Computer Software

There are times when we all check personal emails at work. However there is always the fear that the firm is monitoring internet usage of staff which can deter browsing.

Mar 11, 2010 - Kelly Foxhall

Charts help in the understanding of spreadsheet data by providing a visual representation of the numbers.

Mar 11, 2010 - Joe Nowak

Hiren's Boot CD is one of the emblematic collections of free system software tools. Many of the programs on this CD are among the best freeware ever created.

Mar 11, 2010 - Tsveti Georgieva

Fetch is a quick and easy tool for uploading web pages onto a server. It utilizes the famously simple drag and drop method and the user interface is clean and aesthetic.

Mar 10, 2010 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Downloading and installing programs on a Mac can sometimes be a little tricky; especially for those who are not so savvy with a computer.

Mar 8, 2010 - Angie Rentmeester

Although there are many free and inexpensive templates for the main web site content management systems they do not always meet the needs of a specific corporate style.

Mar 8, 2010 - Martin P Wilson

Observation on how more and more US based IT giants are making inroads in, what was predominantly, a market for India based IT organizations only.

Mar 4, 2010 - manjeet kaur

This is a comparison of the differences between Open Source programs and Commercial programs. Which platform is the better? You decide for yourself.

Mar 3, 2010 - Gert Prinsloo

Quality software is the product of good software test planning. Here is an overview of a Master Test Plan together with a link to a sample plan.

Mar 2, 2010 - Gillian Gannon

Microsoft made small changes to Word 2010; most changes are to make the new ribbon format a little more user friendly.

Mar 2, 2010 - David Jacobs

Many find both Microsoft Word and OpenOffice.org to be too bulky and not reliable enough. Atlantis is an excellent alternative with great features, speed and ease of use.

Mar 2, 2010 - Maija Haavisto

XFCE stands on the verge of greatness, ready to join the ranks of heavy-hitters Gnome and KDE. What does it offer? Speed. And all of a sudden, hardware support.

Feb 28, 2010 - Ben Lingenfelter

The Embedded Masterclass conference in the UK has banned its presenters from using Powerpoint

Feb 28, 2010 - Steve Rogerson

Most would not disclose confidential information to other parties (unless applicable), but many computer users do this every time they send documents electronically.

Feb 27, 2010 - Kelly Foxhall

There are numerous text editors available for programmers. Vim and Notepad++ are free to download and each present a different set of advantages and disadvantages.

Feb 26, 2010 - Art Segura

Windows 7 God Mode is a secret interface implemented by Microsoft that gives the user complete control over the Windows 7 OS.

Feb 26, 2010 - John Beres

McAfee Internet Security Software 2010 protects against common Internet threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware, packaged with firewall and parental control tools.

Feb 25, 2010 - Seth Shafer

Offsite data backup software promises to free computer users from worrying about losing all their data. Learn more about Carbonite, a leading online data backup service.

Feb 23, 2010 - Seth Shafer

Compare SugarSync and Dropbox head to head to see which popular file sync software is the best choice.

Feb 23, 2010 - Seth Shafer

Relive memories of old-school computer games with shareware and freeware versions.

Feb 23, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

In anticipation of the release of Apple's iPad, a few innovative companies are making it easy for publications to get their apps on the iPad and in the app store.

Feb 22, 2010 - Carlos Anderson

Flash technology has been the gold standard of online video for over a decade, but Apple is not inviting Adobe's multimedia platform to the highly anticipated iPad party.

Feb 22, 2010 - Carlos Anderson

Joomla! is a free option for professional web design (CMS) that's designed for anyone. With just a few simple steps, Joomla! allows small businesses to compete online.

Feb 22, 2010 - Ben Lingenfelter

Handheld electronic medical records make documentation faster. However, more research is needed to find its effectiveness in clinical care.

Feb 20, 2010 - Prakash Thulasimani

Computers are expensive to buy and expensive to upgrade but relying on old equipment or forsaking upgrades could cost you dear in the long run. So, how can you save here?

