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Trim iTunes Down to Size

Posted on 03. Jun, 2009 by Eric.

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We all can remember the days long ago when iTunes was quick and required very little system resources to perform its simple task of playing music. Since then, iTunes has become full of extra features and addons that most of us would rather live without. The burden of these additional “enhancements” are all the more evident if your computer is a couple years old or if you are using netbook computer. Dated/Underpowered systems run iTunes extremely slowly. Who wants their computer to bog down while they are playing music alone? Certainly not I! I would appreciate having a little extra processing power left over to navigate the net while I listen to music.

For those of you who feel the same way… I have good news. I recently came across an article which explains how to cut iTunes down to size. [...]

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Everything

Posted on 08. Apr, 2009 by Eric.

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Everything is a lightweight, yet powerful search engine for PC. Everything enables you to instantly locate files and folders on your computer so you can open, execute, or delete them as you desire. Even hidden files are detected so you can access them without having to alter your Windows “Folder Options.” If you are a fan of “Spotlight” for Mac, then you will love this application. To use Everything, type in the name of the file or program you are searching for. While you type, it searches through every file on your hard drive and displays the files relevant to your search.

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Portable Apps: A Closer Look

Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by Eric.

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While we have previously taken a brief look at Portable Apps, the piece didn’t go into much detail regarding installing and customizing the suite. The focus of this post is to entice people to try Portable Apps, learn how to install the suite, and master how to add applications to it that are not official Portable Apps applications. Below I have provided all the information you need to get set up in a user friendly Q&A format.

Why should I try Portable Apps?
As USB drives become increasingly cheaper, do you find yourself buying or being given new ones? If so, what should you do with that old 1GB drive? [...]

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Cloud Computing

Posted on 30. Mar, 2009 by Eric.

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Years ago, technology enthusiasts speculated that cloud computing would become the future of the computer industry. As bold and preposterous as that statement sounded back then, today we are already realizing a portion of their vision. In its simplest form, cloud computing involves using the internet to perform computing tasks such as word processing and email. Taken to the extreme, a cloud computer would replace any need to purchase a new computer or software. Instead of purchasing, you would simply take advantage of a cloud computing service. [...]

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Mac OS X Like Windows Desktop

Posted on 25. Nov, 2008 by Eric.

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Are you a Mac or PC? While I have spent the majority of my life pledging my allegiance to the PC, in recent months I have come to appreciate the benefits associated with owning a Mackintosh. The fact is that Apple’s operating system, OS X, has an advantage over any PC operating system on the market. One of Mackintosh’s primary advantage is that their desktop features an extremely user-friendly interface. Amenities such as Dock, Expose and screen corner functionality are just a few of the tricks Apple has up its sleeve. The perks associated with Mackintosh come at a high price, since Apple refuses to make a true budget computer. [...]