RAM - What is It & Why You Need Plenty by Steve Perlow
This is the first article in the Understanding Your Computer series from aworldofhelp.com. Our goal is to help people understand how their computer works, not simply tell them what they need to buy or use. When you know how your computer works, buying the right system or upgrade is easy. ... On my machine these programs load when I turn on my computer: AVG Antivirus Scanner Software Digital Camera Software Gmail Notifier AOL Instant Messenger And some server software for testing Then, everything I run after the boot up uses more RAM.

Image Scrimmage by Chin Wong
BACK when the speed of PCs was measured in megahertz, most serious graphics design work was done on powerful and expensive workstations. The arrival of more powerful PCs would change all that. As processors became faster and memory became cheaper, software developers began writing graphics... We believe this is the only thing that will make a difference.” Xara launched a new version of its graphics editor with photo editing tools, cut the price of the Windows version down to $79 (compared to $499 for Illustrator) and made the product open source under the GNU Public License.

Palm Pilot PDA to Keep Your Life Organized and Stay Mobile by M Johnson
Do you have a lot of things to remember all at once? Appointments, children's sporting games and rehersals, business contacts can be a strain on your brain! Now it doesn't have to be thanks to handheld mobile technology- the Palm Pilot. A personal digital assistant- PDA - can store numerous... A palm pilot can also be used as a digital camera, MP3 player, a voice recorder and so much more. ... For instance, play your favorite music(MP3), view photos, play games, or read the Bible with optional software, scribble notes and more.

Guide to Buying a New printer by Andrew Gates
One of the more perplexing decisions when faced with choosing a new printer is which print technology is going to suit you best. At the moment there are two main printing systems: the laser technology, using toner cartridges and a transfer drum assembly; and ink jets using ink tank cartridges... Many smaller units that are designed purely as a photo-printer to plug directly into your digital camera are also available. ... You can buy Multifunction printers specially configured for printing photographs, with some machines providing the ability to scan directly from 35mm slides and store...

Digital Art Tools For Beginners by Dawid Michalczyk
Every now and then I'm asked what art tools I can recommend. I certainly understand how anybody new to the field might have trouble finding the right tools. These days there is a lot of art software out there. From tiny tools that will only render you a logo, to large, multi-purpose, expensive... Photoshop - the most popular photo editing software on the planet; fast; many free and commercial plugins available. ... Finally, remember that all software are merely tools. ... Photoshop and Painter are probably the most popular 2D tools among digital artists.

Free and Useful Resources You Can Use Immediately by Krista Goon
The world wide web is an amazing place. It has some of the most fantastic and free resources online. You can use these without having to pay a single cent. Of course, you might be thinking, “What gives? Why do I get stuff for free? I thought there’s no free lunch in this world!” Well, some... Resize Photos Easily with IrfanView IrfanView is a piece of software you can use to view, re-size, adjust and do all those editing stuff for your digital photos. ... You can get free updates of this software too so it’ll never be out-of-date.

iPod and iTunes - Friends or Foes? by J. Roberts
Despite how user friendly iTunes is, it can nonetheless prove a real threat to the music collection stored on your iPod. Before saying anything else, rest assured that there are steps you can take to essentially eliminate this risk, but if you keep the default iTunes settings, the risk will remain. ... The first impression iTunes gives is that of a very simple and easy to use software to buy music online. ... Before that slick interface, however, lies cutting-edge encryption, authentication and digital rights management technology (DRM) that tries to make sure that what you download and...

Powerful Online Publishing Software At Your Fingertips by Peter Morgan
There are a number of highly reputable online publishing software products, some offering free products downloadable from the Internet. Adobe is one of the online publishing software companies, and it offers an Acrobat Reader that allows online users to download software for reading and printing... With Adobe's online publishing software choices you can find readers, viewers, players, print publishing, Web design and publishing, collaboration and communication tools, server applications, tools for developers, technical communications such as e-learning, digital imaging, mobile...

PDA Palm Pilots for Everyday Use by M Johnson
Have you ever wondered what a Palm Pilot can do? In this day and age almost anything a laptop can do. The only difference is a PDA(personal digital assistant) can fit in your pocket! Imagine storing contact information, writing notes and keeping organized throughout the day with something... Here's a few: 1)8-60MB of memory with expansion slots for upgrades 2)Most come with high resolution color screens 3)Easily sync Outlook information View photos and videos, play MP3 files and GPS capabilities 4)Stores numerous names addresses and phone numbers 5)Headphone and external speaker...

Find the Computer System Right For You by Kathryn Lively
These days, it seems a computer is almost as necessary an appliance as a refrigerator. Once thought of as a luxury or a device solely reserved for business, the home computer performs many necessary functions that keep daily life running smoothly. Paired with an Internet connection, the home... Software – What kind of software do you need? ... Some platforms and speeds work well with some software programs, so if you have a specific task in mind for your computer you should consult with a knowledgeable sales representative to help you choose the right system for you.