Hundreds of thousands of laptops are lost or stolen each year. What if it unfortunately happens to you? Think of all the relevant information stored in your laptop and the chaos that would come into your life if it becomes lost or stolen. All the pictures you downloaded from your camera and never had time to mount and print. More importantly, your personal information, your credit card and bank … [Read more...]
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Explanation of different terms used for computer hardware, computer software and in the Internet.
Windows 7 and Mac OS X: which one is better?
Microsoft and Apple compete with the new versions of their operating systems those launched two months apart. Thecustomizewindows presents an honest comparison after using both the operating system for more than one year. With Windows 7, Microsoft tries to forget the badpatch of three years after the introduction of Windows Vista. For this, the world's leading software company has not taken any … [Read more...]
What are keyloggers, trojans and Backdoors?
Well, you have set up a system of PGP encryption of your data and your mail and logically the pass-phrase you use to crack the toughest in the world, is not it ? But be aware that if the authorities (or any other opposition force) really want access to the contents of your encrypted data, there are still few methods available to them. These include the use of keyloggers (= keystroke … [Read more...]
How pirated Windows 7 logo has spread all over the Internet
Have you ever paid attention to this logo Windows 7 ? Though the word "TM" (means TradeMark) is present at the lower left corner, its basically created for symbolizing pirated version of Windows 7 ! It is present everywhere, If you do a search with the keywords "Windows 7 logo" in Google search, it will yield the following results: The first result comes is of that Pirated Windows 7 … [Read more...]
Which one to buy:Factory installed (OEM) or Retail (Box pack) Windows 7
This is one of the most common question I face when one friend is going to buy or upgrade to new computer. OEM Windows 7 is the copy of Microsoft Windows 7 that comes as pre-installed on the PC (whether it is laptop or desktop) you are buying. OEM stands for Original System Manufacturer. The cost of OEM Windows 7 is far less than the Retail copy. The reason behind it is, the PC manufacturer … [Read more...]
Will you use cracked Windows 7?
It is said that Windows 7 (or Windows operating system as a whole) is "overpriced". It is often used as to show the "reason" to use cracked Copy of Windows 7. Let us discuss about this whole matter as well as the risk associated with using a cracked copy. Firstly, it is never morally good to use an item without the permission of the owner, which is not yours. in other words, it is a theft. Have … [Read more...]
Tips to clean up your computer
Its necessary to clean up your Windows PC for running it properly. This term clean up can be broadened to Software side and Hardware Side. Software side It is needed to clean the Junk files, temporary files, invalid registry keys (those are generated from improperly uninstalled softwares) and yes security side should be included too. Its advisable to use Disk Cleanup utility that comes naively … [Read more...]
The History of Microsoft Windows Operating system: Part 1
On 21 July 1980 Jack Sams, head of the Software side of IBM's secret personal computer project, contacts Microsoft and on 22 July 1980 they meet with Gates and Ballmer in Redmond. Gates & Ballmer immediately agree to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Without tipping its hand, the IBM people were interested in seeing if Microsoft could deliver the software they needed and whether they were … [Read more...]