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Response from How-To Channel Australia Regarding The Lab with Leo
2008-03-27 02:16:00 Following my email to How-To Channel I received the following response: Hi Matt, Thanks for your feedback. We recently ended our agreement to show the Lab with Leo Laporte and will be unable to show the last few episodes. While we are pleased to be a niche channel, providing shows that you won?t find ... More About: Australia , Response
Lab with Leo off TV in Australia - Let us See the Remaining Episodes!
2008-03-27 01:51:00 The Lab with Leo has officially been canceled, how ever Canadian viewers will be able to see the remaining episodes, yet Australia n viewers wont due to the How-To Channel immediately canceling it. Heres the response I got from the Lab Crew when asking about the show in Australia: Thank you for writing us. Production of ‘The Lab with ... More About: Computers , Misc , Episodes
Australians Stand Up For Tibet!
2008-03-27 00:44:00 Australians have a unique opportunity, right now, to influence what is happening in Tibet . Sign the petition below before Kevin Rudd heads to Beijing to meet the Chinese President and Premier. Let’s let our PM know he has a strong mandate to stand up for the rights of Tibetans. http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/Stand UpF orTibet Would you like to buy me a ... More About: Stand Up , Australians , Stand-Up
Rejection Letter
2008-03-18 09:05:00 I love this, from Laugh Break: Dear Hiring Manager, Thank you for your letter of March 1. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me a position in your department. This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection ... More About: Humor , Letter , Rejection
?Slightly Modified? Coolermaster Stacker Computer Case
2008-03-18 08:41:00 Holy Crap! http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthr ead.php?t=602130 Would you like to buy me a beer?Share This Related PostsApply Online for CLiCK Computer AssistanceUbuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Internet SharingCheap Hoyts Movie TicketsUbuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Tweaking Ubuntu with Ubuntu TweakCLiCK Computer Recycling Mailing List More About: Case
Apply Online for CLiCK Computer Assistance
2008-03-17 06:12:00 People wishing to apply for Computer Assistance from CLiCK can now fill out an application form online through our Apply Online section. This will make it easier and quicker for potential clients to get computer assistance as well as also aiding partner organisations in applying for computers on behalf of their clients. Printable application forms are still ... More About: Click
Ubuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Ubuntu Search Engine
2008-03-15 10:41:00 Have you ever needed to find that unique Ubuntu Tip or How-to but couldn’t find it anywhere? Or you wanted to just search for things Ubuntu related? Try Ubuntu Search - Find everything about Ubuntu Linux This blog is brought to you by CLiCK Computer Recycling Would you like to buy me a beer?Share This More About: Computers , Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Internet Sharing
2008-03-14 04:44:00 Today’s tip from Steenbe.nl The first step is to make sure that your internal network functions. You should setup your second Ethernet wired or wireless card and set its IP address to something like ?192.168.10.1? via ?ifconfig? utility as follows: $ ifconfig eth1 192.168.10.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 This setup will be forgotten after a reboot, its better to ... More About: Software , Linux , Internet , Computers , Ubuntu
FlickrVision - Watch Flickr Images as they are Uploaded
2008-03-13 13:29:00 I have just came across this great website which displays images on a world map as they are uploaded to Flickr. http://flickrvision.com/ Would you like to buy me a beer?Share This More About: Pictures , Watch , Misc , Other , Images
It?s a Hard Life
2008-03-13 13:14:00 YouTube DirektLink Would you like to buy me a beer?Share This More About: Humor , Life , Funnies , Hard
Lets Make the News in Ohio
2008-03-13 12:54:00 Would you like to buy me a beer?Share This More About: News , Humor , Ohio , Funnies , The News
Ubuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Run Linux Apps in Windows with andLinux
