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OS X: Show hidden files and folders in Mac OS X Finder

Contributed by incursor on September 30, 2008 under Apple Mac

I received a request to show how to show hidden files and folders in the Mac OS X finder. Using this terminal command, any OS X user can unhide all hidden files and folders. This will make them visible when browsing through Finder.

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Ubuntu: Creating a repository using APTonCD

Contributed by incursor on April 7, 2008 under Linux

Having a repository of packages you’ve downloaded using apt is good for when you need all of your favorite applications in a flash. Here’s how:

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Firefox 3: Shorten URL Bar Rich Results

Contributed by incursor on March 24, 2008 under Mozilla Firefox

Firefox 3’s URL bar has the ability to show rich results, relevant sites that you have visited in the past. Here’s how to limit the amount of results you get.

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Ubuntu: 4 Ways to Install Programs or Packages

Contributed by incursor on March 2, 2008 under Linux

This howto describes the simple, common methods for installing packages in Ubuntu.

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Vista: Enable / Disable Performance Options

Contributed by incursor on February 17, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

Much of Vista’s bloat comes from the Aero interface. By turning off some of these features, the user can improve the performance of the system.

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Vista: How to Set Disk Space Quota

Contributed by incursor on February 16, 2008 under Microsoft Vista

If you have many users that use one computer, it is quite likely that one of those people will be a disk space hog. The administrator can limit maximum disk space usage by setting a quota.

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Temporary Inbox: Use Firefox to Prevent Spam

Contributed by incursor on February 14, 2008 under Mozilla Firefox

Much of the spam we receive is from evil companies selling our email addresses to spamming companies. By using throw-away email addresses and temporary inboxes, you can prevent this from occurring.

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OS X: Show hidden files and folders in Mac OS X Finder

Contributed by incursor on under Apple Mac

I received a request to show how to show hidden files and folders in the Mac OS X finder. Using this terminal command, any OS X user can unhide all hidden files and folders. This will make them visible when browsing through Finder.

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