How to Make Your PC as Fast as the Day You Bought It

One of the most frustrating things in life is a slow computer. 
Every few years, we buy an expensive new PC and love how fast it starts up, runs programs, and loads websites.  Inevitably though, it starts to slow down until eventually we are pulling our hair out waiting for it to do routine tasks.
Why is this?  It turns out the answer is actually quite simple and you don't even need to be "technical" to understand the causes and solutions.
The good news: It's not the computer hardware that's the problem.  In most cases, the hardware you have is perfectly capable of being restored to its original glory and kept in fast running condition with minimal effort.
Rather, the problem lies with changes that occur to the PC's software.  The two most common causes of slowdown (along with easy solutions) are:
The most common problem: registery errors
Every time you (or your kids) load a program, game, or file, your PC's software registery is updated with new instructions needed to operate that item.  However, when the item is removed, these instructions usually remain on your PC.  Every time you run your computer it tries to execute these instructions but, because the related program can't be found, it causes a registry error.  Your PC is doing a lot more work than it should be and the result is a significantly slower computer.
One of the best ways to manage this is with a neat little tool from a Seattle based company called the Advanced Registry Optimizer 2010 (ARO).  This program scans, identifies, and fixes registry errors--resulting in a computer that's a lot more like it was when you first bought it.  On top of the amazing results it offers, it's so easy to install and use that it was recently awarded a coveted 4.5 star rating (out of 5) by CNET's editorial staff.
You can now get a free working version of the software which will quickly scan your entire PC and identify all of the registry errors that may be bogging it down.  The free version eliminates the first 100 errors, and if you have more errors that you want to clean-up or want to set the program to run on a regular basis (which is recommended), you can easily upgrade to the full version for just $29.95.  After that, registry errors will no longer be a problem.
To get the free version simply click here.
Spyware and viruses
Spyware and viruses are software programs that are loaded on your computer without your knowledge or permission.  They have various purposes, including:

• Changing the default search engine in your browser.
• Tracking your Web surfing habits and showing you targeted advertising.
• Using your email program to send out spam to other email addresses.
• Stealing your personal information.

Most spyware and viruses get onto our computers through files that we download from the Internet or as attachments to emails.  They tend to take up a lot of computing power and, as a result, will significantly slow down your computer.
The simple rule of thumb to follow is to never download any free software programs from companies you do not know and trust, especially screensavers, emoticons, and the like.  In addition, you should never open any attachment to an email unless you are 100 percent certain you know and trust the sender.  In addition, make sure you have a good anti-virus/spyware removal software running at all times.
Follow the above advice and your PC should stay fast and safe.

As you install and uninstall software, registry entries are created and destroyed. Microsoft® standards require unused registry entries to be removed. However, not every application is efficient at removing the registry entries it doesn't need to run after install or uninstall.
How does this affect you and your PC?
These registry entries become registry errors when they aren't used or needed by an application, especially if the application doesn't exist on your PC anymore. As registry errors build up they have the potential to slow down your PC's performance and cause interruptions.
A slower PC could result in waiting longer for startup to finish or for an application to load. In order to improve your experience we recommend you remove these errors. Use a free scan to check for registry errors on your PC now – click here to start!

Easily scan for registry errors on your PC with ARO 2010. We have tested over 1,000 applications to make sure that our scan is comprehensive and finds all possible errors.

Integrated registry tweaks help improve PC startup time. Removing unwanted registry errors may also help boost your PC's startup performance.

ARO 2010 is the only registry optimizer that includes tweaks to improve application performance. This means your computing experience will be smoother and faster with fewer errors.

