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VMware Player, run virtual PC simultanously with your current PC
With VMware Player it is possible to run virtual Linux or MS Windows on your PC. And it is free (check license). VMware Player is the light version of the WMware Workstation. For example, if you have a linux liveCD … Continue reading
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Privacy and internet communication
Concern Every day there are all kind of privacy related information flowing in and out our computers (figure below). We might be using physical connection at our home and be connected via our ISP (Internet Service Provider). Or when travelling, … Continue reading
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KVM Switch, Using 2 computers with one set of “Keyboard, Video Screen and Mouse” + USB & Audio
I just recently bought a type of KVM switch with USB and audio cables, and it is just great. For an example, see Dlink KVM-221 below. No more moving laptop around the table when needed. Now, with one switch button, … Continue reading
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Communication and signalling codes, signs and symbols
Wikipedia has a nice collection of common signals and messages. Like: codes for the blinds diving signals phonetic alphabet morse code example of A “· —” (midi) musical notes hazard symbols phonetic alphabet A Alfa B Bravo C Charlie D … Continue reading
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PortableApps, Tools to use without installation from USB drive
PortableApps is more than just another tool. PortableApps is a collection of tools which can be used from USB drive without installation to the current system. One can add new applications from PortableApps web page and “install” into local PortableApp … Continue reading
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Online site to view and analyze your GPS track file (GPX)
Maxplorer is a site to see your GPX file. It provides additinal information about your track. More than the GPX viewers are showing. See an example below. GPS track was captured by Maverick Android application.
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SIW, Tool for showing System Information on Windows
SIW is great tool, a must have, for showing what your windows computer has: software hardware network Typical use is to check hardware related data like the number of memory slots, graphic card slot etc in the computer. One … Continue reading
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