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Offsite Data Backup or Online Storage, which solution is the most suited to you? (06 Aug 2006)
Most people still think that backing up to an offsite environment is the same solution as moving files to an online storage system. If you want to know what the differences are, so you are able to make an informed decision, please read on. Online file.......

Want To Speed Up Your Computer? (06 Aug 2006)
Being in the computer repair business, I often get asked, "How do I speed up my computer?" This is a tough question to answer without any knowledge of the computer and software that a user might have. But I do have one recommendation that usually helps ou.......

Data Backup - Do you have a backup and recovery plan? (06 Aug 2006)
Data backup is rarely a part of a home computer user's or business IT administrator's plans,  we all say it will never happen to me or my company, but in reality we are just mentally preparing for the time we lose our data.  Its like trying to stop .......

Recovery of Data Made Easy: Step No. 1 - Backups (06 Aug 2006)
Computers are a vital part of almost everyone's lives in today's society. Less associated problems enables people and businesses to concentrate on other more pressing issues. The unfortunate fact of life is that computers do from time to time have their d.......

Are YOU one of the 90% Affected by Spyware or Adware? (06 Aug 2006)
Are YOU one of the 90% Affected by Spyware/Adware I am one of those people who have a go go life. And I am not too interested in fixing things unless it is affecting me. With that mentality is how I used to handle my computer; As long as the thing ra.......

3 Simple Tips To Make Your Computer Run Faster (17 Jul 2006)
First of all, there are two ways to make your computer run faster: hardware and software. Hardware boosting involves upgrading and adding new components to the computer to increase its speed and performance. Typical upgrades include installing more memory.......

The Security and Maintenance of Messages in Outlook Express (17 Jul 2006)
With the excessive use of e-mail and e-commerce, the amount of confidential information being exchanged over the Internet has been growing at a rapid pace. As a result, the need to ensure the integrity, security, and privacy of e-mail messages is becoming.......

If your hard disk crashes, is your data covered by any warranty? (17 Jul 2006)
This was a question that was recently put by forward on a TV consumer show. One guy had his hard disk crashed and lost all data. He was able to get his hard disk replaced because of a warranty. To retrieve the data he had it sent to a data recovery .......

Computer Networking Fundamentals (17 Jul 2006)
A computer network is a collection of two or more computers with communication between them through a medium. The communication medium can be through radio waves, wires, infrared, optical fibers etc.

How on Earth do Companies and Organisations lose Data? (17 Jul 2006)
Browsing the web I became engrossed with the concept of data backup and data loss. There is almost an almost unlimited amount of information covering subjects such as how to keep computer and server data secure, how to back-up data, how to restore d.......

IT Service: Handling Prepaid Blocks of Time (07 May 2006)
The prepaid block of time is different from the service agreement. The IT service agreement is specific about the kinds of things you will do - maintenance, upgrades, etc. The prepaid block of time is simply that - time. For example, the customer reco.......

IT Audits: A Checklist (04 May 2006)
IT audits need to be as comprehensive as possible. To ensure you hit every area you need to during your IT audits, review this checklist. •

The Facts About Wireless Laptops (02 May 2006)
Laptops give you unbelievable portability for all of your computing needs, but as the need for communication grows more each day you need a computer that will keep you in touch. There are many options for portable computing. Laptops now come in many dif.......

How Sunbelt Counterspy Works (01 May 2006)
With spyware running rampant on PCs across the planet, a good spyware defense system is required. Well worth a look is Sunbelt's CounterSpy. Originally owned by Giant Software then acquired by Microsoft, the old CounterSpy has mutated into Microsof.......

How Tenebril GhostSurf Works (01 May 2006)
For the security conscious web surfer, Tenebril's GhostSurf provides complete anonymity and privacy, keeping the computer invisible online and removing all traces of Internet activity from the PC. GhostSurf is a proxy - that is, it is a program tha.......

How Tenebril SpyCatcher Works (01 May 2006)
Spyware is a danger on any computer with access to the Internet. Software to detect and remove spyware is readily available and should always be installed, along with anti-virus software, to protect the computer and the user. Spyware, as it's name .......

ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro (01 May 2006)
A firewall is essential on any Internet connected PC. Firewalls control what is allowed in and out of the computer, virtually eliminating the possibility of a hacker gaining control or of spyware that has found it's way in transmitting any data. Zo.......

