Microsoft's nightmare inches closer to reality

A decade ago, Microsoft worried that the Internet could become a software platform that threatens Windows. Ten years later, that amorphous nightmare has a name: Google.

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Hacking the Linksys WRT54G wireless router

Pretty much everything you need to know about hacking the Linksys WRT-54G.

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Tutorial: Setting up a server with SuSE 10.0

this is a very detailed tutorial about how to use the new SuSE 10.0 to set up a web, mail, and ftp server.
It covers every aspect of the installation and demonstrates the setup process with the help of 50 screenshots, allowing even beginners to follow this guide. Experienced system administrators will benefit from this tutorial as well.

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Bare metal Linux server restore with tar

When my production Web server, running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, began generating filesystem errors, I found my backup system put to the ultimate test. My bare-metal restore saved the day for me. Here's how you can put a similar scheme to work.

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The first page ever on the World Wide Web

The World Wide Web began as a CERN project. The first website went on-line in 1991. This is a link to a copy of the original "World-Wide Web Home" of CERN, created by Berners-Lee.

See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CERN#Computer_Science_and_CERN

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G4 Founder/CEO Replaced (TechTV programming to return?)

Charles Hirschhorn, Founder and CEO of G4TV has been replaced! Charles was best known for his acquisition and transformation of TechTV into what is now the game centric G4TV. Will the new CEO add more tech programming? Time will tell..

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Cool FireFox Wallpapers

Very nice FireFox wallpapers. High Quality.

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Light transmitting concrete

A wall made of LitraCon has the strength of traditional concrete but thanks to an embedded array of optical glass fibers, view of the outside world, such as the silhouette of trees, houses and passersby, are transmitted inside the building.

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How to bypass those annoying automated recordings at most major companies

Strategies and how to get directly connected to someone with a pulse instead of listening to a damn recording at most major companies. Very interesting and helpful.

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Inside the iPod Nano (subSystm)

So you've seen pictures of the iPod Nano insides, but what about video? This video compares the Nano to older iPods, and of course shows you how easy it is to crack one open.

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REVIEW: Yahoo! Mail Beta

First complete review of the new Yahoo! Mail, unavailable to most users. Screen shots. Tabbed mail reading.

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Windows In Your Pocket

All it takes is a minor error in the Windows Registry or a virus infection, and your operating system can become unbootable. But with a properly configured USB flash drive on hand, you'll always have a compatible replacement no further away than your pocket or keychain. In addition, the flash drive can also provide...

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Microsoft releases new photo sharing app

Microsoft Codename Max allows you to import photos, arrange them in a photo album, and share them with your friends. It's very cool, check it out!

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Photoshop - how to make people look Pretty

A great tutorial by Lunacore.com on "Beautify a Face".. very detailed with downloadable image so you can follow along... lots of other nice tuts over at www.lunacore.com.

Be sure to mouse over the last picture so you can see the difference.

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Google Blog Search Launched!!!

Google's latest service "Blog Search" has been launched!

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Firefox gets "Supernatural"

"A couple weeks ago, we were approached by some very cool people in Hollywood working on a new show called Supernatural on The WB. Not only were they Firefox users, they wanted to help spread the word about Firefox too."

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Google Official Says Frustration Drove Him From Microsoft

A former Microsoft executive whose defection to Google set off a legal battle testified that a tirade from Bill Gates was a low point before he decided to leave.

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Websense Bypass PoC

I'm not sure why but one of the things that bugged me most at my previous job was the web filtering. They used websense and for awhile wherever you went you would get that stupid block page. I guess it really only got to me because I couldn't find any lasting solutions to get around it, I found one but that caught on pretty quickly till it was found out by the admins. Here is another one of those solutions that I'm not sure will last but hey its worth a shot.

Websense URL Filtering Bypass PoC

Oh and yes you do need Perl to run this

Linux Newbie Administrator Guide

The Linux Newbie Administrator Guide is "A complete reference for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation and/or their home or small office network." Weening myself off WinTendo seemed nearly impossible until I found this jewel.

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New file format causes Mass panic at Microsoft - POOR MICROSOFT

The decision to adopt OASIS formats, pioneered by the open source OpenOffice project, has naturally angered Microsoft whose Office suite dominates the commercial market.

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