A list of current and upcoming tablets

        

Clockwise from left: The Toshiba Thrive 10-inch, Asus Eee Pad Slider, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 are three different tablets geared towards three different types of tablet users

                    The tablet market is like that kid in school who, at first, no one really noticed. Then, a year later he starts the school year a foot taller, with a new wardrobe, and suddenly everyone wants to be his friend. But, does he deserve his newfound popularity?

I really don't know. Personally, I've yet to purchase a tablet, and I've still not seen a compelling reason to do so. Still, millions feel differently and have already dived full on into the tablet sector.

Yet, every day there seems to be a new announcement of another manufacturer's plans to release a tablet. It's getting confusing and a little crazy out there, and we at CNET wanted to provide you with a snapshot of not only the current tablet landscape, but a look into the near future and how it's evolving.

We've compiled a list of all the major U.S. released current tablets interwoven with all the tablets yet to be released in the U.S. This list will focus on non-Windows tablets only for now. Enjoy, and if there's any other information you'd like to see on this list, let us know in the comments or via e-mail.

Look for this post to be updated frequently. The post date will be changed each time an additional tablet is added to the list; however, the date won't update for simple changes like price, release date, etc.

Name	OS	Price	Release date	Screen size	4G support confirmed?	Wifi-only version confirmed?
Acer Iconia Tab A100	Honeycomb	$330-$350	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Acer Iconia Tab A500	Honeycomb	$400	Available now	10-inch	No	Yes
Acer Iconia Tab A501	Honeycomb	$329 w/AT&T contract	Available now	10-inch	Yes	Yes
Amazon Tablet 10-inch	Unknown	Unknown	2012	10-inch	Unannounced	Unannounced
Amazon Kindle Fire	Amazon-customizedAndroid 2.3	$199	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Apple iPad	iOS	$500	Available now	9.7-inch	No	Yes
Apple iPad 2	iOS	$500-$830	Available now	9.7-inch	No	Yes
Archos 70	Android 2.2	$260	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Archos 101	Android 2.2	$260	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Archos 80 G9	Honeycomb	$300	Available now	8-inch	No	Yes
Archos 101 G9	Honeycomb	$370	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Asus Slider	Honeycomb	$480-$580	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Asus Transformer	Honeycomb	$400	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Asus Transformer Prime	Honeycomb 3.2 (upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich)	$500-$600	December 2011	10.1-inch	Yes	No
Asus MeMO	Honeycomb	$500-$700	2012	7-inch	Unannounced	No
Barnes and Nobles Nook Tablet	Android 2.3	$250	November 17, 2011	7-inch	No	Yes
Coby Kyros	Android 2.2	$170	Available now	8-inch	No	Yes
Dell Streak 5	Android 2.2	$200-$550	Available now	5-inch	No	No
Dell Streak 7	Android 3.2	$270-$450	Available now	7-inch	Yes	No
Fusion Garage Grid 10	Grid OS	$300-$400	Available now	10.1-inch	No	No
HP TouchPad	WebOS 3.0	$100-200	Available now	9.7-inch	No	Yes
HTC Evo View 4G (Sprint)	Android 2.3	$400	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
HTC Flyer	Android 2.3	$300	Available now (at Best Buy only)	7-inch	No	Yes
HTC Jetstream	Honeycomb	$700-$800	Available now	10.1-inch	Yes	No
Kobo Vox	Android 2.3	$200	October 28, 2011	7-inch	No	Yes
Lenovo IdeaPad A1	Android 2.3	$250	Unannounced	7-inch	No	Yes
Lenovo IdeaPad K1	Honeycomb	$440	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet	Honeycomb	$430	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Maylong Universe M-150	Android 2.2	$130	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Motorola Xoom 2	Honeycomb	n/a	Unannounced	10-inch	Unannounced	Yes
Motorola Xoom	Honeycomb	$600	Available now	10.1-inch	Yes	Yes
RIM Blackberry Playbook	BlackBerry Tablet OS	$300-$500	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Samsung Galaxy Tab	Android 2.2	$150-$550	Available now	7-inch	No	No
Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi	Android 2.2	$300-$350	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus	Honeycomb	$400-$500	Available now	7.0-inch	Yes	No
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7	Honeycomb	Unannounced	Unannounced	7.7inch	Yes	No
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9	Honeycomb	$470-$570	Available now	8.9-inch	No	Yes
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1	Honeycomb	$480-$600	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G	Honeycomb	$530-$630	Available now	10.1-inch	Yes	No
Sony S Tablet	Honeycomb	$500-$600	Available now	9.4-inch	No	Yes
Sony P Tablet	Honeycomb	Unannounced	Fall 2011	5.5-inch (dual-screen)	Yes	No
T-Mobile G-Slate	Honeycomb	$300-$600	Available now	8.9-inch	Yes	No
T-Mobile SpringBoard	Honeycomb	$180-$430	2011	7-inch	Yes	No
Toshiba AT200	Honeycomb	Unannounced	2011	10.1-inch	Unannounced	Yes
Toshiba Thrive 7	Honeycomb	Unannounced	2011	7-inch	No	Yes
Toshiba Thrive 10	Honeycomb	$370-520	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Velocity Micro Cruz T408	Android 2.3	$240	Available now	8-inch	No	Yes
Velocity Micro Cruz T410	Android 2.3	$300	Available now	10-inch	No	Yes
Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet	Android 2.2	$145-$200	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Viewsonic Viewpad 7	Android 2.2	$300-$500	Available now	7-inch	No	Yes
Viewsonic ViewPad 10	Android 2.2Windows 7)	$480-$650	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Viewsonic ViewPad 10pro	Android 2.3 (andWindows 7)	$600-$700	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Viewsonic ViewPad G Tablet	Android 2.2	$270-$325	Available now	10.1-inch	No	Yes
Vizio Tablet VTAB1008	Android 2.3	$317	Available now	8-inch	No	Yes

