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I am a windows 7 expert working for iYogi, a leading IT support company Headquartered in India, iYogi provides windows technical support , via phone and remote access for home and small business users globally.

About the Author

I am a windows 7 expert working for iYogi, a leading IT support company Headquartered in India, iYogi provides windows technical support , via phone and remote access for home and small business users globally.

How to Delete Sality Files (.exe, .dll, etc.)

1. Using your file explorer, browse to each file and folder listed in the Folders and Files sections.
   Note: The paths use certain conventions such as [%PROGRAM_FILES%]. These conventions are explained here.
2. Select the file or folder and press SHIFT+Delete on the keyboard.
3. Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.

Linux hosting has been popular not only because of their web hosting services but also their operating system. One of the main reasons why most businessmen would choose Linuxhosting is the fact that they are much secured and is cheaper compared to others. With this, they can maximize the amount of their finances since they do not need to spend too much money on the service and on the application. Aside from this, they also have a lot of options due to its distribution.
Ubuntu is the most popular distribution but there are still other distributions available like Kubuntu. They are very much similar but with minor difference in the functionality. They are both reliable and are perfect use for desktop and for web hosting.

Fedora is another distribution of Linux hosting. This distribution is commonly used for servers especially for computers that are not that new. This is because it has the ability to work perfectly even if it has limited resources in its system.

Debian is also among the popular Linux hosting distribution. This is very much reliable and is a good choice for being a server or desktop platform. However, this distribution is much complex than the other distributions.

When it comes to Linux distributions, RedHat is considered to have brought forth the others. This distribution has been popular because of its reliability and flexibility and is also regarded to be the most exceptional among the entire Linux distributions.

CentOS is a free distribution that is RedHat-based and are compatible with each other. Although this is a free distribution, CentOS is only given to those people who signed up for a paid subscription.

When it comes to the largest distribution under Linux, SuSe is considered to have fit this description properly. The reason for this is that more people, especially beginners, have been using this because it is very easy to use regardless of the user's technical knowledge. This also offers the best accessibility feature compared to other Linux distributions.

These are Linux distributions that will work for their Linux hosting service. You have lots of option when it comes to their distribution. So depending on your needs and preferences, you will find the ones that will be perfect for you. And since there are a number of web hosting providers online, you will have better chances of getting them at the price that you can afford and will be effective for your business.

Computer virus with high damage potential.

Couple of days ago, my computer desktop icons suddenly ran wild. I had no control what so ever to all exe files I click. Every time I click the icon, a massage which said “the file has been removed or move to other location” showed up
I tried to restored the computer system to earlier state by using system restore file, the result is null.
Then I run the AVG anti virus, the result showed that a virus resides in my computer, but the anti virus cannot cannot removed it. After several attempts, my AVG exe file was gone . I try to locate the AVG’s exe files and could not find one. Then I checked all the exe files, some worked fine but many could not.



The next attempt was trying to download a new file from the AVG’s site. But the web Mozilla browser could not locate the site, then I tried using internet explorer, the result was the same. Desperately I tried to go to a free registry editor download sites, the result was the same. All free registry editor sites where blocked


I tried installing Norton offline, the anti virus installation went fine until I click the Icon, nothing happened. I tried to locate the exe file….well it’s gone. Even the “search file”cannot locates it.



Thinking…, what must I do?

Thinking that the virus was able to detect an anti virus site directly, I tried the indirect approach which was to enter the anti virus site through a non anti virus or third party site such as Hippo File download
Well…. the idea worked out fine. I manage to enter AVG download center and downloaded a fresh file to my computer. After successful installation, I run the file, nothing happen, the exe file disappeared. Even a seems to be a successful installation of a free registry editor came up with the same result.


The computer itself cannot run in a Safe Mode.



Thinking AVG anti virus was not strong enough to remove the virus, I tried installing a free Avira Antivir Personal, by downloading through a third party site, the anti virus worked out fine. It was able to detect the “ws32/sality” aka”ws32/heur”. Several of the exe files were able to be healed. Then I noticed the 1410 files detected with the virus were residing in System Volume Information file folder which was located in the System Restore

How to open the System Volume Information folder :







Right click “Start – explore – tools – folder options – view – show hidden files and folders – (unchecked)hide protected operating system files”


Right click “system volume information – options – security – add (in order for you to open system volume information folder you have to add your PC user name in the “Group and user names” window) – apply – ok


Now you can click and open the system volume folder

Then go to System restore section in your window xp and turn it off.







Then you download a file Unlocker program (Google it up) and run it after the download is complete. It is a free small file which enable you to forcefully delete stubborn infected files.






Now again open the System Volume Information folder by clicking it, you will find many folders and inside the folder contain back up system information files usually with a running number eg. A1002008 – A1002020. If you have an Avira anti personal running, it will flash out sign which says that the file is infected.






Select the folder with virus in it and then delete it. If it says “the file cannot be deleted because it is used by other program” , use the file unlocker program to forcefully deleting the folder.






After successful deleting all the infected files, run the Avira anti virus again.






Last go to”show and hidden……..” unchecked it, while the “hide protected operating……” checked it, don’t forget to turn on the system restore.






The viruses now all gone and your PC back to normal again

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"Private Call&Sms Guard" is a powerful mobile application--integrating the main features of several the most popular Call&SMS application. It helps mobile end users to hide and manage incoming short messages (SMS) and phone call logs, It can protect the private informations very well, It can take control your Phonecall(BlackList Filter, Personalized call rejections for each of the members, Records Phonecall), It also help users to manage file securiry and keyboard autolock. It can hide itself in the task manager and don't let the others know, By default, this application is auto-started. Private Call&Sms Guard?ACM + NumSMS + CallRecorder + BlackList + AutoLock



Supported Devices: Nokia 3250,5230,5320XM,5500,5700,5800,6110,6120,6121,6122,6210,6220,6290,6650,N71,N73,N75,N76,N77 N78,N79,N80,N81/81GB,N82,N85,N91,N92,N93,N93i,N95,N96,N97,N98,N95 8GB,E50,E51,E60,E61,E61i E62,E63,E65,E66,E70,E71,E90,LG JoY,Samsung SGH-i400/SGH-i408/SGH-i450/SGH-i458/SGH-i520/SGH-i550/SGH-i558/SGH-i560/SGH-i570/SGH-i568/G810/i8510/L870/L878E,...

