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Protecting Network Data
Protecting computer data has become essential in a world where information has gone up in value and has increased in terms of its size. Everything now relies on information stored in a computer, be it in the household or at the office. Most of the daily tasks that keeps the world go round is dependent on different kinds of information. That is why protecting them is tantamount to ensuring life goe... [Read More]
Hotkeys to Make Typing Faster
Using shortcuts or hotkeys on your computer keyboard allow you to type faster. Hotkeys allow you to perform a number of common word processing functions with just a touch of a button or two on the keyboard. Software such as Microsoft Word makes use of such hotkeys in order to make PC computing even easier and faster. Advantages of HotkeysWord processing software such as MS Word allows users to cre... [Read More]
Show Screen Shots to Tech Support
Have you ever tapped your Windows keyboard's Print Screen key and been curious about its purpose since it appeared it never did anything? FYI, it actually does do something. For those who are wondering, this key grabs a screen shot and copies it onto the Windows clipboard. The copied image is then ready to be pasted into any graphics program.Copy-pasting the screen shot can be very helpful, especi... [Read More]
Tips for Wireless Home Network Security
Wireless home networks are easy to install, flexible, affordable, and are highly recommended. But these features result in security problems. For easy installments, many manufacturers turn off most security features. While most manufacturers have quick-start guides showing how to enable security, many people just do not bother checking this. The recommendations below outline some steps to improve ... [Read More]
Busting Technology Myths
Computer and technology myths have always been an issue to users and the plainly curious alike. Innovation has failed to stop all sorts of myths from evolving and gaining the attention of many as true and dangerous facts. But the busting has begun--here's what really is true and what might not be true: Cell phones in airplanes-busted!Using a cell phone during a flight is said to bust the controls ... [Read More]
Connecting Two Home Computers for File Sharing
There are several ways where you can connect two computers to share files. However, it is not limited only to file-sharing. This can be utilized to connect certain peripheral devices like printers or connecting through the Internet.There are two types of connections: Wire connection wireless connectionWire connectionsWire connections use cables and certain devices like hubs, switches and routers.O... [Read More]
Open Source vs. Closed Source Software
Open source and closed source software have been in a continuing battle over supremacy in the computing world. Open source software are those programs that are provided and can be installed free of charge. Open source software can also provide a provision that users may also be able to modify its codes as a matter of personal preference or to enhance its features further. Closed course software on... [Read More]
Avoid Data Theft: Clean Your Old Hard Drives
Data theft has become an important issue in the computing world. Computers today hold lots of important ans sensitive information that can be disastrous when they find themselves in the wrong hands. That is why many businesses and companies spend a considerable of their capital trying to protect and secure sensitive information and data. But the problem may not just end there. Because the computin... [Read More]
More Productivity Eyed by Using Bigger Computer Monitors
It seems that having a bigger computer monitor can make PC users become even more productive, as a recent study has shown. Researchers from the University of Utah tried to test just how quickly people performed certain PC tasks using different computer monitor sizes. The study included the use of an 18-inch monitor, a 24-inch monitor and two 20-inch monitors. The said study had people do a number ... [Read More]
Home Computer Security Tips
If you've ever been a long-time user of the Internet, you know that it is possible that your Internet connection can be hacked. This is a normal activity for those who are always online and whose computer is always up and running. If you have a cable or DSL connection, you will be under attack from hackers up to three dozen times a day. If you use a vulnerable operating system such as Windows XP, ... [Read More]