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How to stop an application from running at startup in Windows Vista
Many of the programs that users install on their system automatically launch themselves at the startup of Windows. These programs can not only slow the launch of Windows but can also take control of the systems resources immediately making it nearly impossible to load any other program. For most users this can be quite troublesome, as instances of messengers, virus scanners, anti-spy wear programs, video codecs, and peer to peer sharing programs load and sit silently in the background using up the computers precious ram while waiting to be used. In older versions of Windows this could cause quite a bit of trouble, but with the new Windows Vista there are many options to unhooking a program from your startup Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsBest free downloads for music composition
Some people who use Windows may be jealous of GarageBand on the Macs. What they do not know is that GarageBand was inspired by a Windows program called ACID by SonicFoundry. And you can try ACID free with their ACID Express, courtesy of Sony Creative Software, who had acquired SonicFoundry.
Download ACID Xpress here:
http://www.sonycreativesoftwar e.com/download/step2.asp?DID=5 51
Remember to download the manual, the sample project, as well as loops.
So how does this help you compose music? It lets you easily play with instruments, notes, and more without knowing anything about notes, composition theory, and more. Adjust notes, tempo, and more, making music is as easy is clicking. This is the power of loop-based music-making.
Some bands who can’t afford a dedicated Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsGreat computer gifts for the stay
What kind of computer gifts does the stay at home dad needs?
The first thing you can give him is a brand new Windows Vista CD. If your dad still uses Windows XP then he must have a lot of problems with computer security. This is because Windows is already 8 years old and if one month is a lot of time in the computer world, just imagine how much that is in the computer world. That’s 100 months…. How can you expect that code from that time is able to protect your computer? It can’t…
Windows Vista is a little expensive but will increase the performance of your dad in his computer plus it will give him a chance to be Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsComputer hackers and how they work
Have you ever wished to know how a computer hacker works?
You need to know what they are first of all. What is an hacker then? An hacker is nothing but a person with very skill computer knowledge that love to enter inside third party systems to sniff information.
This is the original hacker.
Since then a lot of other variations appeared such as Evil Hacker that enters computers to damage them, the Gold Hacker that enters inside a computer to try to make some money from it, the Thief Hacker that enters a system to steal something, most of the times files and passwords, and of course the Good Hacker that enters the systems to see if they have any vulnerability so Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsSearch engines: Viable alternatives to Google – Part 9
In 2006, Google was officially added to the dictionary. Why? Well, unless you’ve been living underground for the past 10 years, you know that Google is the King of all search engines. Many companies have attempted to challenge Google by launching their own website searches. Although many have failed, some are still trying to take Google down!
1. Yahoo
Launched in 1994, Yahoo is probably the next best thing after Google. It is growing more and more each day. Just as Google owns Youtube, Yahoo has also acquired large companies such as Hot Jobs, a job listing search, and Flickr, an internet photo sharing site. It also has many different section including images, video, answers, messenger, mail, directory, local, shopping, maps, Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsThe future of the computer and artificial intelligence
Moore’s Law: The misconceptions, the brick wall, and the approaching singularity
MISCONCEPTIONS:
It seems like every time I read articles on about the future of the computer industry, about half writers that reference Moore’s Law get it all wrong. Here is a typical example I read today
“Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel noted in 1965 that chip power doubles every 24 months, and the concept has been an industry obsession ever since. This fascination with faster processors was understandable …”
It is a common misconception that Moore’s Law is about exponential growth in computing power or transistor speed. It is clear to me that the popular definition of Moore’s Law has evolved from Moore’s original idea. This may not be such a Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsIs text messaging causing the destruction of the English language? – Part 1
My little sister gets home from school and I ask her how her day was. She responds by saying “IDK.” Okay, well at least I know what that one means. She puts her backpack down and takes out her homework. Again, she speaks in letter form, “OMG!” At this point she has my attention. Not once has she used and actual word or spoken a sentence.
When talking about her friends, it’s not her friends but BFFs. With that one she at least has to make the ssss sound at the end. Almost like saying a word. Confronting her with my current thoughts on her newfound language, I’m told, “OMG, LOL!”
Now, I’ve seen new cell phone commercials with kids speaking Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsHow to build a computer – Part 1
This is very easy. Now even a beginner can do it.
The first step of all is to buy all the components you will need to build the computer. For example, if you want a computer for gaming for work or for travel the computer will always be different. Most of the times the computer will be for work only.
Go to the store and get a Intel processor at least a dual core version. If you get the core solo, you can expect the slower possible computer much like a celeron.
The next thing you need is a good pair of RAM memory to make use of the dual channels options. 4 GB is top enough.
Finally you need a good hard disk. Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsThe best free software for personal use – Part 26
We use computers for our personal needs, sometimes for entertainment and others may use it for business reasons. But there comes a point and time where you will have to have security and privacy. If you are connected to the internet, and you do not have a firewall enabled, you can become infected with the Blaster worm within 60 seconds. That’s how dangerously worms are floating around the internet. And for this reason you need to have security software. I recommend the following: A firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a safe web browser. For a firewall I highly recommend “Zone Alarm” this free firewall is by far the absolute best you will find, others may argue comodo, kerio, or agnitum are Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsAssessing the need for free software
If you mention open-source or freeware, you’ll probably get far more “what’s that?” reactions than any rounds of applause. But whether the many computer users out there realize what it is or not, many of them are using it right now. It’s a software philosophy that’s quickly spreading into the mainstream with a future that’s looking bright.
Open-source means free software that is publicly shared; every bit of code that makes up the program is freely available for anyone to view and contribute to. What this means for the general public is that they can download and use this software free of charge, no strings attached. For us non-programmers, such projects not only welcome user-feedback, but welcome it with open arms. Read the rest of this entry »
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