Antivirus and Computer Info

Technology For TravelersIf you're a tech head like me then choosing the right bits if kit to take with you traveling is a very important decision. I like to be wired into the world and well entertained when I am sitting on a 12 hour train ride or some hotel room on a stopover - it makes the time pass much faster and I can actually get some stuff done. But what should you consider packing for your trek and how can you possibly fit it all in? As with any type of packing for travel, selecting which pieces of technology ...
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Zone Labs vs. Windows XP Service Pack 2 FirewallWindows XP computer users fall into two categories: those who have personal firewall software and those who do not. Knowing that the majority of computer users go without a firewall, Microsoft has included an internet security firewall into the latest XP update called Service Pack 2. If you had no prior firewall, the day you download the SP2 update is a happy day for you. If you already have a personal firewall such as Zone Labs, McAfee or Norton, then a question arises as to which one ...
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Information Technology DegreesThe field of Information Technology encompasses several specific disciplines, including Web Development, Network Administration, and Database Administration. Information Technology has become a necessary department in most businesses today due to the prevalence of the Internet and computer-based networks providing the basis of all database storage and communications in organizations. Information Technology is a highly competitive field, and the best way to be competitive and realize your career ...
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Columbus OH Computer RepairAs there are a number of computer repair shops just in Columbus OH you might often find it quite difficult to spot the repair center that can offer you efficient and long term solutions to your software and hardware problems.Most people generally often choose the long, tiresome and expensive trial and error method of jumping from onePC repair store to another just to find the best person to work on their computer. However there is a good news for everyone as there is a store which has answers ...
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The Technology Myth by Carolyn HoThe myth is that technology is difficult to understand, learn, capture, grasp. Not true. You do not have to be a geek, a genius, work for an IT department or be an all around tech guru to learn technology of any sort. Here's the analogy. I had to fix my bathroom sink because it was clogged. I had no idea what I was doing. I looked underneath, shut off the water and unscrewed the pipes. I unclogged them and screwed them back in. I fixed my clog. Unbelievable, I never thought I could do it. The ...
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Inkjet printer technology Inkjet printer technology was developed by some of the biggest names in the business in the late 70's. There were actually two technologies developed, one based on heat and the other based on an electric current applied to a crystal. Both methods are used to force the ink out of the ink cartridge on to the paper. Printers that use heat to acheive this are called thermal printers. These are very popular. Most home inkjet printers are thermal printers. The heat causes the ink in the ink ...
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Advancement in Computer Technology5 years ago we gathered around and marveled at the little specs moving at our commands, doing not much ' except moving off course, we called these things games. Today the hardware in computers and other devices has changed significantly; we went from having a 'spacious' 1mb hard drive to 250 GB of space. The graphics have also taken a giant leap for our computers, no longer are we confined to little dots but our 256mb graphic cards allow us to explore a virtual world in 3d. The sound has also ...
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Why Do I Need Anti Virus Software For My Computer?If you've recently purchased a computer, or are just learning about using email and the internet, you may have heard about computer viruses and anti-virus software. You may be wondering if this is something that you should be concerned about, and if so, what you should do about it. This article will attempt to answer these questions for you. First, you may be wondering just what a computer virus is. Basically a computer virus is one of many types of small programs that install themselves on ...
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Firewall Protection - Does Your Firewall Do This?The first thing people think about when defending their computers and networks is an up-to-date antivirus program. Without this most basic protection, your computer will get a virus, which could just slow it down or potentially bring the pc to a complete standstill! So anti-virus software is the answer? An anti-virus solution on it's own is not the answer to all of your problems, it can only protect you so much; in fact test have shown that a new pc running Windows XP if left connected to the ...
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Technology And The WhistleblowerAs the meeting comes to a close, your boss smirks with an self assured arrogance. He then says that you should seriously consider his offer, because he has it on good authority, that there may be a very localized downsizing in your department. Wouldn't it be nice to smirk back and just say "no thanks". This scenario plays out more often then most people realize. With all of the recent business and government scandals there were a lot of people who knew that books were being cooked, laws being ...
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