Posts in the "Computers" Category

How to password protect a file for Google Docs

The short answer is that Google Docs won’t let you password protect files even though lots of people want to. It’s true that in order to reach any of the documents and spreadsheets stored online with Google Docs you need to first login to Gmail or your Google Account (which requires a password), but so […]

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How to delete Dropbox files from a computer without it syncing and deleting them online

I just signed up for Dropbox recently after exploring several online backup services including Mozy and Box.net. I chose Dropbox because of its price, mobile app, ease of use across Mac and PC and ability to host and share files online. Mozy looks good for pure backup, and it’s cheaper than Dropbox, but I heard […]

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How to convert text case, all uppercase or all lowercase

Recently I was working on a project with friends that had to do with transcribing a speech. Somehow the software we were using to transcribe the speach decided to make the text ALL UPPERCASE! Aside from being extremely annoying this was not acceptable for use by our end users. At this point we had a […]

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How to build an adjustable height computer desk for under $100

Update! Great article on the WSJ about standing desk use on the rise in Silicon Valley and another from the MIT Technology Review on the dangers of workplace inactivity I spend a lot of time using computers and this tends to give me a sore neck or back and so changing positions regularly and being […]

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How to play PC games on Mac, iPad and other internet enabled devices

For a long time PC has had the advantage in the world of video gaming (at least compared to Mac). Sure, you could buy an Xbox or PS3 or some other console for your TV, but in the world of computer gaming, the options were much more limited. You’d have to download Paralells or run […]

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How to edit images for free on Mac or PC

I’m a Photoshop user but sometimes when I’m working with a client, in a remote location or trying to help a friend figure out the best way to resize and edit images on THEIR setup these tools come in handy. Each one of them is free, easy to use and will get the job done […]

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How to run Ruby on Rails on a Mac

I’m running Mac OSX 10.6.4 and Ruby on Rails is already installed natively on the machine. I believe most if not all versions of the Mac OS include Rails. To locate it all you have to do is launch the Terminal which can be found in Applications > Utilities > Terminal using a finder window. […]

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