How New Software Program Brings the World Together

James lives in Hawaii and his mother lives in Korea.  James speaks English (he never learned Korean) and his mom only speaks Korean.  They communicate perfectly.
Elad lives in Israel. His grandmother lives in Austria. Elad speaks no German and his Grandmother speaks no Hebrew.  They communicate perfectly.
Enrique is from Honduras but he lives in the U.S.  Enrique just started learning English and speaks very little. But everyday Enrique reads the latest local US news on the web - no problem.
What these individuals and close to 60 million others around the world share is a remarkable free software program called Babylon.
Babylon may well be the most advanced translation software in the world and it's a must have for anyone whose life extends beyond the borders of their own language, or who wants it to.
Once you download it, you can highlight any text in practically any program and its instantly translated into the language of your choice.   You can use it to translate a web site, email, word doc, pdf and virtually any document in any format you can think of.
You can compose a document in your native language and Babylon will instantly translate it into another before you send it.
The program translates 75 languages including Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Hindu and Russian.  It also includes up-to-date encyclopedias, dictionaries and spell checkers.
And Babylon is a long way from early translation software that would, more often than not, generate an unreadable babble of grammatically incoherent text that was better suited for generating laughs than understanding.  Babylon's ability to understand and translate is state-of-the art.  So much so that businesses are adopting Babylon as the standard when it comes to translating commercial communications and other important documents.
Babylon is also a great tool for people who are learning another language.  Use it anytime you encounter a word or passage you don't understand.
But above all, what users rave about most is the program's ability to open up the world to them. Whether it's surfing a news site in a different country or being able to properly communicate with a family member or friend oversees, Babylon can make it ha

Last Updated: 1/23/2011 06:57 PST

How to Find Free Coupons on the Web

When times are tough, the old fashioned staple of coupons tend to experience resurgence. Coupons have been around as long as the concept of marketing has, and in recent years the internet has helped create a whole new universe for coupon hunters.
Coupon Aggregators
Some web sites specialize in providing a one-stop shop for coupons from all sorts of stores, both online and brick and mortar stores. Similar to travel web sites, these coupon aggregator sites can save you a lot of time clicking around looking for the best deal. Why go to hundreds of sites when one site can deliver what you need? That's exactly what sites such as RetailMeNot.com do for you. Beyond simply searching for stores of interest on their site, they also provide other convenient ways to access their online coupon services. For example, why not use their Mac Dashboard Widget to keep track of the latest free online coupon codes? If you don't have a Mac, simply download their Internet Explorer or Firefox web browser add-ons and have free online coupon codes sent directly to your web browser. Jumping on the expanding popularity of Facebook, they also offer a plug-in for the popular social networking site.
Other useful free online coupon aggregator web sites include CouponMountain.com, DealCatcher.com,Ebates.com and BestOnlineCoupons.com. Do a search on Google or your favorite search engine for "free online coupons" and you'll be amazed at the different sites out there.
Company Coupons
Businesses have long recognized the power of the coupon. Not only does it help them increase sales, but from an analysis perspective it can help their marketing departments figure out what types of promotions consumers you like respond to the best. Thus, you can find many coupons directly from company web sites.
The easiest way to see if there are savings of what you regularly buy is simply to type the brand name and the word "coupon" into any search engine. Chances are the free online coupon you're looking for is out there. Many may have expiration dates, so make sure you take note of when the coupon is good until.
Free online coupons have two main ways of redeeming them. The first is the good old fashioned way. Print out the coupon and take it into the store of your choice. Present the coupon at the point of purchase. Another popular way to use free online coupons is by typing in a coupon code during an online purchase. If you regularly purchase over the internet, this can be more convenient (and save a lot of paper and printer ink too).
Make sure to read the fine print of any web site offering coupons. Most will ask for your email address and other personal information. Give out only what you're comfortable with. It's a good idea to open a separate email account just for these types of online promotions. This will prevent your personal inbox from getting flooded with spam.
Finding free online coupons is not only a great way to save money, it can be a lot of fun as well

Last Updated: 1/23/2011 06:57 PST

What is the Best Broadband Option: Cable, DSL or Satellite

When it comes to high-speed broadband Internet connections, your options today are better than ever.  The three most popular options are cable, satellite and DSL.
To get connected using cable the your home or business needs to have an underground cable connection (but you do not need to have cable TV) .  A DSL connection is done over telephone lines, and a satellite connection uses a small dish on the roof to receive and transmit the Internet connection to a satellite.
Unlike dial-up, all three options allow you to use your phone while getting connected to the Internet.  Some rural areas still don't have access to DSL and cable, so in these areas, satellite service is the only option other than using dial-up at a very slow rate of speed.
DSL, Cable, and Satellite are all much faster than a dial-up connection, and the exact speed depends on which plan and company you sign up with.  On average, it's about 40 times faster than a dial-up is.
There are pros and cons to using each option.
With DSL, your speed is always steady, even if you have 2 or 200 people using the service.  With cable, the speed of the  service can be effected by how many others in your neighborhood are logged on at the same time.
Satellite is generally the best option for people in rural areas that do not have good cable or DSL options. The signal has much farther to travel, so there is often a delay.  Plus, it's more difficult (and therefore expensive) to install than DSL or cable options.
Although it's performance is affected by the number of other users in the area, cable providers generally charge more for cable connections than DSL charges.  However, DSL prices often go up at the end of the one-year sign-on special.  In addition, if you do have cable TV, you may be able to get a better price.
If you're using DSL or cable to connect to the Internet, you'll need a broadband modem.  With satellite, you'll need a dish installed.  Regardless of which option you choose, you'll come out ahead if you leave dial-up behind and switch to one of the faster Internet connection opportunities, such as DSL, cable, or satellite service.