How To Remove Page Info From Printed Pages

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By default browsers will add the date, page number and URL to any page printed from the Internet. For most (if not all) of the printables on this site, you probably don’t want text at the top and bottom of the page. Luckily it’s pretty easy to fix, just pick your browser and follow the instructions below.

Internet Explorer 7 Printing Tips

By default there’s a small image of a printer, click that and go to “Page Setup…”. Below is a screenshot showing the button you’re looking for.

Go to “File”, “Page Setup…”, then erase the text in the “Headers and Footers text boxes.
(The default for header is &w&bPage &p of &P and for footer &u&b&d if you need to put it back later. IE’s default margins are 0.75 inches.)

Click the “OK” button and you’re done.

Firefox Printing Tips

From the menu in the top left corner of your browser, choose “File”, then “Page setup..”. Go to the second tab called “Margins & Header / Footer”, in the drop down lists choose “Blank” for all the items you don’t want printed. The screenshot below gives a better view of what I mean.

If you want, you can also adjust the print margins here as well, Firefox’s default margins are set at 0.5 inches. Once you have your setting chosen, click “OK”, and you’re done!

If you’d like a faster way to get to the print preview feature from within Firefox, the Print / Print Preview extensions is very handy. It adds a submenu to your context menu (the menu that pops up when you right click on a webpage) with “Print”, “Print Preview” and “Page Setup”. Much faster if you change margins, headers etc. often.

Computer Buying Tips

Should You Buy a Mac or a PC?

Deciding whether to buy a Mac or a PC should be based on two main points: your budget and whether the computer is primarily for business or pleasure. Both types of computers are excellent for specific tasks, although if you are planning to go to work and bring your computer with you, you may need to consider what types of computers your coworkers will have to make it easier to swap files or compare notes. Here a few basic tips on how to choose the right computer for you.

Budget

There’s no debate—Macs are far more expensive than PCs. If money is a big issue for you, you’ll want to buy a PC. However, Macs aren’t overpriced. Unlike PCs, each computer is designed for maximum efficiency in both processing speed and ease of use. While PCs frequently crash and are vulnerable to spyware and viruses, Macs resist most viral attacks and operate at a consistently high standard with virtually no technical issues. If you can afford it, a Mac is an excellent investment which will work for you for years.

Business

While Macs have always been the preferred computer of graphic designers and other creative individuals, for most corporate office work, PCs have long been favored over Macs. For this reason, PCs still dominate in most business settings.
Up until a few years ago, the major software designed for business suites, like the Microsoft Suite, was designed chiefly for PCs. However, the popularity of other Apple products such as the iPod and iPad has started to change the way Macs are perceived in the larger corporate world. Most business software now has versions available for both Macs and PCs. Because of their heftier price tag, Macs still have a long way to go in making a dent in the corporate world, although in terms of functionality they perform just as well as a PC.
Graphically, Macs have richer displays and a Linux based operating system that makes them ideal for manipulating complex information such as layered graphical displays. Photoshop was initially designed for the Mac. If you are buying a computer for use in a professionally creative setting, your coworkers will likely also be using Macs.

Programming

Computer programmers are evenly split on whether Macs or PCs make better programming tools. The truth is, it comes down to a matter of personal preference. Macs developed a comprehensive suite of developer tools with their OS 10 which, if used properly, can help you get to the moon. PCs have always been oriented toward programming; in fact, the DOS/Windows interface was developed mainly as a way to stay competitive with the user friendly Mac interface. However, many programmers have complained that Macs are slower than PCs when it comes down to executing large amounts of freshly programmed code.

Personal Use

If you enjoy playing video games in your spare time, buying a PC is probably the best choice. This is partly because PCs are easier to hook up to auxiliary equipment like television sets or other devices. Although USB ports are evenly distributed between Macs and PC, the higher data transfer portals of a Mac do not always adapt easily to most conventional televisions, making it difficult to quickly relay information between the two devices, whereas the higher data transfer portals of a PC are usually very adaptable to auxiliary devices.
If, on the other hand, you prefer to design or develop creative projects in your personal time, Macs are a much better choice. Because Apple has invested so much time in making the user interface incredibly easy to use, spending time creating music or drawing or editing movies becomes less about the computer and more about the activity; you forget you are using a computer, and can instead focus on the act of creation. PCs have a more rigid approach; it’s hard to forget that you’re on a computer.

