Program that will provide checkup for your hard disk
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Micro Logic's $49.95 Disk Mapper disk/file management software, Connectix' $59.95 Agent 95 and Quarterdeck's $49.95 Fix-It performance analysis/diagnostic software packages all help users improve system performance. Disk Mapper works by providing a map of all files on the hard drive. Each directory or subdirectory appears as a series of boxes, and putting the cursor on a specific box generates a legible label for the box's contents. Double-clicking the box will create a map of its contents. Users may choose from a simpler view and may zoom in and out to view the contents. Disk Mapper lets users compress, decompress and delete files. Agent 95 monitors a PC's system, performance, resources and memory, reporting on resources used and searching for potential problems. Fix-It detects hardware configuration errors and resource disputes among applications. It compares existing applications against a database of more than 1,000 software products to identify possible problems and avoid system crashes.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1996
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Exploring computing with book and video
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Prentice Hall PTR's C and C++ Cyber Classroom CD-ROM instructs programmers in the four components of the C++ programming language, while Gydigital's Video Guide for Understanding and Buying a Personal Computer videotape leads novice buyers through the process. The videotape teaches users about computer principles, then explains internal and external hardware elements, software information and purchasing choices. The guides are not intimidating to nonprofessionals, and jargon and acronyms are explained. The tape encourages users to buy what will suit their specific needs. Prentice Hall's educational software includes sections on Ansi C and its procedural enhancements as well as on object-oriented programming and programming with objects. Computer trainers Paul and Harvey Deitel lead users through the program.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1995
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Come, Watson! The game's afoot!
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Maxis of Orinda offers the $55 Klik and Play children's educational software, which allows users to develop their own computer game programs. The software comes with 10 to 20 games which can be edited using the Storyboard Editor or users can develop their own games from scratch. Berkeley Systems' $30 Launch Pad is a menuing utility that allows users to limit access between adult and children through the use of passwords. Using Launch Pad, adults can limit children to their accessories and software and keep their own applications safe. Bit Jugglers' $30 Kids World screen saver allows children to build their own screen savers from a collection of objects and backgrounds. There are seven backgrounds, including a haunted mansion and a backyard, and 200 characters and objects.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1995
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