If you type the word “antivirus” into a web browser, you'll see a nearly limitless list of products asking for your money in exchange for antivirus protection. Now, we all know that having an antivirus program is one of the most important steps … [Continue reading]
Simple Data Encryption and Boost Protection
Nowadays it is more important than ever to have security and protection over all aspects of your PC. We've learned the hard way that even wealthy companies and government institutions are at risk for dishonest dealings and these people spend … [Continue reading]
Resolutions When Sampling Digital Images with Scanners or Using Digital Cameras
Seen side by side, it's clear that the original image has been, to put it mildly, somewhat obfuscated by the sampling process. Although in our example the difference is very noticeable, the loss of definition is an inevitable part of … [Continue reading]
Converting Images To Digital Computer Data
So ok, so far we've discussed that the world is analogue, and the computer is digital, but, you say... can we get back to pictures? Well, the fact is that image data is not only analogue in nature, it has many levels of complexity. With … [Continue reading]
Analogue and Digital Data
Let's not forget that computer data is digital: that is: it is a series of zeros and ones, and nothing else. It's a point easily forgotten. Computers, we know, have an extraordinary power to manipulate numbers at this digital level, which means … [Continue reading]
How Do You Put Picasso in PCs?
It's abundantly clear that the ever increasing quality of computer graphics has proved central to the success of the computer at home and in business. Vivid, clear, full colour images are highly desirable to computer users not simply because … [Continue reading]
Making Bitmaps with the RGB Colour System, Palettes and Look Up Tables
As an image is captured and a grid of colour samples built up, each grid location's colour needs to be given a representative number. Yes, we're finally getting back to numbers again! Like a painter, when dealing with images the computer … [Continue reading]
Startup Configuration
To start the System Configuration Utility, click Start and Run. Type msconfig in the Open box and then click OK. This opens the Microsoft Windows System Configuration Utility. The System Configuration Utility allows you to easily … [Continue reading]
Windows XP Startup Applications
When specifically investigating startup problems, you can use the System Configuration Utility's (see the Clean Boot tutorial) Startup tab to investigate. However, it's worth noting that there are other, less drastic ways of controlling … [Continue reading]
Clean Boot Installer
If the process of using the System Configuration Utility to modify the Startup Selection requires you to de-select the Load System Services, an unavoidable consequence will be the disabling of the Windows Installer service. In the event of the … [Continue reading]