How you remove Linux from a dual-boot computer varies according your initial operating system (OS X or Windows), and your Linux distribution, such as Ubuntu, Mandriva, or Fedora. Read the rest

Google Docs is free software that you use online to create and edit online files. This is ‘cloud computing’ because you download neither Google Docs software nor your work files. You can access Google Docs and your work files from any computer (PC, Mac, or Linux). Read the rest

Just about everyone who owns a computer is very likely familiar with Microsoft Office. It’s a productivity suite, designed to make your work easier. Read the rest

Encryption software for laptop computers is almost always identical with encryption software for desktop computers. However, you might have greater need to install encryption software on your laptop computer because it is more vulnerable to loss or theft. Read the rest

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. OEM Software refers to software that is manufactured for sale on a large scale to computer makers. For example, Dell will often bundle the latest Microsoft Windows Operating system on their computers. As a matter of fact, most of the major PC manufacturers do the same. Read the rest

Personal Finance software is used to help you keep a budget, track your money, be it a checking account or savings account, and keep track of other assets and liabilities. Read the rest

When you use a computer and are connected to the Internet, your computer is vulnerable to attack from many different sources. When most computer users think of security issues, they envision a hacker creating a virus and infecting their systems. This is a valid concern, as every day the hackers who create computer viruses seem to get cleverer. However, viruses are not the only way your computer can be attacked. Read the rest

When Windows Vista was first introduced to consumers, constant compatibility issues and lack of user friendly tools and settings made the operating system an instant failure. Many users compared Windows Vista to Microsoft’s biggest failure Windows ME. Windows 7 promised to fix most of the Windows Vista issues. However, when shopping, which operating system should you choose? Read the rest

Open-source software is free to use, copy, distribute, and modify according to its author’s copyright and license. Volunteer developers, testers, and others have formed international ‘communities’ that create, maintain, and support open-source software. This article first presents examples of open-source software, and then focuses on its pros and cons for users. Read the rest

In only a few decades, due to advancing computer technologies, writing tools have evolved from soft-lead pencils to software programs, many of which are free. As detailed in sections below, free software for writers includes information organizers and word processors. Read the rest