With Ubuntu it is important (as it is in XP) to know certain network command functions. When most people have a problem with their router, cablemodem or DSL modem, they simply reboot the computer to renew the IP address. You do not have to do this. Instead you can simply shut down the network interface and restart it. ifconfig ifconfig is the command used in...

Christmas Day is the same day it is every year, that being December 25. And the day after is obviously December 26. There are a few tech-related things you can expect to have issues with those two days. 1. Cell phone traffic will spike. Everybody is calling everybody. Most wireless carriers can handle the traffic but don’t be surprised if you have to dial...

If you run an older computer  there are certain services you can safely disable in Windows XP. This won’t make your computer blazingly faster by any means but it will gain you a "few extra horsepower", so to speak. To access your running services:Go to Control Panel. Double-click the Administrative Tools icon. Double-click the Services...

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