There are a few ways to see the processor model number/speed on Linux. The easiest way is to use the grep command. To search for “processor model number” in a file, type: grep “processor model number” filename The grep command will return a list of all the lines that contain the word “processor model number.” You can then use this list to find the line that contains the speed of your processor....
If you’re looking to set an image as your wallpaper on Google Chrome, there are a few things you can do. First, open the “Settings” menu and select “Wallpaper.” Then, select the image you want to use as your wallpaper. Finally, click “Apply.” Note: This extension currently only works for Windows, but it probably won’t be long until it’s ported to Mac and Linux. If you’re a Google Chrome user and you’ve been wondering why there isn’t an option to set an image as wallpaper directly from the browser, there’s now an extension that can do this for you....
SATA hard drives are a popular choice for many computer users because they offer high speed and low price. However, there are some ways to speed up SATA hard drives in Windows 7 or Vista. The first way is to use the Disk Speedup utility. This utility can help you increase the speed of your SATA hard drive. The disk speedup utility can be found on the Start menu and it is usually located under Programs and Features....
If you’re a Microsoft Outlook user, you probably have the option to turn off desktop email alerts. But what if you don’t want to turn them off? What if you just want to ignore them? In this article, we’ll show you how to turn off desktop email alerts in Outlook 2010 without having to go through the hassle of turning them off individually. We’ll also show you how to set up a schedule for when your desktop email alerts will be turned on and off....
Firefox is a popular web browser that you can use on your computer or handheld device. It’s free and open source, and it has a lot of features that you can use to stay connected to the internet. One of the things that Firefox does well is keep track of your browsing history. You can use this information to customize your browsing experience, or to find new websites and content. To keep Firefox up-to-date, you need to install some updates....
passwords are one of the most important pieces of security in your online life. They are used to protect your personal information, such as your credit card number, social security number, and other important information. There are a few things you can do to help protect your passwords: Use a strong password. A strong password is one that is difficult to guess and has at least 8 characters. Use unique passwords for different websites....
There are a few things you can do to help manage your Outlook mail size. First, make sure you have the correct settings for your account. If you don’t have a password, set one up. Second, make sure you’re using the most recent version of Outlook. Third, try to keep your mailbox empty as much as possible. Finally, use the “Organize by” feature in Outlook to group all of your messages into one place....
Windows apps are one of the most popular applications on the Windows platform. They’re easy to use and can be used for a variety of tasks. However, if you’re trying to launch an app faster, you may find that using an executable file is the best way to go. An executable file is a file that contains the code that will run when you open it. This means that if you want to launch an app quickly, you’ll need to create and distribute an executable file for it....
In this article, we will learn how to get the contents of a web page, RSS feed, or XML file into a string variable. This can be used in various ways to get information from a website or RSS feed. For example, you could use this variable to get the title of a web page or RSS feed, the date of a given RSS feed, or even the text of an XML file....
If you’re experiencing stability problems with your Internet Explorer 8 computer, it may be worth resetting your settings to fix them. Resetting your IE8 settings can help fix problems like incorrect passwords, slowdowns, and crashes. To reset IE8 settings: Open the IE8 Properties dialog box. Scroll down to the bottom of the dialog box and click on the Reset button. In the Reset IE8 Settings window that opens, select the option that corresponds to your computer’s operating system (Windows 7 or Windows 8)....
If you’re using Internet Explorer 9 beta, you may want to revert back to IE 8.0.6 instead of the current IE 9 beta. This is because some features in IE 9 beta are not working as intended and may cause problems for your website or application. Some of the issues that have been reported include: -The address bar may not work correctly when browsing the web. -Some websites may not work properly because they are missing certain features or they are not loading as expected....
Ubuntu 10.10 is a new release of the Ubuntu operating system and it includes many new features and improvements. One of the most important changes in Ubuntu 10.10 is the addition of a new desktop environment, called GNOME 3. This desktop environment is designed to be more user-friendly and efficient than previous versions of GNOME. One of the main benefits of using GNOME 3 is that it provides a more intuitive and efficient experience when using your computer....
If you’ve ever unzipped or untarred a tar.gz or tar.bz2 file, you know that it can be a time-consuming process. With the help of the unzip command, you can zip or untar files in one step using just a few simple commands. .. To gunzip and untar a file in a single step, use the following—note that the z switch is the important one that tells tar to unzip it....
Yahoo! Messenger for Vista finally released (Beta) today. This beta release includes bug fixes and improvements over the current release. If you’re a Yahoo! Messenger user, be sure to download it now and give it a try! You can see that the contact list has a slick new look… you can customize the size of the people on the buddy list. You can even drag people to the Vista Sidebar so you can easily see their status, or click on them to start a conversation (in a regular conversation window)...
If you’re ever stuck in a Windows blue screen of death, there are three keystrokes you can use to kill the computer. Press “F5” to force a restart. Press “Esc” to close all open windows and return to the desktop. Type “cmd” into the command prompt and press “Enter.” This isn’t a bug, it’s a “feature” in Windows that is designed to let users trigger a crash dump for testing purposes....
If you’re like most people, Excel 2007 is a powerful tool that can be used to do a lot of things. But sometimes you need to wrap text in cells so that it looks nice and tidy on the screen. Here’s how to do it: Open the ribbon and click on the cell you want to wrap text in. Choose a Wrap Type from the drop-down list. Click on the OK button to create the wrap text....
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to reading Wall Street Journal articles for free, look no further. This article will teach you how to read the Journal for free, step-by-step. First, find a copy of the Journal that you can access online. Once you have a copy, start reading by opening the front page and looking for the “A” section. This is where you’ll find articles about business and finance....
DHCP is a service that provides addresses to devices on a network. Devices use DHCP to find their current IP address and to find the address of a server that can provide them with new IP addresses. Linux supports DHCP by providing a dhcpcd daemon. dhcpcd listens on port 12345 for requests for an IP address and provides the requested address to the client. If you want to renew an IP address, you must first create a new dhcpcd configuration file and then reload it by running:...
If you’re like most people, you probably use Outlook and Drop.io to send large attachments. If you’re not familiar with either of these tools, this article is for you. Outlook and Drop.io are two popular email clients that allow you to send large attachments without having to worry about the size of the file. Both tools have their own features and advantages that make them great choices for large attachments. Outlook is a free software application that is available on most computers....
split tunnel client ubuntu 10.04 split tunnel client ubuntu 10.10 split tunnel client ubuntu 12.04 split tunnel client ubuntu 12.10 split tunnel client ubuntu 14.04 Note: make sure that you’ve read our article covering how to setup a VPN server for Debian-based Linux, which also covers configuring the Windows client. Split what the what now? The “split tunnel” term refers to the fact that the VPN client creates a “tunnel” from the client all the way to the server for “private” communication....
