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Browse the web faster and more securely with Linux

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If you’ve been surfing the web on a Windows machine for any length of time you are surely familiar with all the problems associated with system crashes and viruses, not to mention a sluggish Internet experience. Well, there is an easy and inexpensive (as in FREE) way to avoid those problems and make your web browser work faster and smoother to boot! All you have to do is give Windows the ole heave-ho and install Linux!

The Linux operating system has been around for years. In fact, you probably don’t know it but you already use it virtually every time you get on the Internet because the majority of websites in existance today run on Linux-based servers. The reasons for that are many, but the most important ones are its speed and security. Linux is a very well written and extremely efficient operating system that is quite good at utilizing a server’s hardware resources. And while a Linux system isn’t immune to viruses, they simply aren’t an issue like they are with Windows based machines. [Read more…]

Tips for making your home pet proof

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While your home might be safe for you and even your young children, there are a number of hazards in every home which can unwittingly put your pets at risk. Animals can get into places people can’t, and young animals especially can be particularly inquisitive. Whether you’re getting a brand new puppy or kitten or simply want to make sure your home is as safe as it can be for any existing pets, this guide will do its best to help you.

Poisons – As with children, any pills or products containing potentially dangerous chemicals (for example cleaning products such as bleach) should be kept well out of reach. This means high up and preferably secured with child-proof latches; animals can be remarkably good at opening cupboard doors. Additionally certain types of food are poisonous to pets; chocolate, for example, can easily kill a dog. [Read more…]

Should you let a houseguest use your computer?

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“Can I use your computer to check my email?” asks the houseguest so sweetly. “I’ll only be a few minutes,” she says.

How many times has this request sent shivers up your spine? Home technology has been engrained in our culture for decades, and with it, the etiquette has done its best to catch up.

However, ways to deal with this particular quandary have woefully lagged behind.

Houseguests using your computer: Why is it a problem?

The houseguest (probably self-invited) who utters this request most likely thinks it’s your problem. And it is.

Chances are, your guest will never just be a few minutes. They will sit at your computer, no doubt with a hot beverage near the keyboard, pester you with annoying questions because their computer back home is “different” (it most likely has another operating platform,) and when their few minutes has turned into an hour, you find your configuration settings have been changed! [Read more…]

Things to see and do in Reykjavik, Iceland

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Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland and the world’s most northerly capital. It is the perfect place for anyone looking to explore the surrounding geothermal hotspots, to take some scenic drives, eat some interesting food and generally see how life is lived in the Arctic.

Despite the relative coolness of the climate (highs of 13 degrees centigrade in summer and lows of -3 centigrade in winter), Reykjavik is hugely popular year round with tourists seeking a more unusual break within easy reach of the rest of Europe. There is a wide range of activities in and around the city, as well as plenty of shopping, culture and nightlife – if you are planning a trip to the frozen north, here are some of the highlights of Reykjavik that you just can’t miss. [Read more…]

Need a Great Attorney in Cincinatti?

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scales-of-justiceUnfortunately, there are times in life when we need legal representation, and the difference between victory or defeat in a court of law often depends upon the quality of that representation. Scott A. Rubenstein is a Cincinnati attorney who is skilled at using every legal tool at his disposal to help you achieve the outcome you desire from your case.

The law offices of Scott A. Rubenstein are staffed with only the finest experts in their field. Whether you need an experienced Cincinnati OVI attorney or an aggressive Cincinnati criminal lawyer with a proven track record of success, you can rest assured that Scott and his team have the skills, resources and dedication required to give you the bet shot possible at reaching a successful outcome.

The legal arena can be a twisted, complicated distortion of reality where all too often the wrong party wins simply because the other side lacked adequate legal representation. Don’t let that happen to you! Contact the attorneys at the law offices of Scott A. Rubenstein today.