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For those looking to obtain an IT Certification:

http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/it-exam-prep-it-certification-it-training-self-study-it-prep,2-178.html

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/309-free-privacy-software-browser-extensions.html

A commenter says this, and I agree: “Heck I wouldn’t have minded a Google beer, its the only thing that won’t be collecting private information.”

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Beer-coffee-chocolate-covered-cherries-alcohol-URKontinent,news-12804.html

Taken from here: http://www.howtogeek.com/76628/online-safety-who-says-macs-dont-get-viruses/

That a computer operating system will ALWAYS be able to be hacked and loaded with viruses. This is reality. The people who make Windows and Mac OS will make mistakes and overlook things. You try making something with billions of lines of code and expect it to perfect. But the real truth comes from the market share numbers… if I made viruses, why wouldn’t I go after the biggest market share? To do otherwise would be a stupid decision, and hackers and virusmakers overall aren’t stupid. They know exactly what they are doing. Now, I don’t agree with Nick. I think Windows 8 will be awesome, but I don’t think it will kill Mac’s market share. Mac is doing a fine job of that themselves by keeping their prices so high.

A high pricetag on a machine that you could get for half the price if it ran Windows causes a cognitive dissonance, which causes its owners to invent reasons why its so much better, which causes fervent brand loyalty. Mac’s will always keep the low market share because a reasonable person who knows a little about tech will see: Higher pricetag, average power, limited customization, limited software library and laugh. Thats why there’s such a big fight between Mac and PC. Its not really about the systems at all… its more about those who refuse to be taken in by a lacking deal, and those who justify their expensive purchases with unwavering loyalty.

Thats just my two cents. I still feel Mac’s are great, if only to increase competition in the market, and to give a solid option for someone who has no interest in tech. If I know someone who is almost totally computer illiterate, I’ll always suggest Mac to them. Its a great system for beginners.

http://www.howtogeek.com/76801/how-to-anonymize-and-encrypt-your-bittorrent-traffic/

Only caveat: you’ll need Vista / 7+ in order to use the tools to create the flash drive.  XP isn’t supported.

Vista: http://kmwoley.com/blog/?p=345

Win7 / 8: http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/

Windows 8 Bootable Drive: http://pureinfotech.com/2011/09/28/how-to-create-a-windows-to-go-usb-drive-in-windows-8-step-by-step/

How to install Windows 8 Developer Preview on a VM:

http://pureinfotech.com/2011/09/15/how-to-install-windows-8-developer-preview-in-a-virtual-machine/  

Windows 8 Developer Edition Home:

http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2011/09/seven-reasons-to-like-blackberry-7-os.html

Staind – Staind by ATL REC

Might try it soon, it looks pretty good.  http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/magic-sauce-recipe.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+101Cookbooks+%28101+Cookbooks%29