FreeNAS: first steps
FreeNAS seems to be making a lot of news and tech sites lately; it’s a free network attached storage operating system so you can make your own NAS box out of whatever hardware you want. I haven’t been interested because…
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Free Vertigo comics
Received an email from DC Comics today letting me know issue one of Madame Xanadu was available in PDF format as a free download. I checked it out and it pointed me to a list of free issue one Vertigo…
Command & Conquer Red Alert now free
To create some buzz for the upcoming Red Alert 3 Electronic Arts has released the original Red Alert for free. Command & Conquer Red Alert
TightVNC
Like most computer-obsessed users I have a home server running at home. It handles my internet connection, stores my files and hosts my web, FTP, email, Certificate and VPN servers. No matter where I am I like access to my…
MechCommander for free
Available for free are the original MechCommander, MechCommander Gold and MechCommander 2, as well as the manuals. I have fond memories of these the first time around and they’re a great addition to the growing list of free PC games.…
PDF Forge
Everyone needs to create a PDF file at some point for distribution, archiving, whatever. The open source and free way to do it elegantly and simply is to use PDF Forge. Installs as a printer driver and has lots of…
VLC Media Player
This is a multi platform media player, completely open source and full of playback goodness. I was thrilled with in on my Pocket PC, and it’s ready for fourteen other platforms. VLC Media Player
SUPER (Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer)
SUPER is a nice GUI for a bunch of freeware and open source encoders that lets you convert multimedia files from one type to another. The interface is a it busy but it handles everything you need. SUPER (Simplified Universal…
Paessler PRTG Traffic Grapher
No, not for calculating the best way to work during rush hour. PRTG Freeware Edition is a relatively simple way to monitor up to three devices for bandwitdh usage, such as your router (internet traffic), server or suspected issue. PRTG…