GPS Time Servers For Network Time Synchronisation by David Evans
The GPS system is a satellite navigation system operated by the United States military. The system is also available for civilian use without any subscription requirement. The GPS system is primarily intended as a highly accurate global positioning system. ... However, each GPS satellite also has onboard a highly accurate atomic clock, ideal for providing a precise time reference for computer network time synchronization. ... Summary The Global Positioning System provides a highly accurate reference clock ideal for network time server systems and computer time synchronisation.

One New Desktop Management Software by Robert Snoog
The Perfect Screens , award-winning desktop management utility, can bring a user whole new dimension to working on computer. The ability to arrange all the work to several virtual screens (desktops) gives the user better survey on running and installed applications. ... Applications can be easily copied/moved from one screen to another and the user has all the power to arrange desktop a way that allows you to work efficiently.Installation program automatically creates four basic screens: Office screen, File screen, System screen and Network screen.

Routes of Spyware Infection by A Singh
Unlike a virus or a worm, Spyware does not spread from computer to computer. An infect system will not attempt to transmit the Spyware to another computer. The Spyware will reside covertly in the operating system and load itself to the system memory and run in the background carrying out its... Therefore it is important to install computer Spyware removal utilities on the system to beef up the system security and carry out regular maintenance of the registry with software such as free Microsoft Spyware removal and computer Spyware removal tools.

Microsoft Windows and Computer Security Spotlight by Sid Kato
Recent newsmaker stories regarding Microsoft Windows security highlighted the recurring theme that there are “care and feeding” issues related to using computers in the dynamic, connected world of the Internet. Just days ago this month, computer users of home PCs, businesses, and mobile laptop... Security issues related to Windows fall under many names (beyond malware), which specifically equate to hardware, software, network and user components too numerous (and specialized) to adequately address in this article.

Are You Well Protected? by Roxie Hickman
Winter…the official start of the cold and flu season. Though, technically speaking, things got started a little early. Close to a million computers, mostly home PC users, have been infected. For many of us our computers are our business. We keep in contact with customers and clients via email,... Use a Firewall At its most basic level a firewall is a software security system that acts as a barrier between your computer and the outside world (the internet) by monitoring all incoming network traffic.

Your Computer May Be Infected, Here's How To Check (NOT about virus) by Fazly Mohamed
NOTE: Please take time to read on - it may be vital for your PC's security. If you are not in the mood, just save it or print it out for later reference. A recent research revealed that 80% of the computers today is infected with these dangerous spyware and most of the users not aware of it. ... The information is reviewed by a software in the receiving computer and then deleivered targeted popup ads to your PC. ... Constant transfer is taking place between your PC and the spyware writer's computer.

The Evolution of CCTV Technology by John Beagle
Each camera had its own monitor. CCTV systems were introduced progressively throughout the 1960s and 70s. New applications of camera security systems included underground trains and stations, football stadium, retail stores, shopping centers, public housing, community parks, garages and parking... Using DVRs using IP (Internet Protocol) technology, allow cameras to be controlled over a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN) or via the internet. ... The new technology was a computer based Digital Video Recorder (DVR) This allowed images to be recorded at much higher resolution...

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... Most people aren't technically savvy enough to attempt to do the installation themselves. ... 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...

Buying an Inexpensive Computer That Will Last 5 Years Or More by Aaron Davis
I find many friends and family asking me what they should look for in a new (or used) computer. That question is usually followed by “Should I buy a Dell?” Dell typically has good and sometimes great deals but there are many other reputable computer manufacturers out there that offer a much... If you have an existing computer, you can simply use your existing copy of Windows (I would only do this if it is XP Home or XP Pro). ... You own the license and it does not restrict you from using it on another computer so long as you are not using it on two computers, which means you will have to...

AntiVirus Software - Why Your PC Needs It by Rick Hendershot
If your PC is connected to the internet for browsing the web or sending and receiving email, you need antivirus protection. This applies whether you have a dial-up connection or a high-speed connection such as DSL or cable. The very fact that you are connected to a public network along with... The user does not consent to the installation and is often not even aware of it. ... When you do so, it installs a little program that resides somewhere deep within your PC, ready to do whatever it has been programmed to do -- whether that is spying and reporting on your computer habits, hijacking...