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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Add transitions and custom animations to presentations in LibreOffice Impress
Discover how to bring your presentation to life with effects and custom animations in LibreOffice's Impress tool.
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Create an online shopping presence with ease using PrestaShop
The open source PrestaShop ecommerce solution comes with more than 200 features. Here's what you need to know to install the all-in-one shopping site.
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Create VMs with downloaded virtual appliances in VirtualBox and VMware Player
Learn how to load pre-built virtual machines in VirtualBox and VMware Player by using downloadable appliances and other available .vmdk files.
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Virtualizing a physical Linux machine
Jack Wallen explains how with just two commands you can have a file ready to import into your virtual machine tool of choice.
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Set up a free and secure Terminal Server with Linux
Jack Wallen suggests ditching the Windows Terminal Server and migrating to using a Linux box. Learn how to set up and use NX Free, a tool that can help with this task.
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Solutions to an Android email and untrusted server certificate problem
Microsoft's frequent changes may cause issues with the email you receive on your Android phone. Jack Wallen offers a reader advice about such a problem.
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Let Panorama9 monitor your Windows machines and network
If you have a Windows-only environment and have the budget for it, Panorama9 can do a great job of monitoring your IT infrastructure.
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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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Efficient project management with web-based Collabtive
Even though your business is small, it doesn't mean you should neglect project management. Learn about one open source, web-based tool that is easy to use.
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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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How to find and develop Android tablet-specific apps
Jack Wallen answers a reader's questions about finding Android tablet-specific apps and getting started with mobile development.
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Keep your IT consultancy running smoothly with MyIT CRM
If you're looking for a solid CRM tool to handle the business end of your IT consultancy, Jack Wallen recommends giving the open source MyIT CRM a try.
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Video: TR Dojo bloopers for 2011
From noisy co-workers and soda machines to flubbed lines and bad attempts at humor, Bill Detwiler shares the TR Dojo 2011 blooper reel.
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Motorola Droid Razr Teardown: Better hardware should anger Bionic buyers
The Droid Razr is thinner, lighter, and has better hardware than the Droid Bionic, which Motorola release just two months prior.
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Amazon Kindle Touch (2011) teardown: Replaceable battery, Neonode touch screen
The Kindle Touch is a definite step up from Amazon's base model Kindle. But, the Touch's hardware specs are very similar to another popular e-book reader.
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Stop Windows from rebooting after automatic updates
Using local Group Policy or a simple Registry hack, you can prevent Windows Update from automatically rebooting.
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Try the solid, configurable firewall distribution Sphirewall
If you're looking for a firewall distribution for your small business, Sphirewall is worth a look. Jack Wallen informs you on how to install and configure the Linux-based tool.
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27" Apple iMac (2011): Cracking Open hardware analysis
With Intel Sandy Bridge processors and AMD GPUs the 2011 Apple iMacs are powerful all-in-ones. Bill Detwiler analyzes the hardware inside a 27" iMac.
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Add transitions and custom animations to presentations in LibreOffice Impress
Discover how to bring your presentation to life with effects and custom animations in LibreOffice's Impress tool.
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Galaxy S II (Sprint Epic 4G Touch) Teardown: Samsung Exynos processor and no NFC
Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sprint Epic 4G Touch (Samsung Galaxy S II). He finds a unique blend of Samsung and third-party components, but no NFC.
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Five Windows command prompt tips every IT pro should know
Most Windows users may prefer the GUI, but IT pros recognize the power of the command prompt. Bill Detwiler shows you five tricks for the IT ninja.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 teardown: Unmarked processor, replaceable battery
From the outside, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks nearly identical to the larger 10" model, but there are significant differences inside the case.
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Video: Lock down Windows 7 to run only specified applications
Bill Detwiler shows you how to use the Local Group Policy Editor to make Windows 7 run only the applications you approve.
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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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Video: Access the hard drive of a Mac that won't boot with Target Disk Mode
To recover files off a Mac that won't boot, you could remove the problem Mac's hard drive and attach it to another machine. But, there's an easier way. Bill Detwiler shows you how Target Disk Mode let's you access the hard drive of a Mac that won't boot.
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Video: Control users' temporary Internet files and browser history
If monitoring software is too costly for your budget, you may was to consider a technique that uses existing Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 functionality. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you a simple monitoring solution that uses Windows Server 2003 Group Policy.
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MacBook Air (2011 11-inch) Teardown: Ultra-efficient internal design
Bill Detwiler cracked open the 11-inch 2011 MacBook Air and found a highly efficient hardware layout that makes the most of the ultra-thin case.
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Create virtual FTP servers with Xlight FTP Server
Learn how to make the best use out of virtual FTP servers on Xlight to give you the most flexible FTP server available for a Windows desktop or server machine.
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Blank entries in the Windows MSCONFIG Startup tab
Using the Startup tab within the MSCONFIG utility, you can control which applications start when Windows boots. But sometimes, blank entries appear on the Startup tab for no apparent reason. Bill Detwiler investigates and provides a solution.
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Video: Enable Windows 7 logon screensaver with a registry hack
Bill Detwiler shows you how to enable a Windows 7 logon screensaver with a quick and easy registry hack.