March 17, 2009
Welcome to this edition of The Computer Builder. In this issue, we'll be talking about the operating system and also how to access the 'secret' virtual keyboard in Windows Vista.
Term Of The Week
Operating System - The operating system is the most essential piece of software in your computer. You need it as a foundation from which you run applications and games. Most computers these days run the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - with older versions of Windows like Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 98, etc. almost becoming obsolete. Some computer enthusiasts also like to run the Linux operating system due to its lightweight and super stable performance. The most popular Linux operating system for the home user is currently the Ubuntu Linux operating system.
Tip Of The Week
Windows Vista has a neat feature - it comes with a virtual keyboard. If you somehow lose your real, physical keyboard, you can access this virtual one. Here's how - Key in 'OSK' into the Start menu's Search field. Hit enter to bring up the on-screen keyboard and then just use your mouse to key in data.
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