Create dynamic images using PHP

This tutorial shows you how to create a little man holding a sign that displays various messages. (You know, like those you see on a lot of forum signatures.)

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Video and Lyrics for Narnia Rap Song

Hilarious skit from SNL about the Chronic.... les of Narnia. Chris Parnell has had a few rap skits over the years and it just sounds so weird to see/him rapping. Cracks me up!

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Learning JavaScript Basics

This detailed article covers the basics for a beginner to learn JavaScript. Also, simple code samples along the way as you learn.

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Capture HD and SD Video from Comcast/Motorola 6412 STB

Here's all the info you need to capture high definition and standard definition video on your Windows XP SP2 PC via the 1394/Firewire port on your cable box.

Install MythTV on Ubuntu Breezy Badger

Good how-to for installing MythTV on Ubuntu Breezy Badger

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An article on S.M.A.R.T. Hard Drive Monitoring

An interesting overview of S.M.A.R.T.

WPA Cracking Proof of Concept Available

Better beef up Mom and Pop's WPA passphrase this Xmas before the kids down the street catch wind of these tools.

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iPhoto-like image resizing using Javascript

Use script.aculo.us and some basic javascript/css to create an in-browser image resizer like that used in iPhoto (and now Aperture).

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Housekeeping in Ubuntu Breezy Badger

I ran across a nice dialog of users on the "All About Linux" blog discussing some necessary tasks needed to get enhanced functionality out of a fresh Ubuntu 5.10 install. After reading the article (and all comments, which correct a couple errors) the info presented is very handy to someone just setting up an Ubuntu install.

Over 50% of HDTV Viewers Aren't Watching in HD

New research reveals something interesting. Over half of the people who thought they were watching HDTV weren't, and of the ones who were, many were still not hooked up properly. After doing some research myself lately, I am not too surprised by these numbers.

Top 10 Ugly Secrets of Home Theater

Planning that new HDTV purchase for Christmas? Learn how to protect yourself against the hidden traps of Home Theater - the misconceptions, scams and mistakes.

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FREE Ebay Branded USPS Boxes Limit 10 Per Day.

Wow, free boxes from Uncle Sam. Cant beat that, If your a big Ebay seller id hop on this and order away!! there all free. Limit is 10 per day If i read it right!

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20 ways to Secure your Apache Configuration

Pete's roundup of 20 ways to secure your apache server - a solid writeup with some not-so-obvious tricks for protecting your website.

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Windows XP - 20 things you do not know

Now it's time to delve a bit deeper and uncover some of Windows XP's secrets.

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Top 10 SysAdmin Truths

An interesting (and probably very accurate) list of the Top 10 system administrator truths. I'm kinda partial to #10 myself.

LinkSys Markets Linux-Friendly Router

LinkSys stays Linux-friendly with their new WRT54GL router. After upgrading their regular WRT54G line to VxWorks, they're continuing a Linux-based model for the homebrew/hacking crowd to add custom functionality. From the article, they hope to sell 10,000 of the Linux based units per month (they sell hundreds of thousands of the regular models)

Rubiks Cube Solution

Using Denny Dedmore's strategy.

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Tips For Linux - Tips / Tricks / Tutorials for all Linux Users

Pretty interesting compilation of linux tutorials that would be useful to anyone who just started working with linux.

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Advanced Usage of "wget"

Advanced usage of wget and other unattended downloading techniques. I could see this coming in handy for downloading large files over dial-up (I liked the 11:00pm-6:00am download technique).