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The Complete Guide to Desktop Software

Desktop PCDesktop software refers to applications and programs that run on a desktop PC in an operating system such as Windows, MacOS and Linux. Desktop software is distinct from other kinds of software such as mobile apps (like those that run on Android and the iPhone) and web based apps that run inside a web browser (like Gmail, Hotmail, Google Docs etc).

This guide will detail some of the differences between desktop software and applications that run on a server, the web or a mobile, as well as providing tips on how to install, configure and use a wide range of desktop software applications.

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Available Web Filtering Freeware

Using the PC to surf the Web is not always safe for kids (or adults) due to the pop-up ads and links to inappropriate sites--containing either indecent or obscene images and...

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You can have a database without having Microsoft Access. No matter how popular Access is as a database platform, you can find alternate database desktop software that will get the job...

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Desktop shortcuts can provide a shortcut to any software package or document file on Windows 7. This article covers how you can add Windows 7 desktop shortcuts, and then how you can...

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It is a strange thing about servers. Any computer can be a server, but in a true server role, only very powerful computers with high speed CPU's, a lot of memory, and special hard...

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    Discover Alternatives to Your Usual Access Database

    You can have a database without having Microsoft Access. No matter how popular Access is as a database platform, you can find alternate database desktop software that will get the job done without having...

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    How to Add, Remove and Customize Windows 7 Shortcuts

    Desktop shortcuts can provide a shortcut to any software package or document file on Windows 7. This article covers how you can add Windows 7 desktop shortcuts, and then how you can remove them. In addition...

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    Available Web Filtering Freeware

    Using the PC to surf the Web is not always safe for kids (or adults) due to the pop-up ads and links to inappropriate sites--containing either indecent or obscene images and content--that is easily...

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    How to Access MS Outlook Remotely

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    Free Time Tracking and Billing Software

    In any business, even small expenses can add up quickly. One way to reduce overhead is by utilizing free software. There are several free time tracking and billing software options available. The key is...

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In this overview of the WinJournal software, the Windows version of the popular MacJournal blogging application, we'll explore some of the tool's unique features....

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