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Firefox users gain location tool


Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, has released technology that helps websites detect the physical location of computers.

The system will allow users, for instance, to find local restaurants when they travel to a new town.

The Geode project is an experimental add-on ahead of a full blown launch of geolocation technology in version 3.1 of Firefox.

Users will have control over how much location information they give.

It uses technology from a firm called Skyhook which works out a computer’s location from nearby wireless networks.

Its so-called Loki system can determine location within seconds with an accuracy of about 10 to 20 metres.

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Written by Maaruthi on October 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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Got a PC Problem? Find it Online

Aside from PC Extreme, there are a lot of sites you can check out online for PC repair tips. It can range from hardware to software and will entirely depend on what anyone who has problems with a PC is concerned.

The tips you can get on the web do not usually have to be professional in nature. In fact, the simpler terms used towards guiding people who need to repair their PC is better. Not all people are technically versed on PC terms and making it simple, using synonyms that makes it generally easy to understand will surely be more appreciated for novice PC repair specialists who want to avoid having a technician do it for them and pay professional fees in the process.

Such a recourse is not a cheapskate person. It is something like learning what you can to understand your PC better and avoid these mistakes in the process. The only way to learn in the world of technology is through hands on. Some may call it risky but the fact is that as much as possible, if you can try to resolve the matter with your own efforts, then the better.

The learning process is

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Written by PC Freak on October 3rd, 2008 with no comments.
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Consumers Should Thank the Computer Age

Right now, both the melamine scare and the fluctuating stock prices have overlooked one aspect, the technological aspect. For sure, we all know that if it were not for computers, how could anyone get the faster way of tracing these dreaded melamine contaminants or even monitor the current prices of stocks that are changing by the second.

Computers have been long responsible for these benefits and apparently most people are forgetting it. Could it be because they are too occupied waiting for results? Perhaps that could be acceptable. But if they are wise, they would note that such technology is something that made all of these things possible. In fact, if you look at it, you may even say that without computers, who knows when they could find out results that can make a difference to life.

Today, it is apparent that each person needs information in the fastest way possible. Computers aid them in doing so. But one thing you don’t hear is how they are able to get results and who makes it all happen.

PCs have changed the way we analyze things. It has been that since its inception. But before we go moaning about the problems

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Written by PC Freak on October 1st, 2008 with no comments.
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Shutdown Faster on Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Windows 2003 and Windows Vista


If you experiencing the Windows operating system (including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista and Windows Longhorn Server) shutdown slowly, and seems like always waiting for a long time before shutting down the computer. The behavior is due to Windows system waits for services to stop after notifying the service that the system is shutting down, when the user issues command to shut down, turn off or restart the computer. Other than that, Windows also wait for the timeout to kill open applications. You can make the Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows Vista shutdown faster by changing the following settings.

Note: For modification involves registry, you can modify the registry value by using Registry Editor, which can be started by typing “regedit” in Start -> Run box, or by pressing Windows + R buttons.

Reduce the wait time for services to be killed

As mentioned above, Windows will wait for the services to shutdown and kill themselves after notifying the running services to shut down. If not, Windows will wait for the timeout and start killing the still running services. You can reduce the wait time for Windows to kill

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Written by Maaruthi on September 30th, 2008 with no comments.
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Is Your PC Purely for Gaming?

These days, owning a PC is not purely for business purposes. While we all know that most people are buying computers for studies or word processing requirements, they have also been considered to appease kids who look towards them for playing games that require specific requirements such as higher video cards and large storage space.

It does seem like a waste for most but for people who want to keep their kids at home and away from vices, such is a price that is more than enough to consider. Besides, it is a matter of priorities. Improving the specs a little bit can still satisfy the need to have these personal computers be used for official ways such as documents and spreadsheets for work or school.

As far as getting more expensive hardware for a customizable PC, it is really a logical price to pay. Computers have always been known to provide entertainment and if games are something that they are keenly interested to be kept away from harm, then by all means parents should think beyond the box.

Cost is something most PC buyers will ponder upon. But while that is a given, it would be best to see which

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Written by PC Freak on September 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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Slimmer but Pricier

Read the news and you will see a couple of new desktops in the market. Particularly in focus are the slimmer models from Dell which promise to be great space savers and are sure to compact the usual peripherals, much of which we see when we try and open our CPU. One has to wonder why old desktops need such space when in fact you can compress it by as much as 50% if you think about it.

Some point to ventilation or perhaps provisions for added parts that may be needed. But look a bit closely, unless you are a techie geek, chances are you will make do with what your CPU has to offer. There is no sense in pushing it if you don’t have the proper space for it.

One thing that these new slim line CPU’s carry though is cost and price. For sure they are going to cost mainly because they are in fashion and the fact that some of their inner components are specialized in nature, compressed as well and made from delicate technology manufacturers.

But the fact remains, will the demand for these slim lines be sufficient enough to justify the cost in manufacturing

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Written by PC Freak on September 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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