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General Articles and how-to's |
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While cloud computing has been around for a while, this term is being seen more and more today.
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This is a revised version of a past iceteks article on making a dynamic signature. This allows you to make your signature image have dynamic content built in.
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Following these steps will allow you to completely secure and completely unlocked the iphone device from Apple
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Ultima Online may be an old game, but is still widely played. If you have not played, you are missing out on a great experience! This guide will help you get started as a new player.
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There was a time when I thought processing BBcode was a complex matter. In truth, as complex as I thought the problem was, in reality it was probably more complex still.
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This guide will tell you everything you need to know about a mouse, and even how to mod yours! Make your rodent look all pretty and stuff.
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If you don't backup your data, you have a disaster waiting to happen! This article will show you how to setup a backup server.
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This is the second article looking at how to allow your visitors to post content using bbCode. While the previous article looked at the client-side processing this article will deal with how to treat bbCode formatted text once it reaches your server.
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Allowing visitors to post content to your website is a great way to keep those visitors coming back and a great way to attract new visitors.bbCode is a simple way to give your visitors the ability to jazz up their plain text without leaving yourself open to the risks of html.
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This mini guide should get you started with knowing the functions and features of your PSP.
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URLs that search engine bots can follow and index are crucial for any site to have, if they want any luck in whatever industry they're in. This article will simply get you started on the concept by introducing you to mod_rewrite, a must have.
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This article talks about the soon to come Google Autolinks feature which has been very controversial on the webmaster world and will explain why it is a serious issue, and perhaps even illegal.
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Packet sniffers, tools used to record network activity, are often controversial. In this article we look at why this is the case, and also look at positive uses for packet sniffers.
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Functional programming is fundamentally a very different way of thinking about programming. After all, we can learn several languages and pat ourselves on the back, but if the only real difference is syntactic, then we're not really being challenged.
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Many people wonder what .bin files are for. But really .bin files alone are not for something specific. They are basically general use binary files used in various applications. The most 2 popular usages are image burning and video game emulation.
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In this article we take a look at various characteristics of 4 popular image formats and let you decide which one is best for which situation. We look at file sizes, compression options and other features.
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If you ever wonder how it’s possible for servers to take requests for many domains and know which one to serve up, this article is for you. The secret is in a mandatory HTTP header field and it’s actually quite simple.
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If you want to know how to create a content management system with php where you can make password protected pages that require to be registered, then this article should help you, but going through the code of a very basic CMS system and providing you the code to play around with.
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While Opera has features Mozilla does not have, such as the zoom feature which makes viewing of porn sites much more enjoyable, Mozilla also has features Opera does not have. One of them is the ability to force cookies to expire after a certain amount of time.
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There are several reasons why I think Opera is better than Mozilla. These reasons are probably all personal, but hey, I can't help that. First and foremost, I like that Opera comes with a lot more features...
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This is less of an article but rather a list of Windows tips which mostly work in all versions. They will help speed up your windows system for better performance. This is also a good reference to give to friends that tend to "break" their computer often.
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Opera is a free browser which is a great, better alternative to old bloody buggy IE. In this article learn how to make it even faster then it already is!
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We think outside the box and we mod not only the existing modded case but mod the desk. Yes that's right the desk. In this article we install some toggle switches right on the desk to control the fans. The PC is not stuck to the desk since the cable can be disconnected, and the computer's existing switches or fanbus can then control the fans.
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Measuring your equipment’s wattage is a good way of knowing if you are overloading your UPS, or if you have too many things plugged in to the same circuit. This article will show you how you can test wattage of your equipment using a multi meter and a few wires...
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Spyware is a malicious piece of code that attaches itself to your operating system, modifies operating system files or/and otherwise runs stand alone and does nasty things to your computer. It comes bundled with software such as KaZaA and Gator.
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Ndisuio.sys, a very mysterious system file is present in Windows XP and is a driver for wireless things such as wi-fi and bluetooth. However, there have been many issues with this file downloading immense amounts of data and perhaps causing activity that is "big brother"ish.
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Ever wonder how to make a sig that shows the viewer's IP or other info? This article will show you how, it's actually easier then you think, as long as you have a linux/apache host with php.
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This tutorial is a continuation of our first php tutorial which covered the basics of php. In this tutorial, data storage will be covered. You can store data in files, and in mysql databases - both will be covered as they are both good in their own situations.
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Choosing a non IE browser is crucial to having a better experience on the Internet, and as well as a more secure and private experience! This article will discus about why it is important, and what the main choices are.
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If you never programmed php before and would like to, this article should give you a kick start by teaching you the basic things of php. It is recomended that you know a bit of html or at least the main concept of web design. (uploading etc...)
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Thought it would be cool to make a sig that changes every page load? This article will show you how to do it!
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This article will show you how to copy a partition without using a 3rd party utility such as Ghost or Drive Image, but simply using windows DOS utilities.
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This article will show you how to make a simple on/off switch to turn on or off fans in your computer. This specific setup will control 3 fans with one switch, but it could easily be done so there are 3 switches for each fan as well.
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This article will talk about online stalking and harassment and what you can do to fight it. Being a past victim, I was inspired to write this article to help others that may be in similar situations.
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This article will walk you through setting up a home webserver. Issues about attempting to mask it from your isp and basic security will also be discussed.
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This article will explain to you what you need to make a home network and how to proceed in the wonderful world of networking.
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This guide will show you how to spot viruses before it even gets stopped by your virus scanner. This guide should set you off safely
even if you don't have a virus scanner, which you should have anyway.
