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How to Avoid Spyware and Viruses Online

Viruses, spyware and other kinds of unwanted software (collectively referred to as Malware) have not made the news headlines in the past few years, with the possible exception of the "Conflicker" worm earlier this year. Part of this is because they are no longer "new", a key element to being...

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What Is Google Chrome OS?

Google Chrome OS is an ultra-fast, ultra-light operating system designed for netbooks and other devices designed for web applications. Chrome OS will be based on Linux and it's code will be open source, unlike it's main competition Microsoft. Google's Chrome OS was unveiled on December 7th,...

Jolicloud's Jolibook November Launch

Jolicloud's Jolibook November Launch

Jolicloud, creater of Ubuntu's HTML5 powered cloud computing operating system, has announced the November launch of a netbook dubbed Jolibook. Details regarding the product have not yet been made public. Insiders leaked the 10.1 inch netbook will feature an Intel Atom N550 processor and unique...

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European Commission Accuses Microsoft Again

The European Commission (EU) has once again taken aim at Microsoft. The company has been accused of harming competition due to its bundling of the Explorer browser with its Windows operating system. The EU made the following statement on Friday morning: "Microsoft's tying of Internet Explorer to...

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Google Chrome OS Entering the Operating System Market

Google has finally confirmed all the rumors of it entering the operating system market which had been going on since years. Yesterday, in an official blog post it confirmed its plans to directly challenge Microsoft by introducing its own OS which would be called Google Chrome OS. Google Chrome OS...

10 Most Influential Weapons in History

10 Most Influential Weapons in History

Weapons: these ever-changing martial tools have been used to forge nations, to create empires and to topple regimes. They have shaped society, signified ranks and, of course, been brutal implements of death. They’ve brought slaughter and destruction to millions of people, but they have also liberated...

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What Is a Terabyte?

A terabyte (TB) is a measurement of data storage capacity. It is the equivalent of 1,024 gigabytes (GB). The term is often used in reference to hard disk drives, which acts as the “brain” of the computer and carry all the important files and programs, as well as the operating system itself. Just...

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Who Is Bill Gates?

Bill Gates, whose real name is William Howard Gates is one of the world’s richest individuals and one of the most influential people of the 20th century. He is best known as the co-founder of the multi-billion dollar company Microsoft Corporation in partnership with Paul Allen. Their corporation...

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Online Guide to Free Dating Web Sites

Marketers believe that "Free" is the most powerful word in the English language. Whether you're trying to sell cereal or computers, the word "free" is the most compelling thing you can put into your advertisements. Love is no different a service in that regard. Though the Web is famous for its...

Online Checking Accounts

Online Checking Accounts

Checking accounts allow individual and business depositors within financial institutions to deposit money and withdraw funds via a Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation (FDIC) insured account. The terms and services offered by banks and various financial institutions vary tremendously though...