We have all heard of a Netbook as well as Notebook. Before we get into the difference between them both, let us see what exactly is a Netbook and a Notebook. Notebook: Notebook is a term used for portable computer, sometimes interchangeably in place of a laptop. However it is thinner and lighter and has […]
When we wish to surf pages on the net, we usually write the URL in the address bar for each of them starting with http:// or https://. What makes the web address different while using any one of them, keeping the entire address same besides this and where lies the difference? Let us understand what […]
Social Networking sites are a way for users to interact on the internet. There are many of such sites that have come up and are a platform for people to form their communities, make online friends and discuss common things that interest them. A few among such are Facebook, MySpace, Orkut, LinkedIn etc. One needs […]
Windows 7 was introduced with 6 editions, each unique in its own way and yet supporting some common functionality. Each edition supports 32 bit processor. For those users who have been using the earlier introduced Operating systems, Microsoft came up with ‘Windows anytime upgrade’ which enables you to upgrade your machines to Windows 7 edition […]
A tablet pc is a bridge between a laptop’s functionality and a Smartphone’s portability. Let us have a glimpse at top 3 of them and compare what makes them better than the other to enable us to decide on our choice before going ahead and purchasing one of those fancy as well as a handy […]
A computer virus is basically a program which enters and gets installed on your computer and which can simultaneously execute or run on its own when a specific type of file is clicked. A virus can enter a computer either when you receive an email or you transfer a file, which is infected from one […]
You must have heard of ‘cookies’ stored on your computer and that at times you need to clean them regularly while at other times they are useful for fast and easy filling in of forms and information on the net. So what exactly are these internet cookies or web cookies and why are they needed? […]
RSS Feed is a short form for either of the two: Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary. To explain the concept of RSS in simple terms, it is used to let the readers of a particular website or a blog know that the website they have subscribed to, has been updated. To understand better, […]
Cloud Computing is one of the most talked about concept in Technology. In simple terms it can be explained as Internet computing. Let’s see how Cloud Computing works. When we say that the computing involves working on the net, in simple terms it implies that you do not install any of the software programs or […]
A browser is a platform which enables us to view the world wide web (www) pages. Some of the most popular browsers are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome and Apple Safari. Besides some common features, each of these browsers is equipped with some unique ones to help you decide which one would you […]