User Guard

you can read the details from the following site:
http://www.SymbianOn.com/page/productlist.html

It has the following functions:

1、Phone call management


•Reject all incoming calls. In this mode, all of the incoming call will be automatically rejected. It can be used in the time when a user does not want to be disturbed (for example, when a user is driving a car or having a meeting)
•Accept only recognized call. In this mode, all of the unknown calls will be rejected; those recognized calls (names are already stored in the phonebook/contacts) will be not affected.
•Reject calls from blacklist。In this mode, all of the calls from the predefined blacklist will be automatically rejected, whereas the rest of the calls will not have any effect. An end user can make use of "Manage Lists" function to create the needed blacklist. This can be used in the situation when a user does not want to be harassed from some people.
•Accept call from whitelist. In contrast to the previous one, in this mode, mobile only accept calls from the predefined whitelist. All of the other calls from non-whitelist will be automatically rejected. An end user may use "Manage Lists" function to create the needed whitelist.
•Personalized call rejection. In this mode，an end user may define personalized call rejections for each of the members in the "Specific List". A user may select "Reject call", "Reply by SMS" or "Greeting" options to reject calls. A user may use "Manage Lists" to create his/her "Specific list".
2、SMS management
•"Call Manager" can help to manage the SMS messages in the mobile phone to make the needed messages visible or invisible in the "Inbox/Sent" of the Nokia "Messaging" application. In this case, a user can hide the sensitive information even your phone is lost, or the user does not want to share the information with others.
•An end user may create his/her "Baby list" using "Call Manager". Once the "Baby list" has been set up, in the next start-up of "Call Manager", it will automatically scan all of the existing short messages. If a message is to from the "Baby list", then messages will be automatically hidden. In addition, it can also automatically hide the short messages from "Baby list" if it is running. This will eventually protect the user`s privacy since others cannot view the SMS without supplying a correct password. A user can set his/her password in "Active mode". When an SMS from "Baby list" comes in the mobile phone icon on the top-left corner of the screen will keep blinking until the user has entered the "Manage SMS" / "Call Records" area using "Call Manager".
3、Phone call log management
•All of the phone call records from "Baby list" will be automatically hidden. A user can ONLY view the phone call record by inputting a correct password.
•When a call from one of the member in the "Baby list" comes in, if it is not answered, then a small "mobile phone icon" will keep blinking until the user enters either "Manage SMS" or "Call Records" area with a correct password provided.
4、Phone call recording
Whenever a call has been establish (in whichever user interface), if a user wants to record the caller`s voice (for example, please tell me your phone number or your home address, then I can record it down), the user just simply needs to simultaneously press "ABC" key(on which has a pen icon) and "+" key, "Call Manager"will automatically invoke the "Recorder" application in S60 to record the telephony voice. As such, t the caller`s voice and the user`s voice will be recorded simultaneously. A user may the functions from the recorder to "Stop", "Pause" or "Continue" to record the voice. Note：For those S60 phones, which has the "QWERTY" keyboard layout，a user needs to use "CTRL+A" key combination to activate the telephony voice call recording. Currently, Nokia S60 E61 has the keyboard layout.

5、Automatic call rejection
When this function is used, all of the incoming calls will be automatically rejected. If the caller uses a mobile phone to make the call,then the caller may receive a customized SMS message. This is especially useful when a user does not want to be disturbed; however,he/she still wants the caller to get some information about the callee. A user may choose an SMS template like "I am driving call"or "I am having a meeting now, please do not disturb me"as a reply.

6、Automatic removal of the SMS message from the blacklist
A user may define his/her own "SMS Blacklist". In this case, all of the SMS from the blacklist will be automatically removed when the SMS message come in. This function is very useful when a user does not want to receive those harass SMS messages or advertisement SMS messages.

7、Keyboard autolock
A user may define a time interval for "Autolock time interval"。When keyboard is not used within the time, then "Call Manager" will help to lock the keyboard automatically.

8、Quick key lock function
Except the time when a call is established, no matter whichever user interface a user is currently in, the user may simultaneously press "ABC" key(on which there is a pen)and "+" key to activate the quick key lock function. The benefit of this function is that a user does not to switch to the "Idle screen" in order the lock the keyboard. Another benefit of this function is that it can help us to quickly lock whichever screen. Note：1) For some of the S60 phones, when this quick key lock function is activated, after key lock is deactivated in the active idle screen, a user may not see the left/right soft keys in the screen. If this happens, a user may press any of the numeric keys in the phone to recover this situation, or a user may choose to use the S60 standard way ("left soft key" + "+" key) to activate the key lock function since this ONLY happens in the active idle screen 2) For those S60 phones, which have the "QWERTY" keyboard layout, a user must use "CTRL+A" key combination to activate the telephony voice recording。Currently, Nokia E60 uses the keyboard.

So, you've bought yourself the shiny new operating system from Microsoft - Windows 7.
Do you feel secure with it?

Windows 7 certainly takes things seriously - it has several security features built in.

The question, though, is what other products work with the operating system that will allow you to keep yourself out of harm's way?

Here is a list of 22 programs that I have found that seem to play nicely with Windows 7 -

AdAware AppRanger Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2 avast! Professional Edition AVG Internet Security Avira AntiVir Premium CA Anti-Spyware 2009 ClamAV ESET Smart Security K7 TotalSecurity 9.0 Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware McAfee Internet Security Norton Internet Security 2009 Panda Internet Security 2009 Spybot - Search & Destroy STOPzilla Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware Verizon Internet Security Suite Webroot Spy Sweeper WinPatrol 2009 ZONEALARM Internet Security Suite

Of course it goes without saying that the list is far from exhaustive and there will be many more additions now that the final retail version of Windows 7 has been released.

Whether you choose something I mentioned above, or pick an alternative, the point is that you should have some level of protection.

Just because Windows 7 is cool, hype and new it doesn't mean that you don't need a good antivirus program, a spam filter or an alternative firewall.

The bad guys are still out there, they're still writing malware and looking for new ways to phish your personal information from you.

Whats more, they like a challenge and a new operating system release is just that.

Don't forget either that Windows releases tend to have large number of updates and patches soon after they come out - there is a reason for that!



About the Author
Lee Munson writes extensively about internet security and safety and will be watching developments with Windows 7 security closely.

Many of us have been using the art program of Microsoft i.e. Paint for creating images and painting them with the help of a mouse. The program has been used by beginners as well as experienced. The easy to use program offers you to select from a wide variety of colors, select images, make changes in the size of images, crop them, use spray paint, pencils, erasers, make shapes, make changes in existing photos and many more exciting things. It has been used by artists to create high quality designs using the tools available. As Microsoft has launched its new version of Operating System i.e. Windows 7 in the market, comparisons have started to pop out.
Paint has been included in almost every Microsoft operating system. Microsoft has revamped Ms Paint in new Windows 7 by making it undergo a major facelift. Rather than being hidden in the menu, all of the tools are neatly placed at the upper part of the window. Microsoft has extended its ribbon interface form Office 2007 to new Windows 7 Paint. All the grouped controls are positioned on the header rather than being positioned on the left side. Although, this version uses the PNG file format by default for saving pictures, users can save their images as bitmap files, as well as GIF, PNG, TIFF, and JPEG. Transparency and artistic brushes are helpful in bestowing a truly realistic result. The brushes can only paint for a short span of time and after that user will have to re-click. The idea is to give a feel that the brush has run out of paint. Anti-aliased shapes provided can be resized freely.

