What is Spyware


I bet you never would have guessed it either…
But the shocking truth is that industry experts estimate that around 90% of computers are infected with spyware! Most of the support calls handled by Microsoft have spyware infection as the common theme and suspected cause of the problem. And while that might be the [...]

What to Do When Spyware Cripples Your Computer


If you’ve never fallen victim to it, then you’re lucky…
But the surprising fact is that around 90% of computers are infected with spyware, making this the most common problem for most technical support staffs, including major software companies. Spyware can have several different effects on your computer, from just plain annoying (like popups, slow [...]

How To Protect Your Computer From Spyware And Adware


Spyware and Adware viruses have rapidly become the number one threat to your computer with a report sighting over 90% of computers being already infected. These include “Popup Ads”, “Trojans”, “Worms”, Web Bugs, Monitoring Software and more.
The typical Spyware and adware are malicious softwares that enter your computer without your knowledge and [...]

USB Memory - Tips on Booting Your USB Device


The arrival of this miniature hard disk was a great timing just as computing is in need for memory drives that can solve the problem of the aging floppy disk.
But there are other things that the USB memory can do.
Provided your motherboard is equipped with USB booting devices, a USB Memory that is correctly [...]

Advantages of a USB Adapter


Finding an available port for your computer peripheral could be very difficult especially if you require several ports for your numerous devices. And the difficulty gets bigger if what you are looking for are ports with serial, parallel and non-USB connectors since modern computers have either reduced or removed the use non-USB ports.
So if you [...]

Toner Cartridges: Should You Use Remanufactured or Compatibles?


First a little history….
In 1938, the first invention that would lead to the laser printer and toner cartridge was patented. The process, knows as “electro photography”, used a dry printing method, not that different than today’s laser printer. It was 1948, however, before the commercial application of electro photography because available.
In 1959, the first [...]

Save Time And Money With IP Service Video Conferencing


Need to have a big business meeting in a hurry, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on travel expenses and lodging? Maybe you’re searching for a cost-effective way to connect employees in different locations for collaborative efforts?
Try video conferencing over the Internet. All it takes is two computers, two desktop cameras and [...]

Home Wireless Network Security Issues


Running a business from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more accommodating work schedule, fresh coffee and home-cooked meals at any time you want.
But running a business from home using a home wireless local area network (WLAN) with your computer may lead to thievery of confidential information and hacker or virus penetration unless [...]