Operating Systems Articles

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Tuesday, 25th November 2008 @ 5:50 PM

An operating system, such as Windows or Linux, is defined as the main program on a computer. It determines how the user performs tasks and how the interface appears. An interface example is your taskbar or desktop. An operating system, often referred to as an OS, also determines what software can be installed on a computer. For example, if a PC is running Linux, certain programs that run on Windows may not be compatible with this specific operating system. Some operating systems use a GUI... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 11:52 AM

Windows 7 is tentatively due to hit store shelves sometime around the middle of 2009 and seems to be a slightly revamped version of what Windows Vista should have been. Key amongst the new features include a pair of Mac OS X features that the Redmond giant is borrowing: the Dock & Multi-touch. In Mac OS X the Dock serves as both a quick-launch area for commonly used applications and folders. It's unknown how the dock in Windows 7 will function exactly, but it wouldn't surprise m... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 11:02 AM

Windows has always come with stock games such as minesweeper and solitaire; however, if any game was added to the computer, it would then create its own separate folder in the Windows Start Menu. The Windows Vista Game Explorer has finally "fixed" this overabundance of excess folders in the Start Menu. Upon analysis of the Windows Vista Game Explorer, one finds that all the information one would need to know about a game is right there as a Start Menu button. Although each game m... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Musa Aykac @ Friday, 24th October 2008 @ 10:37 PM

The Android basically is a software podium and an operating mechanism especially for mobile devices, which is developed by Google. It permits developers to write a managed code in a language that resembles Java, and it utilizes Java libraries that are developed by Google. It does not sustain programs that are developed in the native code. The Android podium was unveiled on 05th November 2007, and coincided with the inauguration of Open Handset Alliance. This Alliance was formed with th... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Mehmet Onatli @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 2:17 PM

CHKDSK errors occur whenever Windows detects a problem with the file system on your hard disk, and tries to automatically repair it by running the CHKDSK application. Although CHKDSK can fix such errors, Windows also frequently misdiagnose the cause of the problem, and can actually makes things worse. What causes CHKDSK errors? Many things can trigger Windows to launch the CHKDSK to scan and repair the hard drive. Among the most common are logical errors in the file system, bad s... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 10:57 PM

So you just purchased a new PC, or upgraded from Windows XP. Already tired of the default Windows Vista background, icons, or sounds? In this article, we will discuss various safe, easy and free ways to customize your Windows Vista desktop. First of all, you may want to change your logon icon. This is the first thing you will see when you start up your PC. Your machine will come preloaded with dozens of logon icons, but if none of these are right for you, there's also LogonStudio Vis... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 9:42 PM

Though some people have speculated that Windows 7 will simply be an extension on the core engine used for Microsoft Windows Vista, many Windows users are waiting to see what changes will be introduced in Windows 7 before starting to form their opinions. Microsoft has stated publicly that Windows 7 will be a major release for the company, lending credence to the theory that Windows 7 will have a number of changes and refinements; here is what is known thus far about what changes will be i... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Patrick Omari @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 6:49 PM

Keeping a PC running smoothly is something that seems to elude a lot of people. Too many times I've seen people running their PC to a crawl and then wondering what the problem is and why everything seems to be running so slowly. Inexperienced users seem to pick up a huge amount of spyware and viruses, as well as a plethora of programs designed to eradicate such things. All things combined can turn even the fastest of machines into something resembling a computer built in 1990. Hopefully I c... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 6:43 PM

As the time pass the technology changes, as we see around all the things have changed since times like the ways of communication, the moving style of people and so on. Technology will keep on changing. Even we see in case of computer we used to have Pentium 1 2 or 3 and now we have Core 2 Duo and other such processors. Likewise the operating systems have changed over since. We used to have window 98 then came the windows XP and now we have the window VISTA in market. Ever since the window... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Patrick Omari @ Saturday, 4th October 2008 @ 4:50 PM

For anyone moving across from Windows to using a Mac the first few days can feel a little strange. The interface is superficially the same but fundamentally different. The Mac operating system, OS X has a number of really useful features and shortcuts that Windows lacks that can make working on a Mac really easy. While Windows has many functions not present on Apple's operating system this article will focus on a few tips to help transitioning over to a Mac a little easier. The first... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Saturday, 4th October 2008 @ 7:40 AM

