Have operating system, will travel: How to run virtual machines from a flash drive

Most of the time, one operating system per computer is enough. But on occasion, you might want to boot up a second operating system for security reasons, testing purposes, or compatibility with specific software. Technical details typically restrict that alternate OS to a single PC, however. You can only install an OS in a single location after all. Check out how on this article from PCWorld.com

 

4 Solid Ways To Get The Best Of The Web

The Web doesn’t usually play nice, but you can still wring the best experience from it.

Going online to find the stuff that matters to you is like navigating a gigantic labyrinth to find your way out. It’s not at all easy. There are too many false starts, dead ends, and monstrous websites to deal with. If you enjoy these elements of uncertainty and adventure, and like your online life just fine, feel free to give this article a miss. But if this digital minefield leaves you overwhelmed and anxious, adopting the following simple mantras can act as a tonic and help you manage your Web space better. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

10 Wrong Ways To Set Up Your Wireless Network

When I turn on a wireless device in my apartment, I immediately find over twenty five wireless networks, all with strong signals. This is an example of how prevalent wireless Internet has become, but some of the networks I can find are not set up properly, making them insecure or unreliable. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

Facebook tries to limit over-sharing

Facebook users annoyed with posts from their friends about what songs they’re listening to or which earrings they want will soon have less to complain about. Get more on this article from PCWorld.com

 

HipChat adds free option for unlimited users

Under a new pricing plan announced Tuesday, Atlassian’s HipChat tool is now free for teams of unlimited size. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

 

How to Backup Your Android Phone Logs and SMS to Google Drive Spreadsheets

Your Android smartphone only stores the last 30 days of phone calls made or received. Your text messages are also a mess after a point, especially with contacts you talk to often. If you want to keep this data safely backed up, the new IFTTT for Android will automatically store them forever in your Google Drive. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

What you need to know about libraries

To the uneducated eye, Windows’ libraries are simply convenient places to store your data files, such as documents, spreadsheets, pictures, music, and videos. And they are convenient. They make it easier to find, organize and back up the most important files on your hard drive. Get some information on this article from PCWorld.com