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5 Really Handy Windows Command Prompt Tricks

Here’s another great collection of tech tips from How-To Geek for the hardcore nerds. Those that have ever tried to fix some complex Windows issues will have likely had to deal with the Windows command prompt, but it’s certainly not the easiest to work with. These tricks will make a lot of those tasks easier […]

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Safely removing USB thumb-drives from Windows

How To Geek posted a great article explaining the proper procedures for removing a USB thumb-drive from a Windows computer, and what happens if you don’t follow the proper procedure. To summerize the article: For best results you should use the Safely Remove Hardware icon near the clock, but if you can confirm that the USB […]

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Video games, on my Linux?!?

There have been rumors of Steam coming to Linux, but there’s nothing like getting the confirmation from the fat-man’s mouth himself.   I look forward to the day when I won’t be required to use Windows to supply my interactive entertainment. Via omgubuntu

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