain controller
Samba can serve as an NT4-style domain controller. Jack Wallen shows how to do this on a Ubuntu Server 11.04 machine.
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Roku 2 XS teardown analysis: Smaller device hides significant hardware changes
A new processing platform and consolidated USB/Ethernet controller let the tiny Roku 2 XS deliver 1080p video and run apps like Angry Birds.
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Acer Iconia Tab A100 teardown: Lots of tech crammed into 7" case
The 7" Acer Iconia Tab A100 looks a lot like the 10" Iconia Tab A500, both inside and out. Unfortunately, the similarities aren't all good.
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Administer Postfix with this web-based tool
Learn how to install Postfixadmin, a handy web-based tool that makes administering your Postfix mail much easier.
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Windows 8 registry tweak gives you Windows 7 Start Menu
Bill Detwiler shows you a quick registry tweak that makes the Windows 8 Start Menu work like it does in Windows 7.
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Motorola Lapdock Teardown: Tiny motherboard, no HDMI output
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Droid Bionic Lapdock--a Webtop accessory that pushes the convergence of the smartphone and PC one step closer.
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Teardown of HP TouchPad: Made like a PC and straightforward to repair
The HP TouchPad has a case that's easy to open and replaceable components. This tablet is built more like a PC than an iPad.
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Video: Make your own auxiliary (aux) audio cable
While you could just buy an auxiliary cable for around $5, those tinkerers among us might be interested to know that they can also make a aux cable from two pairs of old headphones.
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Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: Old design, new hardware
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Apple iPhone 4S and finds a design nearly identical to that of the iPhone 4, but also significant hardware updates.
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Asus Eee Pad Transformer teardown: Convoluted, but 3G-ready internal design
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101's internal design leaves room for a 3G card, but also makes the 10-inch Android tablet difficult to work on.