Apart from ribbon interface, the following new changes have been introduced by Microsoft in Paint of Windows 7:

Brush stroke types now have better and exciting choices More shape selections are now added The image menu had been restructured to manage functions like image selection, cropping, resizing and rotation Canvas size is 800*400 pixels by default, which can be changed using property menu. Now rulers and gridlines can be used to assist you in drawing Although many changes have been made but there are certain things that have been kept intact by Microsoft; for instance the colors palette is absolutely unaffected.

The following options are available in the tool box:
* Free-Form Select
* Select
* Eraser/Color Eraser
* Fill With Color
* Pick Color
* Magnifier
* Pencil
* Brush
* Airbrush
* Text * Line * Curve
* Rectangle * Polygon * Ellipse
* Rounded Rectangle

Hence, overall if we see ribbon interface is a major new improvement being made in Windows 7 Paint. Besides better appearance, it provides better usability too. People using older versions of MS Paint will not find it difficult to adjust to the new Windows 7 version.

Certainly even the new version of Ms Paint is aimed to fulfill basic painting needs, the improvements to the interface is a clear enhancement from the older Vista and XP versions to provide better user experience.

In the absence of this feature you also face threat from drives such as USB and external storage drives.
When you use this tool to encrypt the system drive in Windows 7, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 can be used by BitLocket to validate that the boot components, such as BIOS, the hardware profile, and the operating system that has not been modified from the configuration that was present when the drive was unlocked. A TPM is used to store keys, passwords, and digital certificates. You can find this chip on motherboard of a computer.

BITLOCKER1If not present on the system, the operating system drive may be encrypted by using an encryption key that is stored on removable media, which must be present every time the drive is unlocked. Besides TPM additional authentication methods for example personal authentication number (PIN) and the presence of an external startup key can be required to provide multi factor authentication before unlocking the operating system drive.

BitLocker protection can be used for fixed or removable storage drives. A fixed drive is a device that is permanently fixed and cannot remove frequently from the computer. There are data drives SCSI and ATA are example of fixed storage device. Removable data drives can be removed without shutting down the computer. USB drives and memory cards are examples of removable data drives. BitLocket uses encryption keys that are derived from the operating environment. These keys can be a password or smart card.

You should use this tool very carefully and with proper instructions. If an unlock method fails, such as if the TPM detects a change in boot components or a password is forgotten, you will need to use a recovery method to access your data.

Before starting the recovery process, you must determine that the drive was not tampered with and isolate the computer from the network until any risk presented by the system is determined. If the recovered drive is an operating system drive, the user must suspend and resume BitLocker protection in windows 7 setup to update the BitLocker profile with the changed configuration. If the OS drive boot components were changed and the computer has a TPM, the TPM should be reset by using the TPM Management snap-in. If the recovered drive was a data drive, you can use the Manage BitLocker option in the BitLocker Control Panel item to reset the unlock method.

Find it easier to log on to the computer using fingerprint biometric devices with new Windows 7.

Growing number of computers include embedded fingerprint readers which results in the authentication of user. Software needs to be provided by the manufacturer so that biometric devices can be supported. This results in the difficulty for the user to manage the use of the devices.

Windows 7 offers more consistent user experience. Its advanced features allow the user to launch fingerprint application. It offers the following:

1. Availability of biometric devices in windows 7 can be controlled by the user.

2. For biometric devices, Device Manager tool supports managing drivers.

3. To configure the use of the biometric data to log on to a local computer Credential provider support is made available.

4. You can easily update with Windows update as Biometric device driver software are available

As Windows 7 has been officially launched by Microsoft, users are in dilemma regarding various issues related to the Operating System. Windows XP users do not know whether they can upgrade to Windows 7 directly or they only have the option of clean installation. Users running Windows 32 bit Vista wants know whether they can upgrade to Windows 64 bit or they will have to install Windows 7, 32 bit version only. There are many confusions pertaining to the new Operating System installation. But, there is nothing to worry. Both clean and in-place installations are quick and easy.
Before thinking of any kind of upgrade, check whether you system meets the minimum requirements for the new OS, windows 7 installation:
* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 512 MB of system memory
* 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
* DVD-ROM drive * Audio Output

It is true that people running Windows XP on their computer have no choice other than 'clean install". While upgrading through this process, a certain things like taking proper backup should be kept in mind. Once you have taken back up of all the existing data, applications and everything; you can boot to Windows 7 installation disc. Select "Custom Installation" and re create primary drive partitions. It may take anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your system configuration. Now, re-configure the Operating System and restore backup.

Some of the system requirements as suggested by Microsoft are as follows: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) DVD Drive to install from DVD 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

If your system fulfills all the above requirements, you can go for Windows 7 anytime you wish. But, there are some additional requirements to use certain features. For instance, a USB flash drive is required to use BitLocker to go. Or, if you want to run Windows XP Mode, it requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V enabled.

People who have hardware that supports 64 bit Windows can easily upgrade from Vista to Windows 7, 64 bit version through in-place upgrade. All the applications, programs, settings, and files will be available as it is. But, in case you have a 32 bit version of Windows Vista running on your system, you will only be able to do in-place installation for 32-bit version of Windows 7. And, if you want to upgrade 32 bit Vista to 64 bit Windows 7, again you will have to opt for clean windows 7 installation. 64 bit version of any operating system can manage much more information at a time than a 32 bit version.

The install process for Windows 7 is absolutely simple and pain-free, particularly if you have strong hardware configuration.

Office space consolidation is a great idea, regardless of the economy. When dealing with subleasing or selling the space, however, there are a few issues you should take into consideration regarding the physical and logical segregation of your IT infrastructure.
Regarding your business, consider the following: Have you conducted an IT assets audit? A network security audit? We recommend performing an IT assets/network security audit annually and whenever major changes occur--office moves, consolidations, prior to switching accounting systems, after mass layoffs, et cetera.

Other points for consideration:
* When you move your employees/staff, are you organizing them by current lines of business or future growth strategies? Make sure to leave room for staff growth, as the last thing you'd want to do is constrain your business expansion plans.

* An office consolidation is a disruption in your business processes. Are you poised to take advantage of it? This is a great opportunity to re-evaluate your technology needs and increase productivity. For instance, if your PCs are three to five years old, this is a great time to look at upgrading or replacing older, slower systems. And if your staffs have become more mobile, you may be better off switching over to laptops. Also, if you have legacy servers in your wiring closet or IT room, have you considered consolidating them into smaller, faster servers? Server virtualization is a great way to combine several separate systems into one or two physical systems.

When it comes to subleasing, consider the following:
* Is your wiring plant (the network and telephone cables that run throughout your space and converge into the telephone closet or IT room) set up such that you can physically isolate and segregate the network and telecommunications jacks in the sublease space into their own switches?

