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Recovering Individual Files from Plesk Backup

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:29:45 -0500

If you host your website on a server that runs Plesk as the Control Panel, and you actually make back-ups of your server, then at some point you are probably going to want to access the files located on the Plesk generated back-up.

With some free software, it's easier than you think.

Rip DVDs for iPod Video

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:47:07 -0500

In this Mac Tutorial, I'm going to show you how you can rip a DVD for playback on a new iPod (5th Generation - Video). To complete this we will need the "GPL'd multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 ripper/converter," HandBrake (version 0.7).

iTunes 4.8 Upgrade Reveals the Future of iPod and Video

Tue, 10 May 2005 09:55:35 -0500

Apple quietly released a point (4.8) update to iTunes yesterday (5/9/05). This update has been viewed as relatively minor, especially for Windows users, by those who have downloaded it so far.

I also viewed this update as minor, until I went to purchase the Dave Matthews Band album that was released today. With a little bit of creative thinking, and dot connecting, you can almost see the future of not only the iPod, but also the way we carry video with us.

MacDesign Magazine becomes Layers

Sat, 30 Apr 2005 14:30:30 -0500

MacDesign Magazine, one of the best you'll find for tips, tricks and tutorials on the applications that are near and dear to the heart (and wallet) of every web developer, graphic designer and video editor has changed names and focus (slightly).

QuickTime Pro 7 Available

Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:32:54 -0500

Now that Tiger [MacOS 10.4] is in the wild, the new version of QuickTime is also available. QuickTime 7, currently only available on the Macintosh, offers a host of new features including the ability to view (and create with the Pro version) beautiful high definition video using the new H.264 codec.

For all those getting ready to upgrade, be warned… (that's called a tease)

Firefox Speed Tip - MUST READ

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 04:48:27 -0500

If you are a Firefox user then this tip is for you. If you don't know what Firefox is, then check out this review that I wrote back on November 11, 2004. Forever Geek has posted an excellent "power-user" trick for increasing the speed of Firefox. The tip is for broadband users (cable modem, DSL) and can be completed in under 1 minute. Definitely worth the time. Make Firefox Faster: Forevergeek.com

Citibank Phisher Scheme

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 19:34:58 -0500

Phisher Schemes are on the rise. Are you at risk? This is not a Windows problem or a Macintosh problem. This is an internet problem and anyone who spends time or money online needs to be aware of this growing trend. In this quick internet security tutorial, we'll take a look at one of the ways that we're all at risk and how we can avoid getting caught in the net.

Firefox 1.0 - The Internet Explorer Killer?

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:59:57 -0500

On November 9, 2004, Mozilla released the 1.0 version of their lean and mean Firefox browser. There have been rumblings that Firefox and other browsers may be taking market share away from Internet Explorer (IE), albiet at a slow rate. The question is not whether the 1.0 release of Firefox has eclipsed IE, but by how much?

Make Your Mouse Left Handed

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 19:56:16 -0500

For those of you who are left handed, you know what it is like living in a right handed world. Nothing works the way you want. Using the mouse properties control panel, you can finally make something work the way you like.

Use Mail Rules in Outlook Express to Limit Spam

Wed, 03 Nov 2004 23:28:17 -0500

Mail Rules allow you to sort your mail using criteria like who the sender is, what the subject is and what is contained in the body of the message. Using Mail Rules can help you eliminate unwanted junk email (Spam).

View and Delete Cookies in Internet Explorer

Wed, 03 Nov 2004 23:23:18 -0500

What are cookies? A cookie is a message given to a Web browser by a Web server. The browser stores the message in a text file. The message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

Save and Print Your Instant Message Conversations

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 23:32:46 -0500

The immediacy of Instant Messaging (IM) makes it an excellent form of communication. Once downfall of IM is that your messages are not automatically saved, like they would be in email. Using the following method, you can save any IM.

Take a Screenshot in Windows

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:15:27 -0500

What is a screenshot? Screenshots are pictures of items on your computer screen. In this tutorial I'll show you how to easily take a screenshot of whatever is on your screen.

Rip WAV's to MP3. Easily.

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:09:27 -0500

Aren't we all looking for a simple way to rip Wav files into MP3's?

I highly recommend iTunes from Apple. Being a mac user myself (who sometimes has to live in the Windows world), I've loved iTunes from day one. I don't think there is a better JukeBox software package out there. Add in the fact that it is free, and it's a no brainer.

Stay Informed with iTunes

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:46:18 -0500

The 9/11 Commission Report has sold more than 350,000 copies in its first week on shelves in bookstores. The 9/11 Commission report is a 400-plus page document that chronicles the days and months leading up to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.