Last Updated: 1/23/2011 07:00 PST

Is There a Smart Way to Buy Your Beauty Products Online

Spending time in the department store cosmetics section can be a real treat.  The free samples, luxurious surroundings and cosmetic experts can add up to a great time and a great way to discover new products.
More often than not, however, reality clashes with the fantasy.  Fighting traffic and crowds, circling for a parking spot and eye-popping prices are more characteristic of the department store cosmetics experience.
Is there a better way?  A group of entrepreneurs from California believes there is.  Observing how people were doing more and more of their shopping online, they decided to make the cosmetics shopping experience better by moving it onto the Internet.  The result was a new company called Dermstore.com
That was just a few years ago, and today Dermstore is one of the largest sellers of premium cosmetics brands on the web, offering more than 300 brands.
According to Dan Williams, DermStore's President, "Our goal was to take what traditional retailers were doing well and improve on it, and to take what Internet retailers were doing well and bring it to the world of cosmetics and skin care.  The only thing we can't do is let you instantly sample the product through your computer."
So how do they shape up compared to traditional beauty retailers?
Selection
DermStore offers a massive selection, from the global leaders to hot new up and coming and innovative brands and products, including cosmetics, skin care, anti-aging treatments and hair care.  Regardless of what product you are using - chances are, they have it.
Freebies:
DermStore has an extensive gift with purchase program - so there is always tons of new freebies you can get along with your favorite products.
Ease of use
The design of the DermStore web site is generally excellent.  You can browse products by brand, by product purpose (i.e. sunless tanning) or by skin condition (i.e. rosacea).
Value Pricing:
According to Williams, the pricing for most products is as good as or better than traditional retailers.  The site never charges for shipping, and, if you're ordering from outside California, you won't pay sales tax.
We also discovered some great tricks on the site for saving even more. For instance, they allow you to set up a free favorites list and immediately give you a 10% discount on all the products you add to your list.  There are also weekly deals, which are limited-time discounts on some of their most popular brands.
They also offer the choice of automatically receiving the products you buy on a regular basis.  You just set the frequency of the shipments based on how often you need a new supply and they'll ship it out.  In addition to the convenience, every 5^th shipment is free - which translates to an additional 20% savings.  Not bad for a few clicks.
Getting pampered at the cosmetics counter can be fun, but the smart move in the long term may just be online.

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Web Page Optimization

Web Page Optimization

Once you have chosen your keyphrases, the next stage is to optimize your page for those keyphrases. You do that by positioning your keywords in strategic locations within your page. What follows is a checklist of tips and steps you must follow to optimize your page:

