PC or Mac? A Big Decision for Your Business by Jeremy Maddock
When purchasing new desktop or laptop computers for your business, there are a few important decisions to be made. These include which exact features you want in a computer, as well as which manufacturer you wish to purchase from. The most fundamental decision of all, however, is whether your... The primary benefit of buying a Windows PC is the mainstream worldwide popularity of the Microsoft Windows operating system. ... That’s why, generally speaking, you’ll find a lot more business-minded programs that work with PCs than with Macintosh machines.

Using a Mac Mighty Mouse on a PC by Jeff Heaton
Have you seen the Might Mouse? No, I do not mean the super hero. I mean the latest innovation by Apple computers-- the Mighty Mouse. The mighty mouse is unlike any mouse you’ve ever seen before. The Mighty Mouse works directly with the latest version of the Macintosh operating system to... Additionally, the left mouse button can be reassigned to other functions on the Macintosh. ... I rarely use the "squeeze buttons" on the Macintosh, so I don’t miss them too much on Windows. ... On a Macintosh you can scroll in all four directions using the scroll-ball.

OS 101: Suggestions for Choosing an Operating System by Josef Delinga
An operating system (abbreviated OS) is essentially the path through which a computer accesses files, games, the Internet, and all vital stored information. The OS is the most important program on a computer because it runs all of the other programs. ... The operating system is essential to the computer, and so extreme care should be taken when choosing an operating system. ... Conclusion Whatever operating system one chooses, it needs to be the system that will best fit the needs of the consumer.

iPod Compatibility by Daniel Dwase
iPod compatibility on the original iPod was designed for use with Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X but Apple began selling a Windows-compatible iPod too on July 17, 2002. Apple released a Windows version of iTunes on October 16, 2003; previously, Windows users needed third-party... An iPod formatted with HFS Plus is able to serve as a boot disk for a Macintosh computer, allowing one to have a usable, portable operating system installed on their iPod. ... With the advent of the windows-compatible iPod, Apple switched iPod's default file system to FAT32 because FAT32 is the...

What Can You Do With A Mac Mini? by Jeff Heaton
If you have not seen the newest addition to the Macintosh line, it is worth taking a look. It is a very small computer that is only 6.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches. The Mac Mini is about the size of one of those internal CD-ROM drives you install into a PC. By far one of the smallest computers you can buy. ... The Macintosh operating system is based upon the industrial strength UNIX operating system. ... This makes for a very stable operating system, without many crashes. ... Digital Video has become very easy with the Macintosh.

5 Mac Security Tips You Can’t Live Without by Paulo Fretowski
So, you’ve bought a new Macintosh, and now you may be wondering how to make it safer. There are several things that you can do which will protect your Mac from viruses and hackers. Macs are already very difficult to hack, but don’t let that fact allow you to become lenient with your security. ... Some people use P2P downloads for Macintosh (I.E. ... Firefox is available for downloading on the Macintosh. ... If you have to download files from the internet as part of a job or hobby, then it is probably a good idea to have some sort of anti-virus software on your Macintosh.

Bar Code Printing Software by Eddie Tobey
All products in the market are bar coded these days. Even the smallest retail items, like chocolates or pencils, have a unique bar code to identify them accurately. Bar codes have specific symbology that is defined in the height and width of the bars as well as the spacing between them. ... All bar code printing software is compatible with popular operating systems such as Windows, Macintosh, and DOS. ... Also available are variations that work on operating systems such as Unix, ASP and Linux. ... Colors, designs and fonts can be designed as per the user’s requirements.

Fundamentals of HTML by Gelfey Sterling
The increasing use of the Internet and the advent of the World Wide Web have created a growing need for individuals who are familiar with the Web design principles coupled with Web page scripting skills. The World Wide Web has greatly impacted our society. ... The most common extension for files containing HTML is .html, however, older operating systems, such as DOS, limit file extensions to three letters. ... There are many basic HTML editors of which HTML editor for Windows and HTML editor for Macintosh are recommended.

Computers at War in the 70's and 80's by John Gibb
The ‘70s and the ‘80s could be easily described as the ‘computer war’. Every company had a new kind of computer, better than the last that they wanted to change the world. Everyone knew it was only a matter of time before one was adopted as the standard, with all the advantages for software... Software makers could finally write their programs for one operating system and one hardware configuration – and anyone computer that didn’t follow the specification to the letter was quickly left with no programs to run.

An Introduction To Free Desktop Wallpaper by Josh Riverside
Free desktop wallpapers are available for use on computers with a desktop kind of user interface. It is a background pattern in the computer, against which menus, icons and other elements are displayed. The free desktop wallpapers are found in either JPEG or GIF file formats. ... They can be used with Microsoft Windows, Macintosh Mac OS, Linux and other operating systems. ... Usually, each of the operating systems has several pre-installed wallpapers for the user to use. ... Otherwise, if skillfully done, then the effect may look reasonably good.