The Multilevel Feedback Queue (MLFQ) Scheduling algorithm is conceptually simple at the high-level but somewhat complex as one starts to analyze its operations in detail. This algorithm is commonly used in operating systems to help ensure all processes are...
Each major operating system, whether it be Windows, Macintosh, Linux or Unix has its own task manager. Some operating systems may also refer to the monitor tool as an activity monitor, as with Macintosh’s operating system (What is Activity...
My girlfriend noticed this as she was searching for a product on Google tonight, May 3, 2012 around 11:30 PM EST. I was unable to see this on two other laptops at home so it appears Google may be...
I believe Microsoft’s strategy to include two versions of Windows 8 is a smart decision. Windows 8 will reportedly include a version that looks much like Windows 7 does, in addition to another version with a UI named Metro...
If you’re like me and am trying the free Beta edition of Windows 7 and had a printer driver issue, this may help. I have an HP LaserJet 1000 printer which is now 8-10 years old but still runs...
Drupal Design Camp Boston was a 2-day event held between June 13-14, 2009 at the Stata Center on MIT’s campus. This was the first event focusing exclusively on how to design/create themes for Drupal. Drupal conferences/events in the past...
These days, domain name parking services are abound — a quick Google search indicates 5-10 popular services and many other web sites offering the service. Upon further research (and my own experience), I determined not many people have luck...
Web marketers must constantly keep themself updated with technology and marketing know-how in today’s ever-changing (and very competitive) Internet publishing landscape. You can no longer ‘follow the lead’ and simply consider yourself a pure ‘marketing wizard’, IT professional or...
I tend to use the analogy of e-newsletters, when used properly being comparable to modern day stealth fighters with relationship to web marketing campaigns. E-newsletters tend to be either heavily bogged down with marketing/advertisements, swamped with articles and other...
WordPress (www.wordpress.com), a popular open-source blogging platform written in PHP/MySQL has a plethora of built-in search engine optimization features built-in, making the software desirable to independent web entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. I particularly like WordPress’s built-in SEO system...