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Peter Beens

The Complete Guide to Solid-State Drives - 1 views

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    "Adding a solid-state drive (SSD) to your computer is simply the best upgrade at your disposal, capable of speeding up your computer in ways you hadn't thought possible. The even better news: A good SSD is now cheaper than ever. But as with any new technology, there's plenty to learn. Here's everything you should know about your SSD, whether you're interested in upgrading or just like to know the ins and outs of your hardware."
Peter Beens

Learn to Code: The Full Beginner's Guide (Javascript) - 0 views

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    If you've been looking to learn how to code, we can help you get started. Here are 4.5 lessons on the basics and extra resources to keep you going.
Peter Beens

How to Migrate to a Solid-State Drive Without Reinstalling Windows - 0 views

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    Installing a solid-state drive is one of the best upgrades you can make to your computer, but migrating your Windows installation to a small drive can be tricky, because your data won't necessarily all fit on the drive. Here's how to install an SSD without reinstalling Windows from scratch.
Peter Beens

Spring Cleaning for Your Computer: Evacuate PC Dust Bunnies - 2 views

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    If your PC's been humming along under your desk for more than a year or two, I've got news for you: Chances are inside that case, half a dozen dust bunnies are dancing around your hard drive, leeching onto your CPU fan and fluttering about your motherboard having a grand old time. This is not good. 
Doug Peterson

Upgrade Your Home Network This Weekend - 1 views

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    Home networks can be great or they can be a huge pain in the butt. Set aside some time this weekend to fix your annoying network issues, boost your Wi-Fi reception, and add some great new features. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Peter Beens

How to Silence Your Noisy Computer (and Keep It Cool as a Cucumber) - 1 views

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    So you've got a kickass computer, but the summer heat means a warmer office, which means a hotter computer, which explains why your computer's been impersonating a jet engine lately. If your computer's generating a bit too much heat and noise, here's how to give its cooling system an overhaul for cool, silent operation.
Peter Beens

Top 10 Clever Uses for Dropbox - 2 views

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    "Dropbox is an awesome service. You can back your files up to the cloud, sync them between computers, and share them with your friends. That's not all it can do, though. Here are our top 10 favorite clever uses for our favorite file syncing program."
Peter Beens

Turn an Old Computer into a Networked Backup, Streaming, or Torrenting Machine with Ubuntu - 0 views

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    You've heard the word "server" thrown around a lot, but usually in the context of web sites or big companies that have a lot of data to store. In reality, a server can be just as useful in your home. In this guide, we'll walk through how to create your own server at home that you can put in the closet and leave on 24/7, ready to do any streaming, downloading, or backup you might need at a moment's notice.
Doug Peterson

inSSIDer Wi-Fi Scanner | MetaGeek - 0 views

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    inSSIDer is an award-winning free Wi-Fi network scanner for Windows Vista and Windows XP. Because NetStumbler doesn't work well with Vista and 64-bit XP, we built an open-source Wi-Fi network scanner designed for the current generation of Windows operating systems. inSSIDer was discussed by Lifehacker and Tekzilla!
Doug Peterson

Top 10 Ways to Break Into and Out of Almost Anything - 1 views

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    Whether you're stuck inside and need to break out or you've found locked outside and need to get in, having the key or password is rarely your only option. Here are our top 10 favorite tricks for breaking into and out of nearly any locked down environment.
Doug Peterson

How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi Networks - 0 views

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    Just because most wireless routers have a firewall to protect you from the internet doesn't mean you're protected from others connected to the same network.
Peter Beens

Top 10 USB Thumb Drive Tricks - 0 views

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    What can you do with a few gigabytes and a USB port? Quite a lot, with the right software. Learn how to encrypt your work, run whole systems, rescue Windows, and customize your thumb drive with these USB-geared tricks.
Peter Beens

How to Set Up a File-Syncing Dropbox Clone You Control - 0 views

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    File syncing is a godsend when you work on multiple computers or devices and want to make sure you have the most up-to-date files wherever you log in. While online services like Dropbox may be the most convenient options, there are plenty of reasons you may want to "roll your own cloud" and sync your files to your own web server or just on your local network. 
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