"The computer you are using shipped with all that crapware on it. Does it ship with crapware? If so stick with Apple or don't buy a computer. "

You don't need to be a gamer to notice the effects of fragmentation, which are very little. The biggest speed boost would be to get a SSD.

From what I've read though, it doesn't really "sandbox" any app. It just packages an app in the paf format for easy integration in the PortableApps launcher.

Lastpass is a great option. Or use Keepass.

If you're using Firefox, the first two extensions install are Adblock Plus and NoScript. With these two set up right, Firefox has proed to be the most secure browser for me.

I was talking about apt, the command-line software retrieval method.

I have a nasty feeling there's going to be a large crowd at the apple store today.

So, Synaptic is out, but apt is still in, right? As long as apt is in, the removal of Synaptic wouldn't be too bad for me.

For Dropbox and Lastpass at least, you can send your schools e-mail, and if it's not already added, they will add it.

The difference is, the extension isn't sending your data anywhere. It just need to be able to access the websites to be able to remove the components from it.

None of the good ones in MultiUpload...

You can also use m.facebook.com or touch.facebook.com, since it's meant for mobiles/touchscreens, the layout is a lot cleaner.

That's true, but it's still worth noting the time that you can save from the reduced load times in many games.

If you have some spare money laying around, I would suggest switching the HDD out for an SSD. With an SSD, waiting time for apps to load will be greatly reduced, and everything will feel much snappier. Also, because SSDs have no movable parts, it will also increase the battery life.

Barnes and Nobles may launch Nook Color 2 in September.

"Try it out when 11.10 is up (a month or so away I think)"

You use Dropbox? I have a feeling Ubuntu's going to go with Perengrine.

VLC is quite fine, thank you. And for the times VLC acts up, MPC:HC gets the job done.

I personally like WinRAR because it does a fine job with split archives, the background option actually moves it to the background, and 7-zip can't handle adding files to .jars (like minecraft.jar) well. Sure, the freeware version has nagscreen, but it's not that intrusive (compared to Avira's, now that was…

A bit confused about the New Profile tip- is that the memory used right after switching to the new profile, before installing any extensions?