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Hard Drive Duplicators
Submitted by whizkid on Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:43 in Computer Tips
Whether your primary use of the computer is for work or just internet browsing, we all have tons of invaluable data stored on our personal computers and laptops. This data is subject to loss from power surges, computer crashes, and older hard drives that become corrupted.
Legacy Drivers
Submitted by whizkid on Tue, 11/02/2010 - 12:27 in Computer Tips
Drivers are the small but vital pieces of software that allow your hardware – such as video cards, CDROM drives, network cards and printers – to properly communicate with your operating system and work in harmony. For such a tiny component of the entire computer system, they can be a large problem.
Network Problems
Submitted by whizkid on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 15:57 in Computer Tips
For business environments, computer networks have become a very important part of their success. Through a computer network, all computers can be interconnected within an office. Networks between computers or connecting laptops can also be combined to form home networks. Whether you are a small business or home network, you need technical support to resolve network problems.
How to Make Sure You Are Deleting Downloads Completely
Submitted by whizkid on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 15:41 in Computer Tips
Every day, millions of files are created and then deleted – shred into little bits and tossed out into the ether. Or, at least this is what many people assume. The truth about deleting downloads, however, is a little more complicated. Depending on the situation a user is in, this can be a good thing or a bad thing.
Why Won't My Email Display Pictures
Submitted by whizkid on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 15:17 in Computer Tips
There are many reasons that pictures will not show up in an e-mail message. One of the reasons that an e-mail may not display pictures includes the format the e-mail client is using at the time. E-mail formats include HTML Format, Rich Text Format, and Plain Text Format.
5 Biggest Privacy Concerns
Submitted by whizkid on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 15:01 in Computer Security
Since its inception, the Internet has made everyone's life more convenient. That, however, comes at a price because the Internet, and by extension, the people who use it, may fall victim to some of its pitfalls. There are five common privacy concerns that you should be aware of.
What Does DHCP Mean?
Submitted by whizkid on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 14:50 in Computer Tips
Simplifying the running of a network of Internet-connected computers, DHCP, which stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, allows network administrators to centrally manage and automate assigning IP addresses in a company's network. The IP address is the computer's address on the Internet.
Tips to Avoid Credit Card Fraud
Submitted by whizkid on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 12:24 in Computer Tips
In today’s new economy, almost every business transaction is either done online or can be done online. This means more and more consumers are finding their way into internet transactions and in some cases, credit card fraud. With a sharp rise in consumer spending on the internet, it is no wonder that credit card fraud cases are also on the rise.
The Toolbar Diet: Help your Browser Lose Some Weight
Submitted by whizkid on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 11:58 in Computer Tips
You may not have known how it happened, or where they came from. It may have happened gradually - not noticeable at first - but you suddenly realize that half of your browser's real estate is taken up by toolbars.
Setting up your Home Network
Submitted by whizkid on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 11:26 in Computer Tips
Setting up a local network for your home computers and other networked devices makes it much easier to share files, printers, and other data. However, there are some considerations that you should review before you set up your own network.