2012 Linux Computer Buyer’s Guide

By | On Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 - No Comments »

With the coming of a new year, it is time to take a look at the Linux computer offerings and see which distributions you can get shipped to your doorstep. I just recently ordered a new desktop from one of these vendors, and I will publish a review as soon as I have thoroughly tested it. System76 – It has become a landmark on the Linux desktop and laptop landscape. Now in its 7th year of. 

How to Turn Your iPad into a Mac

By | On Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 - No Comments »

For many consumers these days, a Mac of any type can be a really difficult purchase to make. Some individuals find the price too difficult to look past. This makes some people feel that there are no alternatives toward getting a Mac, with some refurbished models still considered quite high. However, there is a great alternative to purchasing a Mac – get an iPad. Today, we will go over the. 

How to Schedule Regular Database Backup to Dropbox

By | On Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 - No Comments »

Previously, I have shown you how to schedule a database backup using cron job and email yourself the database file, but if you have a big database, you will find that the emailing method might not work as well as you want it to be. A good alternative to this is to upload your database to Dropbox. Here is a simple script that you can use to backup your database to Dropbox. 1. Download the. 

4 Dictionary Apps Every iPhone User Should Know About

By | On Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 - No Comments »

What do you do when you come across a difficult word when reading news on your iPhone? You can either go online to google the meaning of the word, or check up the physical dictionary for the word. Wouldn’t it be great if there is an app for checking up word(s)? Wait, there are indeed apps for that! The following four dictionary apps for the iPhone are free and have a large word bank. 

Desura Is A Great Indie Game App Store For WIndows And Linux

By | On Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 - No Comments »

If you are a gamer who have a liking for indie games, then Desura is an application you won’t want to miss. Available for Windows and Linux, Desura is a game app store where you can search, buy and install games on your PC. It helps you to manage your game installation, update and mods so you can play game without any worries. Desura has been around since 2009, but has only came public.