Evaluating the Best Hard Drive Recovery Software by Diana Osan
Have you ever experienced turning on your computer to find that a virus has wiped much of your hard drive clean? Or, perhaps you’ve even been deleted an email out of your trash bin only to find out that you badly needed the information within it for work? ... The best hard drive recovery software is capable of doing that, and you can even perform data recovery on accidentally deleted emails, from hard drives located within the network, or create image files of your hard drive for a much easier data recovery.

Choosing a Computer Case by Matthew Thompson
ATXPowerSupplies.Com writes this article on "choosing the right computer case for your computer" to help you in your decision making process. There are literally thousands of computer cases on the market which sometimes makes choosing the right computer case quite a task. ... In most applications where the computer is set in open space the fans in the power supply and on the cpu are enough to cool the computer. ... Be sure to pick a computer case that fits inside whatever space you have designated for your computer.

Parkinson's Law in IT by Tim Bryce
"As computer hardware capacity increases, software becomes more bloated." - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION Ever wonder why our computers typically last no more than three years? Many contend it is because of the fast pace of technological advancements. ... Make no mistake, computer hardware and software vendors are acutely aware of the role of Parkinson's Law. ... This means that as computer hardware capacity increases, software becomes more bloated. ... To illustrate, not too long ago packaged software installation programs were delivered on 3.5" diskettes.

Guide to Norton Antivirus 2007 by Cedric Price
Norton Antivirus 2007, or shortly NAV 2k7, is the latest product to come from Symantec, the industry leader in the field of security software. Norton Antivirus is well known to pc users around the world and it’s designed to protect computers against spyware, adware, worms, viruses and other... According to the definition given by Wikipedia.org, a computer virus is a 'program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user.' This self-reproduction is now made even easier with the popularity of the Internet, because a virus can spread easily across the...

Windows Vista Backup Features by Paul McGillivary
Windows Vista has been one of the most anticipated operating system releases ever. The many delays have only heightened the wait. But now that Windows Vista has been released, what features does it bring to you - the end user? Some of Vista's best features revolve around data backup and... Microsoft is also coming out with a backup server that will ease backups across the network. ... This great feature allows you to roll back your computer to a previous time. ... And it can correct wrong installations of drivers and software mishaps.

Virtual Private Network Frequently Asked Questions by Aaron Adams
1. Why do I get disconnected after 4 hours of use? You will get disconnected because of the limited number of ports and the fact that 90% of all users do not need to be connected more than 4 hours, all units have been set to a 4-hour time limit. If you require more time, you should disconnect... Click on the Server Type tab and make sure that the "Log On To Network" box is unchecked, otherwise you will hang trying to log into the Network when trying to connect. ... When you dial into the Network Access Gateway you are normally on a segment without a master browser, which is how units are...

Expansion Cards Part 3: PCI Express by Jason Kohrs
In the first two installments of this series of Tech Tips, we took a look at PCI and AGP, undoubtedly the most common expansion slots in a computer today. With a few key improvements over both of these, PCI Express is destined to replace both and offer a whole new level of computer performance. ... The example of a network adaptor is just one that not another benefit is that multiple high performance graphics cards can be installed on one motherboardonly can use PCI Express, but will also see performance benefits.

SpyBot.Com (SpyBot Search & Destroy Version 1.4) by Darren Miller
What Is Spyware, Adware, Grayware and Malware? ------------ SpyBot.com - To put it simply; spyware, adware, greyware, and malware, are files and programs, typically installed on your computer without your consent, and range from annoying to quite dangerous. ... How SpyBot-S&D Can Help You ------------ If you are concerned about being spied on, your Internet usage tracked, computer performance problems, people tracking what you type, and the possibility of become the target of fraud, then you need a tool that can pick-up where your anti-virus software drops-off.

Linux for Home Users by Pawan Bangar
Hey Guys! Don’t raise your eyebrows or fear by hearing the word Linux. It is as user friendly as windows. Just take a look at the articles below and all myths about Linux in your mind will disappear. Introduction to Linux: It’s a free operating system available to download but you have to pay a... From being an OS only computer professionals had heard about, Linux, in a short time, has made a transition into the lucrative and high profile home PC segment. ... Myths about Linux Installation: Linux is hard to install, isn’t it?

Know Linux by Pawan Bangar
Linux essentials: It’s free for download but you have to pay a tiny bit to mail order it or buy it from a company. If you’re getting Linux for more than 2-3 PCs, you can also get training and support at a small free, if you choose to have it. Else it’s the Linux community on the Net to your... And a company bundles Linux and applications based on it with a computer, quite a bit of the software cost comes down. ... Myths about Linux Installation: Linux is hard to install, isn’t it? ... Mandrake’s configuration and software installation is painless.