Archive for May, 2012

Many reputable companies offer software that is as powerful or convenient to use as software you may already be using for half the price or even for free! How nice would it be, when your anti-virus program expires, to find a free alternative and to avoid worrying about paying for a subscription year after year? This is, in fact, an entirely realistic expectation for you to have and can save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.

Finding reputable software (more…)

When it comes to computers there are three types of ware; hardware, software and firmware. What is the difference between them? Let’s start with hardware.

Hardware is any physical component of a computer system. This includes the motherboard, the central processing unit, the disk drives, the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor and any other piece of equipment that you may own. Hardware is the bones of the computer system. Hardware can only be changed by upgrading the physical components of the computer.

Software is the programming. This is the set of (more…)