Iggy Discovers USB Networking by Iggy Quazi
My new laptop is fantastic, with it's nice new squeaky-clean operating system it runs like a dream. But it wasn't long before I had to face the technical challenge of getting all my old data from my old desktop computer (which was bursting at the seams with data!) onto my new laptop. ... All I had to do was install the included software from the CD, once only on each of my computers, then plug the cable into a USB port on each computer and run the software. ... - Both my new laptop and my old computer have CD ROM drives, to get all my data over using CD's I would need about 30 disks as...

Tiny Software Tools That Can Make A Huge Difference by John Deprice
Small utility tools that take care of the registry and drivers can make a huge difference when it comes the wellbeing of your PC. Here are just a few suggestions. Drive Magic Pro (SymplisIT) Modern computers today have an average of 80 hardware drivers controlling every aspect of your computer. ... RegiGuard RegistryCleaner (LogiGuard LLC) When you install/uninstall software a lot of programs leave trash laying around on your PC. ... By using RegiGuard regularly to clean and fix your registry, your system should not only be more stable but it will also help Windows and your software run...

Search Engines: Desktops Wanted by Merle Stinnett
Search engines are no longer content with being contained to the web. They want your desktop, too. If you've always wanted the power of a search engine inside your computer, desktop search applications were made just for you. Many of the major search engines have created desktop search... If you've been wanting an easy way to find files on your computer, you've got to download one of these powerful software applications. ... The major players in this arena are: 1) Google Desktop: http://desktop.google.com/ Search your computer's files, audio, video, images and emails, and even the Web.

Computer Training; Your Gateway to the Competitive IT World! by Thomas DeReyna
Computers have been long since introduced among mankind; and it was not so long after people adopted it and became iconic as they are now. Most residence, nowadays, own a set or two of computers; varying from desktops, laptops, notebooks and the sophisticated palm versions. ... Most jobs and employment opportunities nowadays also require proficiency in computer and IT matters; most computer and IT-related careers commands high salaries and an employee’s marketability largely depends on the diversity of his/her computer skills.

Incredible Xp Tips You Wish You Knew Before You Read This, Part II by Joseph M. Pisano
In Part I, I wrote about using short cut keys while using XP. In this edition, I am going to be focusing on the “run line“. This is sometimes referred to as the “start run line“. There are many “built-in” commands that may be run “out-of-the-box”. When these tips and tricks are employed, you... Useful RL commands for the novice and end-user: (These commands are every-day, useful commands that everyone can use) BOLD: Will only work if additional software has been installed Web-browsers: iexplore Opens Internet Explorer firefox Opens Firefox Applications: calc Opens the Window’s...

Increase Your System Performance with a few Basic Windows XP Tweaks by Kristopher Mainieri
Windows XP is currently the most popular operating system for personal computers and comes in two broad categories--XP Home and XP Pro. XP home is designed for home users who do not need the more heavyweight corporate applications such as a web server but still require a scalable and reliable... The single most important thing you can do to ensure to WinXP performance is to make sure that your computer is free from viruses, trojans, spyware, and other pieces of software that could serve to slow down or otherwise compromise the functioning of your WinXP computer.

How To Export A Microsoft Access Report as a PDF by Chris Le Roy
Microsoft Access is one of the most awesome prototyping tools anyone in software development could ever use, however there are also some really serious downsides as well. I know the software purists will be rolling over in their graves with my comments but after 20 plus years of commercial... The catch though is you would need to leave Microsoft Access open on a machine and then have a developer to write some code that acts like a timer and then once the computer clock ticks over the Form could simply create the associated reports and email them via MAPI.

SOBIG.F Virus Promises "I'll Be Back" by Karin Manning
On 21 August 2003 Symantec Security Response upgraded the W32.SOBIG.F threat to a category 4. It is the sixth version of this worm. SOBIG.F follows a computer worm known as "Blaster," or "MSBlaster," which infected at least 500,000 computers all over the world only a week ago. ... Poorly designed software is declared the main cause of increased virus activity by computer designers as software is often distributed without appropriate amounts of testing. ... Microsoft last year announced its intention to slow down software development so that software can be made more safe from infiltration.

What is a Hardware Firewall and Which Hardware Firewall is Best? by Debbie Jacobsen
If you have more than three computers in your home or business that share the same internet connection, a hardware firewall is something you may want to consider. A hardware firewall is a device that sits in between the internet and your network, protecting all computers on the inside from... The small investment in a firewall is nothing compared to the cost of replacing or repairing computer equipment as the result of an intruder’s visit. ... As opposed to a software firewall (also known as a personal firewall) , a hardware firewall is designed to protect ALL the computers on a...

Microsoft Blues by Tony Dean
With the advent of 'Service Pack 2' for Windows XP operating system, Microsoft have really made the forums hum. Every forum on computer problems is replete with complaints that since downloading and installing 'SP2', many 'third party' applications don't work. ... Virus scanning software by McAfee, Sourcenet, Sonic Wall, Command Anti-Virus, either give error messages, or crash the computer. ... This service pack was needed to keep viruses and trojans out of people's computers when they are on the internet, but it has caused a world wide backlash against the software giant because people's...