Fix your mom's computer with UltraVNC

Posted on November 05, 2005 in Uncategorized

If your mom is on Windows XP and having a computer problem, UltraVNC is an amazingly simple way to remotely administer her PC and fix problems while she is still logged-in. Check out this guide with screenshots.

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Sysadmin toolbox

Posted on November 03, 2005 in Uncategorized

This is mainly for Linux folk but Mac Admins should be able to find equivalent tools.

"Every administrator has a set of software tools that he just can't live without. These are the utilities that you install as soon as you log into a new machine, to help make day-to-day …


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23 Ways to Speed Up Windows XP

Posted on October 15, 2005 in Uncategorized

Techyogurt gives us 23 solid tips on improving performance in Windows XP.

Default Passwords for almost any hardware vendor

Posted on October 14, 2005 in Uncategorized

Maybe there was a way to stay secured if you bought products by not well known vendors without web precense, well, those days are over, you will find a neat list of default admin passwords for a lot of hardware vendors here.

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How to Nail a Sexy Layout

Posted on October 07, 2005 in Uncategorized

Step-by-step guide on how to code a sexy, CSS and XHTML compliant, and tableless layout.

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Block SSH script attacks

Posted on September 29, 2005 in Uncategorized

If you run a machine that is open to the public internet, and you open up SSH then you've seen these entries in your system logs.

eb 10 07:07:36 localhost sshd[1078]: Illegal user matt from 210.127.248 …


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Writing sensible email messages

Posted on September 25, 2005 in Uncategorized

Before you type anything into a new message, have explicit answers for two questions:
Why am I writing this?
What exactly do I want the result of this message to be?
If you can't succinctly state these answers, you might want to hold off …

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Spyware & Adware Removal Tips

Posted on September 09, 2005 in Uncategorized

So you have spyware huh? Well I’m here to tell you how to get rid of it. Now as time goes on and newer spyware comes out this guide may become obsolete. However I clean spyware daily and these tips below have never failed me.

OSx86 Project Guides hidden from Apple

Posted on September 06, 2005 in Uncategorized

A while back, Apple issued an order to have all the guides removed. The OSx86 Project team did removed the links and the Guides section on the menu. However they never really removed the guides. "Enjoy" them while you can.

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Linux Newbie Administrator Guide

Posted on September 06, 2005 in Uncategorized

The Linux Newbie Administrator Guide is "A complete reference for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation and/or their home or small office network." Weening myself off WinTendo seemed nearly impossible until I found this jewel.

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