Passwords and Security

November 4th, 2009

There are still many home and business users with terrible passwords. If you have a business with many users it’s a good idea to offer a password system. Mark McLaren over at McBuzz.com has posted a great reminder about security for WP sites and included a useful link about creating strong passwords.


As a Realtor, I visit many homes every week. Frequently I’ll have my HP tablet PC with me so that I can take notes or have contracts available for clients that I meet.  It never ceases to amaze me that I can walk into a home, turn on my computer and 1 out of 3 times have immediate access to the internet.

This is not supposed to happen guys.  (more…)

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Ken S. said:

Although a wireless transmitter is limited in its range, wireless extension points can be installed to boost its signal and make the range of the network much larger. These wireless extension points are commonly known as repeaters.

Several companies have started to manufacture wireless repeaters, despite the fact that these devices are not part of the wireless standard. Wireless repeaters are designed to resolve certain problems with wireless coverage. The further away you are from where the wireless signal originates, the weaker the signal becomes. Eventually, you can’t receive the signal at all, regardless of what equipment you have. (more…)

Remote computer repair or online computer support is fast picking up and emerging as a preferred choice of computer enthusiasts looking for repairs for their desktops and laptops. These remote computer support specialists can repair most of your PC problems by remote control, as long as you have a high speed Internet connection.

There are some online PC repair shops that offer support over phone. So, if you don’t have the Internet facility at home, no need to feel deprived…You can still have it! (more…)

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Today, email holds critical importance for every business to stay a step ahead of competitors. It would not be wrong to say that a proper email management is a backbone of most companies’ daily activities. This underlines a need a growing need to secure emails against computer viruses, software failures, power failures, hard drive failures, or human errors. These threats can destroy the data including documents, pictures, emails and other files.

To prevent such situations for once and all, most home computer users as well as businesses avail back-up solutions from time to time.  The array of email support services includes Outlook Configure, Email Setup Rules, Fix Email Problems, and handling email management. Unfortunately, many people actually start to do email support only after they lose data. Well! You don’t be among them and protect your emails now. (more…)

Cloud Computing and You

May 8th, 2009
David B. said:


Everything changes; the world, business, technology, everything. In 2000, we had dial-up internet, expensive software suite solutions, IT departments, and branch offices. We still have those things – except if you still have dial-up, stop reading and go get DSL (more…)

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Richard R. said:

Spam is our internet junk mail. Spam is defined as an e-mail message sent to people without their consent or permission. Addresses of recipients are often harvested from Usenet postings or web pages, obtained from databases, or simply guessed by using common names and domains.

Spam is sent to promote practically any product or service ranging from “Adult” products to logo design for websites. It is also used by hackers to spread viruses or links to dangerous websites used to gather your personal information like credit card details or passwords for sites like Ebay or PayPal. (more…)

Microsoft announced that a ‘lightweight’ web version of Office, which will include programs such as Word and Excel, is currently in the works. It’s a significant move by the software giant. (more…)

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Jon K. said:

A reliable Internet connection is crucial for the many people who use the Internet in their careers, and even people who use the Internet primarily for entertainment may feel that they can not live without a good Internet connection. (more…)

Going wireless with Internet connections these days is turning into a trend, and one that many of us are starting to enjoy. The convenience of being able to stay connected at any spot, or two feet, or ten feet away from ‘any spot’, is delightful, we must admit.

However, another buzz that has come out of wireless popularity is the security problem that joins it. (more…)

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