operating system

How to get music onto your Walkman phone

Digital Living The following window, which shows what operating system and processor you are using, will pop up. You also need to make sure that you have compatible hardware and are running a compatible operating system.

31 August 2006, 17:18

Apple Newton vs Samsung Q1 UMPC

Digital Living The Newton, on the other hand, uses an operating system that was specifically programmed for pen-based input. The Newton operating system was coded from scratch in C++. The Samsung uses Windows, an operating system originally designed from the...

Tags: battery life, microsoft office, pen, tap

27 July 2006, 17:39

Which Vista version is for me?

Digital Living My friend has been telling me how good the new Microsoft Vista operating system is, but I'm confused. Our final tip would be to consider buying OEM (original equipment manufacturer) versions of Vista, which are officially intended for system builders.

7 February 2007, 13:45

Can I make my PC faster for free?

Digital Living Windows XP is a fantastic operating system, but like everything in life, it needs a little maintenance to keep it in top condition. Over time, the registry can gather invalid entries that cause system complications and speed reductions.

11 May 2006, 12:14

How do I make Vista shut down quicker?

Digital Living To do this, you'll need to enter a section of the operating system called the registry and alter a numerical value. Before doing so, we're obliged to instruct you to back up your system, or create a system restore point in case something awful...

Tags: windows vista, registry, install, window

15 August 2007, 16:48

Mac OS X vs Windows Vista

Digital Living Our 'actors' have assumed the roles of each operating system. Microsoft recommends you update its main shield, Windows Defender, every week, however with thousands of new spyware strains created every month, how can you be sure this is enough to...

Tags: count, land, flip, forces

27 April 2007, 16:34

How can I upgrade my laptop?

Digital Living Despite this, we believe that adding memory, and by following our advice on spring cleaning your operating system, you'll have a faster, more responsive laptop. It's nigh-on impossible to upgrade the graphics card or central processing unit of a...

2 June 2006, 16:55

Why do Canon cameras have more than one name?

Digital Living The numbering system also changes, so our Digital IXUS 800 IS is the equivalent of the American PowerShot SD 700 IS. Because there can be variances in specification, parts, voltage, operating protocols etc, an American or Asian warranty would not...

23 May 2007, 12:55

Windows shortcuts

Digital Living Holding down Alt+Tab will bring up a system window that shows you what apps are running and which one you're switching to. Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to keep things moving when you're using your computer, and they let you perform tasks...

9 May 2005, 15:49