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Open Source Software

Open source software has increasingly made inroads in various classes of computer software from relatively simple games and utilities to full-fledged operating systems and office productivity suites. Although open source software is generally not backed by corporations, open source developers have repeatedly proven that stable, secure, high-quality software can be produced and distributed for only a fraction of the cost of traditional “closed source” software.

Regeristy Backup

The Windows registry is a special database that contains the configuration settings needed by Windows programs and hardware.  It contains information about your screen colors, wallpaper, hardware devices and associated drivers, settings for your programs, and much more.  It is (ideally) the repository for all information that was saved in .INI files in the versions of Windows predating Windows 95.

File Extentions

This article contains links to pictures that serve to illustrate some of the explanations for managing file extensions.  Because of some slight differences between Windows 95/98/Me and Windows XP, I have inserted double links for each picture.  A picture that applies to Windows 95/98/Me is denoted by the link “9x”.  A picture that applies to Windows XP is denoted by the link “XP”.  Depending on your screen resolution, some pictures may not display unless you configure Internet Explorer to full screen mode.  You can toggle between regular mode and full screen by pressing the F11 key.

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How to Purchase a COMPUTER

As the Internet and other computer related technologies become more interesting and easier to use, the question often arises: How do I pick out the right computer for me?

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Digital Photography

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