2008-03-13 12:22:00 andLinux is a complete Ubuntu Linux system running seamlessly in Windows 2000 based systems (2000, XP, 2003, Vista; 32-bit versions only). This project was started for Dynamism for the GP2X community, but its userbase far exceeds its original design. andLinux is free and will remain so, but donations are greatly needed. andLinux uses coLinux as its ... More About: Software , Computers , Microsoft
Cheap Hoyts Movie Tickets
2008-03-12 02:31:00 Did you want to buy some cheap movie tickets and help a good cause at the same time? CLiCK has partnered with Hoyts Cinemas to provide unconditional movie packs cheaper than retail prices while ensuring part proceeds go to CLiCK helping disadvantaged people gain computers. Money raised goes to CLiCK’s projects some of which include: Ensuring children ... More About: Movie , Tickets , Cheap
RyanVM releases Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack
2008-03-11 23:18:00 You can download RyanVM’s Windows XP Post -SP2 Update Pack here This pack is designed to bring a Windows XP CD with SP2 integrated fully up to date with all of the latest hotfixes released by Microsoft since SP2’s release. It accomplishes this task via direct integration, where files on the CD are directly overwritten by the ... More About: Software , Computers
Wal-Mart Ends Test of Linux in Stores - AP
2008-03-11 23:11:00 From Associated Press - Original Article can be found here NEW YORK (AP) ? Computers that run the Linux operating system instead of Microsoft Corp.’s Windows didn’t attract enough attention from Wal-Mart customers, and the chain has stopped selling them in stores, a spokeswoman said Monday. “This really wasn’t what our customers were looking for,” said Wal-Mart ... More About: Test
Ubuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Tweaking Ubuntu with Ubuntu Tweak
2008-03-11 22:52:00 Want to change hidden system and desktop settings? Check out Ubuntu Tweak Ubuntu Tweak Features GNOME Session Control Show/Hide and Change Splash screen Show/Hide desktop icons or Mounted Volumes. Show/Hide/Rename Computer, Home, Trash icon or Network icon Use Home Directory as Desktop Compiz Fusion settings, Screen Edge Settings, Window Effects Settings. GNOME Panel Settings. Nautilus Settings. Advanced Power Management Settings. System Security Settings. Install Ubuntu Tweak First you ... More About: Software , Linux , Computers , Ubuntu Linux
CLiCK Computer Recycling Mailing List
2008-03-11 13:43:00 CLiCK Computer Recycling keeps supporters and clients informed through email approximately once a month. Information which is sent is normally information about current programs, fundraising and other support information. If you would like to subscribe / unsubscribe to CLiCK Computer Recycling?s mailing list visit here: http://clickonline.org.au/mailman/listinf o/list_clickonline.org.au We also keep a public record of the emails which we send ... More About: Environment , Computers , Misc
Wubi Hits Ubuntu Linux 8.04 Alpha 5 - Making it Easier Installing Ubuntu fr
2008-03-11 11:17:00 Ryan Paul over at Ars Technica has written a great detailed review of the new Alpha 5 release of Ubuntu Linux 8.04. In it he gives Wubi - a new addition to the Ubuntu Installation - a thorough going over. One of the most significant new features added in alpha 5 is support for Wubi, a ... More About: Software , Windows , Computers
Ubuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Open Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) Files in Ope
2008-03-11 08:54:00 Microsoft Office 2007 introduced a new format standard for their Word files, the .docx file extension. With the introduction of this file previous versions of MS Office can download an add on so they can convert the file for viewing…. but how do you open these files in Ubuntu Linux ? To open Microsoft Office .docx files ... More About: Software , Computers , Microsoft
Ubuntu Linux Tip of the Day - Installing gOS on Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu
2008-03-09 23:51:00 Today’s tip of the day comes from Ubuntu Geek’s How to Install gOS on Ubuntu: The gOS distribution is based on the Ubuntu 7.10 distribution. It uses the Enlightenment 17 window manager instead of the usual GNOME or KDE desktops, allowing for lower memory and speed requirements. Therefore gOS starts to work reasonably well on systems as ... More About: Software , Linux , Computers , Ubuntu Linux
Yahoo! Announces its Best Antivirus Picks for 2008
