So you need to open a PDF file and don't feel like downloading the 40 MB+ Adobe Acrobat Reader? Possibly cause your internet connection is slow and you know it will take ages to download it just to view a single PDF file? Or perhaps cause you have a slow computer and viewing a PDF in Acrobat Reader brings your computer to a complete standstill? Indeed, there are a plet..
August 23rd, 2010
So you just installed Ubuntu and are excited to use it as your primary operating system, perhaps as a replacement for Windows. However, as you might have noticed by now, getting things done in Linux is not as easy as it is in Windows, specially for someone who is new to the world of Linux. This post is going to help you make a smooth transition to Linux and Ubuntu in particular.
If you are not aware what Linux is, maybe rea..
June 8th, 2010
Linux. You might have heard a lot about it but somehow were always afraid to try it out. 'Linux is for geeks', so goes the popular adage. Indeed, in many ways it is true. However, with this article, I hope to help you undertake this treacherous journey and shift to Linux easily!
First of all, Linux is not Windows. Linux is an operating system and is not related to Windows in anyway whatsoev..
April 18th, 2010
Whenever you think of buying a computer or going in for an upgrade, the first thing that comes to your mind is - which processor? And if you are one of those people for whom all the technical jargon never seems to make sense, here is a guide to buying the right processor.
1). The 'core' problem:
This one of the most commonly asked questions, which processor should I go in for? A dual-core or a quad-cor..
March 25th, 2010
Most people don't know the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit operating system. And in a way it is good, because for the end user that just has to use a browser and listen to music - it doesn't matter. But for the high end user, who wants to squeeze every drop of his computer's processing power, knowing the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit processor and a operating system is vital. An..
March 5th, 2010
Thinking of buying a business mobile phone and don't know what to look for? Don't worry - you are not the only one! Given the wide variety of choices in the market today, choosing the right phone is a difficult task. The best way to start is to fix your budget. By doing this you effectively narrow down the choices of possible phones. Considering business phones are more expensive than normal phones, this shortens the list effe..
February 12th, 2010
Your passwords are the keys you use to access personal information – stored in your computer or your online accounts. It is not easy to break a password – there is no direct way to do this, however certain other methods do exist – if your password is weak (read on to find out more) – it can be recovered in a couple of minutes using an ordinary computer.Here are a few tips on choosing a strong password. As we proc..
January 31st, 2010
When your phone signals 'Battery Low' and you can't get hold of a charger, after repeated warnings the phone finally dies down. Now if you are stranded somewhere or you are expecting an important call, you know how it feels. I am sure most of us would have gone through this at least in some point of our lives, yet we always forget it and never ponder on any solution which might prevent such situations in the future. This is wh..
January 27th, 2010
Anyone who has done a substantial amount of typing, be it for chatting, programming or used the W A S D keys for gaming, knows the importance of a good keyboard. A good keyboard can work wonders in alleviating wrist pains, which when unchecked and over a period of time lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, commonly known as CTS. Of cou..
January 14th, 2010
