Offsite Backups by James Walsh
The moment it happens, the primary concern for the user is to get the data back so that the work continues uninterrupted. Sensing this need, a multi-million-dollar data-recovery industry has cropped up that specialises in recovering lost data from a damaged storage device. ... In offsite backup, the regular backup of your data is guaranteed since the client software doesn’t commit human errors –it never forgets or goes on sick leave! ... The integrity of the backup data is guaranteed, since the server double-checks the data sent by the client software.

Getting Back to Basics: Creating a Logo from Start to Finish by Bernard Peh
When I began my career in the graphics industry, almost 17 years ago, I would approach the design of any new logo by first taking out a pad of paper and a pencil and sketching out basic ideas before diving into any real concept creation. As computers and design software became more and more a... Once a concept was chosen by the client the design was revised, if necessary, and then rendered in color and resubmitted to the client for approval. ... There are usually 6-8 color renderings for the client to choose from, in this case there were 8.

Review Of XClone From Babboo by James Koopmann
XClone from Babboo.com is a completely automated solution for cloning Oracle databases and Oracle applications. As far as I have been able to determine these guys are the only company that clones both and accomplishes it in a fully automated fashion. ... I also tested out the uninstall script for this service and it also removed the service. ... Well actually the service doesn’t automatically start after installation so you will have to start the service by hand the first time or else re-boot your system as it is set to automatic.

Wireless POS & Wireless Mobile Computing- Hospitality Technology Increases Profits by Derek Meade
Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause. Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA’s, Blackberries, cell... Volanté™ has evolved its software into the peer to peer architecture, and now POS software can be loaded onto a small wireless notebook with amazing results. ... By using PC notebooks (not much bigger then a handheld) the entire POS software is loaded on the unit and it runs as a terminal with...

Firewalls VS. Barbarians At The Gates by Deb Jensen
As they are plotting against you and going in for the attack, what is your strategy? How well are you at keeping them out? Are you putting too much stock in your firewall? According to Mick Johnson, a product marketing manager with Sensory Networks, "The definition of a firewall has changed over... Since there are 25 to 35 new viruses occurring everyday on the Internet, your virus software should be scheduled to update on a daily basis. ... Each firewall is different, and since there is such a wide range of firewalls to choose from (software programs to hardware devices), it's important to...

Ten Steps To Selecting The Right Business Software by Don Fornes
If you are like most small business owners, you don't view yourself as a software technology expert. In fact, you probably approach new information technology (IT) projects with trepidation and hand it off to the back-office staff or third-party consultants. ... The biggest budgeting problems occur when the project team fails to account for costs outside of the software itself, such as: new computer hardware required to run the software; platform software requirements such as a new database; or, consultants to help install and customize the software.

Midsize Business ERP - Great Plains Standard vs. Professional by Andrew Karasev
If you are in the growing mode and reach the point when you need to move away from old accounting application and incorporate something, which could be considered as industry standard ERP, you should know general direction and where to look for additional information. ... Large corporation usually has inhouse web and software developers. ... However if you are large/midsize business you may need additional modules: Customer/Vendor Consolidation, Intercompany Transactions, Manufacturing, Service Suite and others.

Plan B: Why You Should Always Have a Computer Backup Plan by Shannon Baker
There is an old saying, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, many people subscribe to this philosophy with their computers. If they can turn their computer on and access their email or play a game, then preparing for an eventual disaster is usually the last thing on their minds. ... They lost hundreds of contacts and thousands of dollars in labor spent building data bases and specialized software files. ... Now if your main hard drive fails, you will have a current mirror image of the drive you can restore using a special boot disk created by your backup software.

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. ... A quality site will have some type of encryption service in place to keep your financial transaction private. ... The next tip in buying used and refurbished computers is to make sure that that you receive the proper software documents and licenses.

Choosing A Free Spyware Remover by George Royal
These are some of the most powerful and popular spyware removers which are widely available. All of them are completely free for download from their official websites and for personal use. Advanced Spyware Remover (ASR): This software from Evonsoft protects your system against and removes... AD-aware Personal (http://www.lavasoft.com/): A product from Lavasoft, this spyware removal software provides advanced protection from known data-mining, aggressive advertising, Trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers, and tracking components b detecting known and unknown variants of malware by...