History of Mac OS X

July 29, 2012 | Kyle Fordrung

The recent Mac OS release of 10.8 Mountain Lion has made us here at SoftwareMedia.com reflect on the history of Mac OS X and the advancement it has made over the past decade. From the heyday of PowerPCs and G3s to blazingly fast Intel i7s and monster 27-inch iMacs, the Mac operating system history for version ten has been full of “oohs” and “ahhs”.

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Set Up Your Database and Create a Report in Crystal Reports

January 3, 2012 | Mason Hymas

Learn How to Create a Report and Print it in Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008 is a popular database reporting tool, and for good reason. This powerful and dynamic tool allows you to design, explore visualize and deliver reports. They can be viewed on the web or embedded in enterprise applications, and printing Crystal Reports is a breeze. Read More

Top 10 Software Every Successful Business Should Have

December 10, 2011 | Mason Hymas

As any business owner will attest, their number one goal for starting their business was because they had an idea, product, or service to provide the consumer and make a profit from. However, finding success isn’t as easy at slapping a label on “Widget X” and watching the orders come in. The top companies worldwide take advantage of the best business software. These programs help businesses with everything from data security and stability, employee management, productivity, account organization, and much more.

If you’re part of a new business, or even an established one that could use a little boost to your bottom line, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 software every successful business should have to give you the inside scoop on what helps make the greatest companies run smoothly and efficiently. Read More

Steps to Prevent Spam

December 10, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Buying Guide

Whether you are getting inundated with spam or just want to prevent it, this article can help you outline steps to prevent spam and talk about the top anti-spam software programs out there. With a few easy steps you can make your e-mail virtually spam-free. Read More

Preventing Identity Theft in Everyday Life

December 10, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Buying Guide

These days, identity theft is a huge concern. You should ensure that you are knowledgeable about identity theft online and offline, because preventing identity theft in everyday life takes just a few simple changes. Use this convenient identity theft overview to learn about identity theft and how you can protect you and yours.
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Spyware & How to Stop It

December 10, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Whether you have been affected by spyware or you are simply trying to prevent it, you should learn about spyware and the measures you can take to stop it. This article outlines how to stop spyware and details some of the best anti-spyware software programs available. Read More

What is Cloud Software?

December 9, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Cloud computing has become more popular in recent months among business owners, IT professionals and regular users alike. A growing part of cloud computing is cloud software and the services available to both individuals and corporations. However, before diving into cloud software, one must first understand the whole concept of cloud computing. Read More

Phishing & Fraudulent Emails

December 9, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Buying Guide

Phishing & fraudulent emails are a popular scam nowadays. But just what is phishing? Use this guide to learn about phishing, how to protect against phishing and check out the latest in anti-phishing software. Read More

Microsoft Open Licensing Guides

December 4, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Software licensing can get confusing, which is why we compiled these Microsoft licensing guides to help you better understand the different programs and terms. SoftwareMedia offers Microsoft licenses through any of the following programs. Read More

Computer Hacking & Prevention

December 4, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Buying Guide

You hear about computer hacking everywhere these days. But just what is computer hacking? And how can you prevent computer hackers from stealing your personal information? Use this guide to learn about computer hacking, how it can affect you and how you can take proactive measures to protect yourself. Read More