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Universal Microsoft Word Spell Check...

Universal Microsoft Word Spell Check

| April 23, 2010 | 249 Views |

Anyone who uses Microsoft Word will appreciate the user friendly built-in spell check feature. Not only checking spelling but also grammar, the F7 (the keyboard shortcut, just in case you didn’t know) tool has to be one of the best there is. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could use the same Word spell check on your emails, Facebook comments and/or notepad text? Enter...

JavaRa Speeds Up Boot Times...

JavaRa Speeds Up Boot Times

| April 22, 2010 | 450 Views |

Quick boot up times are paramount for any computer geek, I mean, who wouldn’t want their machine to boot up fully ready for operation within seconds instead of minutes? While there are several ways you can tweak you system to boot up quickly – namely disabling the automatic start feature found in many programs – here’s a tip I only learned the other day, and is so far working...

What is Google Chrome OS...

What is Google Chrome OS

| November 16, 2009 | 761 Views |

Many of you will have heard of the forth-coming Google Chrome OS. After having its open source coding released by Google, the Chrome OS is now out there for users to try, test, and possibly work out the kinks. But what is Google Chrome all about? We know it’s not your average Operating System, but what exactly does that mean? Here’s what Google said about its Chrome OS back...

Google Android Used For Military Applica...

Google Android Used For Military Application

| October 18, 2009 | 1,025 Views |

Defense contractor Raytheon has developed software that transforms Google’s mobile operating system into a military application. Using Android software tools, Raytheon engineers built a basic application for military personnel that combines maps with a buddy list. The application, known as the Raytheon Android Tactical System (RATS), allows soldiers to track fellow...

Google OS Chrome...

Google OS Chrome

| July 18, 2009 | 458 Views |

Nine months after launching the new Chrome web browser, Google have just given word of it’s next project – the Chrome Operating System. Scheduled for release next year, Google’s new OS promises to be lightweight, secure and free. A snippet from the Official Google blog reads: “Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be...

20 Gmail Tips...

| December 16, 2008 | 2,373 Views | 5 Comments

In it’s early days, Gmail was on available for user who had been invited, now it’s open for anyone to sign up. If you’re looking to optimize your Gmail experience, here are 20 of the best Gmail tricks: As part of Gmail’s security, most .exe and .dll files are blocked. If you have to send an executable file you can use one of many free file sending/sharing site...

Trojan Horse Targets Firefox...

Trojan Horse Targets Firefox

| December 6, 2008 | 1,659 Views |

With its revolutionary support for open source add-ons, Mozilla’s Firefox quickly became a well established name in Internet browsing. But, the very concept that helped Firefox become a household name is now the target of new Trojan horse virus. According to BitDefender, the new Trojan horse has been identified as Trojan.PWS.ChromeInject.A” (the ChromeInject refers to the...

Access Your Data From Crashed Windows OS...

Access Your Data From Crashed Windows OS

| November 28, 2008 | 3,429 Views | 1 Comment

It’s inevitable that at some point in your computers life, the operating system will crash. This can cause many problems when it comes to lost data – you don’t even need to have experienced this situation to realize how frustrating it is. But, no matter what OS you use, if your system crashes, there are a couple of things you can do to access the hard disk drive and...

How To Keep Your Online Data Safe...

How To Keep Your Online Data Safe

| November 14, 2008 | 1,733 Views |

How can you protect your online identity? What precautions can you take to prevent hackers reading your e-mail and IMs, filling your computer with spyware and tracking your Web-surfing habits? The trick is to surf with caution and only communicate with people and Web sites you trust, while also making it as difficult as possible for people to listen. You can do this by controlling your...

Best Open Source Software...

| November 2, 2008 | 2,401 Views | 1 Comment

The promise of Open Source software is best quality, flexibility and reliability. For those who aren’t familiar with the top applications available from Open Source projects, this list has to be one of the most comprehensive there is! Most Popular Firefox has become a household name for Internet browsing. Already in its 3.1 beta version, Firefox has emerged as the most popular and...

Google Releases New Web Browser Chrome...

Google Releases New Web Browser Chrome

| October 17, 2008 | 941 Views |

With the release of Google’s Chrome Browser, founders of the multi-billion dollar enterprise, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, are celebrating the company’s 10th birthday while promising more years of expansion for the Internet giants. When Larry and Sergey founded Google Inc back in 1998, they had little more than four computers, an investor’s $100,000 backing and a whole lot of faith...

Linux Explained and Myths Debunked...

Linux Explained and Myths Debunked

| September 23, 2008 | 2,005 Views |

Linux is an operating system that is often talked about but generally misunderstood. Almost all computers users have heard the name in passing, most unaware of what Linux really holds in store. Linux is known to most as an open source platform but other than this fact, there are many falsities and myths surrounding this operating system that outshines Windows XP and Vista in many...

How to Fix Web Pages With Grease Monkey...

| June 23, 2008 | 2,809 Views |

Using open source software it is possible to hack your favorite or most hated websites so that they display the features you want. If you have ever written a blog, edited your myspace layouts or embedded a video on a web page you will have no doubt come across the scripts and codes that make these web pages work. Grease Monkey Add-ons, plug-ins and hacks are all examples of...

Google Android Open Source Operating Sys...

Google Android Open Source Operating System For Mobile Phones

| June 13, 2008 | 1,429 Views |

Google finally made its move into the mobile phone industry earlier this year with the release of Android, and open source operating system for mobile phones based on Linux operating system. With the release of Android, Google have firmly shot down the rumors regarding the G Phone. Nevertheless Google’s Android platform promises great things for the future of mobile phone...

Asus Embed Linux OS Into All Motherboard...

Asus Embed Linux OS Into All Motherboards

| May 18, 2008 | 2,868 Views | 1 Comment

After being overwhelmed with good feedback from their customers, Asus are now planning to embed a lightweight version of Linux dubbed ‘Splashtop’ into all of their motherboards. ASUS Splashtop Express Gate DeviceVM, the company behind the distribution, announced on Wednesday that the hardware manufacturer would be putting Splashtop (which Asus calls “Express Gate”) into...

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