There are so many things you can do with Windows Vista and one of the thing is, you have the flexibility to tweak your Windows very easily. You can tweak your Windows in just a few clicks which only takes a few seconds. Windows Vista gives you the power to change theme instantly. A theme is a customization of menu appearance, screen savers, fonts colors, backgrounds, icons and more. You will have a more better looking and more astonishing Windows by creating your own personalized theme or... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 2:54 AM

The Windows Sidebar is a widget for Desktop Gadgets, which is placed on either the left or right side of the desktop depending on where you like it. The Sidebar was first introduced as a part the new operating system Windows Vista, and is not an option on other versions of Microsoft Windows such as XP, Millenium Edition, or 2000. Windows Sidebar is a pane on the side of the Microsoft Windows Vista desktop where you can keep all of your gadgets. The Windows Sidebar feature comes standard with hom... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Martin Brinkmann @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 12:29 AM

Microsoft Windows comes packaged with a file search tool which, if used properly, can be very effective in finding lost files. However, it requires a little refinement to work properly. Firstly, you must ask yourself a few questions about what you're looking for, and what you know about it. What type of file are you looking for? Do you know the extension (i.e. .jpeg, .doc, .pdf, etc.)? Do you remember any portion of the file name? Do you know which hard drive(s) it might be on? Can y... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Lance Girls @ Saturday, 20th September 2008 @ 9:07 AM

Is your Microsoft Windows computer not working like it should when you first bought it? Do you think maybe you might have a Virus or something possibly worse? You might be in need of Windows Vista virus removal. Windows Vista has not been out for all that long, maybe 2 years, but enough people bought and use the operating system where we think its important you know how you should deal with virus and spyware problems when your home computer gets into trouble. 1 - In Control Panel Disable ... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Ed Lathrop @ Monday, 15th September 2008 @ 8:39 PM

It's really great to buy a new computer! With it you can do all the things you were unable to do on the old one. All your former limitations are left behind you. You have the resources to do any computer operation now. The sky's the limit. Get any program you want, your computer can deal with it. You're up to date and then some! This was pretty much the attitude, and logically so, of a customer of mine who told me about his PC that had become very slow in a very short time.... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Dominic Donaldson @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 10:10 AM

The concept of software configuration management can be mind boggling unless you are given a tentative and informed introduction to it. If you are dumped at a computer terminal with the open source code data configuration software Subversion in front of you then you might just stare blankly. The initial prerequisite for working in software configuration management is fluency in C-plus-plus or Java and a basic working knowledge of Linux or Unix. If those names mean nothing to you then you ... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Mehmet Onatli @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 6:01 PM

In order to appreciate the importance of registry cleaning, the computer user must develop an understanding of a computer's configuration. That configuration is shaped by the database on the computer, and that database reflects the extent of information on the computer. When the computer user installs a software program, the information in the registry is created, changed or deleted. When the computer user uninstalls a program, information in the registry is created, changed or dele... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By hazel leo @ Tuesday, 10th June 2008 @ 1:29 AM

Windows Indexing service and the registry cleaner are related very closely. Windows indexing allows the system to locate and run files and programs quickly and efficiently. Windows Registry also stores the various users' preferences such as the desktop settings and what programs the user wants to startup with the operating system during boot up. This registry is constantly changing along with the use of the system. These changes are a stumbling block for the system as the registry c... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By Tom Jon @ Saturday, 7th June 2008 @ 11:14 AM

Many people have been asking if windows vista is really that bad. They ask do they need it? They really consider if they should upgrade or not. While windows vista has had it's fair share of problems all is not lost. The operating system is actually pretty good. More so than most people give it credit for. Microsoft put a lot more technology into vista then more people realize. This version of windows has many more features to keep your computer clean and running good... more...

Computers » Operating Systems | By hazel leo @ Saturday, 24th May 2008 @ 3:34 PM

Now that you have a current copy of your registry on backup just in case something happens we can get down to business. To browse your registry go to START and click on RUN. Now type "regedit" in the box and click on OK or hit enter. A window should open that says Registry Editor in the title bar and there should be a tree type directory structure with +'s next to a bunch of hkey entries. This is where your operating system is told to find and do basically everything it does. So be ... more...