Linux is a wide ranging installation that can be difficult for some individuals to understand. When you take a look at all of the different tips, tricks and how to’s that must be learned in Linux, it can be daunting. That is why it is much easier to break apart Linux into smalle
The Most Popular Design Blogs by Twitter Followers and Facebook Fans
Today we release a new infographic, this time based on our own research. There are a ton of roundups & lists with popular design & development blogs. So we made a different classification of these blogs – by social media popularity. We ranked them by the total number of Twiter followers & Facebook fans
Don’t Be a Victim. Protect your PC from Viruses and Malware
Computer infections are becoming a more common problem every single day. Users have to deal with the problems of having a Trojan horse, malware infection, spyware infection or a virus infecting their personal or business computer. However, computer infections do not have to be a daily part of your life. There are many excellent computer security programs that can help even the novice user to ensure that their computer is protected from the widest range of threats possible.
Create a Killer Document Template in OpenOffice
As you probably already know from my article on Windows vs Linux, I’m a Linux guy. I simply love the kind of things I can do on my Linux box using all free and open applications such as Firefox, Thunderbird, GnuCash, Rhythmbox, and most importantly, OpenOffice.org .
10 Great PSD to HTML Tutorials to Make Your Awesome Design a Reality
We have made a post or two about great how to create nice looking sites in Photoshop but these don’t do you much good unless you actually convert them to HTML/CSS. There are plenty of services out there that you can pay hundreds of dollars to do this for you or you can do it yourself. Here are 10 of the best tutorials that I have found to teach you to take your design from Photoshop to the web browser.
How to Safely Surf in a Hacker’s Paradise
Many individuals do not bat an eye when they see that their restaurant, dry cleaners or even favorite hair salon is offering free wireless Internet. Most consumers expect that the wifi is their god given right, just as anything else would be. However, this can be dangerous once the users of the connection realize that they are not surfing safely nor securely.
Microsoft Word Productivity Tips
Improving your productivity on Microsoft Word is one of the most important and the most neglected aspects of corporate life. The problem here is not that people aren’t aware of the importance of productivity; rather, it is that people aren’t aware of the fact that they are not productive. In fact, most people I have come across who say, “yes, I know how to use MS Word” usually just know about “Ctrl B,” “Ctrl C,” and “Ctrl U.” They don’t even know how much more there is to MS Word — or any capable word processing program such as OpenOffice.org.
All You Need To Know About Web Designers [Infographic]
Today we have a special edition of our infographic series – a huge roundup of facts and figures about our fellow web designers. Learn everything you need to know (and more) about web workers from a single glance.
10 Questions to Prepare for and Ace any Interview
Interviews are one portion of the working world that many people would rather avoid. Many individuals are nervous whenever they enter an interview situation. Preparing for the top interview questions allows those nervous feelings to be put at bay and avoid freezing up when a manager or interviewer asks you a question.
Operating System SAGA: Linux vs. Windows
I remember when I first installed Ubuntu Linux on my computer. It was the then-latest version 7.04, which means it was somewhere around 2007 — that’s how they name Ubuntu. 7 means it was released in 2007, and 04 means it was April.
5 Questions to Ask to Diagnose any Computer Problem
In this article, we list five questions that you should ask when trying to troubleshoot a computer issue – as with everything else, seeking an expert advice is definitely the best course of action, but at times, the problem can be solved in a matter of seconds just by applying some common sense and performing a few simple operations. As a word of caution, unless you are properly trained and qualified computer technician, we would advise you not to open your computer case at all. My brother did this and didn’t know what was what and now calls his computer “Shocky”.
LAN Protocols – All You Need to Know
LAN protocols can be extremely diverse. Determining which protocol to utilize is an important step in many residences and workplaces.
The Darwinian Evolution of Windows [Infographic]
Given the fact that our first infographic – The Darwinian Evolution of Photoshop – was so successful we worked for two weeks for a shiny new piece. This time we’re talking about the most popular OS in the history of mankind (still!). Microsoft Windows that is! Click here to get the full screen eye candy. Enjoy and if you like it please share the link with your friends!
How to Write a Killer Resume and Get an Awesome Job!
Resumes and I have a love/hate relations, I love to hate them. Well, I used to anyway. In my younger days I didn’t put much effort into crafting a resume that would actually get me a job. It felt like homework to me and that was something I just didn’t want to do.
30 Tips to Make You Unstoppable When Working from Home
In this day and age everyone seems to be busier than a one-toothed man in a corn-on-the-cob eating contest. However, busy does not mean that we are productive and getting things done. With my experience working from home over the years I have compiled a list of things that help me be more productive and get things done.