What Is A 404 Error Message?

by: Ron EletrickThere are many Internet web server error messages. One such is the 404 error message. This error is a result of some problem with the Web server and not your terminal/computer. If you encounter a 404 error message, then the cause might be that the server is not able to locate the file [...]

Why is Microsoft Afraid of Google?

by: Emi GalWe've all been wondering what's Google trying to do. Why is Microsoft so afraid of them. Why Eric Schmidt joined the Apple Board of Directors.Let's go back in time for a moment and see how they started: The company founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, were not terribly fond of each other when they first met as Stanford University graduate [...]

Safe Online Surfing

by: Kadence BuchananIf you believe that adults can suffer from identity theft or be mislead by online criminals, imagine what children can experience in case their online surfing time is not properly guided. In fact, parents should know that when children are online, it is just like they are out in public. Thus, educating kids and monitoring their [...]

Spam Blockers: Unique Challenge For Business

by: Scott Lindsay“Under no circumstances will I ever purchase anything offered to me as the result of an unsolicited e-mail message. Nor will I forward chain letters, petitions, mass mailings, or virus warnings to large numbers of others. This is my contribution to the survival of the online community.” — Roger EbertThe use of email has the potential [...]

Agree To Be Spam-Free

by: Scott LindsaySpending on commercial email ballooned to $7.3 billion in 2005 from $164 million in 1999.” - Jupiter CommunicationsThe use of email is an important tool in maintaining positive client relationships. Some emails are sent individually and personally, however some are sent in bulk and that’s when difficulties show up for business interests.Many [...]

Peer To Peer!

by: Ankit TalwarA peer-to-peer (or P2P) computer network is a network that relies primarily on the computing power and bandwidth of the participants in the network rather than concentrating it in a relatively low number of servers. P2P networks are typically used for connecting nodes via largely ad hoc connections. Such networks are useful for many [...]

Easy Guide on Networking Your Home Computers

by: Pinky McbanonEasy Guide on Networking your Home ComputersLet's say you have 3 desktop computers at your home. One in your kid's room, in your home-office and one in your family room. Your idea is to have all these 3 computers connect to the internet. One computer has an internet connection on a DSL or cable modem (this is just a terminology for [...]

10 Things You Should Do When Your Computer Freeze or Hang-Up

by: Pinky McbanonYou are in the middle of doing your work, suddenly you realized your computer hang up. But the problem is, you have not saved your work! Don’t panic! There is a solution for that! And you can surely save your file! Here’s how:1.) Click on “ctrl-alt-delete” keys. The windows task manager will then open, click on all programs that you [...]

DVD Duplication And Replication

by: Michael ColucciThere are two primary methods that are used to copy DVDs, and these are DVD Duplication and DVD Replication. With the replication method, the disc will be compressed via a glass master, and the image will be printed on the surface of the disc. This will produce an effect that is [...]

Spy on Your Competitors; 10 Tips To Monitoring The Competition

by: Sharon HousleyThe old adage, "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer", is applicable not only to personal relationships but business relationships as well. While I'm not suggesting that you befriend your competitors, it is important that you are cognizant of your competitors' business ventures and methods.It is important to realize that [...]

Back Up Your Important Data

by: Chris KaminskiBusinesses require both security and data backup to run efficently and productively. Many business owners want to save money and scrimp on data backup protection then get stuck with lost data and valuable time. Here's a case in point that happened within the last two weeks before [...]

How To Go About Finding Cheap Computers

by: Luke CameronAlmost everyone knows what a computer is and how to use its basic functions. Some people have their own desktop computers or laptops. Those who do not own a computer may still be able to use one by renting or using the ones in public libraries. However, there are cheap computers that are now available in the market, so it is possible [...]

Hacker!

by: Ankit TalwarA hacker is a person who creates and modifies computer software and computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items. The term usually bears strong connotations, but may be either favorable or denigrating depending on cultural context (see the Hacker definition controversy). Common definitions [...]

Investing Wisely When Buying a Laptop

by: Allison ThompsonI think many of us have now noticed the prices of laptop computers recently and certainly purchasing one can be quite a big investment for any one these days, but it all depends on you just how much you want to invest in one. When trawling through the paper on a Sunday there are flyers dotted all over the place offering various [...]

