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As the number of people connecting to the Internet continues to increase at a rapid pace, more and more of us are now creating our own home computer networks. With these we can enjoy the benefits of having high bandwidth, instant access to the Internet and make this connection available to multiple computers in and around the home. But for those unfamiliar with computer security, they are completely unaware of the risks they may be exposing their computer to. Read the rest of this entry »
A Guide to Computer Security
June 17th, 2010The Importance of Backing Up Your Computer
June 14th, 2010If you are a computer owner, there is definitely one thing that you need to be very concerned about. This is making backup copies of all of your computer files and programs. After all, if your computer is hit with a virus of any sort that threatens to destroy it, you will not lose valuable information.
How can you lose your files?
There are many things that can happen that can cause you to lose your computer files. Not only can your computer be hit by a bad virus, irritating spyware, or malware, but other unfortunate circumstances can also occur. For example, a lightning storm could short circuit your computer, if it is not protected by a power surge. This could wipe your computer out, or make it entirely unusable. The same thing holds true in the event of a power surge. Why, a simple child playing around with your computer can even do a great deal of damage! This is why it is in your best interest to keep backup files of everything that is important to you. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Protect Your Family Online from Hackers and Predators
June 9th, 2010Today more than ever, there are more threats from the online world. It’s seems every time you turn around you hear another story about someones computer or personal identity being stolen. It can happen in an instant and without a flash. Before you know it, it’s too late to stop it. If you have a family you want to protect, you want to make sure they are safe online, where no one can get at them. That’s why you need to be more pro active about your computer when it comes to security. Sure you may think it’s hard and you also may think it’s only for geeks. But fear not, because you too can learn how. Read the rest of this entry »
Take Computer to a Trained Professional for Computer Repair
June 2nd, 2010Computers are expensive devices that are changing every day. Computer specialists are working very hard to come up with new computer programs all the time. This means that you need to keep on top of things as well. Sometimes computer’s break down and need to be fixed. If you are not familiar with computers then you need to take the computer to a trained professional to have it fixed. Computer repair can be quite costly depending on the problem and the age of the computer. Some computers that are really old and out dated cannot be fixed, as they cannot handle the updates. Computer repair in some cases will cost more than a new computer. Read the rest of this entry »
The Difference between Adware, Spyware, and Viruses
May 24th, 2010Adware, spyware and computer viruses share some similarities. The largest one being that all three are major nuisances for computer users. But I guess that might be a bit simplistic so let’s differentiate the three a bit more.
Spyware is software that does not intentionally harm your computer. It creates pathways wherein someone else, aside from the computer owner, can communicate with the computer. Normally spyware records the various types of web sites you visit which are later used by web advertisers to allow them to send you unwanted emails and pop-ups. Read the rest of this entry »
A Little St. Patricks Day Humor
March 17th, 2010Patton staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Paddy. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Kathleen.
He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and he landed heavily on his rump. A whiskey bottle in each back pocket broke and made the landing especially painful. Read the rest of this entry »
Hide Your Desktop Icons
March 13th, 2010Did you know that you can hide your icons in Windows Vista and Windows 7? Here’s how:
Windows 7 GodMode
January 5th, 2010by Roger G. Best
Windows 7 has won me over as an advocate! I’ve got to tell you that I believe it to be the best Operating System that Microsoft has ever delivered. And I just love it when something I like keeps giving me more reasons to like it. There is this neat little (o.k., maybe it’s not so little) Windows 7 trick that’s been making it’s rounds on the Internet lately. The trick basically enables something called “GodMode.” GodMode is a term devised by the Microsoft development team that provides a single place to access all Windows settings without needing to browse options and folders in the Control Panel. Read the rest of this entry »
Google Personalization – Good or Bad
December 7th, 2009
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That was Googles headlines for Dec. 5, 2009. At first blush, it sounds cool, but if you think about it, it’s bothersome, at best. Read on and follow the links for more details. This first one is a ling to Googles Blog putting their “spin” on the changes. Read the rest of this entry »