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Right now, on the computer you are using, millions and millions of lines of code are being executed to facilitate your operating systems operation, interface, services and installed applications; only a fraction of which are being used by your browser. Right now, on the millions of computers in the world there is a sizable fraction of people who are doing the same. Resulting in perhaps of trillions of wasted computer instructions that render icons no one is clicking, running services few care about. There are many among us who have bought a computer solely for the purpose of surfing the internet. Google Chrome OS brings these many just that, a simple computer which switches on like a TV, and lets you browse a website as easily as you browse TV channels.  By running just the bare essentials of the OS with a browser on top, your computer is now perhaps the most efficient consumer of internet. Yes, Google Chrome OS is reducing pollution by making computers more ef...

Opera 10.50 pre-alpha released  Opera just  recently released  the new Opera 10.10 browser with support for an entirely new technology (Opera Unite), and they are already on their way for 10.50 which bring almost an entirely new Opera experience. Right after 10.10 release Opera has also made available alpha versions of 10.20 which includes support for running Opera Widgets as standalone applications, without requiring the browse to run. Opera software recently promised an early preview of their upcoming Opera 10.50 release, which it seems they are really excited about, and for good reason. While opera might be the fastest browser around when it comes to loading content thanks to it's remote compression technology, Opera Turbo, it still had a lot to catch up when it comes to JavaScript execution and rendering, where Opera 10 was still lagging far behind Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. To rectify this Opera promised a brand new JavaScript engine called Carakan which b...

Disable Autorun Of USB Drives And CD-ROM How to disable the autorun feature in Windows? For your information, it is advisable to disable or remove the autorun autoplay feature for security reasons, this is because virus tend to spread by copying itself to your USB thumbdrive using the autorun feature. Start Menu –> Run and type in ‘gpedit.msc’ Double click the ‘Turn off Autoplay’ A window will appear, under the ‘Turn off Autoplay Properties’, select ‘enabled’, under the drop down menu list choose ‘All drive’ and then click the ‘Apply’ button. Now you should be safe from the autoplay monster.

The Windows ecosystem is filled with more programs than we will ever need. But while you know to install essential programs like Firefox and Steam onto every new PC, there are plenty of core utilities you should install before downloading any application software. We pick out the 33 most useful utilities that enhance the Windows operating system. These aren't apps used for productivity (like word processing or web browsing) or entertainment (like video playback or gaming). Instead, they strengthen the backbone of Windows by optimizing hardware and system software. From single-purpose diagnostic tools to user-interface replacements, these programs provide general support to overhaul the gestalt of the Windows experience. Think you have every utility to bend Windows to your wishes? You'd be surprised! Cobian Backup After recommending SyncBack SE in our last app roundup, our readers turned us onto Cobian, an independently-developed backup utility that is as ele...

How To: Install Linux the Easy Way Years ago, when Linux was new, installing and using the alternative OS was best left to propeller-head nerds with oodles of free time. Indeed, just getting Linux up and running on a machine required several hours, just the right mix of supported hardware, and then several more hours. If you were dealing with cutting-edge hardware, it would take a couple days of tinkering to achieve a working install with a graphical interface and a reliable Internet connection. These days, installing Linux is a piece of cake. In addition to the traditional distros that install Linux to your hard drive, there are also several specialized distros that run directly from your optical drive, without making any permanent changes to the Windows install already on your PC. Such LiveCD distros make it really easy to give Linux a test spin and experiment without any real danger to you or your computer. Here's what you'll need: A blank CD or DVD A CD or DVD burner A Broa...

What is the best operating system and why? In: Operating Systems The best desktop operating system to use depends on what its intended use will be and who will be using it. There is no specific operating system which can be called "the best" overall, and since most current operating systems share most common and advanced features there is much debate on the topic. A few of the most popular operating system, their pros and cons, and some of their best uses are described below. Microsoft Windows Pros: The largest library of programs and applications. Some commercial games work only with Windows and DirectX. Almost all hardware has drivers which are compatible with Windows. Most widely used. Cons: Prone to viruses, spyware, and adware if proper steps not taken such as installation of internet security software, which reduces performance speed. Requires regular maintenance to avoid system errors and reduced performance. Even with maintenance, issues can slowly a...