• Keyphrases in the web page title:
  • Create a descriptive title for your page:  Your web page title is very important because it is what the search engines display as link text as the result of a search. The title must include your main keyphrases, while at the same time it must describe your business very well and should entice readers to click on it.
  • Unless your business is big and well known (like Microsoft or Coca Cola) don't start your page title with the name of your company. Start your title with the words search engine users will most likely use (your keyphrases)
  • Put your main keyphrase at the beginning of your page title (keyphrase prominence) and keep your keyphrase together (keyword proximity).
  • Put your second keyphrase somewhere else in the title.
  • Make the title short (8 words or less).
• Keyphrases in your Keyword Meta Tag:   Search engines rarely use the Keyword Meta Tag any more (Google completely ignores it). However, place a list of your main and secondary keywords in the Keyword Meta Tag of your page, just in case search engines decide to use them again in the future.
• Keyphrases in your Description Meta Tag: The Description Meta Tag is still important, since some search engines use them to elaborate on the results link.   Remember to:
  • Include your keyphrases (main and secondary) in your Description Meta Tag.
  • Make your description 'descriptive', concise and professional. Avoid using hype.
  • Make it short (25 words or less).
  • Don't make your description sound just like a collection of keywords.
  • Keep your keyphrases together.
• Keywords in the body of your page: It is important to use your keywords heavily on your page, since this will help the search engine determine the topic of your page.  Follow these tips as much as possible, since they will help search engines determine your page's relevance to your chosen keyphrases:
  • Use your keyphrases several times, and place them as close to the top of the page as possible.
  • Place your keyphrases between Header Tags (H1, H2 or H3) in the first two paragraphs of your page.
  • Place your keyphrases in bold type phase at least once.
  • Repeat your keyphrases often to increase your keyphrase density. Repeating your keyphrases between 5 to 10 times for every 100 words in your page is considered effective.
  • Since you have to repeat your keyphrases often, you must be especially careful not to make your text sound awkward. Your visitors should be able to read your page fluently and effortlessly. Remember that ultimately it is your readers who will decide if your page is worth the time they spend on it. A pleasant experience will make them more likely to come back. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Other Web Page Design Considerations:
  • You must make your page easy to navigate by the search engines. Search engines heavily favor text over graphics, and HTML over other editing formats.
  • Use text heavily, especially in your navigation bar. Avoid placing text in graphic format since the search engines won't be able to read it.
  • Avoid frames. Search engines have trouble following them, and they may index only the framed content page and not the navigation frame.
  • Avoid Flash and JavaScript: search engines don't follow either one. If you use flash, make an HTML version of your site available to your readers and the search engines. If you use a JavaScript navigation menu, include an alternate text menu at the bottom of the page, so it can be followed by the search engines.
  • Create a Site Map that includes all the pages in your site, and place a Site Map link close to the top of the homepage. When the search engine follows the site map link, it will find and index all the pages in your site!
  • If you use a left navigation bar, the search engine will read it before the body of your page. Make sure you include your most important keywords there, too.
  • Make sure that all your internal pages link to your homepage.
  • Don't try to describe all your products or services in one page. It will confuse the search engine and dilute your page's relevance to your selected keyphrase. Instead, create different very focused pages, each with its own content and keyphrases, and optimize them too.

This is pretty much all you have to do to make sure that your page is optimized for your chosen keywords. The next and final step to increase your site's ranking is to get as many links to your site as possible, from quality sites that have a topic related to yours. This is what we will see in Part III: Off-Site Factors.

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Shear Force and Bending Moment as Structural Basics

Basic structural learning begins with an analyzing of a simply supported beam. A beam is a structural member (horizontal) that is design to support the applied load (vertical). It resists the applied loading by a combination of internal transverse shear force and bending moment. An accurate analysis required in order to make sure the beam is construct without any excessive loads which affect its strength.

Types Of Load and Support

The Men-at-Work in construction...

Two types of typical loadings:

• Concentrated load is one which can be considered to act at a point although of course in practice it must be distributed over a small area (normally vertical or incline loads). (Unit in kN)
• Distributed load is one which is spread in some manner over the length or a significant length of the beam. It is usually quoted at a weight per unit length of beam and it may either be uniform or varying loading from point to point. (Unit in kN/m)

Three types of support:

• Namely as Pinned support, Roller support and Fixed or Built-in support.
• Covered in previous post together the reactions explained in diagrams.

The Sign Conventions

The general sign convention of a beam.

The sign convention depends on the direction of the stress resultant with respect to the material against which it acts. It is used for both shear force and bending moments in analyzing the directions. Positive (+ve) shear forces always deform right hand face downward with respect to the left hand face and negative (-ve) would be the other way round. Positive (+ve) bending moments always elongate the lower section of the beam and negative (-ve) would elongate the mid-section upward of the beam.

Shear Force and Bending Moment in Simply Supported Beam
For a simply supported beam, the reactions are generally simple forces. When the beam is built-in, the free body diagram will show the relevant support point as a reaction force and a reaction moment. It is normal practice to produce a free body diagram with the shear diagram and bending moment diagram position.

A simply supported beam with brief details.

The unknown forces (generally the support reactions) are then determined using the Equation of Equilibrium:

• Horizontal reaction respect to x-axis; ΣF_x = 0
• Vertical reaction respect to y-axis; ΣF_y = 0
• Bending reaction (clockwise or anti-clockwise), ΣM = 0

Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
The shear force diagram indicates the shear force withstood by the beam section along the length of the beam. The bending moment diagram indicates the bending moment withstood by the beam section along the length of the beam.

Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams in simply supported beam with two different loads.

