The latest version of Ubuntu is now available as version 11.10. The free GNU/Linux-based desktop operating system brings about many improvements. Faster boot-up time, an improved version of the Unity desktop interface, more support for the Ubuntu Cloud and better support for Mac hardware. Ubuntu can be run directly from its installation media (CD or [...]
How often do you see an application update for Flash or Java and ignore it? It’s easy to pass off these update notifications as an annoyance, but the truth is that many application developers release updates to address security problems. In the past year, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Flash, Oracle Java, Microsoft .Net and Silverlight have [...]
Are older computers worth repairing? The answer is often yes. Many computer problems cost less to resolve than buying a new system. It’s important to have a diagnostic performed first to ensure that there aren’t any other problems, but if the system only has one or two major problems and they aren’t cost prohibitive to [...]
When you find yourself dealing with erratic and unpredictable computer behavior, ranging from blue screens with ambiguous and obfuscated error messages to the system locking up completely or crashing and not rebooting, it can be a nerve-racking experience — especially if your important data has not been backed up. Often times these issues are an [...]
When a computer is shut down, there may be open files and data that needs to be written to the hard drive to make sure that it is not lost or corrupted. If the computer is not shut down properly then it will not have the opportunity to write that data and problems may occur, [...]
There has been a lot of concern about information security lately as attacks and leaks have been more publicized. One step that can help to secure your online experience is using a secure operating system like Ubuntu Linux for online banking, purchases and surfing.
Now that Linux is no longer a new word in the small business vocabulary it’s time to consider where it may fit in to your company. Running a small business has a lot to do with managing resources efficiently and enhancing productivity wherever possible. Open source software can help.
