Software Highlights

One of the reasons that Ubuntu and other Linux distributions are so secure and safe is because problems are found and fixed so quickly. If there's a security flaw it's discovered and patched before anyone really has time to take advantage of it. That's a benefit of being lean and mean. With frequent updates you can keep your software and your system running smoothly.

Ubuntu has a lot to offer, but if you use Windows you probably have some favorite programs. It just so happens that you can run your favorite Windows programs in Ubuntu by using emulators.

In addition to having software for work, Ubuntu also comes with software to play. There are a range of games for children of all age. Aome are already installed and, as with everything Ubuntu, they're free.

We've looked at the fact that Ubuntu comes with tools for the Internet already installed. We've also looked at the fact that it has Evolution Mail, a full-featured email client, for handling all your mail. Ahh, but Ubuntu has lots of good, general software you can use for other things as well.

If you're thinking about trying out Ubuntu you may be worried that you won't have a good program for doing email, fear not! Evolution Mail comes with Ubuntu and it's full-featured and free software.

Ubuntu is a solid operating system and it comes with some really solid software as well. If you're concerned about missing something should switch from Windows, fear not: Ubuntu comes with all the basic tools you need to get started on the Internet.

Ubuntu provides a very secure working environment and is not plagued with viruses like Windows. One reason for this is the way Ubuntu handles file permissions which makes it very difficult for any virus to spread.

Ubuntu Linux is a full-featured operating system. You can configure it in so many ways including the way it looks and acts. Change the desktop background, add icons, use 3D effects and lots more.

One of the many benefits of Ubuntu Linux is that it requires far less system resources than say Windows Vista. That means that Ubuntu can run even on computers that are much older. Ubuntu doesn't need as much RAM, doesn't need as fast a processor, and doesn't eat up as much disk space.

The world of Linux has been getting increasing attention. Versions of Linux, the "open-source" operating system, are being installed on computers from major makers like Dell and HP. Google's Android mobile phone operating system is also a variation of Linux. Of all the versions of Linux available, Ubuntu is among the most polished and user-friendly Linux distros. It's free and comes with an amazing amount of software. Join us as we take a look into the wonderful world of Linux with our introduc

Watermarks have long been used to convey special information in documents. Whether it's the fact that the document is not to be copied or that it's top secret, watermarks do the trick. Here's how to add a watermark to a Word document.

We use our computers every day, so why not use your Mac as an alarm clock too? Aurora is a neat program that will wake you up to music and, wake up your Mac up as well so you don't need to leave it on all night.

Growl has been notifying Mac users of new mail, instant messages, completed downloads and much more for quite some time. It's now available for Windows but it was born and continues to shine on the Mac.

Whether you get a little bit of email or a lot it helps to have it organized using a good system. Thunderbird makes it easy to tag and filter your email. This way, you can keep your inbox organized and filter email in Thunderbird.

Chances are, you have multiple email addresses. One for personal, one given to you by the office, one for social networking, perhaps one that's just for family and close friends. Thunderbird makes it easy to set up and manage multiple email accounts. You can even easily set up your free email accounts like Hotmail, Yahoo! and Gmail in Thunderbird. Here's how.