The Computers Category

Memory Usage of Google Chrome vs Firefox

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

I have used Google Chrome as my default web browser since the beta release on September 2008.  Three features I like most about the web browser is the clean and simple look, the merged address and search bar, and the multi-process architecture. At the time, Firefox couldn't match these features, or ... Continue reading

Google Chrome For The iPhone

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

I really wish Google and Apple would partner up and get Google Chrome for the iPhone developed. I am not sure which one I like better, my iPhone or Google Chrome. I do know that having the two joined would make my world practically perfect. The biggest issue I have ... Continue reading

LCD Screen Replacement on a Gateway NV59C

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Kinda just testing out the WordPress iPhone app. Here are some pictures of a Gateway NV59C laptop that I am about to replace the cracked LCD screen. There is no gallery post format on the WordPress iPhone app. That kinda sucks. Continue reading

How To Install HP Printer Drivers on Linux?

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Linux has come a long way over the years. Installing, customizing, and using Linux as your full time and primary operating system hasn't been any easier than now. I can see there being issues with figuring out how to install printer drivers on your newly installed Linux system. Here's the great ... Continue reading

Download Linux Mandriva 2011 (Hydrogen)

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Last week when I was going nuts downloading and installing many of the different Linux distributions I came across Mandriva but decided to wait to download and install it because the 2011 version, code name Hydrogen, was about to be released. Well now it's available and I am excited to download, ... Continue reading

How To Play Old DOS Games Using Linux?

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

If you have been wanting to play old DOS computer games but can't figure out an easy way to do it the solution is actually pretty simple. If you happen to be a Ubuntu or Debian Linux user, there is a DOS emulator program you can easily install called DOSbox ... Continue reading

Why Mac OS X is Better Than Any Version of Windows

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Here is a simple and quick reason why Mac OS X is better than any version of Microsoft Windows, current, future, or existing. I only have to reinstall Mac OS X once per year compared to having to reinstall Windows once per month. Continue reading

First Impressions of PCLinuxOS

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Over the last few days I have been downloading and installing different Linux distributions to try them out. My Linux journey started over ten years ago but didn't take off full time until a few years ago when I installed Ubuntu. Shortly after using Ubuntu I felt it was too ... Continue reading

First Impressions of Linux Mint 11 Katya

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

If you have been using Ubuntu for awhile and you're looking for a change, then installing Linux Mint 11 Katya should be an excellent choice. Things are different but the changes aren't too drastic from what you are comfortable with, and what you have come to expect from Ubuntu. Linux ... Continue reading

First Impressions of Puppy Linux Lucid 5.2.8

Sunday, August 21st, 2011

I really enjoy using Linux a lot. My adventures with Linux started over ten years ago. I am far from being a Linux expert, but I am getting to the point now where I am pretty comfortable tackling challenges, experimenting with configurations, and using the command line. My Linux journey started with ... Continue reading

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