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Firebug inside Firefox – What is it and what it does?

Spectraelite — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:04:33 +0100

Firebug is a very popular web development tool available as an add-on for Firefox web Browser. Using Firebug you can view and edit any Web page right from inside the Browser. You can see the result of your code instantly. Firebug makes web designing and debugging very easy and enjoyable.

Firebug and Firefox are both free, thus saving you cost of buying an expensive Website Editor. Even though it is free, Firebug has lots of very useful and aRead More...

Start learning how to build Websites in Joomla - Introduction

Spectraelite — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:14:20 +0100

Joomla is a free web-based system used to create and manage websites or blogs. It is very simple and easy to use. Using Joomla, you can easily manage all of your articles, blog posts, photos, videos, user comments, website layout and functionality. That is why Joomla is called a powerful Content Management System (CMS).

The word ‘Joomla’ means ‘all together’ in Swahili language. Joomla was started in year 2005 as a fork from MambRead More...

Why is Joomla the most popular Content Management System?

Spectraelite — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:08:49 +0100

Whether you want to develop a website or start your own blog, Joomla has proven to be the most useful free open source Content Management System (CMS) for easy website development and management. Joomla’s popularity among the web community has risen tremendously over the last few years. Since it’s inception in 2005, there have been more than 15 million downloads of Joomla CMS. According to the 2009 Open Source CMS Market Share Report, Joomla is the most popular open sRead More...

Differences between Generic Computers and Brand Computers

Spectraelite — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:12:53 +0100

Many differences sit between generic computers and name brand computers. There’s just one big question: Which should you go for?

The biggest difference between generic computers and name brand computers is the price. Some may think the quality, but from personal experience, I’ve learned that the generic computers are just as good as the name brand computers, if not better. If you take care of something, then it is bound to last quite awhile. I must say, hRead More...

Do you know what is an internet browser?

Spectraelite — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:02:47 +0100

Internet is essential when you have a computer. However, in order to use the internet, you need something called a browser, or more specifically, an Internet Browser. An internet browser simply just allows you to browse the web. There are many types of browsers out there, which we will soon discuss.

A very popular browser that comes standard (and can be downloaded for free) on any Windows-based computer is Internet Explorer, also known as IE. Another pRead More...

The next MacBook Pro Update Rumors

Spectraelite — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:47:31 +0100

Apple consumers love the MacBook Pro, but, being the humans they are, want more! Here, we will discuss rumors and updates that may be in the new MacBook Pro. These have come in from reliable sources all over the web. So hold on to your seats!

First – Consumers want the MacBook Pro at a lesser weight. The standard fifteen inch MacBook Pro weighs in at 5.5 pounds, but consumers want it even lighter! I think that that is a rather light weight, but aRead More...

The next iPod update 2010?

Spectraelite — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:57:22 +0100

What’s next for iPods? The iPod touch was a huge jump in technology for Apple, but we all know that Apple is not going to stop there! Let’s take a look at what consumers are saying that want to see in a new version of the iPod Touch.

First – A built in camera! The iPhone has a built in camera, so why can’t the iPod Touch? A built in camera would make the iPod Touch fly even faster off the shelves. It would allow users to make morRead More...

Few Highlights of Windows 7

Spectraelite — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:52:00 +0100

Windows 7 is the newest operating system released by Microsoft. It is a major upgrade from Windows Vista, which was known for constant crashing. Windows 7, however, is not prone to crashes and has many great aspects to go along with it.

One great feature of Windows 7 is the snap feature. This allows you to compare two windows side by side. Each window will be exactly the same size for easy comparing. To do this, just drag one window all the way to tRead More...

Best places to buy Computer Hardware Online

Spectraelite — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:33:05 +0100

Instead of going to a shop every now and then to buy computer parts, why not teach yourself how to install them and buy everything online? There are a plethora of places to buy computers parts on the web, and it seems like every day, a new shop opens up. Some local computer shops may even have their own website that you can look at to see if they have the part you want.

A very popular site is Newegg.com. Not only do they have computer hardware, actual Read More...

How to find the right laptop for you

Spectraelite — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:25:28 +0100

Nowadays, everyone is looking for a laptop. Those people that are in desperate need of one will usually just buy any old, (or new) regular laptop. However, it’s important to get the right kind of laptop for you. In this article, we will discuss on what type of laptop is best for each individual.

First off, are you a Mac or a PC? Mac laptops, also known as MacBooks, are used mainly for music and/or video editing. PC laptops, (the “normal&rdqRead More...

How to save energy on your laptop

Spectraelite — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:37:58 +0100

Doesn’t it really stink that your laptop suddenly dies in the middle of your work? As soon as it died, you think, “Oh I should have changed some simple settings to make my laptop battery just a little bit longer.” If you don’t know these small tips that can make a big difference, then please read on, as the following information could really help you.

First – One of the main actions anyone can take is to just turn down the Read More...

iPhone – What’s next?

Spectraelite — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:27:50 +0100

What can’t the iPhone do? It’s practically an all in one everything! However, consumers have already thought of features they want built into the iPhone, or else they may stop being an Apple user. So far the Apple iPhone has please over fifty million users – and that number grows every day. Many people want the iPhone, however many people are waiting for something better to come out. And Apple has already begun hard work on this awesome project… BuRead More...

Microsoft Corporation or Apple Inc

Spectraelite — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:18:44 +0100

For many years, Apple and Microsoft have been trying to make themselves look better than one another, and usually Apple wins every single time. Then again, Microsoft is mainly a software company, while Apple is both. Microsoft has its own gaming system, the Xbox 360, while Apple has its own TV Recorder, the Apple TV.

Both companies have their share of music players, as well. Even though Apple has more types of music players than Microsoft, Microsoft’s Zune has grownRead More...

How to Assign Different Templates in Joomla 1.5

Spectraelite — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:58:15 +0100

One of the many things I like from Joomla is that you can apply several Templates to your same Website, and better yet this process is really easy to do. I have created this video to give a general explanation in how you can accomplish this.

In order for you to accomplish this tutorial, you should have installed Joomla 1.5 in your Hosting account or inside your Xamp or Wampserver.

Also you will need to activate the SEO settings in Joomla, which is shown on the video.

Easy ways to stay away from spyware

Spectraelite — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:52 +0100

Easy ways to stay away from spyware

Spyware… No one wants it, although many people have it and don’t even know it. It is very important to stay away from spyware, because in some severe cases, the computer can be destroyed. This would then cost a lot of money to be repaired. There are several steps that anyone can take to help them stay away from spyware.

1. Stay away from sites that you do not trust. Visiting dangerous sites can automatically infect your computer with sRead More...

Where to get registry cleaners

Spectraelite — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:14:29 +0100

Recently, registry cleaners have been getting large in the computer software production industry. Some people really think they need registry cleaners, while some think they are a waste of money. Registry cleaners actually can clean up your computer; however whether they will make your computer faster is the big question. On some computRead More...

iTunes – An “A La Carte” store

Spectraelite — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:41:16 +0100

iTunes is one of the most popular music stores in today’s world. In fact, it is the most popular music store. It has had over one billion music downloads and over one billion app downloads as well. Not only does it offer music and apps and games, but TV shows, movies, and a free radio.

Most songs in the iTunes are .99 cents. However, with growing popularity, songs may be 1.29. And if a song is not that very popular or well known, then it may only be .69 cents. Now, if you Read More...

What to look for in a registry cleaner

Spectraelite — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:34:31 +0100

No one wants a computer or PC that is full of old registry keys and non important data files! Is your computer slow? Don’t automatically think it has a virus! It would be quite possible that you just might need to get your registry cleaned. This helps speed up your computer, and lets it run smoother. A smooth, fast computer is what everyone needs nowadays. Don’t let something so simple hold you back from using large, extensive programs.

What you could probably need, my dear frieRead More...

Do I really have Spyware?

Spectraelite — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:28:02 +0100

Spyware… Something that should be avoided however is easily caught. Spyware can cause serious damage on a computer, while sometimes it does hardly anything. It just depends on the type of spyware and how many infections are on the target computer. Even though most anti-virus programs can kick out most types of spyware before they do anyRead More...

The Sexy Apple iPad

Spectraelite — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:41:12 +0100

The iPad is Apple’s latest invention. And since it’s be Apple, it’s going to be hot and fly off of the shelves the second it is put into stores, which will be in the end of March. The iPad is said to be a whole new revolution. And once again, since it’s made by Apple, it probably will be.

When first looked at, the iPad appears to be just a giant iPod Touch. And to be honest, that’s exactly what it looks like. Even the home screen looks the same! But don&rRead More...