Windows only: Ubuntu has Synaptic, OS X has the App Store, but Windows users are often left to fend for themselves when it comes to installing programs. Npackd is a central hub from which you can discover, install and manage your software.
If you find that there’s some Apple software you want on your computer but it’s buried in a large package of stuff you don’t want (or stuff that the installer won’t let you install), Pacifist will bypass the barrier for you.
Windows/Linux: Re-installing your favourite software in a new system takes time — boring, click-to-proceed time you could spend more wisely. Ninite, the web-based installer that takes the nag out of installs, now offers great custom packages for Ubuntu Linux.
Sometimes the fine print can actually save you money. Case in point: the latest copies of Microsoft Office. Many assume Microsoft wants money for every installation, but Office is technically licensed for at least two installations.
Even if you know how to compile software from source code, you often end up with an application that your system doesn’t technically know exists. That can mean duplicated apps, file issues and removal problems — unless you use the checkinstall command.
You should never feel like your hard drive is holding out on you. Anyone should be able to back up, recover files, boot multiple systems, upgrade, or otherwise improve their storage space. These tips explain the possibilities and procedures.
Windows/Linux: If you’re planning a re-install of your Linux system that might involve being offline, free utility “Sushi Huh?” (actual name) can grab your software, and all the nagging dependencies, for easy installation without internet access.
One of the most persistent myths about Windows is that you need to reinstall the operating system regularly to keep it running at top performance. Let’s take a look at the real problem and how to fix it.
