Will the Real Computer Genius Please Stand Up by Wouter Olwagen
Remember your first meeting with a "not so friendly" computer device called a mouse or pointing device? Frightening thought and almost cold shivers but maybe more excitement, the mere thought of actually controlling this super genius inhuman, by the flick of a wrist and a click of a button. ... Defragmentation Spyware Removal software Antivirus full scan Disk Cleanup Removal of unused software Clear history of internet pages visited Full service to be performed by a qualified technician. ... Back in the old days even before sliced bread, I recall a neighbour inviting us over to view...

Is Spyware Prevention Necessary? by Bill Stafford
Most people believe that once they have anti-virus software installed on their computer, they are adequately protected from malicious intruders into their PC. This is a serious mistake. Viruses can ruin your computer, but some spyware can ruin your life. ... There are a number of anti spyware software packages out there, some better than others, but the main key is to make sure that the software you obtain is updated frequently, preferably automatically via the Internet. ... The best way to protect your computer against this type of unwanted software is to install software that is...

Tips to Protect Your PC Files from External Attack by Paul W Wilson
Essential to peace of mind is protecting the PC and your online privacy. When connected to the web, your work and data is open to attacks of various kinds including harmful downloads. A simple game, picture, or program may be the vehicle for malevolence. ... • Block downloads that install unwanted programs by using the options in Internet explorer to block all software from source X specified by you. ... A bi-directional firewall such as ZoneAlarm3 and Personal Firewall 5 will monitor both inbound and outbound traffic preventing Trojans and backdoor programs from functioning.

Tanning Software To Automate Your Salon Business by Javier Fuller
Many a times, if the container is more attractive than the contents…it pays. Your efficient tanning software system may attract more customers than the quality of tanning provided by you at your salon. And if both are of excellent quality, you are out to make a name in the market. ... Password security is the most important system in any computer software system. ... So, your software needs to have all these and many more reporting features, so that you can do your analysis quickly in relation to your customers.

The Upcoming Battle for Your Desktop: Microsoft Vs Google (Part 3) by Marcelo Reyes
Let’s move on to the last part of this series of articles and take a look at what google has to offer in this battle for the dominion of our computers… A lot has been written about google trying to develop a new operating system (known off the record as GooOS), which would be hosted by a super... Google is only lacking an operating system in order to provide us with complete package and by doing so, placing itself in a privileged position on the run for dominion of the personal computer market.

Offsite Data Backup Not Just for Fortune 500 Companies Anymore by Harald Anderson
In today’s high paced digital world there is a very high value placed on information. Not just the kind of information you read in the newspaper or your favorite trade journals, but the type of information that we generate on a day to day basis with our digital devices. ... Email, spreadsheets, financial data, personal music collections, movies, and more are digitally encoded onto the hard drives of millions of regular computer users just like you every day. ... Many offsite backup solutions are as easy to configure as a web browser or media player software and can be installed and set up...

The Pros and Cons of IT Training Boot Camps by Natalie Aranda
Many technicians interested in improving their overall skill level have opted for IT training boot camps. They offer intensive training, and give plenty of hands on training, and most important they award the all important certificates that have become necessary for the advancement of the... This personal attention and the actual equipment are not available in online training courses. ... The software and the hardware that you need are there and you are able to work with it under the guidance of instructors.

Tips in Buying Used and Refurbished Computers by Jo Williams
While computers today are generally cheaper than models sold years ago, they still represent a major investment. Quality new computers can cost anywhere from $500 - $1500, depending upon capabilities. Clearly, it is a purchase that deserves your full attention and thought. ... The internet can pose many dangers, so protect your personal information on any site that you choose to do business with. ... The next tip in buying used and refurbished computers is to make sure that that you receive the proper software documents and licenses.

Is Spyware Threat Real? by Ted Peterson
Do you know that emails you get from unknown senders are treated as SPAM after running them through a SPAM control filter? This filter can be in real time, this means it scans every email before forwarding it to the email client. The others are offline SPAM filters which are built-in the email... The software does not take more than a minutes to install and has a very user friendly interface where you can configure it to record browsed websites. ... Basically, you would send your personal/private information to the hacker.

Free and Useful Resources You Can Use Immediately by Krista Goon
The world wide web is an amazing place. It has some of the most fantastic and free resources online. You can use these without having to pay a single cent. Of course, you might be thinking, “What gives? Why do I get stuff for free? I thought there’s no free lunch in this world!” Well, some... To get this freeware, go to http://irfanview.com Protect Your PC with LavaSoft Ad-Aware LavaSoft’s Ad-Aware Personal is one great software which I’ve been using for about two years now. ... Resize Photos Easily with IrfanView IrfanView is a piece of software you can use to view, re-size, adjust...