Back Up Your Website by Aleem Khan
We often don't realise how heavily reliant we are on technology until we lose it. If your cell phone goes missing, laptop is stolen or Internet connection goes down for a day, that's when you realise how vulnerable you are to human imperfections. I say human imperfections because machines are... Hard Drive Although you may not see it like that, you should consider your hard drive a backup source as well. ... Removable Hard Drives One of the most popular forms of removable hard drives are what many call "flash drives" or "USB drives." While they are currently the "coolest" around, we...

Simple Computer Maintenance for Small Businesses & Nonprofits by John Avellanet
Early this year, a quiet turn of the calendar marked Year 6 for $1.8 million worth of desktop and server computers at a cutting-edge product development company where I was CIO. The strategy used to put this into place was simple – we based it on our cars. ... Plug your computer case and your monitor into the battery-back up portion – and your docking station if you have a laptop; everything else (including printer) simply receives surge protection. ... VERIFY YOUR PHYSICAL SETUP Just as it’s hard to keep a car in top condition out in a pasture, it’s hard to keep a computer functioning...

Talking Rugged Notebook by Richard Keir
A rugged notebook offers mobile professionals the ability to work in any environment and in any location. Versatile and powerful, rugged notebook computers are designed specifically for both in-plant and outdoor industrial (and military) applications. ... The hard drive and LCD are both shock mounted and the case is constructed of magnesium alloy. ... It has a 13.3 inch outdoor-readable TFT Active Matrix Color LCD (optional touchscreen), a shock-mounted removable HDD in a stainless steel case, sealed port and connector covers and a full magnesium alloy case with handle.

A Technician's Toolkit: What's in the Bag by Alex Smith
If you fix computers regularly (or you're the type that often fixes computers for friends and family), you've likely developed a collection of software and tools to help you fix things more efficiently. Since I ocasionally play technician myself, I thought I'd share with you some tools that make... Carrying a small flashlight will help you see into the dark recesses of the case, and needle-nose pliers come in handy for hard drive jumpers. ... I carry a 160GB firewire/usb external hard drive as part of my kit.

Thinking About Discount Notebook Computers by Richard Keir
While notebook computer prices have come down quite a lot, laptops still range from inexpensive notebook models to high end luxury jobs. Naturally, the notebook you eventually choose to buy will depend on your resources and requirements, but if you are on a budget like so many of us are, you... In any case, the truly cool people have minions to carry around their stuff and wouldn't be caught dead lugging around a computer or using one in public. ... Never, ever be afraid to ask hard questions. ... The advantage of a discount computer is that you can put some of the money you've just saved...

Build Your Own Computer by George W. Cannata
I’m eighty-one years old and I bought my first computer six years ago. When I bought it I hardly knew how to turn it on. I consider myself still a Newbie as I’ve barely scratched the surface of computer technology. I have successfully built about a dozen computers for family, friends and myself. ... If you are using a new hard drive it’s fairly easy. ... Hard drives have different interfaces. ... The best way to do this is to look at the hard drive and get the manufacturer and model number of the unit.

24 Useful Tips Before You Buy Any Gadget by Nadine Cartrid
1. Decide what kind of gadget you want. Mp3 player? Digital Camera? Brand New Laptop? Maid Robot? Or just Home appliance for decorate your flat? 2. Check what feature you need. Ex: If you want to buy a cellphone, what activity do you do most? If you just use Cellphone for Sms and make a call... Don’t push so hard to buy the expensive gadget if the budget don’t really friendly. ... Look the case/ skin material. ... If you buy console/ handheld, check which game you like release its copy. ... There are a lot of fake site out there and sell something fake (usually the rare item and sold in...

ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro by Ben Sikes
A firewall is essential on any Internet connected PC. Firewalls control what is allowed in and out of the computer, virtually eliminating the possibility of a hacker gaining control or of spyware that has found it's way in transmitting any data. ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro is a popular personal... Email is kept secure with any suspicious attachments being quarantined for examination in case they contain anything harmful. ... Wireless protection is crucial when out in the open on a laptop as well as on the home network.

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. ... After all, wireless is really just radio waves, which don’t just go between your laptop and your network, they go all over the place, just waiting to be plucked from the ether by someone with just the right device and bad intentions.

Data Storage Media – A Guide to Selecting Media For Storing and Backing Up Computer Data by David Haysom
Data, or information stored on your computer, can either be held on fixed disk drives inside the computer or on removable media such as CD's that can be inserted and removed. Removable media can be used to transfer files between computers or to backup the data already existing on fixed disk drives. ... Not so good for… Some newer computer and laptop models that do not have a diskette or floppy drive installed. ... They also come in a 250-megabyte size Ideal for… Duplicating your entire disc drive Archiving Storing graphic images or other large files Transferring large...