Computer Support – MSCONFIG by D. David Dugan
The computer. The thing we all love to hate. It does so many important things for us, yet also causes some of our biggest headaches. There is always something that needs to be fixed or optimized, no matter what we do it seems. No matter how well they invent new technology, something still breaks... Every program you download had someone programming it that believes you cannot live without his or her software program running all the time and starting up every time you start your computer. ... In this article, I am going to go over one of the most common computer problems and how to fix it...

In Depth Software Development Strategies, Tip 1: Commenting by Graham McCarthy
I've spent the past couple of days learning a new computer language, PHP. I'm currently in the process of developing an online management system, and after a careful anaylsis PHP seemed to be the right language to develop with. So I have been going through some tutorials and looking at lots of... Comment your code: If anyone is going to be reviewing your code at any point in time, you should always leave appropriate commets to help guide them. ... Here is how I structure my commenting, lets use JAVA for this example ///////////////////////////////////////// // Title of Program...

Open Source Software - Is It For You? by Steven Bradley
In today’s world of internet savvy teens and adults it is interesting the number of people that don’t know what OSS or Open-Source Software is all about. And more importantly, if it is a viable solution for whatever software needs they may have. There seems to be an idea that unless the software... In closing, the average computer user can find an Open Source Software title for just about every area in computing. ... The Microsoft download comes in at over 250 megabytes and another 100+ megabytes for the Platform Software Development Kit that is required to write software for Windows.

User Driven Modelling - Detailed Explanation - Part 2 - Research Approach by Peter Hale
This research demonstrates how a taxonomy can be used as the information source, from which it is possible to automatically produce software. This technique is most suitable at present to modelling, visualisation, and searching for information. The article explains the technique of User Driven... The basis of the research is the need to provide better ways for people to specify what they require from computer software using techniques that they understand, instead of needing to take the intermediate steps of either learning a computer language(s) or explaining their requirements to a...

The Evolution of Technology - The History of Computers by Rebecca Blain
While computers are now an important part of the lives of human beings, there was a time where computers did not exist. Knowing the history of computers and how much progression has been made can help you understand just how complicated and innovative the creation of computers really is. ... Those next ten years say the introduction of the transistor, which would become a vital part of the inner workings of the computer, the ENIAC 1 computer, as well as many other types of systems. ... A Programming Language Evolves A year later, the first successful high level programming language was...

Types of Software by Jordi Shoman
Basically all of the virtual components contained within your computer are software programs. Software can essentially be defined as a set of coded commands that are sent to and executed by your computer, which consequently carries out the tasks the software desires of it. ... A quantity of the software just mentioned is purchased directly from an electronics or computer store, however not all software must be bought. ... Other types include reference software, presentation and demonstration and multimedia software.

How About a Free Anti Virus Program - 3 Reasons Why You May Be at Risk by Richard Seng
Should I use a free antivirus program or a paid version? In todays world on the internet, we are always looking for a product or service that is free. However, when it comes to a virus protection, free is not always free. Think about it for a minute. ... Why would anyone sit down on the computer and spend hours and hours of time to develop and maintain a software program and do it for free. ... Spyware – Many software programs that are free, have some type of spyware attached. ... Please be very careful with any free program you install on your computer.

Oh Boy! A New (to me) Toy! by Mike Bryant
I am a very happy man this morning. It feels like Christmas and Santa has been good. You see, I made a purchase this past weekend that has me very excited—I now have another computer to play with. Now those of you who read my articles regularly or who know me personally know that I am, er,... That’s easy to answer… I remember with misty-eyed nostalgia the long hours of my youth spent in front of a TV screen (this was when you plugged your computer into a TV, no monitor needed), typing away on some computer program.

DVR's by Max Bellamy
DVR is a term heard quite frequently these days. What exactly is DVR? DVR stands for digital video recording. Compared to conventionally used devices like tape recorders, VCRs, or time lapse recorders, the DVR is entirely digital and provides many features that are required for high quality data... A typical DVR consists of a device that stores data that forms the hardware and software in the form of a service that provides programming information and the ability to encode varying data streams derived from single or diverse input devices.

The Benefits Of Screen Capture Software by Gabriel J. Adams
If you have ever tried to create product documentation or a user manual for a software program, then you have probably taken screen shots of the program to help show others how the program works. Usually you will have to take a complete screen shot of everything on the screen, and then paste it... However if you use screen capture software to help you complete this task, it will be much faster, easier, and use less space on your computer. ... Another great feature that is available in many of the screen capture software programs is the ability to add text, boxes, arrows, and other objects...