Lazy Links Roundup - How-To Geek (Part 2)

A Compilation of Recent Articles from MysticGeek and Jatecblog

A previous instance of curating popular content proved successful, prompting a continuation of this format while enjoying a coffee break from a considerable distance.

The following represents a selection of noteworthy posts from MysticGeek and Jatecblog, both valuable additions to the How-To Geek Blogs network and deserving of your subscription.

Entertaining Content

• Funny Only To A Geek: This article offers a particularly amusing read.
• Social Engineering Gone Wrong: An examination of unsuccessful social engineering attempts.
• Online Music Factory: Details regarding an online music creation platform.
• Lincity: Sim City "Classic" for Linux: A classic city-building simulation available for Linux.

These selections provide a lighthearted diversion for tech enthusiasts.

Productivity & Office Tools

• Creating PDF (Portable Document Format) files - Part 1: The first installment in a series on PDF creation.
• Creating PDF (Portable Document Format) files - Part 2: The concluding part of the PDF creation guide.
• Save To PDF From Microsoft Office 2007 Applications: Instructions for saving files as PDFs from Office 2007.
• Word 2007: Track The Date And Time A Document Is Modified: A method for monitoring document modification history in Word 2007.
• Quick Tip: Move Folders in Outlook: A streamlined approach to folder organization within Outlook.
• Changing the Outline Format in OpenOffice.org Writer 2.x: Customizing outline views in OpenOffice Writer.

These resources focus on enhancing office productivity and document management.

Windows-Specific Articles

• Firefox: Backup Everything With MozBackup: Utilizing MozBackup for comprehensive Firefox data backups.
• XP: Disable Error Reporting Annoyance: Eliminating unwanted error reporting prompts in Windows XP.
• Real Player Alternative: Exploring alternatives to the Real Player media player.
• XP: Adjust Screen Flickering On CRT Monitors: Addressing screen flickering issues on CRT monitors in Windows XP.
• XP: Make Disk Cleanup Run Faster: Optimizing the performance of the Disk Cleanup utility in Windows XP.
• Quick Tip Faster Use Of Mouse: A simple tip for improving mouse responsiveness.
• XP: Enable or Disable Hibernation: Managing the hibernation feature in Windows XP.
• PC Security: Easily Protect Your Home Computer For Free: Free methods for securing your personal computer.
• Ad-aware se: Disable Annoying Completion Sound: Removing the audible notification upon completion of an Ad-aware scan.

This section provides solutions and tips tailored for Windows users.

Linux-Focused Content

• Bash Shortcut to Repeat Last Command: A shortcut for quickly repeating the previously executed command in Bash.
• How to Get a Root Terminal on Kubuntu: Obtaining root access through the terminal in Kubuntu.
• Setting up del.icio.us in Konqueror: Configuring the del.icio.us bookmarking service within Konqueror.
• Make a Floppy Boot Disk for Ubuntu from Linux: Creating a bootable floppy disk for Ubuntu from a Linux environment.
• Getting Up and Going with Wine on Ubuntu: A guide to installing and using Wine on Ubuntu.
• Kubuntu and KDE Cheatsheet: A quick reference guide for Kubuntu and KDE.
• Tasty Menu: Information about the Tasty Menu application.
• Use G-Mail's IMAP Feature with KMail: Integrating Gmail's IMAP functionality with KMail.
• The Easy Way to Run Programs as Root on KDE: A simplified method for executing programs with root privileges on KDE.

These articles cater to users of Linux distributions, particularly Kubuntu and KDE.

The consistent quality of content produced by these contributors is noteworthy. Their addition to the team has been exceptionally beneficial.