Category: Geek

Project 50/50 Part 2: Examining The Goods

In our introduction to Project 50/50, we talked about the basic specifications of the laptop, and about some upgrades that could happen in the future. Before all that happens though, we’ve got to be sure we’re starting with a solid foundation. Let’s face it: If the laptop is a piece of junk, the project will …

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Tech Tool Tidbit: Zim Desktop Wiki

Introducing Ryan’s Tech Tool Tidbits. I’ve found some cool tools over time and I’ll share them here. If you have suggestions, please leave them in a comment or on our Facebook page. I’d like to share with you a program I use for work and even for personal things: Zim Desktop Wiki. It’s a great …

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Project 50/50 – A Low Budget Linux Laptop Rebuild

For a long time, Linux advocates have said that Linux is great for reviving older computers, turning a slow obsolete computer into something worthwhile. Having been a Linux user for over 10 years, I have done this several times myself. Usually though, I have done it simply because I could. Maybe turning an old desktop …

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