Ubuntu’s two big advantages over Windows and Mac
I’ve been using the latest version (10.04) of Ubuntu Linux since April and there’s a lot to like about it. I announced earlier this year that I was giving desktop Linux another look, and I went with Ubuntu because it is the Linux distribution most focused on a desktop OS. [...]
Google I/O: Google Wave
Google Wave is a new collaboration and communication tool, with a powerful API and a federation protocol. In this track, learn about the underlying technology and how waves are used by consumers and the enterprise. In particular, Google Wave engineers will explain how to build wave-y extensions using the APIs, [...]
How to Triple-Boot Your Mac with Windows and Linux, No Boot Camp Required
Apple has streamlined the process of dual booting Windows on your Mac, but when it comes to Linux, Boot Camp isn’t so friendly. Here’s how to triple-boot your Mac with OS X, Windows 7, and the shiny new Ubuntu 10.04.
If you’re a Mac user, you may have already used Apple’s Boot [...]
Five Best Startup Management Tools
You boot up your computer and you wait, and wait… and wait, as all sorts of programs, helper apps, widgets, and remnants of forgotten installations load. Grab one of these five popular startup managers and beat back the startup clutter.
Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite startup management tool for Windows. You [...]
How to Recover Your Firefox Master Password
If you’re using Firefox’s built-in password management, you should also be using its master password feature to protect your saved passwords from prying eyes. But what happens if you lose your master password?
Since the master password prevents anyone from accessing your saved passwords, you’re out of luck if you lose your master password—that is, you [...]