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A Happy Birthday Linux Post Written By A Linux Script

Our birthday tribute to Linux might have been a little lacking. So we turned the mic over to a custom-written Linux script running on Ubuntu to let the OS to talk a little about itself on this special day.

July 1, 2011
Software

Use A Bluetooth Device To Lock And Unlock Your Mac When You’re Near

Previously mentioned Mac utility Proximity is really handy for performing actions when a Bluetooth connection is made with your Mac and a compatible device. AppleScripter mech14 put together two scripts to use Proximity to lock and unlock your Mac when you’re near by, giving you an awesome Ubuntu-like security system.

June 30, 2011
Online

How To Get Rid Of Google’s Big Black Bar

If you strolled over to Google at any point today, you may have noticed that a big black bar had annexed some valuable top-of-screen real estate. Some people like it! But in case you’re not one of them, here’s how you can banish it.

November 18, 2010
Entertainment

Amazon Will Buy Your Movie Script For $US200k If They Like It

This is pretty bizarre, but when you consider the support they give writers on their Kindle program, it makes more sense. Would-be screenwriters can submit scripts to Amazon, which will buy the rights for $US200,000 if they like it.

September 8, 2010
Software

Mute Your Mac From An iOS Device

Your Mac or MacBook’s in the next room, and the speakers are still up. You know this because its dings and squawks wake you up. You can silence your Mac from any iOS device in one click with this setup.

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