I stumbled upon BackTrack 3 beta Linux distribution when I searched for alternative Asus Eee PC distributions. BackTrack is a specialized Linux distribution that "provides a thorough pentesting...

With the XO Laptop already taking in orders from individuals, I am sure that people will start tinkering with the hardware by installing alternative operating systems. Whilst I really do not recommend...

Whilst we are talking about Amora, here's how to install it. First of, you need to install the client on your phone. You can download it using your phone or download it on your computer and then...

One of the features that gives that "Wow" effect to users is the way the Mac can easily pair with a Sony Ericsson mobile phone, via Bluetooth, and provide automatic remote control. I used to...

Switchers from non-UNIX-based users are baffled why there is a need for a swap partition and/or file. Little did they know that most modern OS have their own way of doing this and it is just that in...

Whilst it is definitely not an Apple invention, Dashboard Widgets surely added another way for Mac users to summon and hide small utilities with a click of a button. Widgets have become popular that...

Not too long ago, I wrote about TrueCrypt, an open source disk Encryption software. To some, it may be cryptic to get TrueCrypt to use, much more integrate into your daily workflow. To make it easier,...

I mentioned PyBackPack recently and now here's another back-up tool, rdiff-backup. Rdiff-backup aims " to combine the best features of a mirror and an incremental backup." It lists the...

Several years ago, I gave the task of creating a home-grown LiveCD to a couple of students hoping that the distribution will be used by the university. The students were able to finish it but the time...

It is ironic that despite the number of data backup utilities available, both commercially and as open source, the percentage of people doing back-ups regularly is not even beyond 50%! One can only do...