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Ever notice how there are a lot of acronyms for computer stuff? API, BIOS, CPU, DOS (not to be confused with DoS), DRAM, GPU, HDD, RAM, ROM, and a whole lot more... It can get downright overwhelming.

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Let’s say you want to know about digital literacy for seniors. You could go to your computer, open Google and search for “digital literacy for seniors.” This could lead you to a link to Palmetto Care ...

Aside from software limitations, GlobalPC is ideal for computer novices looking to surf the Web and send e-mail. Setting up the GlobalPC took minutes. Figuring it out was a piece of cake. Connecting ...

We just recently ran a contest on HotHardware in which we planned to give away a high-end, custom-built gaming system (built by yours truly), to one lucky reader who came up with a creative name for ...