* What about Internet access for the subtenants? Will they share yours, or can you segregate them and put them on their own DSL or cable modem circuit?
* Does your telephone system allow you to bill separately for the phones in the sublease space? Or will you charge the tenants a flat rate?
* Will the subtenants be allowed off-hours access to the space? What about access to the IT closet?
* Will the tenants have access to your printers or faxes? We find that Sharing high-end color printers, scanners, plotters, et cetera can be a real Challenge, especially if these resources are set up in the default "we Trust all network traffic modes".
* Does your office have wifi (wireless Internet) access? If so, have you locked it down and secured it? Does it allow unfettered access to your network assets or is the wireless traffic shunted to an untrusted zone?
* Will you allow your subtenants access to your wireless network? Allow them to set up their own?

Finally, if you are selling off space, consider the following issues:
* When selling off space, you must absolutely ensure that the network and telecom wiring is segregated off your network.
* If you can partition or physically isolate your IT closet, great. If not, you may have to get those cables re-run into a new IT closet/IT space.
* For a whole host of security, reliability and compliance reasons, you must ensure that no one in the sold-off space can access your network and telephone systems. You cannot control what the buyers will do in their space, so you must ensure that your wired and wireless networks, servers and desktops are safe and secure.

Overall, to maximize ROI, when performing changes to your IT infrastructure, pay attention to the operating expenses, not just capital expenditures. Over time, reasonable investments in capex can lead to significant decreases in opex.



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As tech crisis management experts, Brainlink understand the word "fast." Speed is critical in a crisis and we move quickly - with well thought out actions

10 Common Mistakes people make with Email
1. Using ALL CAPS in emails.

2. Don't put a useful signature in email. e.g., name, job title, phone #, etc.

3. Use overly lengthy disclaimers

4. Ridiculous out-of-office messages.

5. Advertise your cell provider or email provider "This message sent from my Verizon Wireless Blackberry" or "You can watch movies at Yahoo.com"

6. Use lengthy CC lists instead of BCC.

7. Forget that anything sent over email can never, ever, be truly deleted. - Morgan Stanley emails, etc.

8. Use Gmail - ECPA provisions, David Airey domain hijack, and Gmail contacts XSS hack.

9. Rely solely on online tools. It was just a few years ago when some woman who ran some sort of sewing club had her e-mail account killed by one of the big e-mail companies, such as Hotmail or Yahoo!. She sent something to the site's club via a mailing list, and, apparently, the service identified her as a spammer. Her lament was that her e-mail address was no longer valid, and it was the only address that all the club members knew. There was no mechanism for recourse, and she could not contact anyone because she kept the mailing list on the hosting site.

10. Use Yahoo, Aol or Hotmail addresses - especially ones that don't establish a relationship between the person and the address.

Tips & tragedies of eNetworking

What is eNetworking?

Using websites or emails to network with people - e.g. Fredslist, Yahoo Groups, LinkedIn, MySpace, Facebook, etc.

What's great about them?

A) Allow you to meet people across a wide geography. Good sites also let you create relationships using primary and secondary contacts.

B) It's easy to email 10,20,3000 people in a day. Not so easy to meet them all in person.

C) They are self-recording and form a perpetual memory bank. Once you create a relationship or join a group, it's there for your review and use. Dropping or or getting kicked out requires significant effort. What's bad about eNetworking?

A) Makes people lazy. Most people transfer what works for them in face-to-face meetings or their office to the ecommunity. That does not usually work - the etiquette, needs and desires are different.

B) Easy to become a lurker - someone who reads, scans or browses, but never really participates. Networking is NOT a spectator sport!

C) Kids today have no idea how badly they could be screwing up their lives because digital memory is indelible - - Harvard student denied job interview due to facebook posting, - intern busted for going to Halloween party, when he called in sick, due to MySpace/facebook pictures, - MySpace slut trolling, - LI Perfume couple jailed for keeping servants as slaves - daughter's facebook pages reveal their lifestyle

Why is this bad? Kids today WILL be your employees and networking resources tomorrow.

D) The internet never forgets - that angry/dump response, the crude efforts at humor, the accidentally CC'd personal email will stay around forever. See "Googling your privacy away"



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Buggy hardware and software, Compliance issues, Changing privacy policies, Confusing licensing options, Cost overruns. These problems happen despite high levels of investment in technology. Brainlink will help to solve these problem.

Online scam and thefts increase day by day. These thieves roams near to you but invisible, infact you can not see them but you realize their presence once you get kicked with money lose. Online ecommerce is riding with extreme speed as people want to get all things sitting on (Bull) seat. However internet changed the world and commerce definition is changed to E-commerce- Easy shopping and Easy payment. You would be happy as you having an e-commerce website or want to start in feature. Before you step up you should check follow with your website.
Why only few customers use my website out of thousands? Buyer always check online store (E-commerce) prior to payment process. It is great that you offer good price and good service, but what if your website is not secured for safe payment process. As a new ecommerce businessman or non technical person or as an online buyer you should check this 'Is this website secured for safe payment process?' Well first I will let you know hacker safe website always starts with HTTPS://. Website only using HTTP:// is not a secure website as it does not support data security.

How to seller achieve SSL certificate for website?

SSL certificates are used to provide data security over online website. SSL certificates are kind of security certificate and issued by third party (CA-Certificate Authority). Website owner has to apply for website security SSL certificate for along with business and website ownership identity. CA follows domain and business verification process and only issue SSL for genuine request. If seller failed to verify then CA will not issue SSL certificate. Somehow we always used to trust third party verification. There are many CAs like VeriSign, GeoTrust, COMODO, Thawte, RapidSSL, GlobalSign, etc. All this CAs now offering their reseller to sell SSL certificates direct to customers. Resellers are only used to sell SSL certificates the verification and SSL issuance process will be handled by CA it self. So it is safe buying SSL from resellers.

How SSL secures online data?

SSL certificate is developed on basis of data encryption and decryption technology. SSL certificates are used to support 128 to 256 bit encryption and decryption. Seller has to install SSL certificate on his website where is host the website. Once the website is successfully installed with SSL then SSL security site seal should be enabled on home page of website. Now anyone browse website from any PC anywhere in the world, enters CC or personal information. These all content will be encrypted before it travel from PC to Server. So data is secured on road. No one can decrypt and read this data. Only seller website server can encrypt and read this. This is type of End to End strong security.

Running a SSL secured ecommerce website will increase your customer trust and this trust will lead you to more business. I believe is as a buyer or seller always use only SSL certificate secured website. Thus you will never get abused with private data stealing or money loses.

