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In this article, we'll show you how to add (pin) and remove (unpin) any application from the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Metro Start Screen. Tiles or th…
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Linux File & Folder Permissions
File & folder security is a big part of any operating system and Linux is no exception!
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Linux BIND DNS - Part 2: Configuring db.domain Z…
It's time to start creating our zone files. We'll follow the standard format, which is given in the DNS RFCs, in order to keep everything neat and le…
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