9 Steps to Protect Your MS Windows System from Viruses by Evgeny Kovalenko
Nowadays as the Internet and other networks are greatly developed computer viruses are distributed rapidly and intensively. Everyday several new viruses capable to damage considerably your computer system arise. Anti-virus specialists work hardly to make updates their software against new... Virus creators regularly find holes in new computer products to use them for infection of computer systems. ... 3) On the Advanced tab, check the option to Protect my computer and network. ... Firewall is a software which blocks suspicious potentially dangerous connections to preventing viruses from...

Networking Basics by Kashif Raza
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected together with cables. The sharing of data and resources. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange documents & data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any... Network Adapter: A network computer is connected to the network cabling with a network interface card, (also called a "NIC", "nick", or network adapter). ... Some NICs are installed inside of a computer: the PC is opened up and a network card is plugged directly into one of the computer's...

Wireless at the Workplace by Jonathan Coupal
Wi-Fi, or wireless fidelity, is a term promulgated by the non-profit Wireless Fidelity Alliance organization to designate products adhering to the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs. A Wi-Fi network broadcasts a radio signal, operating in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, with a data... But if yours does not, you must protect your network with a firewall just as you would with your Ethernet or other wired network. ... However, there are a number of technologies available today that can make your wireless network as secure as your wired network.

EDI by Richard Romando
Electronic data interchange (EDI), as the name implies, is a method of electronic information exchange between two business entities. It involves the usage of computer networks and related software to transmit information related to businesses. EDI is an efficient method of decreasing costs,... This system was then gradually adopted by other industries such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, retail and shipping. ... These providers act as third-party members in business transactions by providing transaction services, security, communication protocols and other services needed for an...

Remote Access - Stay Connected Anywhere by Kriss Standke
With today's active lifestyle and constant on the go business style, it's important to stay connected to your computer or network. Remote Access is just that, the ability to stay connected where ever you are. With Remote Access Software, you can easily access your netowrk from your home, your... Remote Access Software along with an Internet connection gives the user complete access to their home computer or Corporqate Network. ... The dedicatid fixed line is a line that connects directly to the corporate network on one end and at the other end to your home computer or laptop.

Wireless is Great, but How Do You Make It SAFE? by Steve Freedman
It’s common nowadays to see people sitting in a park and computing, or at their local Starbucks, tapping away on their keyboards. At home, people are taking advantage of the freedom from cables and wires that a wireless network brings. But along with that freedom come dangers. ... All your wireless computers should use MAC Addressing MAC (Media Accessing Control NOT a MacIntosh computer) is an unique hardware address you should assign to your wireless computers so that your Wireless Access Point will only allow these specific computers to connect to your wireless network.

An Overview of CompTIA Certification Programs by Natalie Aranda
High-tech is often associated with computers or information technology (IT). IT has transformed the way we live and the way we conduct businesses. A well-established certification program is often the indication of maturity of an industry or profession. ... Network+ Network+ certification is designed for network technicians to test and demonstrates skill and understanding of network hardware, installation, and troubleshooting in general. ... It is primarily designed for qualification of a computer technician though many organization utilize the A+ certification training to help their...

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) by Smita Mathur
The IT professionals generally face the most challenging roles in the decision making jobs. In the networking field many Microsoft Operating System Software are implemented through the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification (MCSE) on the desktop and server. ... The MCSE courses are designed for competent and qualified systems administrators, network technicians, database administrators, desktop support personnel, network engineers, system engineers, technical support engineers, system and network analysts, technical consultants and other IT professionals who install, configure...

Time Clock Software by Steve Valentino
In most offices today, there is a one to one ratio between employees and computers. It is only logical that employee attendance be monitored through employee log in and log out from his personal computer. This lends a new meaning to the phrase “working on time.” This type of time monitoring is... Single and Network Time Software The single time clock runs on a single personal computer. ... The only difference is that for a larger company, a network time clock system may work better and with more efficiency in keeping employee time records.

Wireless Security Basics by Benjamin Hargis
Wireless networks using 802.11 have made it simple to connect multiple devices to your home network.This can also make your data availiable anywhere, even outside your home.To set this up all you need is a broadband connection connected to a wireless router or a WAP Wireless Access Point. ... Your routers come with pre-configured system ID's its called a SSID or Service Set Identifier, its very simple to locate this information on the Internet for default SSID's I recommend changing this to something hard to guess.