Operating Your Computer

Hardware: Now What Exactly Are We Talking

Nov 2nd, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

Now just because this article is on the internet doesn’t mean that the hardware that we’re talking about has anything to do with computers! I mean that is probably the case but why don’t we remain patient and civilized and find out before we start jumping the gun and squawking about hard drives and monitors […]



Avast Antivirus Home Edition

Nov 1st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

Prior to trying the Avast 4.6 Home Edition, I was very much a Norton user. I knew there were a lot of free antivirus software out there but I wanted to be on the safe side and use something tried and true. However, with the increase of spyware and virus attacks, my computer was not […]



How To Buy A Desktop Computer Online

Oct 29th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

The internet has ushered in a new way for companies and customers to do business. Where it once was considered rare to order a product online, it has now become the norm. The computer industry is made up of many quality companies that all offer their products online. But if you are in the market […]



Does A Mother Board Still Exist?

Oct 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

The answer is yes, and I am going to explain what a mother board is in this article so you can understand not only that they exist but also in what capacity that they exist. A mother board (or mobo for short) is the main circuit system in a complicated electronical system like a computer […]



Tips In Buying Used And Refurbished Computers

Oct 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

While computers today are generally cheaper than models sold years ago, they still represent a major investment. Quality new computers can cost anywhere from $500 - $1500, depending upon capabilities. Clearly, it is a purchase that deserves your full attention and thought. Speaking of thought, have you ever considered buying a used or refurbished computer? […]



Gmail

Oct 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

Advantages: huge storage capacity, very fast, in-mail chat, searchable Disadvantages: none
When Gmail first came out, people were scrambling left and right to get invites to open their own accounts. The word was out - Google had come out with the best free web-based mail. There were all sorts of hype as to what […]



Securing Your Computer System

Oct 21st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping. As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers. While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others […]



Apple Tiger vs Windows Vista

Oct 11th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

Microsoft’s next-generation operating system is coming in early 2007, offering improvements that are both impressive and unprecedented in the Windows world. On Apple’s side of the world, Tiger, the 5th incarnation of Apple’s legendary OS X operating system is still up to challenge as to what Vista has to offer, even if it’s already two […]



The Spyware Threat: 5 Spyware Removal Tools

Oct 5th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

Spyware is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing threats on the internet. This is why spyware removal tools have become so popular. Some spyware can be as harmful as viruses and Trojans while others are relatively harmless to your computer. But all spyware programs track and send your internet surfing habits to a remote […]



Adware Removal Tools: Why You Need Them

Oct 3rd, 2008 | By admin | Category: Operating Your Computer

Do you need an adware removal tool? If you computer has been running slow, you’re seeing new toolbars in your browser, your home page has changed, your internet favorites list has new unwanted entries or strange software loads when you start up your computer then your computer has probably been infected by adware. Now that […]