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Im a boy if you didn't know that. Im still a student going to do my GCSE esxams this May.

I really love anything to do with computers and games. I love messing with my computer so you'd see most of my articles in the computer section.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Internet Explorer vs. Mozilla Firefox: 1 of 12
The constant browser war rages on just as all other wars do, the holy wars and even Operating System wars.However it is very apparent there are currently only 2 main browsers in the browser war, Internet Explorer and Firefox dominating the browser market.#SPEEDWhat every internet user demands is that his or her browser should... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Desktop customization enhancements: 1 of 6
Got bored of having the same old blue them of Windows XP Want something different, well your the not the only one who wants his or her computer to stand out from the rest and have a spark of creativity.There are several aspects of customizing ones desktop. I will cover these in broad strokes. All softwares mentioned have thei... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Ways to remove spyware from your computer: 5 of 15
Viruses, Spyware, Trojans, Rootkits all of these terms are now pretty much laymen terms. As each day passes by, more and more computer users are realising the perils of these malicious programs and learning how to safeguard themselves from it.However with all the precautions, there is always the chance that spyware might snea... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance How to backup your computer data: 6 of 16
BACKING UP A COMPUTERFirst of all why backup a computer. You may have important information that you cannot lose under any circumstances oryou just want to have a copy in case of any accident. Fortunately taking backups is not a tedious task as lot of people tend tothink it is. All you need is a bit of time to backup and stic... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to accelerate the speed of your PC: 31 of 65
Your PC is going to slow down over time. This may be due to several causes. Some causes would be Viruses, Spyware and Adware and even Bloatware. Some may be caused due to hardware malfunction. Your computer can even slow down with age.The best solution would be to format your hard disk and start with a clean install of your O... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Cricket 07 (PC): 1 of 2

Cricket 07 made by Electronic Arts immerses you into a new life like experience of cricket.Gameplay - 8Graphics - 8Music - 6Interactiveness - 6Overall - 7Cricket 07 has very good graphics and good gameplay but it has some few features lacking. First of all only few squads are licensed. Although we cannot expect much from EA i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which is the better video game platform: Console or PC?: 17 of 30
When you consider this question there are several aspects you need to consider.|Types of PCs and Consoles||Money/Budget||Games||Entertainment Factor|Xbox360 - A really good console by Microsoft and with the availability of Halo 3 for it, itlooks like a promising console to buy considering its cheaper than a Gaming Computer bu... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Your favorite Mozilla Firefox Extensions: 4 of 7
Firefox is the best browser available in the market right now.These are some the most useful firefox extensions and you would love having them. First of all firefox extensionsare small add-ons to the browser to add a new flavor of browsing. You can totally transform your browser for yourown unique purposes.The first extension... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Study skill suggestions for high school students: 3 of 5
Getting nervous for exams well to your luck there are several tips for studying, whether your planning some last minute cramming or a well planned revise schedule. It only takes some determination and will-power to start getting good grades.PLACEDo a well thorough study, you need a good place to study. A well lit room, comfor... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The best free software for personal use: 20 of 31
Freeware is software that can be downloaded off of the Internet for free.One can actually completely replace every single software on one's computer replacing it with freeware.Let's see some of the essentials.UTILITIES1) DriverMax - Backup all the drivers currently on a computer, so incase of an error during updating one call... More..