Cloud Computing and the Future of Virtualization

Of course, with the tech community excited about the potential of cloud computing, computer memory is going to become less of an issue, with flexibility, mobility, and processing speed becoming increasingly important when making purchasing decisions. Mac’s suite of mobile devices are far better adapted to shifting between different geographical areas while also offering enough functionality to make them viable business tools. However, for now you should buy the computer that best suits your needs, and plan on the inevitable: no matter what you buy now, in a few years it will be completely outdated anyway!

Computer Tips & Tricks

How to Improve Your Computer’s Performance

Tips for Speeding Up Your PC

Few things are as frustrating as dealing with a slow, sluggish computer. When a computer is brand new, it works wonderfully well. Over time, though, its performance can slowly begin to worsen. This happens for a number of reasons, but the biggest culprits are things like spyware, adware and other computer threats that are unwittingly downloaded along with other content while online. You don’t have to download thousands of MP3s, movies or other items to experience these problems, either – nobody is immune to them. Instead of accepting the situation, there are plenty of techniques and strategies that you can use to make it better – a few of the best ones are outlined below.

Strategy #1: Clean Your Computer’s Windows Registry

The biggest cause of slow, sluggish PC performance is errors and problems within its Windows registry. Adware, spyware and other threats usually target the registry, damaging or misplacing important files within it. When it comes to PC cleaning, a daily Windows registry cleaning should be at the top of your list of priorities. However, this should never be done manually – there are too many opportunities for major errors that could seriously damage your PC’s operating system. Instead, invest in a high-quality Windows registry cleanup program and configure it to run once per day – you won’t believe the difference that it makes.

Strategy #2: Remove Unneeded Files

Every time you log on to the Internet or otherwise use your computer, temporary files are generated. They are usually only needed once; however, they don’t disappear on their own. Instead, they accumulate over time until they are cluttering up your computer’s file system and affecting its performance. While it’s possible to remove these files one-by-one, it’s much easier and quicker to use a PC cleaning tool that’s designed for the purpose. Try to do so about one time per week to keep your computer humming along with ease.

Strategy #3: Remove Unneeded Programs

Like many people, you probably download and try out many different programs each month. How many of them do you actually end up using on a regular basis? Chances are, not very many of them. By getting into the habit of uninstalling unused and unneeded programs, you can keep your computer’s file system a lot less cluttered. In turn, your PC’s performance will improve dramatically. You can optimize your computer in this way by using its Add/Remove Programs feature. Its location varies by operating system, but you should be able to find it somewhere in the Control Panel.

Strategy #4: Empty the Recycle Bin

When you click “delete” on a file or a program, it doesn’t go away for good – not immediately, anyway. Instead, it sits in a kind of purgatory in your computer’s Recycle Bin. As things pile up in the Recycle Bin, your computer can start exhibiting some very annoying problems. If sluggish startups and frequent crashes are occurring with increasing frequency – and your computer’s recycle bin is very full – go ahead and empty it. From then on, get into the habit of doing so about one time per week. This small but important strategy can make a huge difference.

Strategy #5: Perform a Disk Defragmentation

Windows isn’t very efficient when it comes to storing files. It actually splits them up, depositing them into whatever spaces are available. The more spaced apart the pieces of a file are, the harder your computer has to work to make them run. The Windows disk defragmentation system tune-up utility works to piece all of those files back together again. The process is a long one, though, and only needs to be done about four times per year. Set it up to run automatically once every three months. By doing so, you’ll be able to keep your computer running in tiptop shape.
When it comes to keeping your computer running optimally, small but regular maintenance is the best way to go. Protecting your PC only does so much; even the most careful Internet users in the world unintentionally download malicious software from time to time. By using basic system tune-up tools, cleaning your computer’s Windows registry regularly, performing regular file-cleaning maintenance and otherwise optimizing your PC, you should be able to keep it in like-new condition for a lot longer. Even if your computer has been performing slowly for some time, beginning this regimen is sure to produce results. In the end, you’ll be able to enjoy a computer that flies along – instead of one that spins its wheels.

How To Lock Your Folder without a Software

   

1.Suppose you have a folder named abc in D:\abc

2.In the same drive next to the folder create a new notepad file with the exact statement
ren abc abc.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}

3.Now save this text file as loc.bat

4.Create another notepad file and type
ren abc.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} abc

5.Save this as key.bat

6.Now there are two batch files . Double click loc.bat and your folder will change into Control Panel and the contents inside the folder will not be obtainable simply.

7.To open the folder double click key.bat and you get back your original folder .

8. If you want, keep the file key.bat at some other place. Whenever you need to access that folder just copy and paste the file at the previous location and double click.