Category Archives: Glossary

15 tips to learn a new programming language

I’ve working knowledge of a bunch of programming languages, but job demands to learn a new language frequently in a short time. Instead of reading hundreds manual/book pages, I quickly read 10-15 pages of tutorial or primer. (As you know google is the best search engine to look for such stuff). I keep printed copy of the language… Read More »

What is FAT32?

FAT32 is the file system utilized in some of the older versions of Microsoft Windows. It was introduced with OEM Service Release 2 of Windows 95 (also known as OSR2 and Windows 95B). FAT32 is the default file system on Windows 98 (all versions: OEM, retail, and SE) and Windows Me.

DirectX Explained

Gaming and multimedia applications are some of the most satisfying programs you can get for your PC but getting them to run properly isn’t always as easy as it could be. First, the PC architecture was never designed as a gaming platform. Second, the wide-ranging nature of the PC means that one person’s machine can be different from… Read More »

Basic Registry Disassembly

The registry is a hierarchical database that contains virtually all information about your computer’s configuration. Read this article, and you’ll learn the basic structure of the registry, so you too can make your PC run like a swiss watch. Under previous version of Windows, those setting where contained in files like config.sys, autoexec.bat, win.ini, system.ini, control.ini and so… Read More »

Technology Acronyms

From time to time, you may overhear some tech geeks speaking some strange language. These odd words that they speak are actually abbreviations, or acronyms, for larger ideas or phrases.

What the Heck is a Keylogger?

A keylogger is a program that runs in your computer’s background secretly recording all your keystrokes. Once your keystrokes are logged, they are hidden away for later retrieval by the attacker. The attacker then carefully reviews the information in hopes of finding passwords or other information that would prove useful to them.  

What to do with .BIN & .CUE files

There always seems to be the question “what do I do with a .bin and .cue file” in these forums so I figured I would write a quick and simple tutorial. Please feel free to add more.

Computer Thermodynamics

That desk in front of you and everything else around you is made up of atoms. An atom consists of electrons orbiting around a nucleus. An atom is incredibly tiny. You could line up 10 million of them inside a millimeter.

What is Web Conferencing?

With web conferencing, participants can share audio, video, content or combination of these in real time.  This enables people to attend meetings or presentations when they can’t attend them physically.  

Securing Your Computer System

Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping.  As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers.