Getting used to a new operating system is always hard, but there are many little tips and tricks that you can learn along the way to make the transition much easier.One of the tools available in Windows that I use all the time is the Menu Bar. This is the bar across the top of [...]

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When I first started in computers, one of the most confusing things that I ran across was how to set up a home network. The differences between hubs, routers, Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and cabling were a mystery to me. But after much trial and error and built-up experience I managed to figure things out [...]

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The digital generation gap is defined as the occurrence of a child who is much more computer savvy than their parent! The gap is slowly closing as those who were school age before computers became commonplace get older. However, the digital generation gap can lead to problems such as online predators, exposure to inappropriate material [...]

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Having enough bandwidth for your servers won’t do you any good if there isn’t enough power at your data center. Power allocation in data centers is becoming an increasing problem these days with rising oil prices and increasing power costs. In the past it was enough to simply supply equal power throughout the racks, with [...]

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One of the biggest concerns for television consumers is determining whether to purchase a Plasma or LCD flat screen television set. Various individuals may debate the value of performance of either a LCD or Plasma TV. Choosing between them really is a personal choice and you must find the best solution for yourself.LCD TV: this [...]

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The iPhone has become the latest and the hottest technological innovation when it comes to gadgetry. When it was first introduced in the market, even as a concept phone, it was already a sure hit. For one, it merged everything that those who seek for technological convenience could ask for. This is also true with [...]

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Linux people like to claim that directories are really just another type of file. This statement can be misleading. We saw in a previous article that you create a file using a file editor. We will see later in this article how to create a directory.So just what is a Linux directory? A directory is [...]

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If you’ve never been the victim of a computer virus, you may think that all of the uproar over these nasty little programs is making much ado out of nothing. You may even be thinking that computer security experts and anti-virus companies are using scare tactics to sell anti-virus software. After all, the bigger the [...]

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Technology has changed the way we live our lives, from the clothes we wear, to the cars we drive – and now it’s about to change the way we communicate (again!) The introduction of VoIP technology means that making cheap phone calls to the other side of the world is now more than just a [...]

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The concept of social networking is used in many ways today. Some consider it as total fun while others consider them precious to get into some serious relationships. Social networking is actively used for business promotion too. Whatever the use may be, Social networking websites have become a must have for every grown up human [...]

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