The three biggest threats to modern businesses are hackers, employees, and regulators.
Hackers:

Today's hackers aren't just a couple of kids who live at home and have too much time on their hands. They're hardened criminals, living all over the world, and they're in it for the money. They'll use sophisticated, automated tools to try to infect your computer with spyware, viruses, Trojans and other so-called malware. Their purpose? To take over your computer and steal your identity. To use your PC to infect other machines and send out SPAM; to collect your IDs, your passwords, and the details of your bank account..To take anything and everything of value that's currently stored on your computer-or in your internet browser.

Employees:

Hopefully, we've all got employees who are both competent and trustworthy. So what's the problem? Carelessness, inattention, or even simply ignorance about how they should protect themselves. Common risks include:

* Employees who engage in peer-to-peer file sharing

* Employees whose laptops or home computers, which contain valuable customer data, are stolen

* Employees who lose backup tapes, CDs or DVDs

* Companies who lack a proper IT staff due to budget cuts or other reasons, and whose computer networks are haphazardly serviced by an assortment of consultants, nephews, and friends

Regulators:

Information security is important, and that's exactly why state and federal lawmakers are growing more concerned about it. But navigating the complex body of rules and regulations they've set forth is no easy task. Will your own networks hold up under scrutiny?

* HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and PCI/CISP Credit Card Security Compliance laws & rules affect almost all small businesses.

* 21 states have now passed data breach or Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA) laws .

* The IRS and the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets are thinking about applying the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to non-profits.

* Federal Data Breach laws that would protect Social Security Numbers, Driver License Numbers, and Credit/Debit/Checking account numbers are being discussed in the U.S. Congress. Sound scary? Unless your business is adequately protected and prepared, it can be.

Brainlink's expert IT security team can evaluate your networks and make sure the right defences are in place. We'll spot the problems. We'll fix the mess. We'll do it quickly and effectively, and we'll even help you save money in the process.



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Among the greatest accomplishments of human civilization are bridges. bridges have served as lifelines while inspiring the imaginations of people from early primitive structures where logs were simply positioned across streams to the long, arched spans from the Roman civilization that still stand today, to the modern era's engineering work of art. Bridges enable communication and transportation in times of peace. On the other hand, bridges take on strategic value in times of war. The destruction of bridges has heavily contributed to the outcome of armed conflicts throughout history. A new more sinister kind of warfare was revealed to America trough the 9/11 attacks. Bridges play a critical role in defense strategies in times of war. Hundreds or thousands of casualties, billions of dollars worth of direct reconstruction costs and even greater socio-economic costs can occur with the destruction of a critical bridge or tunnel at one of the numerous choke points in the highway system. The report released by the White House on February 2003, titled "The National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets," identifies the close relationship between the many segments of the economy and the nation's transportation infrastructure. Transportation and nearly every other sector of the economy have always and will continue to depend on each other from many aspects. As a result, threats to the transportation operations affect other industries that continue to depend on it. A terrorist attack on any of approximately thousand critical bridges in the United States can result in substantial casualties, economic disruption and other societal ramifications, as reported by a post-9/11 study conducted by Science Applications International Corp. A real life example was the PATH commuter rail line in New York which was not functioning after the attacks of 9/11. The closing of this line affected well over 67,000 passengers for more than two years. Not only that, but this also contributed to the relocation of over a hundred firms, 1.1 million square feet of office space and 11,700 jobs to NJ. These devastating results exemplify the socio-economic loss of a major transportation path. Similarly, the highway infrastructure has vulnerabilities which must be addressed as pointed out by a FHWA's 2003 document, titled "Recommendations for Bridge and Tunnel Security". This issue is so crucial that many individuals would like it to be addressed among the policies of national security. The improvements in homeland security must address enhancements to vital tunnels and bridges. The Coming of Homeland Security
The forefront of highway infrastructure saw little change until the Department of Homeland Security initiated the Surface Transportation and Reliability Act in 2003. On the other hand from the time when the landmark policy shift, DHS has taken far-reaching measures to identify the security needs of the U.S. highway infrastructure, including those of more than six hundred thousand bridges located all throughout the US. March 2003 was the time when the first milestone in the development process took place, this was the time when DHS granted a four-year, $10 million award match to the administration of the Federal Highway department. The main reason for this grant was to develop model security-related installations in several target areas, one of which addresses finding the best approach to carrying out a bridge security network. As a result, the FHWA, allowed state departments of transportation to recommend projects to win the grant and, for the first time in history, they gave the whole grant to a sole bidder which was the Florida Department of Transportation and its valued offer for the iFlorida project. According to an iFlorida program manager the primary mission of the iFlorida model installation is to provide a transportation information infrastructure (or infostructure) to display how security, safety and reliability can be enhanced through extensive accessibility of real-time data. The 'I' in iFlorida resembles the four objectives of the program which are information, intelligence, infrastructure and innovation, at the same time "Infostructure" is a term that blends information and infrastructure for the purpose of enhancing communication and security functionality. Security Control and Administration Security Command and Control is the name of the model bridge security sub-project, it mainly focuses on developing video/software-based recognition systems for two critical Florida bridges, one in the Jacksonville area and one in Orlando. According to another project manager, the major objectives for the video/software-based recognition setup are to enable detection of potential security troubles, assist in preventing disaster-related occurrences, enhance post-event analysis, and assist law enforcement in verifying hit-and-run suspects via footage caught by security cameras. FDOT awarded the Security Command and Control contract to MasTec North America Inc. after realizing that they had a clear picture of what they wanted and who could best help them to achieve their goals. The Director of MasTec's Intelligent Transportation Systems sector turned to security consultant for guidance in product specification and Metric Engineering for help with plans deployment. The approach to integration is one of the innovative aspects of the Security Command and Control system. The detection system which is video/software-based incorporates thermal and active-infrared technology to offer 360 degrees of surveillance for both boat and auto-related traffic for the majority of the time of its operation. PTZ cameras, fixed cameras, and infrared illuminators are installed to supervise specific zones while footage from the cameras is monitored in real-time at the traffic control departments. At the instant that a potential perpetrator or suspicious article is stationary for longer than a preset period of time, an alarm is triggered, the video displays on the monitors and TMC operators become attentive of the potential problem. By utilizing PTZ cameras, TMC operators constantly monitor the bridges and respond to triggered alarm zones. DVRs at field locations capture video footage caught by the cameras at any given instant. The streaming video is sent back via a fiber-optic infrastructure to be monitored at separate TMCs for redundancy as well as maintaining the local recording procedure. Once an alarm is triggered the DVRs at the TMC begin the recording process. The bridges of Jacksonville and Orlando are supervised by operators at both TMCs, as well as by the Florida Highway officers. According to a manager of the project this approach allows for redundancy, which is very beneficial in case the footage is destroyed locally or a TMC is removed from the network. The locations selected for this case study are intentionally different although both bridges cross the channels of major waterways. For instance, the Jacksonville Bridge is particularly urban with underpasses and major intersections to take into consideration. On the other hand, the Orlando area bridge is distinctly rural and most of the traffic below is related to boats. As a consequence, the equipment selection and security goals for the two bridges vary remarkably.