2008-03-09 01:30:00 Yahoo! has published a very comprehensive list of what it considers to be the best Anti virus programs for this year. Making the list a many free anti-virus alternatives, which are great for those on limited incomes or those who just want a free alternative. The free applications which made the list were: Alwil Avast! 4.6 ... More About: Software , Windows , Computers , Yahoo , Antivirus
Play Nintendo 8-bit (NES) Games Online Free
2008-03-09 01:13:00 Want a Nintendo nostalgic fix? Now you can play them online for free! Check out Nintendo8.com heres the list of games they have at the time of writing: 10-Yard Fight 1942 1943 - The Battle Of Midway 1999 - Hore, Mitakotoka! Seikimatsu 3D Battles Of World Runner 4 Nin Uch Mahjong 720 Degrees 8 Eyes A Boy & His Blob A Ressha de Ikou Abadox Addams Family - ... More About: Computers , Games , Misc , Other
Ubuntu Tip of the Day - Playstation Emulator (pSX) 1.13 for i386/AMD64 in
2008-03-09 00:47:00 For support or questions see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t= 394097 Add a 3rd Party Repository echo "deb http://packages.dfreer.org gutsy main” | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list wget http://packages.dfreer.org/7572013D.gpg -O- | sudo apt-key add - sudo apt-get update Install using one of the lines below sudo apt-get install psx32 #for amd64 users sudo apt-get install psx #for everyone else Applications > Games > pSX or pSX32 Would you ... More About: Software , Linux , Computers , Playstation , Ubuntu
Ubuntu Tip of the Day - Enabling Num Lock at Boot in 7.10
2008-03-08 15:02:00 Do you hate entering a bunch on numbers on the keypad only to relise that num lock is off!? I do! Today’s tips is for everyone who has suffered the blight of this slight, but annoying problem in Ubuntu . From Synaptic, download and install “numlockx,” or, from the command line; sudo apt-get install numlockx To get it ... More About: Software , Linux , Computers , Ubuntu Linux
Dear Windows, It?s Over
2008-03-08 14:31:00 I stumbled across this distorted love letter that any Linux Geek would love! You can view the original post here at the Ubuntu forums Dear Windows , It’s over Dear Windows Professional Service Pack 2: I didn’t want to tell you this in person, because I thought it might be too complicated, and might ... More About: Computers , Ubuntu Linux
What To Do After You Install Ubuntu 7.10 - Daniel Andrade?s 10 Things
2008-03-08 14:19:00 Ok, so you have just made the switch to Ubuntu Linux , you have a bit of a peak at what the default install has to offer… you sit there wondering “what next”. Well Daniel Andrade has written 10 great first steps on what to do once you have installed Ubuntu 7.10. His 10 things are: 1 - ... More About: Software , Computers , Ubuntu Linux
Purchase Ubuntu CDs for $3.99 and Help Spread Computers to the Disadvantage
2008-03-08 14:06:00 Australians can now purchase Ubuntu CD?s from CLiCK Computer Recycling for $3.99 (including postage)! Each CD sold goes to help disadvantaged people owning a computer! Visit CLiCK’s shop for more details! Would you like to buy me a beer?Share This More About: Software , Linux , Computers , Australia
Toshiba Announces HD-DVD Dead, Blu-Ray Wins!
2008-02-19 12:16:00 Its official folks…. Toshiba has conceded defeat! http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2008 _02/pr1903.htm Would you like to buy me a beer?Share This More About: Dead , Wins
Thumbs Up! Thumb Drive and Flash Drive Recycling with a Purpose!
2008-02-17 12:13:00 Have you got the odd Thumb / Flash Drive laying around doing nothing? You can now pass it on to someone who needs one! Increasingly families who do it tough have problems dipping into their pockets when it comes to affording all the necessities that kids need these days for school. This year we have had a ... More About: Computers , Microsoft , Mac , Australia
Google Gmail Increases Quota - We Underestimated the Sneakiness!
More articles from this author:2007-11-05 12:44:00 Today I was stumbling through some Mac Websites which I like to do some times and I came across an interesting post which didnt have much to do with Macs. It was a post on Appletell titled ‘Google to Boost GMail Storage‘, a comment followed stating that their quota had been increased to 4.6GB… I ... More About: Gmail , Google Gmail , Eres 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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