Tenebril SpyCatcher Review (01 May 2006)
The National Cyber Security Alliance reports that spyware infests more than ninety percent of all personal computers This fast-growing Internet threat is one of the least obtrusive in that spyware silently bypasses firewalls and anti-virus software. The g.......

Document Management System (29 Apr 2006)
Document Management System A document management system is a computer program or a set of computer programs that help you organize the documents on your computer. Any business generates a large amount of documents such as financial reports, human res.......

Taking Ctrl - 20 Keyboard Shortcuts (26 Apr 2006)
Written by: Marilyn Astell There may be times when it is simply inconvenient to use the click of your mouse for a specific command or even for an entire working session on your computer. Believe it or not, repeated clicking of the mouse can cause phy.......

Get power of Windows XP Professional in Home Edition! (26 Apr 2006)
As far as you know Windows XP Home is very limited in comparison with Windows XP Professional. Before recent days there was no suitable software for Windows XP Home NTFS Security management. Today every Windows XP Home user can manage advanced security se.......

Computer Network Management (26 Apr 2006)
Today it is almost inconceivable for a business not to have computers, whether it is a construction company or a high technology firm. When a business has more than one computer, they are almost always connected together in a local area network. These ne.......

What’s That Noise Coming From My Computer? (26 Apr 2006)
If your computer starts making noises, don't ignore it. Do an immediate backup of all important data.

Internet Security: The Secure Free Option (21 Apr 2006)
With the ever growing popularity of internet browsing and the burst of high speed connections via Broadband or Cable, the security and protection of your personal data contained on your home computer has entered a new phase. This high speed revolution .......

Detecting Spyware on your computer (21 Apr 2006)
Spyware is a little piece of code or program that is usually installed on your computer without your knowledge, but sometimes these programs are installed when you install some other program, but there is additional functionality installed as part of the .......

Goldilocks and the three Anti Spyware Products (21 Apr 2006)
Once apon a time, there was a young lady who became lost while traveling. She decided to pull over at a rest stop and get online with her laptop to find directions. As she booted up her trusty laptop, she remembered her AntiVirus was about to expire. .......

Outsourcing – Testing Times (21 Apr 2006)
With the proliferation of outsourcing, there is little doubt that it has become the business byword of the last few years. Organisations of all sizes are realising the benefits of using suppliers to handle processes such as technology, HR, finance and pro.......

IT Marketing Sales Copy That Delivers (18 Apr 2006)
IT marketing requires effective copywriting in order to get your prospects to the next step. In this article, you'll learn some tips on how to maximize the impact of your IT marketing materials. Long sales copy is fine if you're writing a letter as .......

My Spyware Nightmare, Your Lesson (15 Apr 2006)
Have you asked yourself any of these questions lately? 1. Why is my brand new computer slowing down to a crawl? 2. Why is it taking so long to load a basic word processor? 3. Why do I have so many popups? Where are they coming from? 4. Why do I k.......

Protecting Yourself From Spyware (15 Apr 2006)
If you practice diligence and follow some basic rules then you will have a much better chance of preventing the ability of a malware application from infecting your computer. Most computer spyware today is installed without your knowledge when you visit a.......

Spyware and Microsoft Windows (15 Apr 2006)
The largest target of spyware is without a doubt Microsoft's Internet Explorer. It is the most widely used web browser and it has a long history of weak security. Its deeply integrated into the Windo...

How Safe is Your Computer? (13 Apr 2006)
Malware. An odd sounding word created to lump all malicious software programs, including viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, and other malevolent codes into one cause-your-computer-serious-hurt category. In 2005, Computer Economics released a .......

How many spyware items are infecting your computer? (13 Apr 2006)
I just had, by mistake, a plug-in called Intelligent Explorer attach to my browser. What a nightmare! I have another article on this topic, but this brings home a point. Spyware or adware items are continually infecting computers. Most computers have no.......

How To Use Integrated Audio Conference Calling To Enhance Your Video & Web Conference Meetings (09 Apr 2006)
There are two technologies that are making a revolution in intra-organizational communications: They are telephone conferencing and web conferencing. Using either web or telephone conferencing, compa...

Completely protect the emails you receive and the emails you sent out! (07 Apr 2006)
Anti-SPAM Guard is a the first product of its kind to (both ingoing and outgoing emails protection). Thanks to a high level of security, you only receive the emails you truly want to read. The program finds and destroys any spam mail, viruses attached to .......

IT Specialists: Branding Your Company (01 Apr 2006)
As IT specialists, a big way to differentiate yourself is to make sure that you're branding your company. Focus on selling your company name with its new industry twist. In this article, you'll learn why branding your company is so important for IT spec.......

