Operating Systems

Advantages: Easy, Contains a lot of usefull wizards to help you get your work done quicker.
Disadvantages: Can get stuck doing complex tasks

...all I had used was Microsoft Windows XP Professional so I was nervous when I first turned the computer on. But now all I can say is that if you want your computer to be able to do simple things such as looking on the internet or looking and changing pictures XP Home edition is for you. Another thing that makes xp a brill operating system is that it contains for the drivers so that you will be able to easily upgrade you computer systems that may contain ... Read review

Advantages: Many new features, Full support for Windows
Disadvantages: OS upgrades used to be free

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is the biggest update to the Mac operating system since OS X was first released. It is the first update that I would recommend purchasing on it's own rather than waiting till you need to upgrade to a new Macintosh computer. Some of the most useful features are Time Machine which is a one button backup system (it requires an external hard drive), Spaces, an application that helps organize applications when multitasking , and ...
...documents in an organized fashion. OS X now is also fully Unix/ Linus compatible, so all Linux apps will run. This means with one computer you can use Windows, Mac OS or Linux apps. All together the updates offer a very good value upgrade for the OS X operating system. ... Read review

Advantages: Perfect for small businesses, home or otherwise
Disadvantages: Not Unix based, suceptible to viruses, crackers, etc

...running. As with other Microsoft products, support may be limited, and will be obsolete within a year or so, and updating may cause incompatibilities with other networked machines, account setups, and applications hosted on the server. But, it is a familiar interface, being windows. I personally wouldn't get this again, but that's because my needs were too specific for this server software. That doesn't mean you don't need it. I recommend it for ... Read review

Advantages: no more slower machines or hangups or problems!
Disadvantages: none....

...and service packs for all Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,Publisher, and so on). Prevent Spyware Infections Spyware is a general term describing sinister programs that sneak into your computer by tricking you into installing them or by hiding in other programs you install. The dangers of spyware are that it can do the following: • Install a "keystroke logging" program that allows a criminal to see everything you ...
...Hijack your Internet browser and change its default homepage and/or search engine; track your Internet-surfing habits • Send your private information to hackers who can use it to commit identity theft, or to online marketers who will send you customized pop-up advertisements. How Does Spyware Infect a Computer? There are numerous ways that spyware can sneak into your computer, including the following: • Internet advertisements:When ... Read review

Advantages: Able to run PC based Applications on a Mac
Disadvantages: Having to buy Windows

...benefits that PC user have. Parallels Desktop for Mac is simple software that allows you to create different operating environments and install software to those area's. You then flexibility of running Windows on a Mac OS X simultaneously without rebooting. You can use it on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro, & Mac Pro Towers. At first I did think "Oh virtual PC" nightmare very unstable a real pain working between the two environments. ...
...this is great, honestly I cant fault it, it has been excellent. Now, I will be honest with you Im not much of a technical expert in all things IT which was the reason I first started to use Mac's but this was very simple to install and setup, it says on the box 3 simple steps and that is not a lie you really do find it easy to setup and get running. The only draw back is having to buy Windows but this is cheaper and easer than buying and 2nd PC ... Read review