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Wednesday, 8 October 2014

It’s Time to Criticize Windows 10 While We Still Have a Chance

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Wait State

Wait State refers to the period of time a program or processor waits for the completion of an event or operation to occur before resuming normal activity.

What We're Reading from Around the Web

How to Change Your Hostname (Computer Name) on Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu asks you to choose a name for your computer — known as a “hostname” — when you install it. You can change this hostname later, but Ubuntu doesn’t provide a graphical interface for doing so.

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Can You Transfer a Windows 7 License to a Virtual Machine Running on the Same Computer?

All is well if you never need to move your Windows 7 license to a different computer or to a virtual machine environment, but what do you do if you find yourself in that situation? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post looks at the topic to help a confused reader find a solution.

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It’s Time to Criticize Windows 10 While We Still Have a Chance

Windows 10 is a huge step forward into the future! Or wait, isn’t it a step back? Either way, it’s a technical preview that isn’t finished yet, which gives us a huge opportunity to help shape what the final version might look like.

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Ask HTG: How Can I Control CrashPlan’s Backup App from Another Computer?

Crashplan’s backup control app and engine are dead simple to configure and control from the computer they’re running on, but controlling them across the network require some well hidden tricks.

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Email Basics: POP3 is Outdated; Please Switch to IMAP Today

When it comes to accessing your email, POP3 vs. IMAP isn’t just a matter of preference. POP3 is old, outdated, and not suitable for the modern world. IMAP is the one you should be using.

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