Fix About Blank by Matt Mercer
The 'About:Blank' problem is well known. It has been infesting the internet for a good few years now affecting the enjoyment of thousands of surfers just like you. Cheer up though....there is a good chance that it can be fixed! So, your internet browser home page keeps on resetting to the page... Your personal details...any bank account numbers you store on your PC, any passwords you store on your PC, any personal photos you store on your PC...all of these may very well be accessible to hackers right now!

Still Backing Up Your Data To A Tape Drive? by Niall Roche
When it was determined that computers needed a good place to store the information they created, the tape drive was invented. This is a very old piece of computer technology, and as a result, you can imagine that it is not usually used for any but the most necessary of applications. ... For the home computer user there are lots of different backup options that are far superior to tape drives - not that any home user is still using a tape drive to backup information to surely? ... While there were some old computers that used small tape drives to get programs or games into the computer,...

Free Icons by Ken Marlborough
Icons are small graphical representations. They are an integral part of any computer-related activities, be it desktop icons, websites, buttons used for navigation or message icons used in instant messaging. Things would really look bland without icons. ... It is agreeable to use them for personal uses like message forums, as buddy icons in messaging, as desktop icons or on a personal homepage. ... Icons can also be created in paintbrush programs at home. ... These are royalty-free icons that can be downloaded only after a payment is made.

TrendMicro PC-Cillin Internet Security by Ben Sikes
The original PC-Cillin was an antivirus application. In 2006 it's grown into a full Internet security suite with firewall, spam filter and parental controls. Computer security is essential to prevent PC performance loss and identity theft. Spyware clogs system resources, taking up disk space and... • spyware protection: real time and scheduled scans plus quarantine management feature for files which cannot be immediately removed • phishing defense: patent-pending technology for detecting fake websites designed to steal personal information • wi-fi intrusion alerts: for when an...

Backup Your Priceless Memories by Greg Duffield
Data loss can be a big problem for any business, but sometimes it’s an even bigger issue for home users. Think about all the family pictures you keep stored on your computer, the e-mails between family and friends, the home videos, etc. In today’s world, most home computers contain data that you... A data recovery company recently received a case that really hit home with how important it is to back up personal data. ... Just for a moment, while you’re sitting there reading this, think about what’s on your computer.

A Guide to Refurbished Dell Computers by Brad Calli
If you are looking into purchasing a new computer you would be remiss NOT to first consider purchasing a quality refurbished PC. Refurbished computers generally offer all the computing power, features and reliability you will need at a fraction of the price of a new one. ... A refurbished computer is any computer that has come from a working environment, be it business or personal, and has been reconditioned to like new condition for resale. ... Home users generally do not need the latest and greatest in computer technology.

Data Recovery Tips by Michael Russell
The worst thing about any emergency is that it messes up our daily routine and throws us into a state of confusion and we really can never rule out emergencies from our lives, life is full of surprises; some good, some bad. What makes the difference is how readily prepared we are for such... Your computer could be running slowly or be loaded with powerful spyware that can destroy files, transmit personal data or, even worse, cause the computer to crash. ... Anytime you hear strange noises from your computer, such as a clunking noise when you power up your computer, immediately turn your...

What's in Your Laptop at Trade Shows? by Julia O'Connor
I used to think there was no privacy on the Internet because if folks can hack the FBI and the CIA, surely they can hack TradeShowTraining. The question is - why would they want to get into my site. What you see is what you get – there is no hidden information or agenda. ... The US Dept of Veterans Affairs reported 26.5 million records stolen from an employee’s computer at home. ... The employee was not supposed to have these records, but apparently had been working on them at home for three years.

5 Things to Do With An Old PC by Gary Hendricks
1. Donate It One of the best things to do with an old PC? Donate it to your local charity. There are many, many families out there who do not have the luxury of owning even a basic computer system. Do your part to help them get into the world of computers. ... You can also organize a quick garage sale and see if any of your friends or neighbors want the computer. ... One important note about donating computers - make sure you clear out and delete any personal information on the drive. ... Trade It In There are many computer dealers (e.g.

Important Linux Directories by Bernard Peh
There are many variants of Linux used in different computer systems today. Luckily, most Linux developers employ a common naming and utilization scheme that makes different variants of Linux easy to use and maintain. This article will discuss some important and common directories in many popular... For example, if a user of the system is called tom, the home directory of tom will be /home/tom. ... /home Each user of a Linux system is assigned a special directory, called "home" direectory, that represents their private space on the system.