While it is possible to close programs directly, for instance by killing their running process, it is usually better to close the applications from within the program interface so that program settings and data are saved correctly and without chance of corruption or errors. Most programs close down just fine, even if forced to close [...]
MakeMKV, Rip DVD, Blu-Ray Discs To Your Computer
Computer users have different requirements when it comes to ripping DVD and Blu-Ray movies to their computer system. All obviously want the ability to rip any DVD or Blu-Ray disc, regardless of protection. It becomes less clear when you look at the contents, the usability or the output formats. MakeMKV is a Blu-Ray and DVD [...]
Sync Apple Devices To Your Linux System
Experienced users of handheld products know that in order to protect your data and applications it is important to sync apps frequently with a primary machine. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done for Linux users. While many devices are able to sync without much manipulation on your part, Apple products tend to cause [...]
Today is IPv6 day!
The largest test yet of the Internet’s new IPv6 addressing system is taking place worldwide today. Companies including Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Facebook are switching on IPv6 versions of their websites for a one day trial. The current Internet addressing system, IPv4 has almost run out of addresses as its designers never anticipated the explosion [...]
Apple’s iCloud Service Not Supporting Windows XP
Apple introduced their new cloud hosting and synchronization service iCloud two days ago. We have covered Apple’s iCloud service on the date of announcement, but we have looked at the features mostly. To paraphrase what has been written: Apple iCloud will give iTunes users online space to store their purchases in the cloud, to access [...]
Ping Monitor Gadget, Monitor Domains, IP Addresses
Is my website up or down, is it responsive or is it taking to long to load? Those are questions that every webmaster needs to ask from time to time. The best way to find out is to use monitoring tools that connect to the website, server, domain or IP address regularly. You find lots [...]
Google Chrome Stable Updated To 12
Google has updated the stable channel of the Google Chrome web browser. The Chrome browser is now at version 12.0.742.91 on the stable channel. The new release combines security fixes, other updates and even a few new features that have been added to that version that have previously only been available on the other channels. [...]
RSA Admits That SecureID Tokens Were Compromised
RSA has finally opened up and started talking about the March breach into its systems. Admitting that SecurID tokens were compromised, the company has promised to replace all 40 million tokens, for any client that feels it’s necessary. Chairman Art Coviello also stated that for financial institutions, they are also offering to provide transactions monitoring. [...]
Liquesce, Windows Drive Pooling Software
Drive pooling describes a technique where multiple hard drives, partitions or folders of drives are merged together to become available as one larger virtual drive. Say you have your media on a drive with one Terabyte. When that drive fills up, you have a few options at hand. You buy a new drive when you [...]