Writing an instructional article, but not sure for what

[squaker]

Hi there,

I've been trying to think how to word this post for several days (before I actually registered), but can't see to find adequate words to describe what I'm looking for.

Basically, I need to write an instructional computer article on some sort of software (freeware preferably).

I have written several other articles, which I won't post here from fear of banning, but does anyone have any suggestions on an article I could write instructing people how to do something with certain software? I'm thinking of a topic that you would see in a traditional magazine type publication, like Maximum PC, PC World, PC Magazine, etc.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I realize this post has come off rather strange, but I'm not sure how else to explain what I'm looking for.

[Spoiler]

How about comparing 2 freeware programs?

[Karnac]

Write an informative article on the dangers and consequences of running multiple antivirus programs.

or

Write an informative article on the perils of depending on a single mainstream antivirus program (Norton,McAfee) and how antispyware software must accompany an antivirus program for optimum protection.

[mroilfield]

Is this needed for a school assignment?

In stead of asking for suggestions here and probably getting a bunch of responses suggesting topics you might not know that well why not just pick a subject you are really familiar with and write about it?

[patio]

Write an article on the blessings of small Free apps compared to their overpriced bloated competitors...

[BC_Programmer]

write an article about why you can't pass a reference to a derived class to a function that takes a reference to a base class by reference.

or even better, don't. 

[Aegis]

why you can't pass a reference to a derived class

Are you stating that you have no class?   

Actually, I think Patio has a good idea in comparing applications.

[squaker]

Thanks for the great ideas guys.

Appreciate it.

[soybean]

... does anyone have any suggestions on an article I could write instructing people how to do something with certain software?

An idea: How to use PDF conversion freeware that convert a Word document or printed output any other appilcation to a PDF document.  Such freeware includes:
PrimoPDF, CutePDF Writer, pdf995, doPDF Free PDF Converter, and more.