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Pick your operating system: part 2 – Mac

Posted on November 23, 2021October 25, 2021 by cynmackley

Should you switch to a Mac? We check out the pros and cons.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Mac OSTagged apple, Computers, mac, mac os, Operating SystemLeave a comment

Back To Basics: Browser Vs. Operating System

Posted on June 7, 2017 by cynmackley

We clear up some commonly confused terms and explain why you need to know the difference.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, Mac OS, Using The InternetTagged android, browser, chrome, chromebook, edge, firefox, google, internet explorer, ios, linux, mac, microsoft, Operating System, OS, osx, safari, what operating system am I using, windows4 Comments

When Will They Replace Windows 10?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by cynmackley

So is Windows 11 on the way any time soon? We look at what the future might hold for the Windows OS.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged Operating System, quick tips, When Will They Replace Windows 10?, windows, Windows 10, Windows 112 Comments

Understanding iOS vs. OS

Posted on May 21, 2016 by cynmackley

What's the difference between iOS and an OS. We break it down in this quick tip.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick TipsTagged Appl, computer terms, difference between iOS and OS, ios, Operating System, OS2 Comments

The PC Question You Should Be Able To Answer

Posted on February 1, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn how to identify your operating system.

Posted in Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Mac OS, Windows 10Tagged Operating System, OS, osx, windows2 Comments

Back To Basics: Understanding The Term OS

Posted on May 13, 2015 by cynmackley

Confused by the term OS? We break it down in simple language.

Posted in Computer TermsTagged android, ios, linux, Operating System, OS, understanding operating systems, windows3 Comments

How to Install Windows On A Virtual Machine

Posted on January 14, 2015 by cynmackley

How to run Windows in a virtual machine on Linux.

Posted in App Reviews, Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Software ReviewsTagged linux, Operating System, OS, virtual hard drive, virtual machine, VirtualBox, windows1 Comment

Slax – The Best Portable Linux OS

Posted on November 13, 2014 by cynmackley

How A Linux OS on a USB drive could save your computer.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Free DownloadsTagged bootable, flash drive, lightweight, linux, memory stick, Operating System, OS, portable, Slax, thumb stick, USBLeave a comment

Hello Ubuntu – Nice To Meet You

Posted on March 17, 2014 by cynmackley

Get to know Linux Ubuntu. An introduction to this free, streamlined operating system that could make you forget about Windows.

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged linux, Operating System, taskbar, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 101Leave a comment

Should I Switch From Windows 7?

Posted on October 3, 2013 by cynmackley

Elaine got an offer to buy Windows 8 and she wants to know if she needs to switch from Windows 7.

Posted in Windows 8Tagged microsoft, Operating System, windows 7, windows 8Leave a comment

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