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UNIX: Advanced Octal File Permissions with chmod

The chmod command in various UNIX flavors such as Solaris, Linux, Mac OSX, and others, allows the access controls of a file or directory to be set. This tech-recipe describes the more complex octal chmod syntax.

OS X: Flush or Clear the DNS Cache

The command used to flush the DNS cache changed in OS X 10.5 Leopard and later versions. The new command is just as easy to run, if not to remember. This article has been updated for all current versions of Mac OS X.

Customizing Date and Time in Windows 7 and Vista

Manipulating how the time and date is displayed within Windows is one of the first things that users tweak after installing the OS. This article describes in detail how to adjust the time and date format in Vista and Windows 7. This includes changing to 24-hr military time and displaying leading zeros.

CMD: Determine the Mail Server for Any Domain

People are often curious to know the mail server for a given domain. This tutorial describes a quick way to find out.

Easy Way to Embed and Customize Google Map without Using the API

Google has finally made embedding a google map as easy as embedding a YouTube video. By following these steps you are just a copy and paste away from placing a google map into your web site or blog. This article has been updated for the latest directions.

Firefox: Delete History on Exit

Firefox wants to remember all your browsing history, downloaded files list, searched keywords, cookies and active login information. Although this is a typically useful feature, it is not suitable when you are on a public computer. The best way to make sure your personal information is safe is to configure Firefox to clear all personal data when a session has ended.

Google: Search for Public Online Cameras and Video Feeds

Using Google, you can easily find open cameras and video feeds online. It is a voyeur’s paradise!

Google Drive: How to Upload Files from your Android Phone

Google Drive is Google’s answer to other popular cloud storage services such as Dropbox and Box. Like any cloud storage service, Google has an Android client that allows you to upload files from your mobile device.

Free Spell Checker for Internet Explorer and Clones

If spelling is not your forte, you will appreciate this plug-in for Internet Explorer – a free spell checker.

Free Conversion and Currency Calculator from Microsoft

Microsoft has released a new calculator that allows you to convert hundreds of different units.

Determine if Solaris is Running in 32 or 64 Bit Mode

The isainfo command can be used to determine if a Solaris system has been configured to run in 32 or 64 bit mode.

Android ICS: Safely Disable Built-in Apps without 3rd-Party Applications

Many Android applications have the ability to start and run automatically in the background without your direct permission. Most of those apps are unnecessary will consume your battery or and Internet data usage. Using existing functions of your Android tablet or phone, you can disable these applications safely.

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