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Bootloaders, such as Grub, are software packages that we give little thought to until things go wrong. You turn on your computer, the boot menu (possibly) appears and then your operating system loads. However, there is plenty you can do with the boot menu to tune the way your computer boots and the options available to you. There are two major versions of Grub still in use. The current version…

Recording all kinds of phone calls on your Mac is easier than you think! Not so long ago, recording a phone call meant awkwardly positioning a dictation machine near a handset and hoping for the best. More recently, voice-over-IP applications like Skype have brought voice and video communication to the desktop. In the latest versions of Mac OS X and iOS, not only can you perform FaceTime Audio as well…

Ethernet, the wired networking technology that originated at Xerox PARC more than 40 years ago, has always been remarkably solid. Much as Wi-Fi has ruled wireless networking since its inception in 1997, Ethernet has always stayed the course, adopting and refining new technologies as required, but never diverging from the path. After all, that is Ethernet’s strength: Without standardization, the world (or at least the world’s networks) would fall apart.…

The federal government passed a law that required every television station in the country change the way it operated. With a simple antenna, sometimes called a pair of rabbit ears, you could watch local stations on almost any television. After this law occurred, you needed a digital antenna or pay for cable from a provider to watch those stations. With couplers, dividers and other components, you can now watch your…

Whether you are an entrepreneur intent on making waves in the business world or you have been firmly established for some time, you need to think outside of the box. If you want your company to thrive in this competitive economy, start planning innovative ideas that will make your customer base grow. The more you bring in, the more likely you are going to be around for the duration. It’s…

When a building manager or owner wants to install the right pumps in their facility, they must choose the right kind of pump. There are trash pumps, water pumps and chemical pumps that all suit different plumbing systems. Most facilities today are being re-purposed for their original design. The owner of the building has to work with what they have, and they must make sure the pumps they choose work…

Drivers should take their on-road safety seriously. While virtually every modern vehicle comes equipped with the basic essentials such as airbags and seat-belts, there are plenty of other safety enhancements that can be installed on a vehicle. Here are some effective ways to enhance a vehicle’s safety. Upgraded Tires Some people tend to overlook the importance of a car’s tires. The tires impact the vehicle’s traction, handling, and stopping ability.…

Technology has created a whole new world. Changes in cars, just in the last twenty years, are phenomenal. Thanks to technological advances in cars, they are safer to drive, offer more amenities than could have ever been imagined, and the experience of driving a car has become one of the most enjoyable parts of a person’s day. But, with all of the changes in cars, the basic rules of safety…

Designing a new website shopping cart is essential when a business wants to perform more efficiently. Every business that wants to hold on to customers must use every tool possible to make the shopping experience more exciting. When customers are using an interactive cart, they are more likely to return to the website over and over to shop. Saving Items When a shopping cart saves items for customers, customers find…

It may seem impossible to stay on top of the latest SEO trends because so many things are going on in the world of SEO. Fortunately, it’s easy to stay updated on this information. Leaders like Brent Franson and other experts in the field typically offer these easy tips for company owners and SEO professionals to consider. Create a Twitter Stream Twitter is one of the fastest ways to obtain…