Mt. Rainier: Is It Necessary? by Jason Busch
Mt. Rainier technology is making its way back into the mainstream with the announcement of its availability on Windows Vista, which will officially be released in 2007. But computer users should ask themselves if this feature and technology is even worth adding to an Operating System, let alone... If you have a home network, your computer in the basement can communicate with the computer in the upstairs bedroom, and you can retrieve data and burn it on a CD-R or DVD-R with little fuss. ... Rainier enabled device on every single computer you have.

Improve Multitasking Performance and Overall Computer Performance by Emil Sasu
Here is a list of useful tips on how to improve multitasking performance and overall computer performance on your Windows based PC. Please backup your system before doing changes, to make sure you can get it back working should anything go wrong for you. ... Since BIOS works directly with your motherboard and drivers and preconfigures your system hardware before the operating system is loaded, these settings are vital for your computer performance. ... Cheap hardware will never work properly; cheap motherboards and computer cards are unstable, have improperly written drivers and tend to...

Essential Tips on Gaming for Newbies: The World of Internet Games by Paul W Wilson
Internet games use the cyber world technology for playing. Games are extremely popular and constantly evolving. There are: • Games played using e-mail. • Games played on a browser window by using a web address. • Games played using Internet Relay Chat, Telenet, MUD client, or a Web based forum. ... For serious gaming the computer performance must be optimized. ... • Correct folder and file errors by using scandisk---use once a week and the computer will give trouble free performance. ... • Always shut down the computer properly.

Call Alert Notifications - Free Answering Machine Software for PCs by Todd Tweedy
If you’re online using a dialup Internet connection, you’ll probably want to download one of the free call alert software applications like Callwave or AOL Call Alert that can answer, record, and forward incoming calls to your home, office or cell phone. ... With alert software on your computer, when a call comes in you’ll get an alert window on your desktop that tells you when you have an incoming call. ... You don't need to be a computer nerd to smoothly run these services. ... Restart your computer.

Are Gaming Laptops Worth the Price of Admission? by Jordan Hall
For years, the idea of a proper gaming computer has conjured up the image of a hulking desktop system, one that towers over the player and hums with the sound of the fans required to cool its powerful components. Notebook computers were always seen as the “little brothers” of their desktop... By the time you factor in a computer case, monitor, keyboard and mouse, speakers, printer, and other peripherals, a standard-size desktop computer system can fill up an entire desk or table surface. ... While it may not be as convenient as gaming on a dedicated desktop computer, it is now possible to...

Best Practices for Computer Forensics in the Field by Carol Stimmel
Introduction Computer forensic examiners are responsible for technical acuity, knowledge of the law, and objectivity in the course of investigations. Success is principled upon verifiable and repeatable reported results that represent direct evidence of suspected wrong-doing or potential... These require an advanced knowledge of both Linux and experience with computer forensics. ... One method is to boot into a customized Linux environment that includes enough support to grab an image of the hard drive (often among other forensic capabilities), but the kernel is modified to never...

Why Network Documentation Is So Important by Darren Miller
Undocumented Networks ------------ I can't tell you how many projects I've worked on in which the customer has little to no network documentation. The reason for the lack of network documentation is varied. In many cases this is both the fault of the customer and the vendor / consultant who... The Results Of A Undocumented Network ------------ Before I tell you the basic items that need to be documented with regards to computer networks, I first want to give you examples of what I have "not" seen documented, and what problems this has caused.

Do We Really Need Windows Vista? by George Lunt
Microsoft has just released its Vista operating system. There are many other analysts that will tell you that Vista requires new equipment and more memory to run efficiently and that it may have problems using current XP hardware or software. However, in this article I'll look at whether we... So Microsoft introduced "Windows Genuine Advantage" where your computer must prove that it's running genuine Windows before you can download any additional free software from Microsoft, including the Internet Explorer 7 browser or the new Media Players.

The Capability Maturity Model and the SEI - What has it Done for Software Development so far? by Paul Bellchambers
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) was formed to provide the US government with a body that developed standards for the human and technology aspects of the processes of software and systems development. It is a research and development centre. It now has a European office in Frankfurt. ... The computer industry that supplies hardware, software and services to these sectors saw an opportunity to provide development tools with services including knowledge transfer of the CMM and how it would/could work in an organisation.

Internet Faxing Service Review by Ellen Farrell
The Internet is reshaping every form of communications medium, and faxing is no exception. The latest twist: Internet faxing services that let you send messages to any fax machine from any Web browser or email, and others that give you a "personal fax phone number," then forward any documents... Avoid tying up your computer or telephone lines No software to download or hardware to buy Easily distribute press releases, product and pricing information, newsletters Sending to International phone numbers is cheap - the charge is based on the destination country Easy and convenient -...