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How to Backup Files and Data with Backup Software and Online Resources

Do you backup your data? A guide to backup, different types of backup, understanding the difference between backup and archiving, and presenting some backup software and online backup services. Continue reading »

Interview with Tara Hunt, author of The Whuffie Factor

Tara Hunt, @missrogue on Twitter, is a notable Canadian entrepreneur, founder of unconventional marketing company “Citizen Agency” and frequent keynote speaker talks to me about her new book, “The Whuffie Factor.” Continue reading »

Save the World with your PC: Distributed Computing at Home

Distributed computing is when many computers work together to resolve difficult problems or calculations, becoming a sort of virtual supercomputer. These projects are organized and managed all over the world by scientists, mathematicians and professors, but even you can contribute directly to their success! Continue reading »

Interview with Cory Doctorow – Full Transcript and Audio File

Links to the entire transcript of the interview in a text file as well as the mp3 of the interview, available for your use under a Creative Commons License. Continue reading »

Interview with Cory Doctorow, Part 3: The Future of Art in the Information Age

Thanks to one of the many Meet the Media Guru events organized in Milan, Cory Doctorow was in Milan and I was lucky to get an interview one-on-one with him. Here’s part 3 of my interview with Cory Doctorow, where he talks about the future of art in the Information Age. Continue reading »

Interview with Cory Doctorow, Part 2: Ebooks, DRM and Universal Formats

Thanks to one of the many Meet the Media Guru events organized in Milan, Cory Doctorow was in Milan and I was lucky to get an interview one-on-one with him. Here’s part 2 of my interview with Cory Doctorow, where he talks about ebooks and DRM. Continue reading »

Interview with Cory Doctorow, Part 1: Copyfight and Creative Commons

Thanks to one of the many Meet the Media Guru events organized in Milan, Cory Doctorow was in Milan and I was lucky to get an interview one-on-one with him. Here’s part 1 of my interview with Cory Doctorow, where he talks about copyfight and Creative Commons. Continue reading »

A Guide to Copyright and Creative Commons

Understand your copyright options as an online content creator and publisher as well as how you can share and protect your work with the online world in a way that’s comfortable for you. Continue reading »

How to Buy a Domain and What to Do With It

If you’ve ever thought about creating your own website or buying a domain, getting started is much easier than you think. Here’s a few easy steps to consider when planning on buying a domain. Continue reading »

Getting Involved in Open Source Software

Here’s a presentation I gave at the Girl Geek Dinners in Milan on October 24, 2008, with Bruna Gardella. There’s a version in Italian, too. Some highlights from the presentation: What is Open Source (OS) Why Open Source Open Source in the world The Girl Geek and the Open Source World How to Contribute Appendix … Continue reading »

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