Windows Vista – An Overview by Lucy Bartlett
After a gap of nearly 5 years, Microsoft released the latest version of Windows which is named as Vista. With a name change from Longhorn to Vista, the stable version of Windows is expected to be released during November 2006. The beta version of this software is already available as a free... If you want to try Vista on your desktop computer then your system should have a processor which should be at least 800MHZ speed, 512 MB RAM and have the latest version of any good graphic card capable of executing DirectX version 9 or above.

IT Support: The Crucial Factor For Your Business by Lee Smith
IT Support has become increasingly important over the years. With businesses and industries becoming more and more competitive, your IT and computer network needs to make your business as efficient as possible. When something goes wrong with your network or IT, you need to have a rapid response... IT System What systems and procedures are in place to ensure your IT, data and computer systems are in safe hands and free from disaster recovery issues? ... What does your support cover and what guarantees are in place should your computer network or IT "go down"?

The Need of Ethical Hacking Course by Fred Mathew
The ethical hacking course works on the basic principles of “To catch a thief, employ the tricks of the thieves”. The course covers the basics of networking and security and the advanced course that involves the use of hacking tools, hacking programs and the upcoming computer hacking techniques. ... A Complete Course on Ethical Hacking covers: •Techniques: Windows Hacking, Registries Editing, Password cracks, Google hacking, Computer Forensics, Firewalls, Network Hacking, Security tools, Hacking tools, Encryption, Email tracking, Router Hacking, Email Forging, Port Scanning , MAC Address...

Passing Your MCSE Exams on the Road to Microsoft Certification by James Croydon
To earn the Microsoft certified systems engineer certification and to prove expertise in designing and implementation of the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform and Microsoft Windows Server system, MCSE exam is the best medium. ... The candidate should have the knowledge of general networking concepts, IP addressing and sub-netting Active Directory Networking services. ... Computer labs are designed using genuine PC technology, which provides each student having the ability to access various Microsoft operating systems simultaneously on their...

OSI Layers Model by Kashif Raza
Introduction During the early years of our modern computer era, very few standards and protocols existed between various manufacturers. However, as time went on and computer technology continued to improve and become more widespread, it became apparent that standards would be necessary to... This layer actually routes packets of data, finding a path (both physical and logical) to the receiving or destination computer. ... This was especially true with regard to networks, and networking technology.

Wireless Adpaters: Installing, WPA2 and Advanced Features by Eric Meyer
You will never meet that 108mbps that most wireless routers are saying to have but to come close you will have to purchase a wireless adapter from the same manufacture. Installing your wireless adapter 1. Stick your adapter into your PCIMICA slot on your laptop. ... It will install wireless scanning software and wireless monitors that will just bogg down your system. ... In the bottom right hand taskbar you will see a computer symbol with radio waves coming out of it. ... Click on the advance tab, (warning some of these setting can cause you to drain your laptop battery a lot quicker but...

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... Do you really need the operating system telling you that "You have unused icons on your desktop?" To make more money from its XP Operating System, Microsoft introduced activation. ... The exception is an Apple PC; then the Mac operating system, another proprietary system, is pre-installed.

Cellular Router Enables 3G - GPRS Connectivity To Industrial Equipment by Leon Mengot
Now, thanks to the Connectport WAN VPN, a next- generation cellular router designed to connect RS232 or Ethernet devices in-the-field directly to an internet facing PC, remote sites that previously could not connect to the internet can be networked and web connections made from mobile devices on... Extensive routing functions including NAT, PAT (port forwarding) and VPN gives the unit the flexibility to perform in any way the system architecture dictates. ... A built-in 4-port switch allows four Ethernet devices to connect directly to the Connectport WAN VPN without the requirement for an...

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... A VPN creates a "virtual tunnel" from the user's computer to the corporate system, encrypting data transferred to computers outside the corporate offices. ... RADIUS is standard authentication technology used by many corporations to protect access to their wireless networks.

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. ... Understanding how each system works, and the system’s pros and cons is a must for anyone deciding on a computer and OS. ... The operating system is essential to the computer, and so extreme care should be taken when choosing an operating system.