In Linux operating system, you can re-size the hard drive volumes with preservation of your critical data stored on the volume, using Gparted utility. It can also be used for creating, moving and removing hard drive volumes. In some situations, resizing the hard drive volume might cause serious problems of data loss. Unsuccessful operation of disk resizing might render the disk volumes and stored data inaccessible.
In these cases, you are required to opt for effective and powerful Linux Data Recovery software to get all of the missing, lost and inaccessible data. In a practical scenario, when you resize the hard drive volumes using Gparted utility in Linux, read/write operation may halt it and the hard drive might not mount. When you try to access data from the affected hard drive, you come across a number of error messages. In such situations, if you run fsck command to detect and repair errors, it does not detect any problem and you encounter further error messages.

The error message can be similar to the following one:

At this point, your Linux system does not boot up and thus you can not access the stored data form hard drive. In these circumstances, you need to find out the cause of this issue and go for Data Recovery Linux to retrieve lost data.


Cause of this problem
This issue generally occurs due to corruption to the Superblock. It is one of the most critical database of your Linux operating system. The above error message indicates that your file system is severely damaged and thus the system can not work.

Resolution
The Linux operating system keeps redundant copies of superblock. You can use any of them to sort out the problem. You can search alternative superblock using 'mkfs -n' command. If you are unable to replace damaged superblock or the problem is with file system, you can go for hard drive formatting and operating system reinstallation. The process will replace all the damaged system resources and install a clean file system.
Though above process can resolve the current problem, but it also has a drawback. Formatting the hard drive removes all of the data from it and cause critical data loss situations. In these cases, you require Linux Data Recovery to handle the situation. Recovery is best possible using third part Linux Recovery software. The applications use high-end scanning techniques to thoroughly scan the affected drive and retrieve all of the lost, missing and inaccessible data. They are quite easy and safe to use.

Stellar Phoenix Linux Data Recovery is the most excellent solution for all your Linux data loss problems. It supports recovery from Ext4, Ext3, Ext2 and ReiserFS file system volumes. The software is compatible with all major Linux distributions including RedHat, Fedora, Debian and Ubuntu.

DDL (Data Definition Language) statements allow you to alter the data structure of MySQL database components. These statements allow the database user to maintain the records according to some particular requirements. While executing DDL statements is an easy task, the problem arises when MySQL database table indexes gets corrupted or damaged. In such situations, you receive an error message that does not
allow you to perform any DDL operation on the MySQL database components. For complete access of records after such scenarios, you will need to restore MySQL database from an updated backup. But if in case,
no backup is available or backup falls short to restore the required data, then you will need to use advanced mysql database repair
software to comprehensively repair the corrupted database. As a practical instance, when you attempt to insert some records saved in one table to another table, you encounter the below error message: "ERROR 1062: Duplicate ... key"
The above error message prevents the insertion of records from occurring.
Cause
The root cause for the occurrence of the above error message is corruption of table indexes. Corruption in MySQL table indexes can occur due to various reasons like MySQLD head crash, hardware crash, improper
use of MySQL utilities, operating system corruption, virus attacks, and many more similar reasons.
Resolution
To resolve the above error message, you will need to disable the indexes. In most cases, disabling the table indexes resolves the issue and allows you to access your database. However, if the problem persists, then
you will need to use the below repair command:
myisamchk -r -q table_name
But if in case, the above command also fails to perform, then you will need to use a powerful MySQL Database Recovery tool. MySQL Recovery utilities provide safe, complete, and risk-free database repair by
maintaining the intactness of data. These tools use advanced scanning procedures to comprehensively repair the corrupted MySQL databases. With easy understandability, the tools can be used by both technical and
non-technical users.
Stellar Phoenix Database Recovery For MySQL is a professional mysql database recovery software that repairs corrupt MySQL
database (created in both MySQL database storage engines - MyISAM and InnoDB) after almost all corruption scenarios. Supported by Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000, the software safely recovers almost all
MySQL objects like tables, primary key(s), and relations. Compatible with MySQL 5.x, the repair tool provides Windows based recovery from MySQL database installed on Linux platform.

MS Powerpoint is a useful presentation application widely used by business people, students, educators, trainers, etc for preparing presentations. Powerpoint facilitates the use of a consistent style in a presentation using colorful templates. But, in some cases, you might face some issues while trying to access the Powerpoint file. This happens when the Powerpoint file gets corrupted due to virus infection, unexpected system shutdown, power surge, etc. As a result, your valuable data stored in the Powerpoint file becomes inaccessible. An ideal way to overcome such situations is to restore the data from an updated data backup. In case of unavailability of backup, you will need to use an effective Powerpoint Repair software to retrieve your inaccessible data.
For instance - Sometimes, when you try to open a Powerpoint file, you encounter the following error message:

"Sorry, the file cannot be opened because part of the file is missing."

As a result of the above error message, the data saved in the Powerpoint file becomes inaccessible. In addition, you encounter the same error message appears each time you try to access the Powerpoint file.

Cause: Following can be the possible causes responsible for the above error message:

Sudden power failure while Powerpoint was attempting to access the disk. If a virus scanner or other disk utility located the disk while the file was opened in Powerpoint. If you remove the disk ( external storage medium, if any), while the Powerpoint file was open. If you have opened the presentation from a network drive, then a network fault such as a lost connection, while saving, closing or working in a file might be the cause of the above error message. If the presentation is tool large to fit on the disk.

Resolution: To resolve these issues, consider any one of the following measures:

Try to open the file on a different computer. Try to fix the problem by running ScanDisk utility. Try to open a file by a different method. To do so, follow the steps below: 1.Double-click the file in Windows Explorer. 2.Then, start Powerpoint and drag the file from Windows Explorer to Powerpoint. 3.In the last, click Slide from File on the Insert menu in Powerpoint.

However, if the problem persists even after following the above measures, then it is recommended to use a third-party application known as powerpoint recovery software. These are extremely powerful Powerpoint Recovery applications that employ advanced scanning mechanisms to repair the corrupted powerpoint file completely,

Stellar Phoenix Powerpoint Recovery is a comprehensive solution to repair the Powerpoint files such as .ppt and .pptx. The recover powerpoint tool also repairs the PPT file objects such as text, color, font, font name, images, charts, header, footer, etc. The read-only application supports MS Powerpoint 2007, 2003, XP and 2000. The non-destructive tool is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, and 2000 based operating systems.

I should define the word packet before I start. A packet is a message that is sent over the network from one node (Computer) to another node. The packet includes the address of the node that sent the packet, the address of the node the packet is being sent to and data.
I feel that a person that uses networks or wants to understand how they work should at least read about this concept.

