Keeping Your Laptop Safe and Secure by Elizabeth Lord
When people think of computer security they think of things like Trojan Horses, viruses, spyware, worms and other nasty things that hackers can send to you over the internet. No matter how many blocks you have in place, or how many firewalls you erect, though, there is a type of security that... With huge numbers of people using laptops both at home and at work, and the rising number of people taking their laptops with them on trips to anywhere from the coffee shop down the street to the next continent over, there is an important security issue also on the rise.

How to Backup Your Computer Files by Christian Carvajal
As I write this, it’s early December, and try as I might, I can’t remember what my new year’s resolution was last time around. One thing I can say with near hundred percent certainty is that whatever it was, I failed to keep it. Maybe you’re the same. ... Remote servers are third party companies that store data online for a fee. ... A power surge, the magnets in your home stereo speakers, or even an accidental nudge can affect data storage. ... It’s not just my office; it’s the home of cherished memories in the form of pictures, MP3, and other data files.

How FOSS Might Benefit Your Small Business by Charles Trumpess
Starting a small business or working from home takes time and costs money. After you have done all the groundwork, such as a business plan, marketing strategy and finances, you will probably start thinking about the cost of PCs and software licenses. ... Of course, if you have Windows XP Home Edition then you already have a graphics manipulation package called Paint available. ... OpenOffice.org 2.0.2 is an excellent freely available productivity suite that can do just about anything a small business or home office user wants.