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- I Spy Mystery - Review of I Spy MysteryUpdated: 2008-08-15 @ 21:35:27 GMT
I Spy Mystery is another satisfying entry in the popular I Spy series of software and books. The mystery angle adds a fun twist to the word-picture puzzles that will challenge your powers of observ… - Gary Gadget Building Cars - Review of Gary Gadget Building CarsCreated: 2008-08-15 @ 21:28:10 GMT
Gary Gadget Building Cars is a delight for pint-size grease monkeys, but it's not all fun and games. It challenges kids to build cars that not only look good, but can handle certain types of road c… - Optical Media - Glossary - Optical MediaCreated: 2008-08-12 @ 21:31:21 GMT
Optical media is a generic term that refers to any type of data storage media that uses light, usually in the form of a laser, to read and/or write data… - Relational Database - Glossary - Relational DatabaseCreated: 2008-08-12 @ 21:29:07 GMT
Desktop databases come in two basic types, relational and flat file. A relational database is made up of multiple tables. Each table contains sets of information that relates to other tables. A rel… - Software - Glossary - SoftwareCreated: 2008-08-12 @ 21:27:06 GMT
Software includes any program that can be stored and used on a computer. The term usually refers to both applications and operating systems… - Malware - Glossary - MalwareCreated: 2008-08-12 @ 19:10:06 GMT
Malware, or malicious software, is any type of software that is designed to cause damage, disrupt activities, provide unauthorized access to a computer or network, or collect data about you without… - Multifunction Printer - Glossary - Multifunction PrinterCreated: 2008-08-12 @ 19:07:48 GMT
A multifunction printer (MFP) combines several different functions in a single printer, usually printing, scanning, copying, and faxing… - Inkjet Printer - Glossary - Inkjet PrinterCreated: 2008-08-12 @ 19:05:54 GMT
An inkjet printer uses specially designed print heads that can spray ink directly onto paper in specific patterns. Most inkjet printers are four-color printers (cyan, magenta, yellow, black), altho… - Laser Printer - Glossary - Laser PrinterCreated: 2008-08-12 @ 19:02:42 GMT
A laser printer is a printer that uses a light source (usually a laser) to project onto a charged surface (usually a rotating drum). Laser printers are available in color and monochrome versions, i… - MacJournal 5 ? Review of MacJournal 5 from Mariner SoftwareUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 23:01:06 GMT
Mariner Software’s MacJournal 5 may be the best journal, diary, and blogging front end for the Mac. Focus on Macs found so much to like about MacJournal 5 that it earned a four-star rating… - Firewall - Glossary - FirewallCreated: 2008-08-08 @ 17:39:08 GMT
A firewall is a barrier that prevents unauthorized access to a computer or network. A firewall may be hardware-based, software-based, or a combination of hardware and software. … - HDCP - Glossary - HDCPCreated: 2008-08-08 @ 17:36:52 GMT
HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a digital rights management system that is used to protect HD (high definition) content from unauthorized copying. … - Flat File - Glossary - Flat File DatabaseCreated: 2008-08-08 @ 17:33:28 GMT
There are two basic types of desktop database, flat file and relational. A flat file database uses a single, two-dimensional table made up of rows and columns… - Driver - Glossary - DriverCreated: 2008-08-08 @ 17:29:42 GMT
A driver is a small software program designed to allow a piece of hardware, such as a printer, to communicate with a computer and its operating system. Drivers are operating system specific as well… - USB - Glossary - USBCreated: 2008-08-05 @ 02:19:51 GMT
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a uniform connector designed to simplify the process of connecting peripherals, such as printers or keyboards, to a computer. … - Wi-Fi - Glossary - Wi-FiCreated: 2008-08-05 @ 02:15:17 GMT
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) usually refers to a wireless networking system that uses any of the 802.11 wireless networking protocols… - Incremental Backup - Glossary - Incremental BackupCreated: 2008-08-05 @ 02:11:11 GMT
Most backup software performs two basic types of backups, full and incremental. An incremental backup only copies data that is new or has changed since the last time the same data set was backed up… - Spyware - Glossary - SpywareCreated: 2008-08-05 @ 02:05:59 GMT
Spyware is any software that has the ability to gather information about a computer user, usually without the user's knowledge. … - Optical Drive - Glossary - Optical DriveCreated: 2008-08-05 @ 01:59:22 GMT
In addition to a hard drive, most desktop and laptop computers come with an optical drive, which is designed to read or read and write optical media (CDs and DVDs). … - RAM - Glossary - RAMCreated: 2008-08-04 @ 21:38:47 GMT
RAM (Random Access Memory) is a computer's main memory. RAM temporarily stores parts of the operating system and any applications you run, to allow faster access to data… - LCD - Glossary - LCD DisplayCreated: 2008-08-04 @ 21:31:40 GMT
An LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is made from two or more sheets of polarizing material, with a liquid crystal solution in between them. … - HTML - Glossary - HTMLUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 17:59:17 GMT
HTML is a markup language that specifies the formatting of the content of web pages, including text, images, and links. HTML tells a browser how to display a page… - Hardware - Glossary - Computer HardwareCreated: 2008-08-04 @ 17:58:55 GMT