It is a "model" because it is a general theory. Defined: O.S.I. stands for Open System Interconnection Reference Model. It is a description of layered communications and computer network protocol design. A protocol is a language need to communicate between one device or piece of hardware and another. It is normally integrated into the operating system of the computer.

The model divides the Network into seven layers. These layers are: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data-Link, and Physical Layers. Each layer provides service to the layer above it.

The seven layers are: 1. Physical - Controls the layout of cables and devices such as repeaters, hubs and Network Interface Cards. 2. Data Link - Provides MAC addresses to uniquely identify network nodes and a means for data to be sent over the physical layer in the form of packets. Bridges and switches are layer 2 devices. 3. Network - Handles routing network messages from one computer to another. 4. Transport - Concerns the transfer of information from one computer to another. The purpose is to that packets are transported reliably and without error. This is where you find the TCP protocol. 5. Session - Establishes sessions between network applications. Session layers include: Simplex, Half-duplex and Full-duplex. 6. Presentation - Converts data so that systems that use different data formats can exchange information. 7. Application - Allows applications to request network services. This layer represents the programming interfaces programs such as Microsoft Office or QuickBooks use to request network services. Some Application Layer protocols include: DNS, FTP,SMTP ,SMB, NFS and Telnet.

The above information may or may not be easy to understand. It is however, a general definition of what every bit and packet of information goes through. It could serve as a means of troubleshooting. If you understand which layer is causing the problem you may be able to zero in on why the network isn't working.



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Dennis is a Microsoft A+ Certified Technician with over 15 years of experience. He has a very informative computer blog and website that goes into how to solve numerous computer related problems as well as providing general computer tips, reviews and advice. See: http://www.pcinfospace.com

There are different types of Computer Networking that you may need for your home or office. To begin with you have the option of a wired or wireless computer network. These types of networks differ. A wired computer network will have copper or fiber optic cabling running between computers while a wireless network uses radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communication channels.
A client/server network works by using client devices, typically PCs with network software applications installed that request and receive information over the network. The server device will usually store files and databases and includes more complex applications like Web sites. These devices often feature high-powered central processors, more memory and larger disk drives than the client devices. Two examples of client-server systems include Web browsers and servers.

In addition to these types of networks there are also types of area networks. These are categorized by their scope or scale. Some area network types include:

* LAN - Local Area Network
* WAN - Wide Area Network
* WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network - a LAN based on WiFi wireless network technology
* MAN - Metropolitan Area Network - a network spanning a physical area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, such as a city. A MAN is typically owned an operated by a single entity such as a government body or large corporation.
* CAN - Campus Area Network - a network spanning multiple LANs but smaller than a MAN, such as on a university or local business campus.
* Storage Area Network - connects servers to data storage devices through a technology like Fibre Channel.
* System Area Network - links high-performance computers with high-speed connections in a cluster configuration. Also known as Cluster Area Network.


These are just a few of the various types of area networks. LAN and WAN were the original categories of area networks but through the evolution of technology we have been forced to keep adding more and more types due to the ever-changing field.

A LAN network will connect devices over a relatively short distance. This may include a building, school, or home that will contain a single LAN. Sometimes one building will contain a few small LANs and on the other hand a LAN may span a group of nearby buildings. A WAN spans a large distance. The Internet is the largest WAN as it covers the Earth. A network device called a router will connect LANs to a WAN. These are typically not owned by any one organization like LANs but are under a distributed ownership and management system.

One fine morning Mr. X thought of starting up an Internet Business. But he did not have an apparent idea of the whole matter. He was a little bit of bewildered about the prospect of his business and was about to change his mind for doing something else. Had Mr. X the idea before, he might not have changed his mind. But Internet Business at its base is remarkable alike any other kind of business. The key responsibilities are the same, and the practice pattern is also much alike. Putting up the confidence level of the clientele, truthful yet interesting advertising method, developing long-termed as well as consistent business relationships are among many other essential initiatives to be taken for a good Internet Business setup. However, there are some basic differences between conventional business forms and this one that in the long run pulls up its stature to a different level. Low primary investment: To start an online business, one just needs to pay out a few hundred bucks. All he needs apart from that monetary investment is an innovative idea. But as goes for all other investment, one has to put effort also to get proper return of investment. Internet can not make anyone overnight rich. It demands creativity, proper scheduling, investment and hard labor alongside. Manifold Skill necessities: It's not easy enough for a layman to come and invest and get a high return without proper knowledge about concerned subjects like internet setup, graphic design, web server expertise, programming and marketing strategies to get a boom. To reach that height, one has to assemble experts from various fields to get a positive output. Nonstop marketing potential: The chance and easiness of nurturing strategic deal to reinforce marketing efforts is unrivaled on the internet. Now-a-days, so many corporate associations are being built on the web only because of the reason that the job is becoming more and more simple and lucrative day by day. Easily perceptible results: Another good aspect of Internet Business is that it enables the entrepreneur to get the proper details of the customers individually and as a group very easily. So the growth of the business can be tracked very easily. Hence business strategies are easy to change very often. Global customers: One who is very much home sick and expecting audience only from his or her country can easily expect that the website is surely to get global reach everyday because it is the basic nature of this particular form of business. Hence, one should consider his or her own business from an international viewpoint and should keep other languages apart from English as options. Everything is over and that Mr. X is likely to open a new business on the web, expect high return of his investment and dream high.

FiOS, high speed internet speed is up to 50mb per second downloads. Connection speeds vary based on the distance between your are and the Verizon signal located at their central office. Speed depends on wire condition, computer configuration, network congestion, and browser speed.
Verizon FiOS offers the fastest internet connection by far. When we talk about speed we refer to two components, connection speed and throughput speed. Connection speed refers to the speed at which data is transferred between the Verizon central office signal and your computer when you first connect to the FiOS service. Throughput speed is the rate of transfer of information, whether to or from, your computer and the central office signal. Download speed differs from upload speed in that download speed is always quicker. Download refers receiving an email or saving a program from a server to your computer, while upload refers to sending an email or posting email files onto another server.

Speed is also affected by the configuration of your computer and the number of computers in one location using the same connection. Networking multiple computers together can eat up bandwidth and slow up all the computers within that network. If all computers within a network are being used and are downloading or uploading at the same time, it can significantly slow things up. However, with FiOS, the speeds are so quick that it is not as noticeable as with other internet connections such as broadband, DSL or dial up.

Internet speed is important to everyone. Even if you just use email and browse around a bit. Today with digital picture sharing, just sending a few pictures through email could take a while with slower internet connections. Browsing on a slow connection is often futile and frustrating, even if it is just for fun. There are so many interactive sites, not to mention gaming sites that require speed. The faster the connection the more enjoyable the internet becomes. Fiber optics creates a connection that literally travels as fast as light. The tiny fibers can be packed in multitude in one cable, providing much more bandwidth than before.

