Ubuntu Netbook Remix - a fun but rock solid OS

If you have a netbook, you really should try out the Ubuntu Netbook Remix. I've had it for a few months now. It's really fun to use. Here's a screenshot of my desktop ...

Take a look at this video to see it in action:

If you don't see the video - click here.

Download Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Find out how to install it

Let me know if you need help.

Clif Notes Newsletter for March 2010

Hello Everyone,

This month, I have lots of articles for you to read. Hopefully it's not too much for you. After all, you can always stop reading at any time and return when you do have time.

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This month's articles:
● Backup Your Device Drivers with Double Driver
● Learn to Program with Microsoft Small Basic
● Find and Read Tons of Free E-Books with FBReader
● 5GB of Free Online File Storage with CloudDrive
● How to Restore Default File Types in Vista and Windows 7
● Free Online Anti-Virus Scan from Trend Micro – the HouseCall
● Can You Hide Your Web Browser While Surfing at Work or School?
● How To Create and Use System Restore Points
● How to Speed Up Windows Disk Cleanup
● Find as You Type with Listary
● Windows 7 Update – Microsoft Will Seek and Destroy Pirated Copies
● Tweak XP Security Settings with XP-Antispy
● How to Keep the Same Notes Everywhere – Synchronizing Tomboy with Dropbox
● Create a Hyperlinked Notes Database with Tomboy
● 650 Free Wallpapers That You’ve Never Seen Before
● Immunet Protect Offers Side by Side Compatibility with Your Current AntiVirus

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COOLSITES Newsletter

March 5 2010 COOLSITES Newsletter #259

Here are a 6 links (out of dozens) from Mark's CoolSites Newsletter. Be sure to visit his site and see the rest of his links this week. Please visit Mark's website at: http://luem42.com/coolsites.html

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• Wikibooks is a Wikimedia community for creating a free library of educational textbooks that anyone can edit: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page
• Xp Tweaks Unlocked Freeware - Xp Tweaks - Microsoft Windows Tweaking - Tweak Microsoft Windows - Tweaking Software: http://www.freewarepark.com/xp-tweaks-unlocked.html
• Hornil StylePix, or simply StylePix, is a free image editor with a number of advanced features: http://hornil.com/
• Extended Character Keyboard. OnscreenSCK 1.0 beta onscreen keyboard that allows you to enter special characters: http://onscreensck.codeplex.com/
• Comodo Dragon Internet Browser. Fast and versatile Internet Browser based on Chromium, infused with Comodo´s unparalleled level of Security: http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/browser.php
• amaze 1.1.3 Generate and print simple mazes. Includes binary installers for Ubuntu and Windows XP: http://sourceforge.net/projects/qtamaze/ 
  
  

Internetfixes Weekend Windup

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Don’t Give Up Your Email Addy – Use WhySpam.Me

I appreciate recommendations from real people out there. SnowmanInTheSun wrote in with a thumb’s up on this service. (below)

New item from SnowmanInTheSun on Comments

WhySpam.Me Is a completely free disposable email address system.

IS IT FREEWARE? YES 
WHERE IS THE WEBSITE AT? http://whyspam.me

IS THE DOWNLOAD LINK EASY TO FIND? No Download required, they have chrome and firefox plugins  

WHAT KIND OF PROGRAM IS IT? Hides Your email

WHAT VERSIONS OF WINDOWS ARE REQUIRED? Crossplatform: windows, Mac, Linux

DOES IT REQUIRE ANYTHING ELSE? (LIKE .NET) No 

IS IT A LARGE OR SMALL DOWNLOAD? Small 

IS IT AN EASY PROGRAM TO INSTALL? Yes

 
DOES IT COME WITH AN UNINSTALLER? yes

WHERE DID YOU FIND IT?  
searched google for 'disposable email'

WERE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS? yes 

WHAT ARE YOU USING IT FOR? Registering with online services

WHAT WERE YOU USING BEFORE YOU FOUND THIS? Nothing 

IS THE PROGRAM EASY TO USE? Has introduction videos

DOES IT COME WITH HELP FILES? Online help 

WHAT FEATURES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ADDED OR TAKEN AWAY OR CHANGED?
smaller urls

Thanks for the mini-review, from SnowmanInTheSun.