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I actually do consider it, both personally and professionally. I don't buy that "if you don't have anything to hide" argument, if you can even call it an argument. "Absurd position" would be my preferred description. Just because I have nothing to hide doesn't mean I want strangers rummaging through my undie drawer.

Is there a way to see log-in history for your gmail account? I suspect that someone I know has, and I've already changed the password, but I'm not sure and I don't want to mention it if they aren't guilty. 

Here you go, straight from the Microsoft Horse's mouth: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/clean-install

Apparently Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software Foundation and the GNU project, is urging some free software groups not to promote Ubuntu because it sells user data to Amazon. Is he right? Has Ubuntu essentially become a spyware OS?

I HATE companies that make the default to install an unwanted toolbar. What kind of dirtbag approves that decision? I'm looking at you, Oracle. 

One of my friends is from South Korea and likes to watch Korean/Asian videos and programming, but much of the streaming video is region blocked. How can she get around the region blocking so she can watch and listen to content from back home?

1 - Boot off the Windows DVD or USB installation media 2 - Choose the "Repair" option, and the command prompt afterwards (the way to get there is different between Windows 7 and 8) 3 - Type in diskpart to get into the partition tool

Someone that is moving to Linux from Windows might also like Zorin OS, which has a UI that is very close to Windows 7. I would probably go with either Ubuntu or Mint though - if I wanted a Windows interface, I would stick with Windows. 

I've had a couple of things that I would rather the person I shared them not reshare with their circles. Obviously, I know that you shouldn't share anything you really want to keep private on a social media network, and I never put anything on there that is really embarrassing or inappropriate.

Jailbreaking is analogous to rooting an Android device. In the US it is legal to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, etc., although it may violate contractual terms and void your warranty.

Those workstation mats would be great if you didn't have to wear the wristband. The easiest thing would probably be to get the antistatic mats that you stand on instead. Since you ground the mat instead of the person, it prevents forgetting/neglecting to use the wrist strap ground. A 3' x 5' antistatic floor mat should run you around $100.