Verizon FiOS offers 24/7 technical support as well as online tutorials, a FAQ section and user guides as well as online help. Knowledge is power and knowing how your computer works, how to best use your system and how to navigate the web in the best way possible, is invaluable!




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FiOS, high speed internet speed is up to 50mb per second downloads. Connection speeds vary based on the distance between your are and the Verizon signal located at their central office. Speed depends on wire condition, computer configuration, network congestion, and browser speed.

Setting up a computer network to your small business is very easy nowadays. Having a small computer network allows all of the computers in the business to use one internet connection, and for the computers to share files. Putting up a computer network is a simple task and it is very essential for a starting business. First of all, you need to decide first what kind of requirements you would need for the setup. You need to know if you are going to use a wireless network or a wired one remember that a wired one will be more secure.
Most of the devices are now plug and play you don't need an advanced technical degree to go wireless. What you just need to do is to know how many gateways you'll need and then acquire some of the basic equipment.

A single wireless gateway or router can sustain up to 25 computers which would be more than enough for a small business. If you are planning on adding more computers to your office, you can just add on in the future or you could buy an extra gateway in advance. Your existing computers should be able to support Wi-Fi, or wireless fidelity networking. Most of the current computers are already equipped with this function. If you are using an older version of computer or laptop, you could just insert a PCI or PCMCIA networking card to take advantage of Wi-Fi capabilities.

You can also add additional security packages to protect and maintain your network perimeters, checking for attacks from both the outside and the inside. Wireless networks will also allow you to use a wide variety of devices such as wireless cameras, and wireless digital multi-media receivers.

A computer network setup is an important part of every organization today especially with the technology advancement. The connection of the different computers in the office space helps in the growth of the business and it saves you time and money. It speeds up the work in progress and typically saves a lot of time. Each office would have its own specific needs. You can approach network consulting firms with your requirements and have a computer network setup that caters specifically to what your office needs. Your computer must be used to its full potential and all your needs should be met with a good computer network system in place.

The easiest way to explain it is that broadband is the term used to define the channel between our computers and the internet. Nowadays, a connection to the internet is an absolute must because of the fact that this is the century of speed. If you want something, you want it good and fast. Any piece of information you need is just a "connect" click away. So why refuse it? You can browse through the internet, download anything you want, communicate with others easily. We have it here, where we need it and when we need it. So, let's find out how does broadband work, what are it's advantages and how to choose the right internet package for you.
We can think of broadband as a class of communication channel that can carry 10 times more data than the regular phone lines. The wider is the bandwidth of the channel the faster can it send data. This channel comes to our homes through cables and lines set up by internet service providers. These providers have made it easier for us to have access to the web. Because of its' large demand, a very large number of providers have emerged to fulfill our wishes. Whatever we need, it's included in one of those special packages of theirs. But what's that special about it? I guess it's high time we talked about the advantages broadband has brought us and how advanced is it.

So, what's the fuss? Well, just imagine that the simple fact that you can read this article lying comfortable in your bed while downloading the latest track from, I don't know-Depeche Mode, is possible because of broadband. Oh, and just wait, 3, 2, 1...Done! You're already listening to that track. Yeah, it's a miracle. I bet you've never thought at it this way. It's fast and provides better uninterrupted service. Remember that dial-up that made your phone busy and that made you pay trillions every month? Forget it! These days you can have unlimited access with the minimum of resources. You just have to decide what you need in order to get the best deal.

What do you use your broadband connection for? If you have an online business and need internet all the time for checking that everything is going smoothly and also checking your email, communicating with your clients, then you need an unlimited broadband. Also, if you use it for games, downloading music and videos, then you also need an unlimited connection as you'll be a lot online and this way you save money. If you only use your broadband service for checking emails in order to connect with other people then you should get a package in which you pay for what you use as you won't be that much online.

Availability of the internet service provider, connection speed and the download limit are the three things that tell you the kind of the performance the broadband connection offers. Also, the cost of all of this is not to be neglected. Most of the time we don't have the internet usage we need or we pay too much for what we use. Availability depends of the network coverage in the area the provider has. Connection speed and download limit depends of course of the rates the provider demands. After you decide what your needs are, the next step is comparing the different packages of different service providers and choose the one that fits your budget best.

What have we learned? Using an internet connection makes you faster and more efficient. Also, you can find the best provider that offers a range of quality business broadband services in order for your business to be at its' best. So, contact your IT Support service company and get the best deal on broadband service. If you find a company that provides better deals, then change your current one. It's not a crime. And also, don't forget about other services like it security, remote backup, online backup, disaster recovery, technical support. They might come in handy if you want your business to have the best chance in succeeding with fewer obstacles.

Perform your online tasks more promptly and efficiently with Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7.
Internet Explorer had always faced a tough competition by other web browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and some more.

IE 8 in the latest Windows 7 has faster speed, enhanced security and increased performance.

The newly introduced features of IE 8, like accelerometers, instant search and web slices make it stand out ahead of others. Even if we compare it with its own previous versions, IE 8 is far better. There is privacy option which when enabled lets you explore the sites without saving any temporary internet files. You also do not have to worry about the browsing history that is saved in History folder. Quick tab enables you to view all opened website tabs under one Window.

IE8 helps users find the information faster. With new address bar, improved search tabs, privacy options and Favorites bar, IE 8 brings more information with less trouble. With remarkable improvements, IE 8 is a must-have for your computers and laptops. Get ready for never before web experience. Windows 7 promises users with enriched gaming experience as the Microsoft's newest operating system has several new features in its Games Explorer including fresh technical guidelines and requirements.

Taking in popular demand, Microsoft has included three most loved XP games - Internet Checkers, Internet Spades, and Internet Backgammon - in Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate editions. Game Explorer has also been redesigned for On Windows 7 which offers games updates, statistics, new feed, etc. It is redesigned with the purpose to satisfy both casual and hard-core gamers. latest windows 7 creates an easier game installation feature, 32bit and 64 bit platforms and Parental Controls are supported by it.

It also offers improved game updates notification for game titles. This allows more participation from the game developers with more game titles that pass the standard of technical requirements. These new requirements for the games for latest windows 7 will help the developers to have an advantage of Windows 7 feature which allows them to check the compatibility with Windows 7. When the game is installed on Windows LIVE 3.0 client on Windows 7, Games for Windows - LIVE is added to Game Providers in Games Explorer. All these newly included features will help to enhance the consumers experience through the games for Windows.

Microsoft hopes to change after the proclamation of a streamlined approval process for GFW-labelled games - the "Games for Windows Self Certification Site." Many advertisements have been made regarding the various marketing benefits of bringing titles to the GFW label. As many as 22 popular game titles have been installed and launched to check which games run on Windows 7.




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I am a windows 7 expert working for iYogi, a leading IT support company Headquartered in India, iYogi provides windows technical support , via phone and remote access for home and small business users globally.