15 Hacks Every Dropbox User Should Know
maximumpc.com — When you get right down to it, Dropbox is a pretty simple app. It syncs folders --that’s it. But what makes Dropbox amazing is the sheer number of different ways you can use that functionality, by itself or in conjunction with other programs, to improve your computing experience. (Submitted by mklopez) More...
Cheap and NASty - How to Build an Open Source FreeNAS Server
maximumpc.com — FreeNAS is a free, open-source FreeBSD derivative, and though it can be a little more complex under the hood, it’s as powerful as Windows Home Server and runs well on salvaged hardware.We’ll show you what hardware you’ll need for a FreeNAS server, how to install and configure your server, and then help you choose between FreeNAS and WHS. (Submitted by backwardscompat) More...
50 Kick-Ass Websites You Need to Know About
maximumpc.com — Unlike some lists you may have seen, which try to name the very "best" websites you already know about, we've chosen instead to highlight 50 of our favorite sites that fly under most people's radar. These sites include useful references, powerful web apps, and the unknown blogs you must absolutely bookmark. (Submitted by backwardscompat) More...
The 32 Totally Essential (and Free) Apps for Every New PC
maximumpc.com — You have to admit, Windows is a pretty barebones operating system, feature-wise. After a fresh install of XP or Vista (perhaps following a Clean Start), you're faced with a barren Start Menu and an empty desktop that's beaming with limitless potential. (Submitted by dtstuff9) More...
21 Essential Steps to Make Your PC Better/Faster/Stronger
maximumpc.com — From tweaking your OS to compressing files to overclocking your videocard or CPU, there are plenty of ways to tune up a computer, and none require a trip to Bob’s House of New PCs. Follow along this step-by-step as we show you 21 of our favorite techniques for making a PC better, stronger, and faster — for free. (Submitted by backwardscompat) More...
E3'09: Left 4 Dead 2 Announced! 4 New Survivors, 5 Campaigns
maximumpc.com — Holy smokes! Who saw this coming? Valve and EA have just announced the sequel to last year's multiplayer zombie-killing smash hit. Left 4 Dead 2 will be released at the end of this year, and will feature five new campaigns that follow the story of four new survivors. (Submitted by mklopez) More...
Build Your Own Multitouch Surface Computer
maximumpc.com — It all started while we were researching an article on future user interfaces. Touch interfaces are hardly futuristic at this point, but multi-touch hardware like the Microsoft Surface or the iPhone is just starting to become a big deal, and we decided to see what big things are going on in that field. What we found that surprised us.. (Submitted by PackerFan) More...
Ultimate BIOS Guide: Every Setting Decrypted and Explained!
maximumpc.com — Power users routinely punch into the BIOS in order to fine tune their system, but it can be an intimidating place to go exploring if you've never before burrowed beneath the surface. Here is your go-to guide for everything you've ever wanted to know about the BIOS. (Submitted by mklopez) More...
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