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About Jack Wallen
Jack Wallen is an award-winning writer for Techrepublic and Linux.com. As an avid promoter/user of the Linux OS, Jack tries to convert as many users to open source as possible. His current favorite flavor of Linux is Bodhi Linux (a melding of Ubuntu and Enlightenment).
When Jack isn't writing about Linux he is hard at work on his other writing career -- writing about zombies, various killers, super heroes, and just about everything else he can manipulate between the folds of reality. You can find Jack's books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.
Outnumbered in his house one male to two females and three humans to six felines, Jack maintains his sanity by riding his mountain bike and working on his next books. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website Get Jack'd.
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How to get Netflix streaming on Ubuntu 12.10
December 10, 2012 7:00am PST
It's taken quite some time, but Netflix streaming video has finally arrived on the Ubuntu Linux desktop. In this easy, step-by-step, Jack Wallen shows you how.
33 Latest comment by balticbloand
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Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone
September 10, 2010 11:31pm PDT
The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.
21 Latest comment by mitch_mccarley@...
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Five tools to help sync more than one cloud storage service
May 2, 2013 11:26am PDT
There are plenty of available tools to help you easily manage those cloud storage services. Jack Wallen lists his favorites.
11 Latest comment by lvzhoujie
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How to install GNOME 3.8 on Ubuntu
April 29, 2013 8:13am PDT
If you want to try Ubuntu 13.04, but prefer a different desktop than Unity, Jack Wallen shows you how you can install the latest iteration of GNOME Shell (3.8) and why you should give it a try.
16 Latest comment by kitico@...
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Configure Samsung's S Voice for a more efficient mobile experience
August 10, 2012 6:02am PDT
Jack Wallen highlights some of the S Voice capability, and how you can use this tool to make your mobile experience even more efficient.
6 Latest comment by brooks@...
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How the Chromebook succeeds beyond all other Linux distributions
May 13, 2013 1:00pm PDT
The Chromebook has taken off. It's a Linux-based device that has one key thing in its favor. Jack Wallen explains what he thinks it is.
37 Latest comment by emenau
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Five email clients to help ease you away from Outlook
April 3, 2013 8:48am PDT
Jack Wallen suggests some alternative and cheaper email clients that make migration away from Outlook a possibility.
75 Latest comment by alexisgarcia72@...
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Linux 101: File permissions from the GUI point of view
April 22, 2013 11:08am PDT
For new users to Linux, there might be times when you need to change the permissions of a file. Jack Wallen shows you how this is done without having to touch the command line. With just your file...
8 Latest comment by The_Real_BSAFH
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Five more alternatives to Microsoft Outlook
April 3, 2013 8:42am PDT
Jack Wallen suggests some alternative and cheaper email clients that make migration away from Outlook a possibility.
45 Latest comment by jimdandy45
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10 outstanding Linux backup utilities
July 21, 2009 11:41am PDT
A dependable backup tool is not a luxury - everyone needs to have one. But that doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune to get the feature set that meets your needs. Jack Wallen introduces some...
58 Latest comment by rjwinslow
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Clean up your hard drive with five easy to use tools
March 14, 2013 12:46pm PDT
There are times when a handy disk janitor utility can swoop in and save the day. Jack Wallen lists a few of his favorites.
6 Latest comment by JTONLY
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Learn how to multitask on the Samsung Galaxy Note II
January 3, 2013 7:39pm PST
Jack Wallen takes a look at two multitasking features on the Samsung Galaxy Note II: Multi Window and Popup Note.
8 Latest comment by radleym
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Quick Tips: Flush the ARP cache in Windows 7
May 12, 2011 11:44am PDT
Jack Wallen shows you how to clear the Address Resolution Protocol cache and how to manage that cache with a few command switches.
6 Latest comment by seanferd
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Five solid FTP clients that also happen to be free
November 12, 2012 11:07am PST
FTP isn't going away anytime soon and for anyone looking for a solid FTP client, here are five free tools that should meet nearly any need.
17 Latest comment by hackomania
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How do I share folders in Windows 7 with the Shared Folder Wizard?
October 6, 2010 12:21pm PDT
Jack Wallen shows you how to use the Microsoft Windows Shared Folder Wizard to create folders that can be shared with colleagues across the network.
7 Latest comment by Justin James
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How Linux found its home in the enterprise
May 6, 2013 8:52am PDT
Linux is uniquely suited to meet the demands of large-scale, enterprise computing. Jack Wallen traces its evolution and impact on enterprise systems.
16 Latest comment by Sagax-
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Fix the Samsung Galaxy S III Wi-Fi connection
September 20, 2012 6:09am PDT
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S III with poor Wi-Fi connectivity, you can perform a quick fix before an official update is released. Here's how.
8 Latest comment by jroth420
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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern
January 23, 2012 9:06am PST
Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.
14 Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Five free Windows registry cleaners to keep your system running smoothly
January 6, 2012 11:31am PST
If you decide to use a registry cleaner, make sure you choose one that's reliable and safe. Here are some excellent options.
102 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Five lesser-known web browsers worth trying
May 14, 2013 8:05am PDT
Not all web browsers are created equal, but obscurity does not mean they are not worth your attention.
23 Latest comment by grvulture
