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In Windows or linux we are fond of seeing users migrating to OpenOffice.org.

Why?

Simply because it’s open-source and it’s free.

However what about the Apple MAC users?

Based on the OpenOffice.org, the open source community build Neo Office.

Let’s go into further details.

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For most of you who have downloaded this software will find it one of the best softwares that you simply can’t let go off ……???????? ????? ????????

The software I am talking about is VEOH TV.

It is said to be one of the most popular applications downloaded by millions of users today and you might want to get hold of this FREE software right now!

I’ll be reviewing about this software today and why is it good have to it installed on your laptop this goes to all computers in general .

Till the day I explored this beautiful piece of software; the day has never been the same again.

Have you ever wonder or even waited for the defragmentation process to complete?

Is Windows Vista Disk Defragmenter a much bigger bug than XP’s?

If your answer is yes to the above 2 questions, you should definitely continue to take valueable notes off this post.

For those who have already use this third party software, I’m sure there are smiles on your faces. But to those who have not, take details on my review on this powerful, yet free, software:

The AusLogic Disk Defrag.

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When it comes to compressing your notebook computer files, there’s always a debate on which is better.Zip or RAR?

Let’s look at the overall perspectives.
When it comes to compression (or should I say zipping) ……
Majority will relate this to WinZIP.

Take note : - WinZip is a software and it’s not the process of compression

Furthermore it will cost you $29.95 (basic version) or $49.95 (if you are going for the Pro version).
It is a trialware nonetheless and if you desired to use it after the evaluation period, you need to pay for it.

What about RAR then?
Much as similar to Zip, RAR is another compression file format.
However if you want to compress a file to a RAR, you need to use WinRAR another software as similar to WinZIP.

So which one is better?

Lets look at the advantages of the ZIP compression.
Zip compression is supported and can be converted by most of the compression softwares in the market. The fact that Zip is a standard format in compression, you can also use free softwares to create a Zip file. Not only that, Windows XP and Vista has an in-built Zip function for you to create and extract Zip files thus you may not need to install additional softwares to perform this function.

However if you’re going to extract a RAR file, you need compression softwares to open them.
There are softwares in the market that supports extracting RAR formats (even free softwares!) but to perform creation of a RAR file you can only do it using WinRAR.

Now let’s talk file compression sizes.
It is proven that RAR excels far better in compression than Zip.

How?
Take this example :-
I have a collection of pdf files which are needed to be compressed to a single file format.
The initial size = 5.2mB
Using Zip - the file size will be reduced to 4.6 mB
Using RAR - the file size will be reduced to 4.2 mB
To note : this is just a normal beginner’s test to compression.
The above sizes can be reduced much more further, an intermediate method and the file size can be reduced more significantly ….. especially with the RAR format.

Try out this test and tell me what you think?

This is the confusing part whenever a newbie approaches me for advice on getting a new notebook.

Though most of you understand the difference between a Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office, there are still a minority which still finds this rather misleading.

How come?

I was approached recently by a friend of mine who wanted to buy a new Dell Inspirion notebook computer. As per normal, he asked me for my opinions on the notebook and other technical stuffs like battery life, etc.

But what surprised me is that, he keep mentioning MS Excel, Words and Powerpoint when I looked at the bundled offer there isn’t any. Microsoft Works was not even in the bundled!

After a while I understand that he was confused about the Windows and Office products.

Seems both are products by Microsoft, there are a few users whom may think it is always a bundled.

Microsoft has separated Windows (Operating System) and Office (document, spreadsheet and presentation) and this ain’t something new.

I believed Dell might have include a 30 day trial in the package, though it is not written in the newspaper article showed to me by my friend.

Anyway for new users out there whom might still be getting a new notebook for the coming new year always remember that Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office are two different products completely.

Your notebook computer manufacturer will always (most of the time) bundled you with the operating system but not necessarily the Office applications software.

But if you want a free and open source version of Office, you can always download OpenOffice.org .

I was just checking a friend’s newly bought Dell notebook recently when I saw something which actually excites me.

There was this software called “LoJack for Laptop” on my friend’s notebook.

For all we know, “Lojack” is a company which delivers vehicle recovery system, which simply means if your car is stolen … the authorities will be able to track and recover the stolen or missing vehicle via their LoJack systems.

But what does it all got to do with notebooks.

After doing some research, I found out that Dell computers is the only company that implements LoJack for Laptops.

It means that a software is implant in the notebook and if there is a possibility that notebook is being stolen or lost …. Dell can actually traced the whereabout of the notebook via the internet.

Check out this video below for a better explaination ….. (This video is brought to you courtesy of Dell Computers)

As I always say …. “Keep your professional boxes safe and secure” (with or without LoJack)…… The notebook is your jewel….

Hi …..

After a whole week of mice reviews and articles, I think some of my viewers will be thinking in their mind…. “Izzy no more mice…..

Well not to worry…. Me and Mice no more ….. unless there’s new things about them which I have to post about.

Anyway being a safety conscious guy that I am, I recently help out a cousin of mine on safeguarding his notebook data.

I’ll be doing a review on this software “Encrypt On Click”, so read further……..

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Apple will be hitting stores with their new operating system …. The Leopard OSX.

The fifth edition will be hitting stores come October 26 and with the operating system a compatible with the Intel Core Duo 2 processors, my bet is that we are going to see a number of migrants out there, especially from the notebook community.

Don’t get me wrong, Microsoft Windows is still the majority’s choice but with the Microsoft putting Vista in so many editions …. (Home, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate editions), The Leopard is the one and only edition release.

To keep it simple, anyone who bought the Leopard OSX will receive the same software bundled in…. no more, no less. That’s what I like personally like about Apple . They always put one “Standardised” product in the market and it doesn’t confuse people too much.

Although I’ve not tried any of the Apple softwares myself, I personally have the urge to try one since my Lenovo notebook which was integrated with Windows Vista is not giving me the “Ride Of My Life” at the moment.

Some might even wonder….. am I a Microsoft rebel?

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