Simple calculation of determine the reactions:
* Take example the 1st one with point load, W…
ΣM_c = 0 (taking clockwise as +ve at point C)
(R_a x L) – (W x L/2) = 0
So, R_a = W/2 [in kN]

ΣF_y = 0 (taking vertical ↑ as +ve)
R_a + R_c – W = 0
W/2 + R_c – W = 0
So, R_c = W/2 [in kN]

The shear force diagram (SFD) is simply constructed by moving a section along the beam from the left origin and summing the forces to the left of the section. The equilibrium condition states that the forces on either side of a section balance and therefore the resisting shear force of the section is obtained by this simple operation.

On the other hand, bending moment diagram (BMD) is obtained in the same way except that the moment is the sum of the product of each force and its distance of x from the section either left or right. Distributed loads are calculated buy summing the product of the total force (to the left of the section) and the x distance of the distributed load centroid.

Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams in cantilever beam with two different loads.

The basic procedure for determining the shear and moment is to determine the values of V and M at various sections along the beam and plotting the results from point to point. By doing so, we will be able to determine critical sections within the beam where a critical or maximum stress might occurs:

• Section of Maximum Shear – Since the shear, V, at any transverse section of the beam is the algebraic sum of the transverse forces to the left of the section, the shear, in most cases can be estimated at a glance.
• Section of Maximum Moment – It can be obtained mathematically, that when the shear force is zero or changes sign; the bending moment, M will be either a maximum or relative maximum.

In conclusion, we could obtained the reactions value at the supports by using the equation of equilibrium. The shear force and bending moment diagram used for determine both of force, V and moment, M maximum values.

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Which desktop is right for me?

Like most consumers, you probably have an idea of how much you want to spend on a desktop. But how do you ensure that you get exactly what you need? The different shapes and sizes, the wide range of configurations, and the seemingly constant arrival of new and faster technology all make for a difficult decision.


Inside this guide, we've outlined the four basic types of PC user to help you find the right mix.

Apple iMac summer 2010 (Intel Core i5 2.8GHz, 27 inch)

 

Introduced 10 months ago, Apple's original 27-inch iMac would arguably still be competitive today because of the continued absence of a Windows all-in-one computer with a screen larger than 24 inches. After a model update a few weeks ago, Apple has also kept the performance of its 27-inch, $1,999 iMac competitive by adopting a quad-core Intel Core i5 CPU and a fast AMD graphics chip. As with the new 21.5-inch iMac, Apple bypassed several opportunities to improve the 27-inch model as a home entertainment hub. We can easily recommend this new iMac to anyone looking for a large screen all-in-one for productivity or gaming. And while Apple's loyalty to DisplayPort adds some annoying hurdles to using the iMac as a digital-media hub, the 27-inch screen is big and beautiful enough to make up for the extra hassle.
The chief change Apple made across the iMac line is its move away from Intel's Core 2 Duo CPUs, replacing them with Intel's Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs exclusively. While the previous $1,999 iMac already had a quad-core 2.66GHz Core i5 CPU, the new model comes with a 2.8GHz version with four distinct CPU cores.
In addition to a marginally faster CPU, Apple gave the $1,999 iMac a few other hardware changes. The company switched to using 1,333MHz DDR3 RAM, an upgrade from the 1,066MHz DDR3 the previous model had. It also upgraded the SD card slot to support the SDXC format, which supports cards up to 2TB in capacity. The biggest change comes by way of the new graphics card, the 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5750. An improvement over the generation-old 512MB Radeon HD 4850 used in the previous model, the new 3D card has big implications for gaming on this new iMac.
Otherwise, Apple has left the award-winning iMac formula largely the same. The 27-inch, LED-backlit display remains just as impressive as before, not least because of its 2,560x1,440-pixel resolution. Apple has also retained the glossy screen coating that turns some people off. Apple includes 802.11n wireless networking, an iSight Webcam, the wireless Apple Magic Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard, and a DVD burner with the system as well. We encourage those hoping that Apple will someday incorporate a Blu-ray drive into its Macs to let go of that dream. Regardless of how much we might want it, we're skeptical that Apple will ever add a bidirectional HDMI port instead of or alongside its Mini-DisplayPort connection.

Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/apple-imac-summer-2010/4505-3118_7-34139836.html#ixzz1C7nhU9OM

Adobe Photoshop CS3 image-processing test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Apple iMac 27-inch

75 

Gateway FX6840-03e

77 

Apple iMac 21.5-inch

87 

Acer Aspire Z5700

93 

Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 08873AU

102 

Apple iTunes encoding test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Apple iMac 27-inch

115 

Gateway FX6840-03e

116 

Acer Aspire Z5700

120 

Apple iMac 21.5-inch

121 

Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 08873AU

149 

Multimedia multitasking (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Apple iMac 27-inch

147 

Apple iMac 21.5-inch

238 

Gateway FX6840-03e

343 

Acer Aspire Z5700

421 

Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 08873AU

445 

Cinebench
(Longer bars indicate better performance)

Rendering multiple CPUs

Rendering single CPU

Gateway FX6840-03e

16,969 

4,571 

Apple iMac 27-inch

12,748 

4,016 

Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 08873AU

11,391 

3,166 

Acer Aspire Z5700

10,530 

4,474 

Apple iMac 21.5-inch

8,718 

3,746 

The Lenovo all-in-one PC we reviewed is the closest to the iMac performancewise, but that's not saying too much. The HP and Sony systems mentioned above might fare better, the HP especially since it at least has the mobile version of Intel's Core i7 CPUs. However, from all indications on paper and in our lab, the 27-inch iMac is the fastest all-in-one currently available. We included the $1,199 Gateway FX6840-03e tower desktop to illustrate that you can still build a standard PC that can compete with the iMac for a much lower cost. For all-in-one purists, the iMac is the clear choice if productivity is your top priority.

Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/apple-imac-summer-2010/4505-3118_7-34139836.html#ixzz1C7oUVO00

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List of computer system manufacturers

• Altos Computer Systems - acquired by Acer in 1990.
• Amdahl Corporation - Now subsumed into Fujitsu.
• Apricot Computers - ceased operations in 1999.
• AST Computers, LLC - Exited the computer market in 2001.
• Atari Corporation
• Austin Computer Systems
• Burroughs - merged into Unisys.
• Commodore International - declared bankruptcy in 1994.
• CompuAdd - filed for bankruptcy in 1993.
• Corona Data Systems - among the original "IBM PC Compatible" clone makers
• Eagle Computer - ceased operations in 1986.
• Elonex
• English Electric - merged into International Computers Limited.
• Everex - US subsidiary closed its doors in 2009.
• Evesham - merged into TIME Computers.
• Fountain Technologies - parent company of Quantex Microsystems filed for bankruptcy in 2000.
• Franklin Computer Corporation - exited computer hardware business and reorganized into Franklin Electronic Publishers.
• International Computers and Tabulators - merged into International Computers Limited.
• International Computers Limited - now part of Fujitsu.
• Kaypro - filed for bankruptcy in 1992.
• Leading Edge - Mid '80s leader in PC Clone for the masses - Manufacturing done first by Mitsubishi then Daewoo
• Magnuson Computer Systems - filed for bankruptcy in early 1980's.
• Mitsubishi Electronics - Closed computer systems division in 1990 Manufactured systems for Leading Edge and Sperry-Unisys
• MPC (formerly MicronPC)^[1] - Filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 7, 2008. Efforts at reorganization failed.
• NeXT - acquired by Apple Computer in 1996.
• Northgate Computers - Filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1994, but the attempted reorganization was not successful.
• Osborne Computer Corporation
• PC Brand - acquired by Tandon Corporation in 1991.^[2]
• Simply Computers - merged into Misco/Systemax.
• Sinclair Research - acquired by Amstrad in 1986.
• Sperry Univac - merged into Unisys.
• Tandy Corporation - Previous parent company of RadioShack, produced the TRS-80 and Tandy 1000 and 2000 IBM PC compatible computers. Sold their computer division to AST Computers in the early 1990s.
• Tiny Computers - merged into TIME Computers.
• Zepto Computers A/S - On 17 November 2009 Zepto Computer was declared bankrupt, after several tries to save the company^[3].
• Zeos - merged into MPC Corporation in 1996, which in turn filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2008.
• RCA (Radio Corporation of America) no longer produces computers, but was significant competitor in the mainframe era.
• General Electric was another significant player in the mainframe era.
• Digital Equipment Corporation - bought out by Hewlett-Packard in 1998.
• PsyStar Corp.
• Wang Laboratories - acquired by Getronics in 1999.
• XByte Computers
• Xerox - still in business but no longer manufactures computers.

