Java Security Model by Aaron Schwartz
The Java security model has been criticized by some as being too difficult to use. Others argue that it’s fine. Argue that the Java security model is just as complex as it needs to be to solve the problems it addresses. Introduced in 1995 Java is remaining one of the most popular tools of... The whole process of security model reduces to minimum the probability of unexpected data access and risk, which is the main problem of modern computer based data exchange, and the means taken to prevent data from attacks, may be thought to be to difficult and uncomfortable for users, but they still...

Floppies-The Portables of the Past - YRU Still Using Floppies? by Jack Wilson
Floppy disks have been in use for decades and have served us well. They can hold 1.44 megabytes of information and are more or less infinitely re-writeable. (Till they inexplicably de-format themselves just when you need them most). New computers today are usually sold without floppy drives. ... Just about every computer in the modern world has at least two USB ports so the drive is almost universally usable. ... A USB Flash Drive is utterly rewritable and real handy. ... Well, maybe not peanuts, but, well, let’s say a dozen roses, the cheap kind at the supermarket.

Antivirus Software That You Can Use by Rayman Bacchus
Viruses are the first and last word in computer infiltration. Simple ones simply tie up your computer, whereas complex ones can do virtually anything to an unprotected computer. No one should browse the web without good antivirus software! We've tested dozens - even hundreds! ... It'll watch what you read and what you do - and worst of all, it's almost impossible to remove without damaging your computer! ... Anti-spyware software is a modern necessity! ... Spyware is an insidious threat. ... Check out this site to see how.

Are You A Spammer by Donna MacMillan
Spam, as we all know, are those pesky unsolicited emails our mail boxes are filled up with everyday. At their best, they are barraging us with advertising for things we have no interest in and at worst they bring the potential of viruses, identity theft, and possible destruction to our data... Try writing from your heart to your friends and family instead of sending these modern day versions of chain letters. ... A local auto dealer’s repair department mistakenly sent out a customer service survey using their mailing list instead of sending out each survey separately.

Souped Up Computer Cases by Peter Stewart
The computer case is just the box that the computer stuff is housed in. For all intents and purposes it does very little. It doesn't have to spin around, open or close too often or do many other things. However a well made and designed case can make very obvious and pleasant differences for your... Modern computers have become hotter as they've become more powerful so they need more air passing through. ... Thumb screws instead of screws that need a screwdriver are a cheap extra, but can make the opening of the computer that much less hassle, requiring one less screwdriver to be used.

Purchasing a Digital Camera by Deryck Richards
Digital cameras are very similar to traditional cameras, although there is one crucial difference – digital cameras don’t use film! Instead, they record photos and video to a memory chip or card. Most are able to record short video clips (usually anywhere from 15 seconds up to 5 minutes and... Modern cameras come with a resolution of 1-3 megapixels. ... The camera instantly transfers the photos to a program installed on your computer. ... Once the photos are stored on your computer, you can print them, edit them, or e-mail them.

Directory Assistance, Please? Directories in the Computer World by James Monahan
Directories, in computer science parlance, are the listings of files, documents, and other directories within a file system. Most people think of directories as electronic folders that contain various files. A directory is one of the first concepts anyone learning computers encounters aside from... The word directory is also used in computing and telephony with a different sense: a central repository of information related to management of a computer or a network of computers. ... Historically, and even on some modern embedded devices, the file systems either do not support directories at...

How To Select The Best Gaming Laptops by Tim Childree
Most veteran PC gamers know exactly what they want in a gaming laptop, and those who have the time and money have probably already built their dream computer themselves, but if you are a little newer to the field, a little more fond of the smaller notebook footprint, or a little less comfortable... Integrated graphics simply cannot handle any modern, 3D gaming. ... This article may be republished freely as long as this copyright notice and box of resource links are included at the bottom. ... You will need at least 1GB to safely play most 3D games without any memory bottlenecking, although...

New Technology, How to make the most of it in your Business! by Justin Woolich
Technology is continually advancing allowing us to run our businesses better faster and cheaper than ever before. Quite often technology can be daunting to say the least. Technology is such a huge and diverse area. The following guidelines will help you take advantage of the latest advancements. ... Most modern software has extensive help documentation and tutorial information. ... And the software will be accessible to you wherever you are in the world providing you have a computer and an internet connection.

History of the Computer - Core Memory Part 1 of 3 by Tony Stockill
We have made reference to computer memory several times in this series, history of the computer, now it is time to look at how it has developed, and is still developing. A look at a block diagram of a modern PC will show how the memory is central to the way a computer operates. ... By this we imply a very large capacity in comparison to the 'core' memory, which is the basis of the computer. ... However, in computer talk, this would be called 'mass storage'. ... Core has a very appropriate meaning of the 'center' of the computer, like, for example, an apple core or the earth's core (as...