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OpenOffice.org 3.2 ~ a Karmic Koala Upgrade

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OpenOffice.org 3.2 was just released. I wanted to get mine upgraded ASAP because of the 46% reduction in cold start time. If you haven’t heard of or seen OpenOffice.org before then check it out; its a Microsoft Office alternative that can actually replace MS Office. If you are interested in downloading OpenOffice.org for yourself, you [...]

Aero Peek pre Win7?

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Are you running Windows XP or Vista, and in need of the AeroPeek feature in Windows 7? Yes, you could download one of many AeroPeek clones for Vista or XP and be a happy camper, but what if you don’t want any more software on your speedy PC?
It turns out Windows XP and Vista have [...]

Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts

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Windows 7 will be released next Thursday, October 22nd, here are some great keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate around the new OS. Want more on Win 7? Visit Microsoft.com

Win+T
Toggle through taskbar items

Win+P
Cycles through networked projectors display mode

Win+Home
Minimizes all windows except current

Win+Spacebar
Show Desktop (Makes open windows transparent)

Win+Up Arrow/Down Arrow
Maximizes/Minimizes current window

Win+Left Arrow/Right Arrow
Tiles the windows [...]

Wireless Networks at Home

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When Billy Bob from the cable company comes over to your house to hook up your modem and wireless router, there is one thing he leaves out. Security!
Every time I go on site to a clients home for PC work, it seems like the cable guys left their wireless network insecure. How did they do [...]