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This is probably the most detailed tour you will find online showing you various equipment found in a telecommunication facility. 56K users will experience a serious slow down, there's lot of pictures!
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This article will explain the concept behind clusters, and will go in dept on limitations of FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 and as well as how FAT wastes space when lot of small files are stored.
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This article will go through the basics of proper air flow inside of your computer case.
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A UPS is a device that will not only protect your PC from dangeraus AC surges but also act as a small backup.
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This article will show you about mozilla - The best browser out there... :)
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This article will explain to you the basics of data and voice communications and how your data gets from point A to point B.
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This article will walk you through setting up email accounts in Outlook and also setting up rules to block spam and do other useful things.
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If you have cassettes with music, or voice recordings you'd like to keep on a CD, this article will show you how you can transfer tapes to your computer, from there, you can keep them as mp3s, or burn them to data or music CDs.
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This article will show you basic things every administrator should know when running a server.
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This article will walk you through creating yourself a D drive to store data such as backups etc, to make your life easier next time you clean install.
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This article will show you how you can backup your Outlook Express data in case of crash, or if you want to upgrade. Why loose all those messages, and those contacts?
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This article will attempt to walk you through clean installing Windows, assuming it's your first time. Also, basic backup proceedures will also be discussed.
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In this article, you will learn about firewalls and why they are important to have. We will also go over a short course on how others can connect to your computer if you are not secured.
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This is a question many ask, and has a very vague answer. Making a website can be done in many ways and to a new user, there's allot of info to grasp.
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In this article, you will learn how to force files to leave your computer even if they are in use by another process. This can be done using a nifty tool designed for this purpose.
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In this article, you will learn how to install a new hard drive. This article has been written so even if it's your first time, you should be able to, but it is good if you have experience with working inside computers, which improves your chance of success. But if it's your first time and you still don't understand, the forum is there to help!
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Product Reviews |
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For only a bit over $100, this router has very flexible options such as firewall rules, site to site VPN, basic web filter, packet inspection, logging and much more. Read on to find out what it has to offer!
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My first impression of this beast in action was pure Awe. Capitalized for enthusiasm. The system looks really sexy even when it's turned off. It has a very sleek design. Portable gaming, portable movies, portable music... What about portable picture gallery? Yep, it has that, too.
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SPFdisk is a free dos based partition manager which is meant to compare with Fdisk. You will not get a fancy GUI like Partition Magic but it’s still better then fdisk, and has features that even expensive partition managers don’t have, such as the ability to edit the HDD in raw mode.
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With the RIAA terrorists crashing into file sharing, attacking Napster, Morpheus, KaZaA.... file sharing seems to have collapsed since then. Not to mention that allot of P2P programs now have spyware in them. Well Shareaza comes to the rescue and rebuilds the file sharing community! It is a great spyware-free program that will make P2P stronger.
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Are you in a situation where you need to control more then one PC, but don't have room for a keyboard, mouse and monitor for each one? If yes, there's a solution. A KVM switch will enable you to switch from one PC to the other, using the same keyboard, monitor and mouse. In this review, we will look at a 2 port KVM switch that I bought for my business, and realized it was very good, and even worth reviewing.
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Halo is a science fiction first person shooter. You get to ride in space ships, kill aliens and zombies and get to activate cool space ship type of stuff and all the high tech stuff you see in science fiction movies such as Star Trek. This is a very cool game and this review will show you why.
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This fan really is cool. It does not only help in airflow to cool down your PC, but looks very cool too!
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Case modding is the new thing these days, and is not complete without quality lighting!
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Anyone who does video editing should own one of these, it will save your computer's resources while capturing, and enable you to get more quality.
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Get rid of the cheap stock fan before it gets rid of your CPU! This is a review on the Socket A Thermal Take Volcano fan to keep that hot AMD cool!
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IceTeks first review but not that last. Today's product is the Startech 3-fan HDD cooler.
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This review will review a mini vacuum used for cleaning out PC components. Also, a small performance test will be made using saw dust.
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Just for Laughs |
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This article will show you how to "properly" (or not...) maintain your hard drive. Basics such as defragmenting and simply cleaning will be covered. Basic partitioning will also be covered.
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(way OT) Learn how to make ice cream really fast!
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In this article, you will see how a simple stand can be built to support the fan that was built in part 1, but the honest reason this was created was simply so show snap shots of the fan with my new camera.
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This article will show you how you can build your very own fan! 8000 rpm to 18 000 rpm is a fun range of high speed action that can take place in your own home! Find out how it feels like to hold the most dangerous spinning object you will ever get to hold with an air flow estimated to be around 100CFM or more.
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Linux Articles |
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You could pay money for a WHS setup, and deal with Windows licensing, or you could have a highly expandable raid solution that wont cost you a penny in software, and be on a fully trusted and proven platform. Linux mdadm is here to save the day!
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Grep is a linux command that is often overlooked but can be very useful when searching for stuff from a single string to a complicated regular expression. This article scratches the surface on it's power and should leave you with enough information to discover new uses for it.
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Tired of spam? Want to easily manage your filters from one location. Whether you are managing 1 PC with 1 account or hundreds of PCs and accounts, it can all be done from the gateway server, and modifying filters will affect all accounts, once it is setup. This article will show you how to do such a setup.
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If you just got a new Linux distro, you will want to burn it on a CD. ISO is the standard format for CD images and this is usually what you download. This tutorial will show you how it's done.
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If you are a newbie and don't quite know what Linux is all about, this article will teach you the basics of Linux and open source, and also show you how to install Linux Mandrake, a Linux distro.
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