With all the news of people being spied on while using the Internet, it is no wonder that more people are looking for ways to secure their online privacy. Problem is that people want a fast way to do this that does not interfere with the speeds they are accustomed to. A VPN connection may be the … [Read more...]
Remove Annoying Malware in 5 Steps
Malware and viruses are a part of the computer landscape these days. Their presence shows no signs of slowing down. There are tools available to find and clean them, but malware still seems to find its way past these barriers at times. Furthermore, these tools have features to shield the computer … [Read more...]
Five Tips to Convert Servers to Virtualization
Virtualization has become a popular topic in the business world. It makes sense on so many levels, and, therefore, it has been on the mind of many people in the IT industry. Servers are perhaps the most popular piece of the IT puzzle to virtualize. Furthermore, they usually make the most sense to … [Read more...]
How To Reboot Your Home Network
There comes a time when you are using your home network that it can become unresponsive. When it gets to that point, one of the best things to do is to just reboot everything to see if that will clear the issue. This will allow all the devices to clear their memory and get new IP addresses. The … [Read more...]
Website Builders Make Web Design Available to Everyone
The Internet is a powerful communication medium. It gives people the power to share their ideas, passions or business with millions of people. And, it can do it all hours of the day. People have come to rely on websites as a way to get their point across or promote their business. However, building … [Read more...]
Spear Phishing – The New Cyber Attack
Hackers come up with new ways every day to gain access to our computers. They have been evolving on a continual basis, and there is a new attack that computer users need to be wary of, and it is called spear phishing. It is a sophisticated attack that is meant to target businesses of all … [Read more...]
Voice Over IP VS Traditional Phone – No Comparison
Traditional phone systems are not going away anytime soon. They still have a large install base in Corporate America. And, many residential customers still subscribe to phone service through their carrier. I'm pretty technologically inclined as you can surely tell, and I still have a landline. But, … [Read more...]
Keep Track of Product Serial Numbers
It's always a good idea to document serial numbers of the high priced gadgets in your home or business. If your place burns down, gets damaged in a storm or is broken into, having that information is useful. It is good for many reasons. It can help for tax purposes if you have equipment you need to … [Read more...]
Create A System Restore Point in Windows 7
At times a system can become completely unusable and you may have to resort to extreme measures to get the computer back to a working state. Sometimes all hope is lost and you have to do the dreaded reformat. That means saving everything you can and wiping the drive back to its pristine, factory … [Read more...]
Free Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool
It has been said that Adware is just Malware with lawyers behind it. Basically, that means that they are both disruptive, but there is usually a commercial enterprise behind malware. Adware may not have malicious goals in mind, but it can do just as good a job of screwing up your computer as … [Read more...]