Thursday, March 20, 2014

Best Tools for Copying a Large Number of Files in Windows

Best Tools for Copying a Large Number of Files in Windows: "If you’ve been using Windows 8 as your main PC, you have probably noticed the vastly upgraded performance and user interface when copying files. Finally, Microsoft decided to revamp some of the core functions of the OS, which makes using Windows 8 so much better than Windows 7…sometimes."



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ScreenFlow: The Best Application for Recording Screencasts On Your Mac

ScreenFlow: The Best Application for Recording Screencasts On Your Mac: "hough QuickTime Player can also do screen recordings, it doesn’t hold a candle to ScreenFlow. ScreenFlow records everything on your desktop, and then allows you to edit in only what you want to show in your final production.
You can make professional-looking desktop videos, with smooth transitions, captions, callouts and annotations, chroma key backdrop, and audio and video filters."



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4 Cheap Ways To Obtain A Legal Copy Of Windows 7

4 Cheap Ways To Obtain A Legal Copy Of Windows 7: "It seems like Microsoft is hitting the nail with Windows only every other version. So it’s understandable that, if you’re upgrading from Windows XP or looking for a new computer, you want to go for Windows 7 rather than Windows 8."



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Is It Illegal To Root Your Android or Jailbreak Your iPhone?

Is It Illegal To Root Your Android or Jailbreak Your iPhone?: "Whether you’re rooting an Android phones or jailbreaking an iPhone, you’re removing the restrictions the manufacturer or cellular carrier placed on the device you own. Unfortunately, rooting, jailbreaking, and even unlocking cell phones is likely illegal in some countries."



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How to Fix the "Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" Error in Windows 7

How to Fix the "Windows Installer Service could not be accessed" Error in Windows 7: "Have you tried to install a program in Windows 7 that uses an MSI file as its installer and instead you saw the above error? Never fear. There is an easy solution and we’re here to help you with it.

First, click on the Start menu and select Run."



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4 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Chromebook For Linux

4 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Chromebook For Linux: "Chrome OS is based on desktop Linux, so a Chromebook’s hardware will definitely work well with Linux. A Chromebook can make a solid, cheap Linux laptop.

If you plan on using your Chromebook for Linux, you shouldn’t just go pick up any Chromebook. From ARM vs. Intel hardware to storage space, there are some things you’ll need to keep in mind"



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The Attack that Could Disrupt the Whole Internet

The Attack that Could Disrupt the Whole Internet: "Denial of Service Attacks are nothing new, but lately a new ‘breed’ of DDoS has emerged…one that has the potential to disrupt the whole internet. Tom Scott from Computerphile explains what Amplified Denial of Service Attacks are in today’s video."



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