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Linux from Scratch

by LeVoltz on 12. Jun, 2008 in How-To

hi!!, came across this site called Linux from Scratch, that teaches you to build your own, customised linux from the source code. The site is very interesting and would be very useful for adventerous guys (he he).
Also check the linux documentation project. The site has also documented the linux kernel.

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Is your Anti Virus Effective?

by LeVoltz on 10. Jan, 2008 in Downloads

Every one who uses the computer will definitely know about the VIRUS. A VIRUS is a malicious program which will run in the background and may cause destruction to your system. Some of the viruses are very risks and may even wipe of your hard disk completely and corrupt your operating system. It is always [...]

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How to buy Cheap Laptops

by LeVoltz on 03. Jan, 2008 in How-To

Do you remember how much you paid for the laptop which you are currently using? I am pretty sure that you can get a brand new one with the latest configuration for the same price and the prices of notebooks are coming down at regular intervals. But have you imagined getting laptops at down to [...]

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Login to Windows Xp without a password

by LeVoltz on 15. Nov, 2007 in How-To

Honeytech has posted a tutorial which describes how you can log in to Windows Xp without the help of a password.
Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This site is not liable if you mess up your operating system using this tutorial.

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Dell to sell computers with Ubuntu Linux distros

by LeVoltz on 03. May, 2007 in Extras

Dell is to provide the Ubuntu distro on its machines to customers seeking an alternative from the Windows operating system. Responding to a barrage of requests on its Ideastorm discussion board, Dell will now sell both desktops and laptops with Ubuntu pre-installed. The choice of the version is 7.04 code-named Feisty Fawn. This could however [...]

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Build your own security tools

by LeVoltz on 05. Dec, 2006 in How-To

So you have read tons of tutorials, guides, FAQ’s and you have some kind of image of what computer security is. The next logical step that you should make is to start learning a programming language. I’m not going to describe each language ( its advantages and disadvantages ). Instead I will focus on [...]

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Chennai goes WiMAX

by LeVoltz on 03. Nov, 2006 in Extras

Chennai will shortly become the first city in the world to be totally WiMAX-enabled. WiMAX or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, technology allows wireless internet access across large areas and even across entire cities, unlike Wi-Fi which offers wireless access within a smaller zone.
Aircel Business Solutions is implementing the project. The project has been in [...]

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Sony unveils the worlds lightest Notebook PC

by LeVoltz on 03. Nov, 2006 in Gadgets

Weighing a mere 898 grams this Carbon cased ‘type G’ Vaio lappie manages to fit in a 12.1 inch LCD screen, Bluetooth, Wi-fi, finger print reader, 512MB of RAM, 40-80 GB hard disk drives and a mighty battery life. The laptop can run for 12.5 hours on a single battery charge in stamina mode.
The laptop [...]

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Google's user experience research program

by LeVoltz on 27. Sep, 2006 in Extras

Google has come out with a new scheme, where in they get the public to review/test their unreleased products. How? User Experience Research Program. Anybody across the world can participate in four levels:

Usability study at a Google office: Typically, you will use a Google product [...]

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Become A pro Podcaster: part 2

by LeVoltz on 05. Sep, 2006 in How-To

Now that we have introduced you to the basic requirements to become a podcaster in the first part. We now go into the details of recording your podcasts. This can be done off the computer or by using the computer.
Recording Off the computer:
There are times when you want to record your music band’s composition or [...]

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