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Free Microsoft software

 Free Microsoft software  

Windows XP Service Pack 3	Includes all previously released updates for the operating system and some new functions. Tags: sp3	Website	Download
Windows Media Player 11	Multimedia player	Website	Download
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 RC (DVD iso)	Provides ongoing improvements to the Windows Operating System (OS), includes previous updates delivered over Windows Update as well as continuing incremental updates to the Windows 7 platform Tags: sp1 - release candidate	Website	Download
Office 2007 Service Pack 2	Provides the latest updates to the 2007 Microsoft Office suite Tags: sp2	Website	Download
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 (XP)	Anti-virus and anti-spyware solution	Website	Download
Internet Explorer 8 (XP)	Latest version of the world's most popular browser	Website	Download
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack	Open, edit, and save documents in the file formats new to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2007	Website	Download
Photo Story 3	Bring your digital photos to life	Website	Download
Power Calculator	Graph and evaluate functions, perform many types of conversions	Website	Download
DirectX (End-User Runtimes June 2010)	End-user redistributable that developers can include with their product	Website	Download
Office Professional Plus 2010 32-bit, 60-day trial	Combines all you need to create, edit and share documents from virtually anywhere. You get top-of-the-line tools to run your business and any project efficiently. Register for a free Product Key! Tags: microsoft	Website	Download
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 (Win7, Vista)	Anti-virus and anti-spyware solution	Website	Download
Desktops	Organize your applications on up to four virtual desktops	Website	Download
Image Resizer	Resize one or many image files with a right-click	Website	Download
Internet Explorer 9 Beta (Win7, 32-bit)	Preview of the next browser with full support for HTML5 and all other new web standards	Website	Download
Office 2003 Service Pack 3	Provides the latest updates to Microsoft Office 2003 Tags: sp3	Website	Download
Windows Live Essentials (XP)	Software bundle from Microsoft containing Mail, Messenger, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Writer, Toolbar and Family Safety. Tags: outlook successor	Website	Download
Windows Live Essentials (Vista, Win7)	Software bundle from Microsoft containing Mail, Messenger, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Writer, Toolbar and Family Safety	Website	Download
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (all languages)	Update to Windows Vista that addresses key feedback from our customers, as well as reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards. Tags: sp2	Website	Download
Malicious Software Removal Tool	Checks your computer for infection by specific, malicious software and helps to remove it	Website	Download
Windows Search (XP)	Helps you find and preview documents, e-mail messages, music files, photos, and other items on your PC or your networked drives	Website	Download
TCPView	See which application is using the network	Website	Download
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (standalone installer)	Required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework 4	Website	Download
Office Professional Plus 2010 64-bit, 60-day trial	Combines all you need to create, edit and share documents from virtually anywhere. You get top-of-the-line tools to run your business and any project efficiently. Register for a free Product Key! Tags: microsoft	Website	Download
Windows Media Encoder	Media converter	Website	Download
Office Accounting Express	Accounting software for small businesses	Website	Download
Word Viewer	View, print and copy Word documents, even if you don't have Word installed	Website	Download
PowerPoint Viewer 2007	View full-featured presentations created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions	Website	Download
Autoruns	Shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, way beyond the MSConfig utility	Website	Download
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007	Powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation	Website	Download
Internet Explorer 8 (Vista)	Latest version of the world's most popular browser	Website	Download
Virtual CD ROM for Windows XP	Create a virtual CD drive on your hard disk	Website	Download
Internet Explorer 9 Beta (Win7, 64-bit)	Preview of the next browser with full support for HTML5 and all other new web standards	Website	Download
Sysinternals Suite	The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities have been rolled up into a single Suite of tools	Website	Download
Calculator Plus	Converting calculator	Website	Download
Silverlight 4.0	Microsoft's answer to Flash	Website	Download
Windows Defender	Anti spyware utility	Website	Download
Excel Viewer	Open, view, and print Excel workbooks, even if you don't have Excel installed	Website	Download
Tweak UI (XP)	Access to system settings that are not exposed in the default XP user interface	Website	Download
Color Control Panel Applet	Manage Windows color settings in one place	Website	Download
Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer	Create professional websites with this FrontPage successor Tags: webdesign - dreamweaver	Website	Download
RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer	View RAW files from Canon and Nikon camera's in Windows Explorer	Website	Download
Windows SteadyState	Keep your shared access computers running smoothly	Website	Download
Windows Search (Vista)	Helps you find and preview documents, e-mail messages, music files, photos, and other items on your PC or your networked drives

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