What is spyware and adware and how to remove it (01 Apr 2006)
Many people ask what is spyware and how do you know if your computer has been infected? First off spyware and adware are software prog.......

Journaling File Systems (31 Mar 2006)
Abstract Fiber-optic cables [17] and rasterization, while compelling in theory, have not until recently been considered practical. given the current status of pervasive information, security experts dubiously desire the exploration of 32 bit architectures. GimZif, our new methodology for red-black trees, is the solution to all of these obstacles.Table of Contents1) Introduction 2) Related Work 3) Methodology 4) Implementation 5) Results5.1) Hardware and Software ...

History of the Computer - Memory Error Correction Codes Part 2 of 2 (31 Mar 2006)
32 bit or 64 bit words are common, but for illustration purposes, we will use our 7 bit word from the example above, without the parity bit. We need to calculate the extra parity bits to write into memory along with the data bits, at the appropriate bit positions.

Randomized Algorithms (31 Mar 2006)
Abstract Many end-users would agree that, had it not been for fiber-optic cables, the visualization of voice-over-IP might never have occurred.In fact, few statisticians would disagree with the exploration of Smalltalk, which embodies the natural principles of artificial intelligence. We confirm that Lamport clocks and Internet QoS can agree to realize this objective.Table of Contents1) Introduction 2) Related Work 3) Architecture 4) Implementation 5) ...

CTRL + ALT + DEL, The $100 Handcranked Computer (31 Mar 2006)
U.S. + computers + helping developing nations + big opportunity = No Microsoft. Now how could that equation possibly be? Try Negroponte who is in the news again with his One Laptop Per Child Non-Profit that is going to help decrease the Digital Divide between first and third world nations. He is the guy who co-founded the MIT Media Lab in 1985 with his well-practiced commentary on how the laboratory, spending $25 million a year (reaching $40 million by 2003), is engineering the merger of ...

Travel tips to get through TSA security (28 Mar 2006)
Travel tips to get through TSA security by Maxine Greco TIPS from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will help get travelers on their way and will help speed travelers and their gear through airport security procedures. Here.......

Step Away From The Computer Before You Have A Mental Meltdown (25 Mar 2006)
Title ----- Step Away From The Computer Before You Have A Mental Meltdown! Do I Read A Technical Manual Tonight, or The Lord Of The Rings? ---------------------------- Just out of courtesy, I think I should tell you that the following article is ab.......

PC Activity Monitor (PC Acme) v6.4.1 is released! (19 Mar 2006)
PC Activity Monitor (PC Acme) is an ultimate invisible and undetectable easy-to-use monitoring and surveillance tool for both networked and personal PCs. It is professional software that captures all users activity on the PC. All data collected by the mon.......

StarForce announces Safe’n’Sec Business 2.0 English version commercial release! (19 Mar 2006)
StarForce Technologies, the acknowledged expert in software security solutions, announces commercial release of proactive protection system Safe'n'Sec Business 2.0 English version. Program features are significantly extended in comparison with the previou.......

PC Activity Monitor Net (PC Acme Net) v6.4.1 is released (14 Mar 2006)
PC Activity Monitor Net™ is ultimately invisible and undetectable easy-to-use surveillance software for both networked and personal PCs. It is professional keylogger software that captures all users' activity on the PC. All data collected through the mon.......

A Little Bit of Safety in This Unsafe World“February 24, 2006: An easy to use and more than afford (14 Mar 2006)
EXLADE, Inc. today announces the release of version 2.1 of Cryptic Disk, a popular disk encryption tool that uses a trusted, validated algorithm (AES-256) chosen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and stated to be the cryptograph.......

A Little Bit of Safety in This Unsafe World (14 Mar 2006)
EXLADE, Inc. today announces the release of version 2.1 of Cryptic Disk, a popular disk encryption tool that uses a trusted, validated algorithm (AES-256) chosen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and stated to be the cryptograph.......

Safe Surfing (14 Mar 2006)
Safe Surfing If you're going to connect to the internet, you need to protect your computer, otherwise it's like leaving your front door wide open with a big 'Robbers Welcome' doormat on your front step. You've probably heard all the terms - suc.......

Remote Software (08 Mar 2006)
Remote access programs are usefull and efficient in so many ways. The main focus of this technology is to basically make the office accessible from anywhere that has an internet connection. These days the line between work and home are being blurred w.......

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