Is Desktop Search Deserving? by Jakob Jelling
Google, in their march to stay ahead of the pack of competition, has released Google Desktop Search. With Microsoft's MSN in the lead position and nipping at Google's heels, and Google's new shareholders to please, Google has more incentive than ever to deploy technology both better than the... For example, Copernic's software scans the same type of files as does Google's, but also scans music and video files and PDF documents, while Google does not. ... But don't count Google out. ... At the moment, it is perhaps more advanced than Google's.

Destination: Desktop for Google by Jakob Jelling
First we had the original Google search that evolved into the leader in its class. In fact, it became so popular that the word "google" worked its way into our everyday language as a verb, as in "to google" something. Google later introduced a toolbar that was plug-in for some browsers like... With competition like Yahoo and MSN threatening to start nipping at Google's heels, Google has introduced several new services to try to stay ahead of the pack. ... And still in the Google lab is the Google Deskbar (for Windows users only).

New Google Software: 13 Free Downloads that You're Gonna Love by James Bradley
IIf you've not downloaded the newest free software bundle from Google yet, then you've gotta read this... This package includes the latest powerful tools with countless features that will benefit you in a number of ways. There's text, photo, music, and video applications, programs that address... GOOGLE SOFTWARE -- Google Earth is a "3D Earth browser" that lets you view actual photos of the earth from space to street level. ... The Google Pack includes a 6-month subscription and updates.

Google Earth News - Another Beta to Take Your Breath Away by Zane Clements
What's google earth.com Google Earth.com is stunning, it is another great package from the kings who can do no wrong. Simply follow 2 steps to take advantage of this great free download from Google for any holiday traveler. Google Earth.com is going to take some processing power, so firstly... It really is an incredible tool from Google and will prove to be great from a educational and useful viewpoint , especially when they start adding Google Maps and Google Local to it. ... - The default OpenGL graphics rendering engine is the usually the best from both a performance and visual quality...

The Upcoming Battle for Your Desktop: Microsoft Vs Google (Part 1) by Marcelo Reyes
While the great majority of the community waits and waits for the latest version of Windows (Windows Vista) to be released, there is a group of people that have their eyes set on another information giant: Google. You may now ask yourself: What is it that brings these two huge companies together? ... After that came the famous “Google Toolbar”, with more tools to help improve our searches on the Internet, followed by Google Earth and the Google pack which came with everything an average user would need in a computer: Photo utilities, messenger with Google Talk, Firefox (navigator),...

Who Needs a Firewall? by Shanna Riley
You do! Read more to find out what a firewall is, how it can keep you safe, and how to get one. A Firewall is, actually, pretty much the same as its non-tech definition. A firewall, in building construction, is set up to contain or prevent fire from traveling from one side of the wall to the... Those lucky enough to be running WinXP SP2 (that's Windows XP, Service Pack 2) already have a built-in firewall that they can use. ... Ok, I'm running WinXP - how do I know if I have Service Pack 2? ... Both of the ways listed above will tell you if you are running Service Pack 2 (or sp2).

Getting Your Information Technology Career Started by Chris Bryant
Many newcomers to Information Technology get an overly-optimistic picture of the field from tech school ads that continually make note that "an average MCSE salary is $80.000 a year!". And if someone's thinking of getting into IT and goes on the internet to do some research, they're met with the... (Just doing these few basic things will put you way ahead of the pack.) Getting started in IT is as tough as breaking into any other field. ... If you don't know something, dig into Google and find the answer or ask a more knowledgeable colleague.

Pop-ups - 5 Ways to Stop by Jason Kohrs
5 Ways to Block Pop Ups... Advertisers are constantly looking for any way to draw attention to their products. Although typical banner ads are still used heavily, they now seem to be almost invisible to the average web surfer. Pop ups and other intrusive types of advertising are now used to... Internet Explorer on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 This summer’s release of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP brought about a few significant changes to the operating system. ... For those using Windows XP, upgrading to Service Pack 2 is an excellent idea for your system’s security as a whole, but...

A Review of Cheap Computers by Morgan Hamilton
So what type of computer are you using? I have chosen to go with a Mac Ibook G4. This little baby does darn near everything I want it to and then some. It's amazing the way they make them so small and they weigh less than five pounds, by comparison or horseshoe only weighs 3 pounds. ... This is Google.com to search and compare the various PCs. ... A 15 inch monitor, tower, keyboard, mouse, and 13 gigs aren't saying much. ... Boy, how things have evolved. ... Hell, I only paid a grand for my Apple notebook that has tons more features and 60 gigabytes of memory.

The Web Browser is Essential to Your Computer's Security by Richard Rogers
For most people, the web browser is central to what you do on your computer. Companies are increasingly putting more and more services on the web and are encouraging their customers online. Securing your web browser is a vital part of surfing the web safely and keeping your computer free of... Both alternatives pack some impressive features liked tabbed browsing which Microsoft is only just catching up on. ... These ratings then conveniently appear next to search results in Google and other search engines.