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		<title>Step-by-step guide on installing Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) on your Vista computer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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A major drawback for users of the Ubuntu OS is its incompatibility with some hardware and software, such as devices like printers as well as most PC games. Many Linux users try to mitigate this problem by dual-booting their computers; that is, they have both Windows and Ubuntu on their PCs. 
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		<title>Advantages and disadvantages of using Linux</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why Linux?
It’s not that hard to use: Many Linux distributions use graphical interfaces that look and work much the same way as the Windows interface does. In fact, a 2003 study by Relevantive, a Berlin-based company specializing in consulting companies on the usability of software and Web services, rated Linux almost as easy to use [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=33&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Why Linux?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Disappointed by Windows Vista, and don’t have the dough to buy a new Mac? As the battle to take over the world’s computers heats up between the Windows and Mac operating systems, many people forget about the availability of a third, entirely free, option: Linux. 
Contrary to popular opinion, you don’t need a degree in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=31&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Things to do first on your brand new PC</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bought a new computer? Before you do anything, perform these steps first.


1. Isolate your computer from the Internet
Do not allow your computer to connect to the web until you have prepared it for the onslaught of viruses. A study has shown there is a 50 percent chance that a non-ready PC will be infected within [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=28&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Four ways to backup your data</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back up your important files before it&#8217;s too late


Now that people are becoming increasingly reliant on technology, a lot of our important stuff is now in soft copy &#8211; and in constant danger of being wiped out. Viruses and butterfingers are common causes of data loss, and when it occurs, can cause normal people to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=15&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Create disposable e-mail addresses in Gmail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use the plus addressing feature to prevent spam 


Gmail has a little known feature called &#8220;plus addressing&#8221; that&#8217;s pretty nifty.
It allows you to create an unlimited number of e-mail addresses out of your basic e-mail address, just by adding a &#8216;+&#8217; followed by any word behind your username.
Let&#8217;s say your e-mail add is example@gmail.com, your [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=26&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Preserve your laptop battery</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t let the battery capacity slide


Over time, the battery capacity, or how much electricity it can hold, will inevitably decrease through degradation.
This post is not about stopping the drop entirely &#8211; because it is physically impossible &#8211; but instead on slowing it down as much as possible through proper use and maintenance of the device.
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		<title>Make your laptop last longer on the go</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take these simple steps to lengthen the battery life of your laptop

Battery life is perhaps the most important feature of a laptop that is consistently overlooked. Most spec sheets don&#8217;t include it unless the battery life is its selling point; otherwise it is kept under wraps like a dark and shameful secret for the user [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=13&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Write better notes using a wiki</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use the wiki as an effective study tool 


Notes are the student&#8217;s best friend. When it comes to crunch time, it&#8217;s just you, your notes and the long, long night.
But notes on paper are so last century. Embrace Web 2.0 and use it to gain an edge over the rest. Instead of taking down your [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=11&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Speed up bootup time for Ubuntu</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to make Ubuntu load faster on your computer


Ubuntu may load faster than Windows, but there&#8217;s always room for improvement.
Reduce its bootup time by removing applications that you don&#8217;t need from the startup list. Most of these apps are added by default when you installed Ubuntu, since they are useful &#8211; just not for everyone.
Because [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=techtipster.wordpress.com&blog=1571544&post=10&subd=techtipster&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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