Operating Systems
An Introduction to Application Software
Application software - better known as 'apps' - are seemingly everywhere and being used for everything. But what exactly is an app, and...
The Past, Present and Future of Autonomic Computing
Autonomic computing allows systems to be more self-sufficient and lessens the need for human intervention. Although the idea of autonomic...
Ubuntu on Windows: What's the Big Deal?
Development is driven by demand, and due to the popularity of Unix and Linux among developers, Windows 10 is now offering Ubuntu command...
Choosing a Virtualization Platform
Virtualization can be a big step for a business, but first a choice must be made on which platform to use.There are several to choose from,...
5 Technological Innovations that Seek to Enable the Disabled
Technology is making groundbreaking progress in devices to assist those that are disabled.
Windows Survival Guide for Linux/Unix Users
Let's face it - no matter how dedicated you are to Linux/Unix, the majority of computers out there use Windows, and like it or not, you'll...
File Managers to Fit Your Every Need
There's more to file management than just Windows File Explorer and Mac OS X Finder - numerous types of file management can help you manage...
A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started in Linux
Learning about a new operating system can be daunting for beginners, but getting started with Linux can be amazingly easy.
CP/M: The Story of the OS That Almost Succeeded Over Windows
In the late '70s, CP/M seemed poised to take the lead in the emerging market of PC operating systems. What happened to this former...
A Closer Look at FreeBSD
Whether you realize it or not, there's a good chance that FreeBSD is is running behind the scenes on devices that you use every day.
How to Get Windows 10 Features in Windows 8.1
With the widespread frustration many users feel toward Windows 8, Windows 10 will be a welcome change. However, some of the features that...
Why Linux has Failed on the Desktop
It seems that Linux will never become a mainstream OS for desktops, but it is highly popular with developers and is the basis for the...
Unix/Linux Shells 101
Shells are powerful and highly versatile tools for Unix and Linux. There are numerous shells with different abilities out there, and they...
BSD: The Other Free Unix
BSD is a powerful alternative to Linux that is available for free. Discover the many flavors of BSD and what they can do for you.
What IT People Can Learn From the Unix Philosophy
With its simple, stripped-down approach, Unix is giving many programmers exactly what they're looking for.
Why Now's the Time to Ditch Windows XP
At its peak, Windows XP was the world’s most popular operating system. Now it's being discontinued. Find out why XP users need to move on -...
Mobile OS Wars: Samsung Introduces Tizen
What does the new Samsung Tizen OS mean for you, your phone and rivals?
Beyond the Hype: 7 Key New Features in iOS 7
Even with the negative publicity surrounding Apple's iOS 7, there seems to be more promise than initially predicted, as it continues to...
Chrome OS 101
Google's Chrome OS is great - for the right type of user. Learn about the pros and cons here.
