Sunday, December 9, 2007
Learn Linux with Basic Commands
7:00AM Tamar Weinberg | If you’ve ever wanted a handy guide of Linux commands, look no further than the One Page Linux Manual. Learn the commands to move files, mount filesystems, change permissions, and print items (among other things) with this short guide that explains each command and describes what it does. Since the guide is about 8 years old, a small handful of the listed commands may not apply to your Linux distribution, but even so, it’s a handy reference for the common commands that don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. The One Page Linux Manual (PDF Link) More »
Get Fit in 10 Minutes
6:00AM Tamar Weinberg | Have you ever felt that there are just too few hours in the day to squeeze in a fitness routine? You’re not alone. The Revolution Health guide feels your pain and suggests 25 ways to fit in some exercise. For example, doing jumping jacks for 5-minutes can get your heart rate up. If you’re waiting for something (a friend after class, a child after practice, etc.), take a quick walk. Instead of using the elevator, climb stairs. If you’re traveling, avoid the mechanized “moving carpets” and walk the distance instead. The article targets itself to women, but these are practices that can be implemented by anyone, and these small workouts ultimately all add up to improve your lifestyle. 25 Easy Ways to Stay Fit in 10 Minutes of Exercise [Revolution Health] More »
Hands Free Reminders with HassleMe
4:00AM Kyle Pott | Gently remind yourself and others of upcoming tasks via email with web app HassleMe. HassleMe is similar to FutureMail but is more appropriate for tasks that you know you should be doing but just keep forgetting to actually do. You can setup recurring reminders to get a haircut, go to the gym, eat your vegetables, etc. Conveniently, HassleMe wraps the registration process into your first reminder. What reminders do you need? Share in the comments. HassleMe [via Life of an Internet Entrepreneur] More »
Manage Your Finances Using an Excel Workbook
3:00AM Kyle Pott | Get your expenses in order before the holidays with free ebook Within Your Means: Financial Planning for Hidden Expenses. Writer Michael Ham rolled an ebook and an Excel workbook together into one hybrid financial management tool. In addition to learning about implicit and explicit costs, you interact directly with the workbook by entering your income, expenses, and goals. A series of interrelated Excel formulas slowly molds a snapshot of your current financial situation. An Excel workbook to help you create a budget that recognises not only your explicit expenses (rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, auto insurance and registration, and the like), but also implicit expenses: the money you implicitly spend by gradually wearing out things you must replace (car, tires, mattress, TV, furniture, and the like). I spent an hour going through the workbook earlier this week and was pleased at how well the workbook complemented traditional financial software like Quicken, Money, Wesabe, and Mint. Within Your Means: Financial Planning for Hidden Expenses [Leisureguy's Storefront] More »
