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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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Creating a Windows Vista Recovery CD

February 14, 2008 12:00am PST

While a Recovery Disk or a Recovery Partition will allow you to restore your computer to the original settings from the manufacturer, chances are you will not be able to use it to repair your...

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Illustrated tutorial: Creating a bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP Gallery

March 6, 2007 7:04am PST

Free software can create a bootable USB flash drive running Windows XP

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What you need to know about the Dell DRAC

January 3, 2008 7:33am PST

So you've started using Dell servers and have been wondering what the DRAC is all about? The DRAC, simply put, is a system management interface. It's available on most PowerEdge server models and...

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10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot

May 6, 2008 12:38pm PDT

If your computer powers up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have some troubleshooting ahead of you. Here's a look at the likely culprits and what you can do to...

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How do I… Make the autorun.inf file for automatic loading of CDs and DVDs

March 2, 2006 8:00am PST

Burning optical media is a common and accepted practice for data backup, photo albums, music, presentations, and much more. CDs and DVDs are a good way to communicate with customers, investors,...

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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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How do I... Put a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on a CD?

September 18, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you've ever tried to transport or share a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation only to discover that essential pieces were missing and it wouldn't run properly, you'll appreciate the convenience...

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Six grammar and punctuation mistakes you might not know you're making

September 8, 2008 5:56am PDT

How you speak and write matters a lot, especially in your career. Here are some grammatical and punctuation mistakes that you might not even know you're committing.

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How do I ... create the autorun.inf file for my CDs and DVDs?

November 11, 2008 10:36am PST

The autorun.inf file can simplify a user's experience by starting the CD or DVD automatically when the media is placed in the drive, and you don't need sophisticated software to make it – all...

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Using QEMU for operating system virtualization

November 14, 2005 8:00am PST

Vincent Danen presents a low-cost virtualization solution as an alternative to VMware and other virtualization software packages. Find about QEMU in this tip.

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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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SolutionBase: Steps to take to fix Linux when it won't start

June 14, 2007 12:00am PDT

No OS is 100 percent foolproof. Eventually, even Linux may not boot one day when you want it to. Jack Wallen shows some of the strategies you can take when your Linux workstation fails to start...

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PowerISO CD/DVD image creator: The Right Tool for the Job?

May 2, 2007 2:15pm PDT

Learn how to create and edit CD/DVD images with PowerISO PowerISO is a handy and effective tool for creating, burning and reading CD and DVD images. Using this tool you can create images...

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All about CD-R and CD-RW

April 17, 2001 7:00am PDT

CD-R and CD-RW technologies use a combination of metal and dye to fool CD-ROMs into thinking they're reading commercially prepared CDs. In this Daily Drill Down, Faithe Wempen shows you how to...

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Create a bootable Windows XP CD slipstreamed with SP2 and hotfixes

January 17, 2007 8:00am PST

Since Microsoft released Windows XP SP2, there have been more than 120 hotfixes and updates. So even if you've slipstreamed your copy of WinXP with SP2, you could be stuck applying patch after...

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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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Cracking open a DVD player

May 4, 2007 7:28am PDT

You can buy one for less than $50, but DVD players are still packed with powerful electronics. Follow along as we crack open an ALBA 65/A DVD player.

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Cracking open an external DVD burner

July 25, 2007 12:29pm PDT

TechRepublic cracks open an LG Super Multi DVD ReWriter GSA-2166D for a look at the hardware inside this external DVD drive.

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Creating a virtual CD-ROM to install software for virtual machines

November 10, 2008 2:22pm PST

The Virtual-CD-ROM control panel lets you create a virtual cd drive on your computer. If you are a fan of Virtual PC this tool can be very helpful. Learn how to use it in this post.