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Happy Mac Users

Just like many people have been caught up in the whole idea of PC (Windows) vs Mac train of thought, I was guilty of this.  To the masses, Mac might seem like some foreign and pricey operating system for high-end, snobby users, however I'm learning this thinking isn't entirely true.  I know that I'm a little late in getting to the Mac table, but better late than never! What I've come to realize is that although Mac products tend to cost more initially, I cannot help but also take serious note th...

Linux Mint 8

Linux Mint, a distribution based on Ubuntu, was first launched in 2006 by Clement Lefebvre, a French-born IT specialist living and working in Ireland. Originally maintaining a Linux web site dedicated to providing help, tips and documentation to new Linux users, the author saw the potential of developing a Linux distribution that would address the many usability drawbacks associated with the generally more technical, mainstream products. After soliciting feedback from the visitors on his web si...

It Can Happen to You

Most of the time we don't miss something until it's gone.  Some of us may think it will never happen to us.  Many of us have experienced it at least once.  Data loss can happen at any moment.  Hardware failure, viruses, mal-ware, even accidental deletion; all make it easy to find yourself in this situation.  Your database, documents, music, photos, and more are at risk, if you aren't performing routine backups.  Are you prepared for that possibility?  What will it cost you in time, money, or san...