Entries from October 2009 ↓

Windows 7 has a start up animation, where balls of light fly together, to create the windows logo. I want to know how to by pass this, so that I can speed up my start up time. ... [more..]

The vast network of cyber-space presents - or, can harbor -- major threats to the security of personal computers; LAN and WAN networks; and wireless Internet networks. Trained computer networking specialists who are experts in cyber-security are needed to secure networks and computer systems for effective data storage and retrieval. Just as importantly, they are needed to secure the privacy and integrity of personal and corporate identities. These professionals can find work in private firms, in consulting, or at the state and federal government levels. Most individuals complete at least a bachelor's degree before working in the cyber-security field.Hackers pose special threats to computer network security. These technology and networking experts use their insider information to grant themselves access to computer networks, without permission. Our ... [more..]

When you want some software developed for your business what is the first thing you do? Of course look around you for the best developers who can do the job for you. But I would say that is not what you should be doing, instead there is a much easier way to go about it which will save you lot of time and get your business up and running much earlier than you expected.The technology behind software has developed so much that gone are the days you will have to find programmers or software specialist with whom you will have to sit around for month s day in and out charting and chalking out features to develop software instilling your plans and ideas into it. ... [more..]

Web hosting is divided into 2 categories, Linux and Windows plans. Getting a website with a Windows plan will be more expensive because of license issue with Microsoft. There are thousands of web hosting companies out there using either Linux or Windows plans. Which one is better? Like many other things, different people will have different preferences.The Windows operating can be found in 95% of all personal computers around the globe. With this numbers in hand, Windows is the dominant figure and most people will go for this kind when they shop for a web hosting company.As for web servers, Linux based hosting plan seem to have the upper hand based on a study made by securityspace.com. It is said that Windows based servers are ... [more..]

One huge advantage of Linux is it's flexibility. Different pieces of open source software can be put together in order to make it work on certain types of hardware. One graphical user interface that is good for older hardware is Fluxbox. It uses so little resources that even a machine that is nearly 10 years old can run it well. The problem is that very few distributions actually have a Fluxbox edition. Linux Mint 8 has now come out with their Fluxbox edition meaning it's one of the most modern and up to date versions of Linux that is using Fluxbox.Linux Mint is a distribution that is based on Ubuntu. There are a few differences. First, it looks better than Ubuntu. Instead of the brown ... [more..]

Seniors, contrary to popular opinion, are thrilled with modern technology and have embraced the world of computers enthusiastically. There are no "simple" computers designed especially for seniors because the concept of computers isn't that difficult to begin with---it just seems that way.Why a computer? The world is a pretty exciting place, so don't give me that "too old to learn new tricks" routine, or let me hear you mumbling under your breath about not being interested. Of course you are interested!I want you to picture yourself (or your senior parent) learning about a wonderful new way to stay in touch with friends and relatives, or even make new friends. E-mailing and sending pictures are a great way to communicate, so even if that is the ... [more..]