Feb 20, 2010 - Simon Brooke

Any business organization, small or big, needs a remote communication setup, such as VPN, for secure interaction with its workers dispersed over a wide geographical area.

Feb 20, 2010 - Shyamakant Misra

The SugarSync file synchronization and file sharing service offers a quick and easy way to share files and backup data across multiple computers and laptops.

Feb 19, 2010 - Seth Shafer

Smaller Distributions continue to gain popularity. A reason might their intentional combo of style and function, starting with Desktop Environments.

Feb 16, 2010 - Ben Lingenfelter

Using virtualization technology makes it possible to run and test other operating systems like Ubuntu Linux simply and quickly.

Feb 15, 2010 - Art Segura

Kooaba allows users to create digital collections and wish lists of CDs, books, movies and games with snapshots taken on their iPhones, then sync to their online account.

Feb 15, 2010 - Edmund O'Reilly

Contemporary trends in Business Communication and how they are to be applied in the modern industrial world.

Feb 14, 2010 - manjeet kaur

The Excel Function WEEKDAY calculates a number that represents the day of the week. It can be modified to return the format Sun, Mon, Tue etc

Feb 14, 2010 - Martin Bell

It is easy to deploy a full web server with PHP, Perl, and MySQL support using XAMPP from Apache Friends. This article takes the reader through the various steps needed.

Feb 13, 2010 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Once P2P is installed in a computer the server-to-client link is no more valid in the networking context with all the nodes evenly privileged to interact with each other.

Feb 13, 2010 - Shyamakant Misra

To give decision making power to a spreadsheet all that's needed is the word "if," a pair of parentheses, and two commas.

Feb 12, 2010 - Joe Nowak

Originally dismissed as a computer hobbyist project unsuitable for the general public's computing needs, Linux is quickly gaining momentum as an alternative to Windows.

Feb 11, 2010 - Christy Burton

Users sometimes need to display time durations rather than clock times, Under certain circumstances, this can lead to unexpected results when using the fill handle.

Feb 11, 2010 - Kelley Smith

Since many PC users are still running XP systems despite the recent release of Windows 7, it is essential to know how to tune it up to keep it running at its optimum.

Feb 10, 2010 - William Ekpa

Your strategy document forms the blueprint for all testing in your organisation. It presents your testing philosophy and translates this into a testing process.

Feb 10, 2010 - Gillian Gannon

Linux distros vary in their capabilities and user-friendliness. This article looks at Linux distros with Live CDs so users can try them before they install anything.

Feb 10, 2010 - Guy Lecky-Thompson

Microsoft Office 2007 was released on 30 January 2007. Where previous versions had been slightly altered, Office 2007 had been completely redesigned (including the code).

Feb 9, 2010 - Kelly Foxhall

Gampminder foundation uses Trendalyzer, a dynamic software tool, to collect and present statistics and data in an accessible and entertaining way.

Feb 9, 2010 - Dimitra Rizou

Understanding computers may seem daunting, but using the Task Manager to improve general performance couldn't be simpler.

Feb 9, 2010 - david mink

Create a content-rich website using WordPress along with free, open-source themes and plugins.

Feb 7, 2010 - Jerry Lopper

A Word and Excel file have been Paste Linked. Both files are then sent as attachments in an email. The link/s must be updated if file names or locations are changed.

Feb 6, 2010 - Joe Nowak

Fixing the common problem of displaying the correct company names in the QuickBooks file menu can be made relatively simple when the correct process is known.

Feb 6, 2010 - Dustin Eves

HP's Technology vision and growth path for the next three years, in terms of acquisitions.

Feb 6, 2010 - manjeet kaur

An aging boomer or someone of any age recovering from an accident can take advantages of Excel's features to make work easier on the eyes.

Feb 4, 2010 - Kelley Smith

By using the Paste Link option in the Paste Special dialog box, Word documents can be updated automatically whenever the associated spreadsheet is changed.

Feb 4, 2010 - Joe Nowak

Evernote, a free application that allows you to take notes, photos and audio and make them all searchable, can be a valuable tool in the busy medical student's life

Feb 3, 2010 - Ron Cheung