Wednesday, May 31, 2006

How Popular Is/Was Your Name?

Input your first name and it will output how popular your name was in each decade since 1900. Interesting to see when your name was the most popular. Check your child's names too, if you have any.

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Saturday, May 27, 2006

Setting up a server

This article teaches you, the reader, how to configure a GNU/Linux based server with three of the most important services that must be provided in a company, at home, a lab or anywhere else, both for clients and internal usage: web, database, mail.

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Noticed a new process? Could it be spyware?

We've all had it, a new process appears in the task manager and we dont know wheather its our own doing or the work of spyware, well now you can check!

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Thursday, May 25, 2006

How To Backup Your Mac Intelligently

Here's a thorough tutorial of how to best backup your Mac.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006

How to run your own internet radio station

This is a pretty cool tutorial on how to create your own internet radio station, all done with free/open source programs in about 5 minutes.

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Sunday, May 21, 2006

See the guy who stole your macbook

Undercover, a piece of software for macs, can now take pictures of a thief if you install it on your macbook or macook pro using the built-in iSight camera. Assuming it doesn't overheat first.

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Thursday, May 18, 2006

Huge List of Default WiFi Router Passwords

An extensive list of default logins and passwords for wireless routers. Very useful for the wardriving enthusiasts out there.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Symantec CEO says: Go buy a Mac!

It doesn't appear that Symantec CEO John Thompson's next computer will run Windows. "We think more people ought to buy them," Thompson said of Apple's Macintosh computers. The "target-rich" environment created by Windows vulnerabilities means that virus writers and hackers have set their sights on Windows PCs, he said.

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DIY Portable Skype Phone

Make your own skype phone with an old cordless phone lying around in the house! Great with the new free SkypeOut...

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Share iTunes music over the internet in 3 easy steps!

1. Download Hamachi and create a network, 2. Turn 'Share my music' on in iTunes, 3 Give your friends your network's password.

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Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Do 15 Things to Live Until Age 129

Live to 129. "Take heed: Your lifestyle choices are very significant. While there is no way to ultimately defy death, that isn't an excuse to start indulging in vices and neglecting your health. There are plenty of ways to keep the grim reaper at bay � and many of these "secrets" result in an improved quality of life."

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