Home Networking - Where to Begin and Different Approaches by Lewis Gunter
Wired This is the grandfather of networking, the bread and butter combo, the standard. Setting up a wired network is not very difficult, can be done inexpensively, and doesn’t require much prior networking experience. What you’ll need For internet sharing, you will need a Cable/DSL router. ... Then connect each computer or laptop from its Ethernet card to another PowerLine unit to any plug in the same home or office. ... PowerLine HomePlug system The HomePlug alliance began to give people an option for wiring their homes without needing expensive equipment or spending a lot of time...

The Truth About Computer Rental - A Win-Win Option! by Paul I Etkin
Computer rental is sometimes necessary for people with serious business or personal obligations. When you are on to an important project, responsible for speaking at a business meeting, or perhaps making a presentation, you may suddenly need computer equipment that you do not normally have. ... The key benefit of getting a home or office computer this manner is that you can always give a go at the policy of trying it before you decide to buy it. ... There are many ways to obtain a computer if you need one, and one of the most common ways to do so without having to fork out cash in full is...

The Ink Cartridge Refill by Michelle Bery
Part of the joy of computer owning is managing the equipment that goes along with it. Those of us who have a computer in our homes often have a printer on which to print the myriad of projects that have made computer ownership so necessary; business reports and graphs, school projects, shopping... Large office or computer supply stores will more than likely have the ink cartridge refill that is needed by your printer. ... Also included within the compartments are small metal receptors that communicate with the partnering computer.

Best Practices for Computer Forensics in the Field by Carol Stimmel
Introduction Computer forensic examiners are responsible for technical acuity, knowledge of the law, and objectivity in the course of investigations. Success is principled upon verifiable and repeatable reported results that represent direct evidence of suspected wrong-doing or potential... Inventory Equipment Most examiners have enough of a variety of equipment that they can perform forensically sound acquisitions in several ways. ... Between jobs, make sure to verify your equipment with a hashing exercise.

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... 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 internal expansion slots. ... These benefits, combined with wide acceptance in the computer marketplace and the ability to support virtually all popular network...

The IT Consultant Keeps Spare Parts Handy by Joshua Feinberg
An IT consultant needs to be aware that PC vendors are typically very willing to cover inexpensive products like a mouse under standard warranties. But because as an IT consultant your client can probably buy a replacement part of that type for as little as $10, it's probably not worth waiting... The cost of these pieces of equipment is very inexpensive as compared to the productivity loss that can result from waiting for parts to arrive. ... A standard, fully-configured desktop PC only costs $600, so even an office with as few as six PCs can afford to have one on-hand.

Microsoft Windows Market Share Myths by Matthew Schwartz
Asking experts about Microsoft's market share will yield a variety of statistics, opinion, and debate. Common sense tells us that specific figures for user base size are accurate and informative. But below the surface of numbers and marketing is a more complex story. ... The majority of computer vendors who sell their hardware with software installed primarily distribute Microsoft Windows. ... Software sales by Microsoft count three sources: boxed software on merchants' shelves and online stores such as Amazon, installations on computers before sale (referred to as OEM - Original Equipment...

Internet Faxing: An Online Service That Kills Fax Machine by Claudia Walters
Yes, indeed conventional fax machines are dying, and will be out of the business very soon. We are now living in a digital world - emails, cell phones, instant messenger, GPRS systems are everywhere, slipping themselves into everybody's life. Ask yourself: When is the last time you post your... Just as other files in your computer, you can now copy, forward, and organize it in your PC hard disk - simple and clean. ... When first email services were introduced, not much people get hooked on and they still think the posts sent out thru their office boy are more secure and reliable.

Small Business Disaster Preparedness - How to Survive a Catastrophe by Michael Riley
"Disaster preparedness" sounds dry, even dull ... until your business takes a major hit from circumstances beyond your control. The sudden devastation shakes you to the core. What do you do? According to The Gartner Group, an IT industry consulting firm, four out of ten businesses hurt by... Computer files and sensitive papers are irreplaceable once they're destroyed. ... If possible, keep your back ups in a separate location from your office. ... Also, make sure to keep updating your inventory and equipment list so that you can later prove your claim.

Protecting Today’s Data Dependant Firm by Bud Stoddard
Protecting Today’s Data Dependant Firm By Bud Stoddard, President & CEO, AmeriVault Corp.   Most everything that is done in a law firm today, from email to preparing court documents to billing clients and keeping their information current, requires the use of the computer through which... Equipment malfunctions are common with tape backup so what safeguards are in place to ensure a complete and accurate backup? ...   A process that occurs automatically and according to the firms needs, it recognizes and captures changes to files (at the block level), encrypts the data for...