OS 101: Suggestions for Choosing an Operating System by Josef Delinga
An operating system (abbreviated OS) is essentially the path through which a computer accesses files, games, the Internet, and all vital stored information. The OS is the most important program on a computer because it runs all of the other programs. ... Security Security is the biggest priority for many computer users, especially businesses. ... This often leaves Macintosh OS X, Linux, and Unix in the dark because most of the computer market runs on Microsoft operating systems. ... Therefore, it is sometimes important to consider the OS even when selecting a computer.

Firefox vs Internet Explorer by Khaled Shihabi
Firefox was able to challenge Microsoft internet supremacy of the browsers market as soon as it was released by the Mozilla foundation in 2002. It has proved its efficiency on different OS including Windows, Linux, BSD and UNIX. What are the advantages of Mozilla Firefox? ... The way at which security is handled at Firefox is completely different from IE, as it doesn't rely on digital signatures, security zones and doesn't above all include the terrible ActiveX component which has always been used by certain websites to execute dangerous scripts and install malicious components on your...

Speed up Internet Explorer 6 by Mike Manchuk
Internet Explorer 6 has been around for a while and its been a good browser. Since new alternatives like Firefox and Opera have come out we now know that, yes there is faster browsing out there. Internet Explorer can be as fast after trying out a few tips in this article. ... To change the size of your temporary internet files goto the tools menu in Internet Explorer and select internet options. ... In the internet options go to the security tab. ... In the internet options click on the settings buttons in the temporary internet files.

Is Your Computer Strong Enough For An Internet Work From Home Business by Tom Worsley
If you are planning on doing business online with one of the many work from home based businesses available on the internet, then you are going to want to make sure your computer is up to the task. Although it is possible to get by with a Pentium 1, at today’s prices there is no reason to do... These are my recommendations for your work from home internet business computer based on my past experiences with my own work from home internet business. ... Yes I started out over 5 years ago using a Pentium MMX 233 with only 160 Mb of RAM and a 3 Gb hard drive, proving that it is...

How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers by Richard Rogers
There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. ... Hackers gain access to your computer through open ports that are used by your computer to communicate with the internet. ... A personal firewall is a software application that monitors and can block the flow of data between the internet and your computer.

Free Spyware Removal by Max Bellamy
Spyware is a malicious piece of code that snoops around your computer in search of personal information such as login passwords and credit card numbers. The stolen information is sent to online advertisers or unauthorized persons without your knowledge. ... Spyware can enter your computer through e-mails or some security hole in the network firewall. ... The tool also helps in preventing unauthorized Internet setting changes and transfer of personal data to outside sources. ... Free spyware removal service is offered by almost all Web sites dealing with security issues.

Protect Your Computer From Adware & Spyware by George Williams
Are you annoying of adware and spyware every time you open any websites? They have now reached epidemic proportions. They are every where in the cyber world. Here are four methods to remove or simply avoid adware and spyware without spending a dime on the latest "anti-virus" software. ... If you want to keep you computer security free, just use a free software firewall. ... Although it can be "secured" by increasing the security it may loose much of its functionality once set to maximum security with certain exploitable features off.

5 Reasons to Choose Wireless Networking by Luke Garfield
Many consider wireless as one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind. Some would even compare it to sliced bread. For them, wiring up a network is just as easy as slicing one’s bread. The biggest benefit of wireless is that it makes things simpler. ... Wireless network technology runs at speeds far greater than broadband internet access easily connecting multiple computers to the internet simultaneously. ... However, some ask, "Why is there a need for a wireless network?" The following are some good reasons: • Internet Access Sharing Wireless offers an affordable and easy...

Internet Connection Fails by Bob Rankin
"I am using XP home with a cable modem connection, and quite often using while online, I get the error of can't find the server. I just lose my internet connection, and it says my TCP/IP needs resetting. How do I do that and what causes the internet dropout?" There are several possible reasons... Note that your firewall may be bundled with an anti-virus of internet security package. ... If that's the case, click on that package (ex: eTrust EZ-Armor or Norton Internet Security), and make sure you select ONLY the firewall for removal, leaving the anti-virus protection in place.

Does Microsoft Show Hackers How To Attack? by Jim Edwards
After another security hole recently surfaced in Microsoft's Windows operating system, the software giant released a patch this past Friday to plug the possibly devastating "back door" which allows hackers to potentially seize control of any pc running Windows. ... Before a fix appeared, Microsoft told everyone who uses Internet Explorer to stick their finger in the dyke by putting their web browser security settings on high, rendering it impossible to view or use features on many websites and web-based services.