In terms of computers, hardware usually refers to external components, such as printers or scanners, that you can see or touch. Some internal computer components, such as the processor and memory, … - Focus on MacsUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 23:46:48 GMT
Get the inside scoop on Macintosh hardware and software, plus tips, tricks, and troubleshooting techniques from your Focus on Macs Guide - Tom Nelson… - User Accounts - Creating User Accounts on Your MacUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 23:45:23 GMT
The Mac's User Accounts feature allows multiple individuals to use the same Mac, while protecting each user's privacy. The Mac supports several types of user accounts, including administrator, stan… - Finder - Using the Finder on Your MacUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 23:27:01 GMT
Using the Finder on a Mac isn't very difficult, but there are a few quirks and secrets that all Mac users should know about. Learn how to use the Finder and simplify your daily activities with your… - Demo - Glossary - Demo SoftwareCreated: 2008-08-03 @ 22:20:14 GMT
A demo is a trial version of a software program that you can use for a specified period of time before you decide whether or not to buy it. … - Content Filter - Glossary - Content FilterCreated: 2008-08-03 @ 22:17:21 GMT
A content filter allows you to control the web sites that younger family members can visit. Content filters are a common feature of web filtering software, which may also include time management an… - Backup - Glossary - BackupCreated: 2008-08-03 @ 22:13:32 GMT
A backup is a copy of one or more of your computer data files. You can back up your data manually, by copying files from your hard drive to another hard drive or to removable media. You can also us… - Application - Glossary - ApplicationCreated: 2008-08-03 @ 22:09:27 GMT
An application is a software program designed to perform one or more computer functions. … - Adware - Glossary - AdwareCreated: 2008-08-03 @ 22:05:45 GMT
Adware is a type of spyware that collects information about your buying habits, as well as the web sites you visit. Adware uses the information it collects to display advertising in your web browse… - Mac Backup - Mac Backup Software, Hardware, and Guides for Your MacUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 20:11:05 GMT
There are many Mac backup software programs available. With so many products to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Focus on Macs takes a look at some of the soft… - Bento Review Screenshots - Bento’s Pop-up Menu FieldUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:29:14 GMT
Bento includes a special field that allows you to create a list of items that will display a pop-up menu of choices… - Bento Review Screenshots - FileMaker Bento Review ScreenshotsUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:29:12 GMT
Screenshots taken during FileMaker Bento review. … - Bento Review Screenshots - FileMaker Bento Review ScreenshotsUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:29:12 GMT
Screenshots taken during FileMaker Bento review. … - Bento Review Screenshots - FileMaker Bento Review ScreenshotsUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:29:12 GMT
Screenshots taken during FileMaker Bento review. … - Bento - Review of FileMaker?s Bento Database SoftwareCreated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:16:52 GMT
Bento, FileMaker’s latest database application, may very well be the friendliest personal organizer for the Mac. Bento offers a fully relational database that is easy to use and easy on the bu… - Bento Review Screenshots - Using Pop-up MenusCreated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:11:45 GMT
Once you create a Choices field, Bento will display it as a pop-up menu within a database record… - Bento Review Screenshots - Bento’s Home ScreenCreated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:11:45 GMT
When you launch Bento, it presents a home screen that lets you quickly select the activity you wish to perform… - Bento Review Screenshots - Bento’s CheckboxesCreated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:11:45 GMT
Bento supports many different types of fields. Its Checkbox field allows you to create item checkboxes in your database, so you can tick off tasks or indicate the presence … - Bento Review Screenshots - Adding Relationships in BentoCreated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:11:44 GMT
Bento’s method of creating a relationship between two database sources is by far the easiest I’ve ever seen… - Bento Review Screenshots - Customizing Bento FormsCreated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:11:44 GMT
Bento includes a collection of forms you can customize; you can also create new forms. In addition to adding or removing fields, you can add a limited number of objects to a form… - Bento Review Screenshots - Bento’s Three-Pane DisplayCreated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:11:44 GMT
Bento uses a simple, three-pane interface to organize onscreen data. Bento’s Library, Records, and Fields panes let you view all of the necessary data at a glance… - Bento Review Screenshots - Bento Shares the Mac’s Address Book…Created: 2008-07-22 @ 17:11:44 GMT
Bento’s built-in Address Book library makes a bi-directional connection with your Mac’s Address Book application. Changes made to Bento or your Mac’s Address Book are …