Archive : Computer

When reading about PCs and servers, you’ll often see the CPU described by the number of bits (e.g., 32-bit or 64-bit), here is what that means. 32-bit refers to the number of bits (the smallest unit of information on a machine) that can be processed or transmitted in parallel, or the number of bits used for single element in a data format. The ... Full story »

If you haven’t switched over to the new Facebook profile, you’re missing out!The creative community (and techcrunch also labnol)are buzzing about Alexandre Oudin’s use of the new profile design to be creatively awesome and massive. So, here’s how to do it too and stand out in the black and white that makes up Facebook.Remember,no ... Full story »

PS3 Media Server for Windows,Mac OS X and Linux If you currently only use your Playstation 3 to play games you are missing a whole world of media experiences which are so easy to tap into. PS3 Media Server is free software that has the ability to increase your PS3 experience manifold. It adds the much needed support for .MKV (Matroska Video Container) ... Full story »

Prey is an open source freeware program which you can use to track and recover your stolen laptop or mobile phone. You set it up by installing a tiny agent on your computer or phone, and if your device is stolen, you can send it a secret signal which wakes up the software, to start monitoring via GPS or WiFi signal triangulation. The program ... Full story »

Many people are interested in trying Ubuntu - a popular Linux distribution – but are unfamiliar with terms such as “partition” and “dual-boo” and how to perform those actions on their systems.  Although partitioning a drive is reasonably simple, it’s not always the best or easiest choice to make when deciding to ... Full story »

QWOP is a new ragdoll-based Flash game by Benzido, developer of Too Many Ninjas and Top Spinner. In it, you play an athlete named Qwop who is participating in a hundred metres sprint event at the Olympic Games. Using only the Q, W, O and P keys, players must attempt to finish the event or at least get as far as they can without falling over. A help ... Full story »

Surfing the internet has become an activity of everyday life, however it also brings many perils. The worst fear of most internet users is the fear of obtaining a computer virus. Computer viruses, such as a Trojan Horse, are very malicious. Malicious software, also known as malware, can easily gain access to your computer from the inside, rendering ... Full story »