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... Wireless protection is crucial when out in the open on a laptop as well as on the home network. ... The Triple Defense Firewall, as the name suggests, has three layers of protection, providing excellent security against Internet pests: • defense against hackers, spyware, and Trojans by not allowing...

PDA Anti Virus - Do We Really Need Them And How To Find The Most Suitable? by Ron Heller
Just a few short years ago a PDA anti virus was not necessary. The viruses, worms, Trojan horses and the like were the concern of PC owners only. But as we all know things in the online world change very fast, and these days all PDA's surf the web frequently. ... This calls for a Wireless Home Network Security protection system which makes sure all the information you send from your PDA in encrypted, so no hacker can reach it and grab it form thin air. ... The popularity of PDA's and the ease of access to wireless surfing at wi-fi hotspots is a blessed phenomena.

Computer Security: Zone Alarm (Anti Virus) by Bill Carr
Over the last several years, I've been building and repairing computers from my home and unfortunately, I'm sorry to say that most of the problems start with the user themselves. Well maybe the manufacturer, for only installing a trial copy of some anti virus program (usually about three months)... Email Security. ... Wireless PC Protection. ... Network and Program Firewall. ... The antivirus feature in Zone Alarm Antivirus uses sophisticated logic to detect and remove viruses. ... Zone Alarm Antivirus System Requirements: Windows 2000 Pro/XP.

How IP-based Video Surveillance Works -- Way Beyond Analog by Lucy P. Roberts
When you’re shopping around for an IP-based video surveillance system, you will need to be particularly cautious about what exactly you’re looking at and what the individual terms mean. How IP-based video surveillance works is open to interpretation as far as some video surveillance and security... Comparing analog and IP-based video surveillance A better way to understand the differences between analog and IP-based video surveillance may be to compare the two and how they work: Analog or CCTV+DVR video surveillance • Easy to use -- operates like a VCR • Changing cassettes...

Dell Inspiron 600m Notebook Computer by Matthew Keegan
After twelve years of owning desktop computers, I finally opted for a laptop so I would no longer be chained to my desk. After months of research and weighing various makes and models, I settled on the Dell Inspiron 600m Notebook Computer. This particular model has exceeded all of my... 14.1 inch screen Pentium M 725 Processor 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive 256MB DDR SDRAM 1 Dimm Memory Wireless Network Card Extended Battery Microsoft Windows XP Home Addition WordPerfect Productivity Pack I kept my computer fairly basic but I did opt for the latest version of Norton Security, a...

Night Vision WiFi Cameras - Extremely Useful And Versatile by Alan King
The Grand WiFi Camera Pro Model II Night Vision camera is an extremely versatile system with the ability to serve as a webcam, security cam or to record multimedia content. The camera is totally wireless and can be used to monitor or watch a baby from anywhere in the world. ... In theory, a user can even use this camera to create a home security system, not up to professional standards, but certainly capable of seeing what is stealing the dogfood or knocking over the trash cans at night. ... The obvious uses of the camera include serving as a movable security camera, as part of a web...

How to Prepare a "Bug Out" Laptop Kit by TJ Smith
Can you imagine being away from your computer for an extended period of time? No internet, no email, no funny jokes, no games to play? Many people have found themselves in this position when the unexpected happens. In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist event or a bird flu pandemic,... Modem and network cables, you need to be able to plug and play. ... Items you will want to add will include a wireless card for accessing the internet. ... Backwoods Home Magazine offers back issues on cd including one specific to survival.

What Vista Means for "TV to PC" and "PC to TV" by Drew Surrey
The word "vista" has everything to do with vision, both in the physical sense and the mental sense; that is, a view through a row of trees or a view of the future. For Bill Gates and Microsoft, Vista is the name of their new operating software, which is their "vision" of the future of personal... In addition, you can access it on television sets throughout your home with something extra called a Windows Media Center Extender, which taps into your wired or wireless home network. ... But the common criticisms aside, Vista has done its part in opening up a few new possibilities for home...

On the Origin and Evolution of Computer Viruses by Kevin-James Vella
Trends and industry analysts state that the efforts of the propagators will not relent. Last year marked the first ever mobile phone virus and Bluetooth technology, for example, compounds the threats to security. 35% of PCs in the US are infected while in China and India the rates hit 50%. ... Robert Morris, son of a computer security expert for the National Security Agency, sent malicious code through ARPANET, affecting about 10% of the connected computer hosts - at the time there were only 60,000 hosts connected to the network.

Microsoft Windows and Computer Security Spotlight by Sid Kato
Recent newsmaker stories regarding Microsoft Windows security highlighted the recurring theme that there are “care and feeding” issues related to using computers in the dynamic, connected world of the Internet. Just days ago this month, computer users of home PCs, businesses, and mobile laptop... Security issues related to Windows fall under many names (beyond malware), which specifically equate to hardware, software, network and user components too numerous (and specialized) to adequately address in this article.