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Six ways to use Linux Live CDs in your business

October 3, 2011 6:00am PDT

Running a Live Linux CD or USB is a convenient way to perform a number of tasks when an installed OS is not necessary.

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How to configure popular host-sharing services on a Mac

July 13, 2011 12:00pm PDT

Erik Eckel lists the steps to enable two of the most popular host-sharing services on the Mac -- DVD/CD Sharing and Screen Sharing.

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Review: Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility

March 8, 2011 8:15am PST

With the Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility, system administrators can consolidate their toolkit on to one disc or flash drive, increasing productivity and reducing headaches.

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DIY: Burn multiple CDs at a time on the cheap

February 17, 2011 10:12am PST

Jack Wallen answers the request for directions on how to burn multiple CDs at a time on the cheap.

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Preparing installation media at the FreeBSD command line

January 25, 2011 7:00am PST

Preparing FreeBSD installation media from the command line in FreeBSD may sound like an intimidating task, but it is easier than you might think.

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Five Ubuntu power tips

July 16, 2010 1:56pm PDT

Ubuntu is widely regarded as a distribution that's geared for Linux beginners, so most Ubuntu tips are aimed at the newbie crowd. Jack Wallen introduces some more sophisticated tricks to enhance...

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Army intelligence analyst allegedly carried classified U.S. combat video out on CD

June 23, 2010 1:32pm PDT

The Army analyst arrested for leaking classified U.S. combat videos to WikiLeaks reportedly carried the secret data out of secure areas on CD-RWs.

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Review: Virtual CD 10

June 16, 2010 11:44am PDT

Derek Schauland gives Virtual CD 10 a spin. If you need any-time access to media on CDs and DVDs, a virtual CD drive might be just the ticket.

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How do I configure RSync on FreeNAS to sync shares with a Windows NAS device?

June 11, 2010 7:47am PDT

Donovan Colbert illustrates how to create a suitable, inexpensive data replication solution for a small office or data center on a limited budget.

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Rescue CDs: Tips for fighting malware

June 8, 2010 6:34am PDT

Using rescue CDs to ferret out malware is a great idea, in theory at least. Getting them to actually work is another story. Don't make the same mistakes I did.

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Does the Chrome OS LiveCD threaten your installed OS?

April 26, 2010 8:00am PDT

At least one person has experienced a problem with Google's Chrome OS LiveCD corrupting a partition table on his computer.

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10 Linux rescue tools for recovering Linux, Windows, or Mac machines

April 14, 2010 8:39am PDT

When you're dealing with a system that won't boot, you need a robust and dependable recovery tool. Here are a few Linux tools that might save the day.

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Review: SystemRescueCD

October 8, 2009 7:47am PDT

SystemRescueCD contains a number of outstanding tools that can help you to troubleshoot and repair Linux desktops and servers, and Windows machines.

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The 10 faces of computer malware

July 17, 2009 10:27am PDT

The complexity of today's IT environment makes it easy for computer malware to exist, even flourish. Being informed about what's out there is a good first step to avoid problems.

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Getting expensive software without buying it

July 11, 2009 10:48am PDT

A drawback to being an independent consultant is that you have to pay your own bills. If there's expensive software you need to use but you haven't bought it yet, read these cost-cutting tips.

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Create your own Ubuntu LiveCD with Reconstructor

May 18, 2009 6:33am PDT

Have you ever had a need to create a LiveCD based on Ubuntu, only with a few tweaks? You can now do that with a great tool called Reconstructor. Jack Wallen outlines how this tool is used in this...

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PowerPoint won't save your presentation to CD: Now what?

April 7, 2009 3:40pm PDT

You might not be able to copy a presentation directly onto a CD if your CD burning program is incompatible with PowerPoint's Publish Package For CD feature. Luckily, you can use a trick to dodge...

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Developer seeks resume advice about her portfolio and work gaps

March 17, 2009 3:39am PDT

A developer asks Justin James how she should feature her portfolio in her resume in a way that will be seen and show her skill. She also wants to know how to present the disruption in her work...

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Remove CD-ROM drive polling to increase performance in VMware Workstation

December 23, 2008 1:07am PST

In order to get the best performance from your virtual machines, you should disconnect the CD-ROM device. In this tip, Steven S. Warren will show you how.

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10 ways to reduce removable media headaches in Linux

December 1, 2008 2:18pm PST

If you've shied away from Linux because of the hassle of working with removable media, you may want to take another look. Thanks to automation -- and with the help of these tips -- you may find...

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