Category Archives: Computer Stuff

Backup Software: Déjà Dup (Ubuntu Linux)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Déjà Dup is a backup program for Ubuntu (and other .deb package compatible operating systems), which is so simple I though it would do the world a bit of good to share it. For Windows backups, click here. There is … Continue reading →

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PDF Readers | Foxit Reader

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

If you have ever worked in a public building or medium to large sized business where a series of programs must be installed on many computers, you know how much difference it makes when you have a program that takes … Continue reading →

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Speccy: System Information tool

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Speccy is a System Information tool designed to gather information about your CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Graphics Card, Hard Drives, Optical Drives, and Audio Card and let you view advanced information about it. Speccy can tell you more detailed and advanced … Continue reading →

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FileHippo: Update Checker

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

(For information about Dell BIOS Update error 0×0610, 0×02, on E1505 click here) Update Checker is a free program from FileHippo that will scan your computer for out-of-date software that is in FileHippo’s collection of free software. Update Checker can … Continue reading →

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Safe Downloads: FileHippo

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Some of you may have noticed that nearly all my software download links go to a website called FileHippo.com. Filehippo is one of my favorite places to find new software to play around with and share with others. Why? I … Continue reading →

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July Site Update

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

It’s the second of the month! That means: It’s monthly “Updates” time, where I tell you about the goings-on down in the [not really real] office and server headquarters…  (I really ought to take a picture of that mess of … Continue reading →

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The Best Online Weather Service

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Okay, okay. So, lately I’ve been out of ideas and possibly posting more paid-ads then actual articles… Finally, I realized: “Hey! A great website I visit every day would make a great article!” Anyways, to the article! Best Online Weather … Continue reading →

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Podcast Clients for Windows

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Wanting to get into podcasts, but just don’t have the podcast client to download them with? Hate Apple? Don’t want to get into iTunes? Good for you! There are other clients available for both Linux, Windows, and Mac. Both GPodder … Continue reading →

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SpaceWeather.com

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

SpaceWeather — Weather for Space! SpaceWeather.com is an online website that tells you about what’s going on in your own universe! The site features fascinating photos from earth and space, and many events that you should look outside for. SpaceWeather … Continue reading →

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Google T.V.

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

“TV Meets Web. Web Meets TV.” Google announced this month in their “Google Friends” newsletter a service soon-to-be offered called Google  TV. Google TV is going to re-shape how we receive information through our televisions, taking the best of TV … Continue reading →

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