Monthly Archives: May 2006

How to convert episodes from a TV Series DVD to DivX/XviD with ease using free software

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

How to convert episodes from a TV Series DVD to DivX/XviD with ease using free software Guide Revision 1.02 (23rd May 06) Quick introduction: So you want to convert the episodes on a "TV series" DVD into separate DivX or … Continue reading →

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Linux Installations for newbies

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

===== IS LINUX FOR YOU? =============================================== First off….. is Linux for you? Well that depends what you want from Linux. If you want Windows without the Windows price tag… Linux IS NOT for you. If you want an OS that … Continue reading →

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Secure Firefox and IM with PuTTY

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

There are times when you want to connect to the Internet through unknown and/or insecure networks such as the local Panera or other WiFi hotspot. If you aren’t careful, you might make it all too easy for someone to sniff … Continue reading →

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GPRS Settings UK Mobiles

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

The settings to use vary according which network you are on, and sometimes whether it is a contract or PAYG account. No setting shown? For Orange, there is no username or password – leave the fields blank. If you keep … Continue reading →

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How-to Backup Your Original XBOX360 Games

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

How-to Backup Your Original XBOX360 Games Before we start with this tutorial here’s a quick note: This guide is written to help you take backups of your original xbox360 games, mainly due the fact that the microsoft xbox360 is causing … Continue reading →

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DIY Hollow Out A Light Bulb

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

Source: http://www.teamdroid.com/diy-hollow-out-a-light-bulb/ When I was growing up I had a keen interest in the sciences. Mostly because of the cool gear that scientists used, you know, beakers, flasks, Bunsen burners that sort of thing. Well, not only did I not … Continue reading →

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Letter from the President of Iran to George W Bush

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

Mr George Bush, President of the United States of America For sometime now I have been thinking about how one can justify the undeniable contradictions that exist in the international arena — which are being constantly debated, especially in political … Continue reading →

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Free Hotel Pay Per Veiw (Marriott)

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Yusuf Mangera

Free Hotel Pay Per Veiw Here’s a tip for those of you that stay in Marriot hotels. Marriot has, to my knowledge, installed a pay-per-view (PPV) system nationwide called “On Command”. This system is probably similar to many such systems … Continue reading →

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