All articles about Computer Operating Systems
Well, Apple has released iTunes 12. Many will say that it has a sleeker, cleaner look to it. But some of us like how the ‘old’ iTunes (version 10 and earlier) looked. While you can’t get exactly the classic look and feel, you can […]
Windows Technical Preview. Build 9841. 64 bit. Is it right to review a preview? I mean, it’s just a glimpse of what might be, right? A beta and as Microsoft is at pains to point out, it may not necessarily represent the finished product and
First of all, I want to make it abundantly clear that we are discussing Linux for the DESKTOP here, not for supercomputers, not for servers, not for smartphones, and not for gaming consoles… just for the Desktop. It’s been more than 20 years since Linus
What’s in a number, right? Apparently, to Microsoft anyway, the numbers game is one of critical importance. While most rumors regarding new features in the next iteration of Windows have been spot on, the name guessing game has turned out to be way off the
Why Microsoft Skipped Windows 9 and Went Straight to 10 Read More »
Following on the heels of the Heartbleed scare, another major vulnerability has been identified in a widely utilized software. The newly discovered security vulnerability, dubbed ‘Shellshock’, is part of Bash, the command-line shell utility common to Linux and Unix operating systems. The vulnerability does NOT
‘Shellshock’ Bug – Major Security Threat or Overblown? Read More »
A friend of mine asked me to find a Windows 7 laptop for her. I have had success finding laptops at Best Buy in the past. I navigated to their laptop page. Once there, I planned on narrowing my search down to Windows 7 laptops.
Caveat Emptor – Retail XP PCs are Still Lurking Out There Read More »
What is a Firewall? – Hardware vs Software As the image suggests, it is an enforced protection between your computer and the rest of the world. There are both hardware firewalls and software firewalls that you can implement on your computer system. Let’s talk about
Retro is The New Black Have you ever wondered what happens to all those beige boxes you remember from the 80’s and 90’s? Well some of them end up in flea markets, car boot sales and Ebay, if they haven’t already been crushed or thrown
We’ve been hearing about Windows 9’s proposed new features via leaks and rumors for a little while now but haven’t really been privy to anything definitive. With only about 2 weeks remaining until the purported initial preview release, German site WinFuture has posted a number
We all know that Windows breaks from time to time. It is part of the daily chore. If you’ve never had a Windows installation break then I can only presume you’re a master or a magician. It could be that you’ve never used Windows in
Windows 8 has attracted a lot of criticism over its apparent lack of convenient navigation menus. Truth be known, there are probably more of these menus included in Windows 8 than Windows 7, the difference being that in Windows 7 most are obvious whereas in
Windows 8: Add All Administrative Tools to the Start Screen Read More »
*A “navigation menu” is a menu which provides shortcuts to folders and system locations. Including personal folders such as Documents, Music, Video, and Pictures, and/or system locations such as Computer (This PC) and Control Panel. In other words, a menu which helps the user “navigate”
Easily Add a System-Wide Navigation Menu in Windows 8 Read More »
(Article originally submitted under the title: “On the Synthesis of Search Terms in the Application of the Windows Search Algorithm to the Location of Desired Objects, with Particular Reference to the Precepts of Symbolic Logic Established by Professor Boole”.) In the first part of this
The Art and Craft of Windows Search – (2) Sophisticated Searching Read More »
Lose those Windows XP blues! You too can have an exciting new operating system and desktop, personalised to your own needs and desires, and a fun and interesting learning experience at the same time. You’ll be the envy of your friends and colleagues as you
Linux Summer Special! Free Course, Free Operating System, Free Apps! Read More »
