Using Electronic Devices Brought from Another Country

If you are an expat, international worker, or frequent traveler like me, you will eventually bring electronic devices across borders. Many people misunderstand how this works, but it is actually simple once you understand a few basic concepts. In most cases, you can safely use your devices abroad with little …

Dropbox: A Free and Secure Data Backup and Sharing Solution

Dropbox is an excellent tool for backing up files, syncing data across devices, and sharing information with others. It creates a special folder on your computer that automatically syncs to Dropbox’s servers in the cloud. With a free account, you receive up to 2 GB of storage, and getting started …

How to Create High Quality HD Screencasts for the Web

Creating high quality screencasts starts with how you capture your video. If you set up your recording correctly from the beginning, the end result will look sharp, clean, and professional. One of the best tools for this is Camtasia. It is easy to use, affordable, and powerful enough for both …

Preparing an Ubuntu (or Other Linux Distro) Web Server for Drupal

I recently set up an Ubuntu server inside VMware to test several Drupal sites offline. Installing Ubuntu is straightforward. Simply download one of the available images and run through the setup process. If you are working with older Drupal sites, especially Drupal 6, I recommend using Ubuntu 8.04.4 LTS (Hardy …