All articles from: November, 2008

Fedora 10 codenamed Cambridge Released

Fedora team has released yet another version of its Linux distribution namely Fedora version 10 codenamed “Cambridge“. It comes with the latest versions of GNOME and KDE desktop environments. It also contain alternate desktops such as LXDE. For the Linux end user, it has improved web cam support, shorter startup time, better printing support, an [...]

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How to find the correct crank length for your bicycle

Crank arm of a bicycle is the one which connects the front chain ring to the pedal ( Identify the bicycle parts ). When I bought my bicycle, I was not aware that choosing the correct crank arm length went a long way in ensuring the smoothness and comfort of your ride on the bicycle. [...]

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Different parts of a bicycle – A visual representation

A bicycle is made up of lots of different parts. Do you wish to know the technical names of each part of your bicycle ? Then take a look at the following picture. It names each and every part of a bicycle. A very useful resource for any bicycle enthusiast. Source : Jim Langley

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XMind Video Tutorial

The other day, I had reviewed a fabulous open source mind mapping software called XMind. It is loaded with features that will help anyone give a visual representation of their ideas or thoughts. The following is an almost complete video tutorial which provides a birds eye view of the true power of XMind and what [...]

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Software Reviews

Audio Audacity – A free sound editor – May 24, 2008 Backup & Synchronization Tools SpiderOak – An online storage service that provides free 2GB space to backup your data – February 16, 2011 Conduit – Synchronize files between your computer and various web services – September 7, 2009 Free Tools to Synchronize, Backup and [...]

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10 Advantages of Riding a Bicycle

If you are hesitant about embracing cycling (biking) as a mode of transport, then the following are 10 pertinent reasons you should set your doubts aside and start riding a bicycle. It is an environmentally friendly mode of transport. You save money on fuel (Gas, Petrol, Diesel or what ever you call it in your [...]

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XMind Mind mapping software open source – a review

Mind Mapping is a process of pictorially representing your thoughts on paper or any other medium such that you as well as others are able to track and comprehend your thoughts better. Now a days, the trend is to use a specialized software to create mind maps and export them to various file formats. There [...]

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Derive inspiration from listening to people

Inspiration is the process of producing or arousing confidence in others. When influential people talk in public, they inspire those that listen. Inspiring people inject new ideas into our minds and motivates us to do something similar. This being so, a couple of websites have sprung up which invite people with leadership qualities to give [...]

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Create impressive presentations with these PowerPoint Add-ins

Microsoft Office which includes PowerPoint is the de-facto office software used in almost all corporate offices. While there are alternative Free office suites such as OpenOffice.org, they have yet to make a dent in the Microsoft stranglehold. But the good news is they are fast getting there.

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Bicycle Seat Review – Indian Roadster

Bicycle seat,  also called a bike seat or a bike saddle  is a very important part of a bicycle. Just because, you are perched on top of  it for the full duration of your ride. So it is very important to choose the  correct design of a bicycle seat  for a comfortable and enjoyable ride [...]

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