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Understanding Ratings (Cow Ratings) and Reviews (Editorial Content)
The heart and soul of the Ratings Guide will always be opinion. Sixty percent of every review is based on Usability and overall evaluation scores - meaning that if an application is completely unusable, but has great documentation and help, you will never see it. This system is very strict upon placement.
The heart and soul of the Ratings Guide will always be opinion. Sixty percent of every review is based on Usability and overall evaluation scores - meaning that if an application is completely unusable, but has great documentation and help, you will never see it. This system is very strict upon placement.
Added 2007-07-14
Added 2007-07-14
Tucows Ratings
There has always been much discussion, by everyone involved, about ratings. Whether you're the software author who has a product rated or the user who is looking for a product and utilizes the ratings as a guide, ratings are an issue.
There has always been much discussion, by everyone involved, about ratings. Whether you're the software author who has a product rated or the user who is looking for a product and utilizes the ratings as a guide, ratings are an issue.
Added 2007-07-13
Understanding Computer Memory
I've received a lot of different questions regarding computer memory, or RAM. RAM stands for Random Access Memory and it's what the computer uses to run programs.
I've received a lot of different questions regarding computer memory, or RAM. RAM stands for Random Access Memory and it's what the computer uses to run programs.
Added 2007-07-13
What's the Difference Between Memory and Storage?
Are you confused about computer memory and storage? A lot of people are. Folks get confused about whether their programs and data are stored in memory, or whether the hard drive IS memory, or what memory is. Sometimes they just forget (bad memory joke).
Are you confused about computer memory and storage? A lot of people are. Folks get confused about whether their programs and data are stored in memory, or whether the hard drive IS memory, or what memory is. Sometimes they just forget (bad memory joke).
Added 2007-07-13
Should I Leave my Computer On or Turn it Off?
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who swear you should turn off your computer after each use, and those who just as adamantly insist you should leave it on. What's a computer user to do?
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who swear you should turn off your computer after each use, and those who just as adamantly insist you should leave it on. What's a computer user to do?
Added 2007-07-13
Blogging for Kids
Children love having an audience. The instant recognition and approval that comes from a crowd just can't be beat. Employing blogs to help develop good spelling habits, grammar skills and develop a love for writing at a young age is an innovative concept that has benefits for your child.
Children love having an audience. The instant recognition and approval that comes from a crowd just can't be beat. Employing blogs to help develop good spelling habits, grammar skills and develop a love for writing at a young age is an innovative concept that has benefits for your child.
Added 2007-07-13
How to Make an RSS Feed
Everyday more and more Web sites, news services and blogs are adding RSS content. RSS is a method of syndicating content. The concept of aggregating content in one central location or repository is very appealing. Consumers have become tired of push technology, and RSS allows users the flexibility to regain control of their content.
Everyday more and more Web sites, news services and blogs are adding RSS content. RSS is a method of syndicating content. The concept of aggregating content in one central location or repository is very appealing. Consumers have become tired of push technology, and RSS allows users the flexibility to regain control of their content.
Added 2007-07-13
Mastering E-mail Etiquette
In order to efficiently communicate on the Internet it is critical to understand the unwritten rules of e-mail communication. Please use these tips as a guideline to online e-mail communication.
In order to efficiently communicate on the Internet it is critical to understand the unwritten rules of e-mail communication. Please use these tips as a guideline to online e-mail communication.
Added 2007-07-13
Understanding Software Piracy
There are several kinds of software piracy. The bottom line is when software is pirated, the developer does not receive compensation for their work.
There are several kinds of software piracy. The bottom line is when software is pirated, the developer does not receive compensation for their work.
Added 2007-07-13
What is Adware?
In conjunction with the information I wrote about "spyware" I also want to tell you a bit about what is commonly called "Adware." The concept of advertising paying for things is an old one. Think about it. You turn on your television and every program is sponsored by a variety of products.
In conjunction with the information I wrote about "spyware" I also want to tell you a bit about what is commonly called "Adware." The concept of advertising paying for things is an old one. Think about it. You turn on your television and every program is sponsored by a variety of products.
Added 2007-07-13
Understanding Ringtones
Ringtones are melodic sounds a cellular or cell phone makes when an incoming call or message arrives. Since cellular phones are significantly more sophisticated than landline phones, ringtones can be personalized to suit the owner's personal taste. A variety of ringtones have appealed to consumers, increasing handsets saleability.
Ringtones are melodic sounds a cellular or cell phone makes when an incoming call or message arrives. Since cellular phones are significantly more sophisticated than landline phones, ringtones can be personalized to suit the owner's personal taste. A variety of ringtones have appealed to consumers, increasing handsets saleability.
Added 2007-07-13
Understanding RSS Feeds
RSS, also known as rich site summary or real simply syndication, arrived on the scene a number of years ago, but was only recently embraced by webmasters as a means to effectively syndicate content. RSS Feeds provide webmasters and content providers an avenue to provide concise summaries to prospective readers. Thousands of commercial web sites and blogs now publish content summaries in an RSS feed. Each item in the feed typically contains a headline; article summary and link back to the online article.
RSS, also known as rich site summary or real simply syndication, arrived on the scene a number of years ago, but was only recently embraced by webmasters as a means to effectively syndicate content. RSS Feeds provide webmasters and content providers an avenue to provide concise summaries to prospective readers. Thousands of commercial web sites and blogs now publish content summaries in an RSS feed. Each item in the feed typically contains a headline; article summary and link back to the online article.
Added 2007-07-13
Understanding Disk Fragmentation
Your hard drive is a little like laundry. When you have a pile of shirts, a pile of shorts, and so on, it is easy to get dressed in the morning. You get a shirt from the shirt shelf. You know to look in your underwear drawer for the shorts. At the end of the week, however, when it's all in a pile, it's a lot harder to find the clothes you're looking for.
Your hard drive is a little like laundry. When you have a pile of shirts, a pile of shorts, and so on, it is easy to get dressed in the morning. You get a shirt from the shirt shelf. You know to look in your underwear drawer for the shorts. At the end of the week, however, when it's all in a pile, it's a lot harder to find the clothes you're looking for.
Added 2007-07-13
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