Entries from March 2010 ↓

I bought a laptop with Windows 7 home on it but I want Windows 7 Professional. Does anyone know how I can make that happen "legally" without having to buy the entire OS again? ... [more..]

Linux operating systems are becoming increasingly popular partly due to the many advantages they have over commercial systems like Windows or OS X. Linux offers increased security (as there are only a handful of viruses that can infect a Linux based system), better stability and in most cases it is free.It is no wonder more and more home and business users alike are opting to switch to a Linux based operating systems and whether it is Redhat, Mandrake, Ubuntu or the myriad of other UNIX and LINUX based systems, keeping accurate time is relatively straight forward.Time synchronization is vital in many time-sensitive applications and most business users find it would be impossible to conduct any online transactions without a synchronized network. Even home-users find an ... [more..]

Although computers are some of the most fascinating things that many of us own, they can also be some of the most frustrating things that we own as well. A good example of this is whenever a computer starts to give us trouble and it is unsure where that trouble is coming from. We may spend a number of hours looking for the solution to the problem whenever it may be hiding underneath our very noses.Each computer with the Windows operating system on it has a control area that is known as the Windows registry. Although you may have heard about the registry before, you may not be fully aware of all of the jobs that it does for your computer at any given time. ... [more..]

Looking for reviews on computer monitoring software? Be informed. Know what your computer is being used for, even when you're not around. The internet can be an excellent resource, but, it can also be an adversary.By allowing our children to surf the internet, we could be exposing them to undesirable content and predators. It can also be a distraction and a cause for kids to ignore homework, and employees to neglect their jobs.The monitoring software should allow you to identify all activity that is occurring on your computer. The software should provide a stealth mode and be easy to install, easy to setup and easy to use.Stay informed with the latest in the internet software and parental controls. Are you looking to record internet activity ... [more..]

The following easy laptop buying guide illustrates the main features to look for when buying a laptop computer without the techie jargon, because let's face it life is just too short. I hope you find this useful and will use it for your laptop needs. Did I mention there is NO techie jargon?You probably all ready know this but it must be said: A laptop, also known as a notebook, is a portable computer that runs on a battery and can be used anywhere without being stuck to an electrical plug.MAIN FEATURES TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A LAPTOPProcessor:The processor of a laptop determines how fast a computer is and the speed is given in GHz.Best: Intel Core 2 Duo processorThe Intel Core 2 Duo ... [more..]

As one of the most famous email clients being used around the world, Thunderbird - an open source program based on Mozilla codes - is easily one of the most famous programs being used around the world. However, it doesn't have an easy option to repetitively answer similar emails, and this can be a problem.You can lose precious working time continuously doing the same thing over and over again. Luckily, a plug-in called QuickText Thunderbird was developed as an answer to all these. You can download this plug-in from the Mozilla website, but make sure that the version you're getting is compatible with your version of Thunderbird, otherwise you're simply wasting time. Open the Thunderbird program and click to Tools and Add On, locating the ... [more..]