The Secret To Passing The Microsoft Office Specialist Exam by Chris Le Roy
If you are trying to get ahead in you career today, you will know that the computer skills you have under your belt are what will make the difference between you moving up the ladder or down. When it comes to trying to prove your computer competency in using office applications there is no other... On this computer you will be asked by the computer to carry out a series of tasks. ... Computer Training is like a sport, if you want to be a professional then you must train as a professional. ... One mistake many people make, is thinking that they can do a two-day computer training course then...

Replace Your Desktop With A Laptop by Elizabeth Lord
Gone are the days when a businessperson needed a desktop at work, a desktop at home, and a large, cumbersome laptop for travel. With the steady march of technology come lighter, more portable laptops with higher performance than ever before. Processors are advanced enough on almost any laptop to... Accessories to Consider These laptops are all wonderful replacements for the bulky desktop computer sitting in your home office right now. ... When you go on the road all you need is your laptop and power cable, but when you bring your computer back home, you might feel more comfortable using...

The Butterfly Effect Part I: Microsoft, Security, and the Developing World by Charles Spencer
Much has been made of the argument in Open Source circles about the benefits that Open Source offers developing countries, as opposed to expensive or pirated versions of Microsoft. Some of the more common arguments run, contra-Microsoft, that the expensive and proprietary software that runs on... After that first class, I returned home and turned on my Internet connection to confirm what I suspected. ... How easy is it for Hospital in Guatemala to clean up a computer database after a virus outbreak, as opposed to say a hospital in New York or Paris?

Contact Lenses For Computer Users by Michael John Wright
Most occupations today involve the use of computers. It is estimated that over 143 million Americans use computers each day, and of these around 88% suffer from computer related discomforts. It is also estimated that over 54 million children use computers every day, in schools and at home. ... As our eyes are not suitable for continuously staring at the computer screen, many have developed Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). ... People normally suffering from mild dry eyes may not feel any discomfort until they wear contact lenses, and the discomfort increases with the hours spent in front of...

History of End User Programming by Peter Hale
1960s In the 1960s Dartmouth BASIC programming language [7] was designed and implemented at Dartmouth College by John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz. Over time BASIC became a popular language for home users, and business use, it introduced many people to programming as a hobby or career. ... In the early eighties IBM developed the first personal computer built from off the shelf parts (called open architecture) [15]. ... 1980s During the 1980s ownership of personal computers became increasingly popular and many home users programmed using BASIC.

Playing Creative Games for Fun: a Great Way to Relax by Alex Marias
Play is a state of mind that is safe, inquisitive and exists in the moment. It is also a bodily state of relaxation and an uplifting and engaged emotional state. Some say play is a spiritual state of profound connection and joy. Play can be something we do by ourselves or with others, but it is... Playing non-violent computer games can be a great way to relax and combat stress, at home and at work, by children and adults. ... Many of us have lists, at home and at the office, prioritizing tasks by how productive they are.

Wireless Connectivity and You by Nathan Kartchner
As computer connectivity continues to evolve, there is a definite push towards wireless. The idea of wireless connectivity is not new. IrDA, or infrared wireless communication has been around for a while. IrDA uses pulsed infrared light waves to provide wireless connectivity to printers, cell... Imagine having a mainframe-type central computer in the home or office, with wireless screens and workstations spread throughout that could be relocated as easily as moving a picture on the wall or shifting a desk.

One PC at a Time by Chin Wong
ONE good turn deserves another. Sometime in September 2005, my editor at Standard Today, Jojo Robles, thrust his old Apple G3 iBook at me with “a request” that I learn to use it. Fortunately, I liked what I saw, and when it came time to retire my old Fujitsu Windows 98 notebook, I chose a G4... A bigger change was in store for me in June 2006, when, in a fit of frustration over repeated crashes on my home computer, I nuked Windows XP and installed Ubuntu Linux over it. ... On the balance, the satisfaction of installing and using free and open source software on my personal computer has far...

Preparing for a Career in Information Technology by John Gall
So you want to work in the Information Technology field? In this article i'll provide some advice to those seeking employment in this field. Keep in mind these are my opinions, others may agree or disagree. Mechanic or Engineer? The first question to answer is which direction do you want to go? ... The engineers typically come from computer science backgrounds. ... Those looking into administration can count on resuming their education either by self-study using technical books, certification paths, home built networks and lastly for those with the money private non-accredited coursework...

New Computer? Steps to Protect Your Computer Before Connecting to the Internet by Steve Freedman
Getting a new computer should be an exciting and gratifying experience. After all, you’ll be able to do things faster, safer and without having to worry that your old hard drive is so full that one more file will “break the camel’s back.” However, there are dangers out there that probably... Use the live links on a computer that is fully updated, virus protected and firewalled, and download the instructions/programs to a CD or a USB drive, then transfer them to your new computer. ... Standard (wrong) advice to home users has been to download and install software patches as soon as...