Installing Linux Part 2: Installing Linux Mint

Grettings from The Nerd Garden.  My name is Aaron. Today I am going to continue our Linux saga from our previous post Installing Linux Part 1. The world of open source software is vast to suit the needs various people. So why not try another flavor of Linux? To start lets try another similar Linux […]

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Microsoft Word Formatting Tips For Writers

I’ve got a confession to make. It won’t come as a surprise. I hate Microsoft Word. See? You’re not exactly shocked, are you? Still, as a writer, I’m stuck with it, because agents, editors, and publishers use it all the time. Lately, I’ve been on the receiving end of a slew of manuscripts that include major formatting […]

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The Cloud Computing Decoder Ring

One of the questions I get most often is: What exactly is “The Cloud?” How do I use it? I blogged about some cloud storage options last year, you can read that post here. However, I thought it might be a good idea to cover what cloud storage actually is and why it’s so important. […]

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How To Buy A Laptop

(When You Know Nothing About Buying A Laptop) You guys know how it is… You need to buy a laptop for your college freshman, yourself, whomever. You walk into a retail store and BAM! You come face-to-face with a pushy salesperson who treats you like an idiot. Worse? You end up leaving with some expensive […]

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