Latest from Jack Wallen
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Get a powerful desktop search tool in DocFetcher
If you're looking for a more flexible desktop search tool than what's built in with your platform, see what DocFetcher has to offer.
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Five versatile apps for the one-person IT shop
Operating a one-person shop can be rewarding, but it has its challenges. Here are five apps to help make the work more manageable.
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Carry the free winPenPack toolset on your USB drive
The open source and free winPenPack comes with a complete set of useful tools for anyone who wants to carry IT applications with them.
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DIY: Import templates into LibreOffice
Jack Wallen responds to a TechRepublic member's question about whether it's possible to import Microsoft Word templates into LibreOffice.
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DIY: How to find older versions of Microsoft Office software
Jack Wallen offers several suggestions to a TechRepublic member who is interested in locating older versions of Microsoft Office software.
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DIY: Secure a MySQL installation on Linux
Jack Wallen describes a quick way to secure a MySQL install on Linux. He notes that the server must be secure in order for the recommended script to be an effective solution.
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DIY: How to find Linux versions needed for older hardware
Jack Wallen answers a TechRepublic member's question about the requirements needed for running Linux distributions on older hardware.
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DIY: Two-step process for blocking spam in WordPress
Jack Wallen details the two steps WordPress admins need to take to stop spam from appearing on their sites.
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DIY: File locking in Open/LibreOffice
Jack Wallen answers a common question he's asked about Open/LibreOffice and file locking. The answer depends on the version you're running.
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DIY: Vertical alignment of text in LibreOffice
Jack Wallen describes how to vertically align text in a LibreOffice document. He also urges LibreOffice developers to add this basic feature.