The History and Origins of Our PC Computer Keyboards

by: Max RubinThe keyboard is among the most underappreciated and taken for granted component of the Personal Computer (PC) that we use everyday.We are all creatures of habit. We generally use certain keys and not others in certain way.What are the origins and history of the now current accepted PC computer keyboard?Interestingly enough the standard [...]

Why Do We Need Anti-Spam Software?

by: Robert MichaelSpam, otherwise known as junk email or unsolicited commercial email; is quickly becoming on of the most prevalent complaints of internet users. Not only is it annoying, but it is quickly becoming a dangerous and potentially expensive problem for businesses as well as individuals.How is it dangerous?First and foremost, spam is one [...]

Making Use of an Old Computer

by: Kimberly A. GriffithsFive years ago I completed my my masters degree and to celebrate this achievement, I purchased a refurbished Dell computer. It's amazing what my computer has helped me do:I wrote my book, Becoming Debt Free One Paycheck at a Time, and what seems to be endless editsI created [...]

What Is A Spam

by: www.eukhost.comSpam is defined as unsolicited, bulk, electronic mail - it is the Internet equivalent of junk mail. Just about everyone who has been on the Internet for any length of time has received spam.Spam costs Internet Service Providers both time and money. ISPs must invest in extra hardware and pay employees to deal with thousands of unsolicited [...]

How To Block Sites Access Manually

by: Raymon AntonyIf you are using Windows Operating System and did not use Proxy to connect to the internet, then search for the 'hosts' file or if you use Windows XP and use Windows XP standard installation, you can find the file at C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hostsThese file used as a mapping site URL to your localhost IP.You can use this trick [...]

What Is Firewall?

by: Alex KubikTraditionally, a firewall is used to protect one unit in a multi-unit building from a fire that occurs in an adjacent unit. The hope is that the firewall will isolate each unit from a disaster in one of its neighbors.Today we use firewalls in computer networks to isolate our network and [...]

How to Save Laptop Battery Power When You Really Need it

by: Kara GloverYou’ve got a five-hour flight from Los Angeles to New York City, and one battery in your laptop. You’ve got work to do, DVDs to watch, and games to play. How are you going to get that battery to last? Well, hidden inside (and outside) your computer are lots of tricks to help you.Dimming Your ScreenYour screen and hard drive use up more [...]

How to Use Windows XP "System Restore"

by: George WhitecraftWhether it's the word processor, spreadsheet, or financial package that isn't working, most people do not know that Microsoft Windows XP has a built in feature that just may come and save the day. That feature is called "System Restore."Basically, System Restore is like a little hound that runs behind the scenes taking "snapshots" [...]

Software Piracy: A Serious Threat

by: Rachana AgarwalSoftware piracy hammers the growth of software industry. For the software industry to prosper and further develop useful software for consumers, piracy must be controlled and gripped seriously as the developer does not get any compensation for his work. There are several kinds of software piracy.Kinds of Software PiracyReseller [...]

Keeping Your Laptop Like New – ALWAYS

by: Ismael D. TabijeLaptops are expensive. Therefore you need to take real good care of it. And laptop maintenance is not a one time thing. It should be a regular exercise. To prevent your notebook's LCD from becoming smudged or dirty you should clean it regularly. We recommend spraying a diluted window [...]

Using a Laptop to Manage Your Life More Efficiently

by: Ismael D. TabijeNowadays everyone needs a computer, especially if you’re a student. Academic life can be hell without a computer. Gone are the days when you could hand in handwritten papers. Also, in this fast-paced world typewriters are too slow and cumbersome. So, be it for writing essays, crunching mathematical calculations, researching the [...]

Get Rid Of Spyware From Your Computer

by: Ismael D. TabijeThe Internet has revolutionized the whole ambit of communications and has proved to be a boon to mankind. However, its privacy and security is being threatened with Spyware, which can intrude into the computer and cause great damage to the whole system. Most malicious Spywares can access the valuable personal data that might be [...]

Digital Camera Printer: Making the Printing Process Easier

by: Ismael D. TabijeGone are the days of the box-camera – it is the age of digital technology and digital cameras have taken over the entire range of photography. However, at its early stages, digital photography had eclipsed the most exciting aspect of seeing what you have clicked on photographic prints. Things have changed and various digital camera [...]