viernes, 1 de marzo de 2013

DROPBOX


WHAT IS DROPBOX
Dropbox is an on line service that provides a type of free "USB". You download the dropbox folder and you can have acces to all your files. If you can´t download the folder you have a complete acces to your files at dropbox.com
This allows you to have all your files you want the 24 hours of a day. Imagine you go to another country. You just save all the files in your computer you want to have in your trip in the dropbox folder. Now you go to your dropbox website and you have acces to all the files you have saved in your dropbox folder at home

Benefits of using Dropbox
-You don´t have to send e-mails to yourself all of the time
-You have a 2GB free pendrive(If you invite friends you have even more)
-Your files can be in contact with your friend´s files without sending messsages all of the time.
-You can share pictures, documents...

Bad things about Dropbox
-You have more chances of getting virus.
-You need to have INTERNET
Link to homepage

jueves, 21 de febrero de 2013

OSX mountain lion-Windows 8-Linux

Microsoft Windows 8

Almost 90 % of all computers operate with windows since it has massified. It is essential to commercial buildings, industrial facilities and to home computers. This operating system was introduced in 1985 so it has a lot of experience but it is not as perfect as we loved to.

ADVANTAGES:
-Accepts almost every application
-Technical support: Anyone can help you either offline or online with your computer
-It is very easy to use, when you get to know it wellm you will find out the amazing function

DOWNSIDES:
-Many viruses, antivirus is needed
-Slow,especially vista and 7 and requires memory, disk and lots of space/runs slower
-Price, over 100 dollars

Mac. OSX mountain lion
This operating system has even more experience than Windows.

ADVANTAGES
-viruses-almost no viruses!
-Less prone to have hardware and software crashing
-Better look than Windows

DOWNSIDES:
-Very expensive: even more than windows
-Only available on Apple computers
-Only a few programs run on Mac

Linux
Linux started in 1991 and its easy to change and redistribute. Let´s see the great advantages and the downsides.

ADVANTAGES
-Linux is free and you can download itm use it, modify it...
-Great variety
-Open source software

DOWNSIDES:
-Complicated, not very user friendly
-requires computer knowledge
-not many people offer linux computers, you may have to buy a windows, reformat it and instal Linux yourself

CONCLUSION:
In conclusion the best operating system is OSX Mountain Lion since it has the best advanteges like: no viruses, less prone to crash and better looking. The disadvantages aren´t as bad as the other operating system since the price is always a problem. I think it is better to spend a bit more in your computer so that it lasts longer and works better.


LINKS!!:

http://www.apple.com/

http://www.apple.com/mac/

http://windows.microsoft.com/es-ES/windows/home

http://www.linux.org/

http://www.gadgetcage.com/difference-between-windows-linuxand/109/

lunes, 11 de febrero de 2013

Laptop, Desktop and Tablet

LAPTOP, DESKTOP AND TABLET

                   Nowadays it is very difficult to choose a computer since there are many more choices than in the past. There is a wide range of competitive features and pirce ranges. A laptop was a bad quality computer before but things have changed drastically since nowadays it can perform as fast and as well. Tablets have many new upgrades that make them a good competitor in the PC world.

                    When the time comes to choose between a laptop desktop and tablet you should really think on location. Are you working on an office, or you are a freelancer that constantly changes workplace? If you have to stay  long hours in the office and a very powerful computer is demanded, you should really think on buying a desktop to help you in your work. If you like to work on different places or outdoors to try and get fresh air, you should really prefer buying a laptop or tablet.

                    Before buying a computer you should think on the features as well. Many laptops come prepared while desktops and tablets usually do not. However, the necessary apps can be easily found in the apple store, google store...These apps are perfect for all, since you can download: games, software, programs... On the other hand, if you want to focus on game design or programming tablets are practically useless. In addition, desktops are mainly used by professionals since they are great for programming and very powerful as well


LINKS TO WEBS THAT DISCUSS THIS TOPIC:

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/buying-advice/tablets/3350688/tablet-vs-laptop-which-is-best/

http://www.webadicto.net/mba/post/Desktop-Vs-Laptop-Vs-Ultrabook-Vs-Tablet-Caracteristicas-Ventajas-y-Desventajas.aspx

http://www.dell.com/Learn/us/en/04/consumer/what-should-i-buy-laptop-desktop-mobile?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04

                     GREAT GRAPH THAT SHOWS TABLETS VS COMPUTERS IN GENERAL