Computer Software

Software refers to the programs your computer uses to perform the actions you want it to. Learn all about computer software, from Web browsers to the latest operating systems, with our explanations, reviews, videos and prices.

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Before the graphical user interface, we needed text commands to operate our computers. But it may not be long before we can do our work by gesturing with our hands. What tools make it possible?

By Jonathan Strickland

A computer program is the key to the digital city: If you know the language, you can get a computer to do almost anything you want. Get the scoop on how C works and why it's so important.

By Marshall Brain & Stephanie Crawford

Linux is a free computer operating system that has been increasing in popularity. The same can be said of Ubuntu. There's a relationship between the two, but what is it?

By Jonathan Strickland

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Your passwords are basically the digital equivalent of your house keys -- so you wouldn't want them in the wrong hands. How can you keep them safe?

By Stephanie Crawford

DIDO is a software technology most people have never heard of, but the fields of aerospace, robotics and chemical engineering all make use of its incredible optimal control applications. What are some of the most amazing examples of DIDO in action?

By Stephanie Crawford

HTML5 isn't just another HTML revision, but a comprehensive standard for how Web pages work. What sets it apart from previous versions?

By Stephanie Crawford

Although numerous computer languages are used for writing computer applications, the computer programming language, C, is the most popular language worldwide. Learn more about the benefits of learning C programming from this article.

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Is Google Chrome poised to take over the browser market with its lean, mean contender, or are users too attached to their feature-loaded browsers to make the switch?

By Stephanie Crawford

"Let's FaceTime" has become a common phrase, but what is FaceTime, exactly? Read on to explore how to use the Apple video chat app and the benefits surrounding its technology.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

If you want to download videos off the Internet, you may want to know how to use peer-to-peer video sharing. Learn how to use peer-to-peer video sharing in this article.

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Do you use the Linux operating system and wonder how to print from a Linux? Learn how to print from a Linux in this article.

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You've heard about music and iTunes and you want to learn how to put music on iTunes. Here you will find out how to put music on iTunes.

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Whether you want to share, keep a backup or just listen to music, knowing how to add songs to iTunes is a great way to build your own personal music library. Read this article to learn how to add songs to iTunes.

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Learn how to remove iTunes protection, and you can enjoy your downloaded music and movies wherever you choose. Learn about how to remove iTunes protection in this article.

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You want to sing solos to the music that's on your iTunes, but you don't know how to remove the vocals from songs on iTunes. This article will tell you how to remove the vocals from songs on iTunes.

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You'd like to learn how to make the background image on your computer screen bigger. Read here to learn how to make the background image on your computer bigger.

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You'd like to learn how to watch free movies on your computer. Read here about how to watch free movies on your computer.

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You'd like to learn how to reinstall Windows without losing your data. Learn about how to reinstall Windows without losing data in this article.

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If you know how to upload a video to a computer you can enjoy your VHS home movies from a computer screen. Learn about how to upload a video to a computer in this article.

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You want to consolidate all the music you have and create a music library on your computer. This article will teach you how to create a music library on a computer.

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You can copy songs from any CD, or an entire CD to your computer, using Windows Media Player. Learn how to rip a CD using Windows Media Player in this article.

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Understanding data is a critical business tool. Learn how data mining and data warehousing are related in this article.

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You need to make a table on Microsoft Word, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a table on Microsoft Word in this article.

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You need to make a graph in Excel, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a graph in Excel in this article.

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Microsoft Excel is an advanced spreadsheet program that enables you to keep track of and display data in many ways, including bar graphs. Learn how to make a bar graph in Excel from this article.

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