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A Unitable Computing Architecture for Chip Multiprocessors

Master — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:25:39 +0000

This paper proposes a unitable multi-core architecture, called hyperscalar , that can dynamically unite many scalar cores as a larger superscalar processor to accelerate a thread.

PrePrint: Scala Web Frameworks: Looking Beyond Lift

Master — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:49:49 +0000

Scala developers have many options for Web development frameworks tailored to their language, in additional to other Java Virtual Machine-based Web frameworks written in other languages.

PrePrint: Virtual Worlds Viewer Using Unity 3d

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:59:36 +0000

Virtual Worlds, such as Secondlife or OpenSim, are characterized by the use and installation of a large client. However, many enterprise users prefer to access their virtual world thru a web browser

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How to Setup and Use Dropbox

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:20:46 +0000

Dropbox is a free (for up to 2 GB of data) application that creates what looks like a virtual folder on your computer, but is in reality a web storage facility. Once installed it looks like any other folder on your computer and can be used the same way. In addition, it can be used as a virtual folder on more than one computer, thus allowing users to store files for use no matter where they are (and qualifies it as a “cloud” app)

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Install Blackberry Mobile OS On PC

Master — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:43:50 +0000

Previously, we posted a tutorial on how to install Android on PC . But, what about the BlackBerry users?

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Install Android Mobile OS On PC

Master — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:14:04 +0000

Whether you are wanting to try out Android before actually purchasing a phone, or are just interested in the capabilities of the Android mobile OS, installing Android locally on your PC will give you a pretty good idea of what Android has to offer. Previously, we posted tutorials on how to install Mac Snow Leopard on PC , and even install a Nintendo 64 emulator on PC. Here, we will guide you through the steps of installing a full fledged version of Android.

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Uninstall Internet Explorer 8 in Windows XP and Vista

Master — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:14:42 +0000

Internet Explorer 8 has many new and useful features. However, in some instances, upgrading to Internet Explorer 8 may still cause problems with your Web browsing

Windows 7 RAM Requirements – How Much Memory Do I Need?

Master — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:50:23 +0000

Veteran computer users, or anyone that has owned PCs for several years now, may remember when 1GB of RAM was considered a lot. Not so long ago, a 1GB memory module could cost up to $100

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Enable Integration Features for an XP Mode Virtual Machine

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:46:12 +0000

Available in Windows 7 Professional, XP Mode allows you to integrate your physical computer’s resources with a Virtual Machine. Components you can share include drives, audio, printers, Clipboard, and smart cards. Learn how to enable and use the integration features of an XP Mode Virtual Machine

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Change How an XP Mode Virtual Machine Closes in Windows 7 Professional

admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:41:15 +0000

A feature found in Windows 7 Professional, XP Mode is a special type of Virtual Machine that allows backward compatibility with software that is only compatible with Windows XP and previous versions of the operating system. By default, Windows Mode Virtual Machines are set to hibernate when closed. However, you can change how XP Mode closes to include shut down or turn off

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Run Old Programs in 64-bit Windows 7 with Compatibility Mode Options

Master — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:59:25 +0000

The switch from 32-bit versions of Windows to 64-bit versions has been a slow transition. Although Windows XP, Vista, and 7 all have 64-bit versions available, many people still opt for the 32-bit versions. The biggest reason for this is compatibility issues with older programs, hardware, and drivers.

Increase the Memory to an XP Mode Virtual PC in Windows 7 Professional

admin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:40:29 +0000

If you opted for the Professional version of Windows 7, you have instant access to XP Mode using the Windows Virtual PC application. It comes with a fully licensed version of Windows XP offering you the ultimate in backward application compatibility. However, some applications in XP Mode need more memory to run than others.

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Manually Install Games in Windows 7 Professional

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:12:18 +0000

While Windows 7 Home Premium is the mainstream version of Microsoft’s latest operating system, the Professional version is intended for business environments including home offices.

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Manually Install Games in Windows 7 Professional

Master — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:12:18 +0000

While Windows 7 Home Premium is the mainstream version of Microsoft’s latest operating system, the Professional version is intended for business environments including home offices. However, the games that ship with Windows 7 Professional are not installed by default. Learn how to install the games that ship with Windows 7 Professional

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Find Almost Any Facebook Fan Page

Master — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:44:37 +0000

Facebook fans of certain companies receive periodic, steep discounts and sale notifications. However, not every company that offers these discounts advertises their Facebook presence, meaning we do not always think to search for them.

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A Better Way to Copy-Paste and Move Your Files

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:35:28 +0000

Copy-pasting and moving large files on your computer used to be long process with lots of popup dialogs and lots of dragging and dropping. This gets even worse when transferring hundreds or thousands of files from one hard-disk partition to another (such as moving from your local hard drive to an external disk). But now, with the help of Copy Handler , doing this is much more doable.

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How to Protect Yourself from Viruses When Browsing the Internet

Master — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:12:34 +0000

The World Wide Web gave us Google and Facebook. It capped ignorance and made the world smaller. It significantly changed how we lived in the 21 st century.

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How to Protect Yourself from Viruses When Browsing the Internet

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:12:34 +0000

The World Wide Web gave us Google and Facebook. It capped ignorance and made the world smaller.

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50 Free iPod Touch and iPhone Games – Part 4

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:20:08 +0000

This article is part 4 in the series 50 Free iPod Touch and iPhone Games. This compilation features games that will have you doing everything from defending a tower to building your own aquarium. Touch Hockey: FS5 Even with all the new “high tech” games that hit your local arcade, Dave and Busters, or Chuck E Cheese, you still can’t leave without getting a few games of classic air hockey in.

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4 Ways to Install and Run Windows on a Mac

Master — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:45:49 +0000

Mac OS X is a pretty sweet operating system. Most Mac users are generally satisfied with their choice of OS X. However, there are still those times when good old Windows would come in handy.

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How to Change Computer Name in Windows 7

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:48:34 +0000

A computer running Windows 7 must have a unique name so that other computers and networks know where to find the computer and the files that are stored on it. What some users of Window 7 don’t know is that you can change the name of your computer to just about anything you want. Learn how to change your computer’s name in Windows 7 to something more useful

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Find Windows 7, XP Product Key the Easy Way

Master — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:30:37 +0000

Those of us who install or update our operating systems through downloads rarely remember to write down the product key. Or, if we do remember to write it down, you can almost bet we will misplace the Post-it where we scribbled it. So, to save us all the heartache of not having that expensive product key in the event of a system crash, let’s all recover our Windows 7 or XP keys right now and save them to an external hard drive, or at least a USB drive.

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How to Use Windows 7 with Boot Camp

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:08:15 +0000

Installing Windows 7 on your Mac using Boot Camp is a great way to get full performance out of both operating systems. Boot Camp works by partitioning your Mac’s hard drive to use two operating systems, in this case, OS X and Windows 7

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A Handy Dictionary, Online or Offline

Master — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:30:32 +0000

If you are the type of person who can recall and recite any word in the English language, congratulations, the following piece of free software is not for you. The fact of the matter is that everyone from students to parents to industrial engineers at some point in time, need a dictionary for one reason or another. Perhaps it is the student cramming in a late night of studying, or someone challenging another’s play during a Scrabble game; but it is good to have a dictionary handy in many situations.

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