Freeware Pick: SpaceSuit

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Spaces is one of the hundreds of new features Apple has introduced with the original version of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Spaces lets users configure their work spaces by visiting the Exposé & Spaces pane in System Preferences.

According to Apple, in the System Prefs pane dedicated to the two functions of Leopard, you can “Add rows and columns until you have all the real estate you need. Arrange your spaces as you see fit, then choose the function keys you want to control them.

 

You can assign an application to always open in a specific space, if that’s more convenient — so you’ll always know where, say, Safari or Keynote is.” Apple, however, forgot to add something very important and useful – the ability to add a different background for every space, so users could better determine their whereabouts, so to speak.

Computer savvy users probably have no problem in switching through Spaces on the same background image, but for the average user it's important to know exactly where they are. This is where SpaceSuit comes in and saves the day.

This Dockland Software-developed application lets you customize each Space with its own wallpaper and identify it quickly every time you switch from one Space to another.

Setting or changing a background image couldn't be easier. Drag your image to SpaceSuit's Dock icon, and SpaceSuit will immediately apply it to the current Space! To change the display setting or to remove the image, right-click on SpaceSuit's icon and the options will be available right there.

Users needn't worry about using complex commands, or having to go through configuration steps. As a bonus, SpaceSuit uses Core Animation, Leopard's animation technology. Each time you change an image, resize it, or modify your display settings, SpaceSuit adjusts your desktop with a visually-pleasant animation.

Softpedia believes SpaceSuit is a must-have for every Mac owner that uses Spaces. Give it a try and come back with your impressions.

Comodo Security Freeware Wins Techsupportalert.com's Award

Comodo Security Solutions announces that Comodo Internet Security has won the 2009 Techsupportalert.com "Editor's Choice" award for Free Vista 64-bit Software.

Comodo Internet Security protects computers online. Its first line of defense is a firewall with Host Intrusion Prevention System, combined with a constantly-updated antivirus database. Comodo offers this protection to all Internet users free of charge.

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Why Do I Need Anti Virus Software For My Computer?

If you’ve recently purchased a computer, or are just learning about using email and the internet, you may have heard about computer viruses and anti-virus software. You may be wondering if this is something that you should be concerned about, and if so, what you should do about it. This article will attempt to answer these questions for you.

First, you may be wondering just what a computer virus is. Basically a computer virus is one of many types of small programs that install themselves on your computer without your consent. Usually they enter your program through an email, or while you are browsing a website.

When these programs run, usually without you knowing, they can cause all types of problems with your computer. Some viruses can be mildly annoying, slowing down your computer as they use your computer’s resources for another purpose. Others can be very dangerous, collecting your personal information and sending it to another party, or damaging your hard-drive.

True to their name, viruses are able to use your internet connection and email program and send themselves to the computers of other people you know, spreading themselves just like a contagious disease.

Because of this, just like the health of your body, when it comes to computer viruses, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is much easier to prevent viruses from entering your computer than it is to get rid of them and cure your computer once it becomes infected. This is why Anti-Virus software is important.

Once you realize that you need anti-virus software installed and running on your computer, you’ll have to choose which one to purchase and install. This can be a complicated process, but here are some tips to make it a bit easier. First, check your computer to see if it came with anti-virus software. Many new computers are shipped with anti-virus programs already to go on them, you just need to turn them on. Check your instruction manual to see if this is the case with your computer.

Check with the vendor. If you purchased your computer from a local retailer, check with them to see what anti-virus program they recommend. They should be more than willing to help you and may even be able to provide you with a discount since you purchased a computer from them.

Once you have your anti-virus installed and running on your computer, be sure to contact the software’s support if you have any questions. It is also important to keep your software updated. Many of these programs will automatically update themselves when you are online. This is very important since new viruses are always appearing and you want to make sure your computer is protected.

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