Category: Computer Related – Basic

Disruption tolerant communications protocol being tested on the international space station. here

It’s never reasonable to throw out a drive because of a virus infestation. here

Warning: The following processes will permanently delete your file(s) and, in most cases, irrecoverable.
The ad-hoc method:
Highlight the file(s) you wish to delete, hold down the Shift key whist pressing the Delete key.
The permanent method:
Hold down the Alt key whilst double-clicking the Recycle Bin. From the pop-up Recycle Bin Properties, check the box that say “Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted”.

Try this in Windows; whilst holding down the Windows key and pressing F key at the same time will spawn the Search dialog box.

Plain old Web searching doesn’t do the trick anymore: It yields too much random data, or not what you need. Here’s how to get what you want when you want it, sometimes before you ask for it. here

User authentication firm e-Solutions has developed an system based on individual typing behaviour, including speed, rhythm and agility. more

Cramped office conditions and old equipment are harmful to staff and productivity, an experiment into the effects of poor office design has shown. more