Archive for July, 2009

More Computer Facts Again

1. 80% of all pictures on the internet are of naked women
2. Another name for a Microsoft Windows tutorial is ‘Crash Course’!
3. Bill Gates’ house was designed using a Macintosh computer.
4. By the year 2012 there will be approximately 17 billion devices connected to the Internet.
5. Domain names are being registered at a rate of [...]

More Computer Facts

1. The 4004 was the first microprocessor of intel.
2. David Bradley wrote the code for [Ctr]+[Alt]+[Delete] key sequence.
3. James Gosling created java at sun microsystems. He came up with the name Java while debating over it at a coffee shop.
4. The first ISP was Compuserve, established in 1969 which is now under
AOL.
5. The Palm O.S [...]

BSoD (Blue Screen of Death)

“The Blue Screen of Death (also known as a stop error, BSoD, bluescreen, or Blue Screen of Doom) is a colloquialism used for the error screen displayed by some operating systems, most notably Microsoft Windows, after encountering a critical system error which can cause the system to shut down to prevent damage.
Bluescreens on NT-based Windows [...]

Computer Energy Saving – 10 Useful Tips

During this time of going green, many companies and individuals are trying everything they can to be more eco friendly. At the same time, cutting energy usages reduces costs. Useful computer energy saving tips can help you save money and power.
The first tip is to verify that your computer has an 80 Plus [...]

Upgrade Your Computer to Make it Fast

Tired of slow internet browsing and file saving? Consider a computer upgrade to make it faster. The most important computer upgrade to make when seeking enhanced performance speed is to increase the memory. One must consider include, the amount of memory the computer currently has, the amount of memory that’s actually needed, and the type [...]

Old Computer Ads

Just look at the size of that thing…

That’s about the size of three MP3 audio files. Is the price in dollars or yen?

I have cell phones that are more capable than this.

Windows Vista vs. Windows XP

Despite encountering its fair share of naysayers, technological laggards and operational glitches, Windows Vista has been slowly but surely proving that it is here to stay. Before making the leap away from Windows XP, the previous and much lauded Microsoft operating system, it is important to assess the features, security and overall user experience provided [...]