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VoIP - Thee Emerging Technology by Scott Knutson

admin writes, "Changes in technology are opening doors and creating jobs that simply didn't exist a few years ago. VoIP is one of those areas, and this emerging technology has produced significant changes in the way people communicate. Understanding VoIP is rather difficult for many, but the concept is actually a fairly basic one. VoIP is the acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol. Most commonly, the term is written as VoIP (note the small "o"), though there are many other terms that refer to this same process. Telephony is one of those terms, and Broadband telephony is another."

Posted on Jun 25, 2006 22:48pm. (Read More... | 2740 bytes more)

Clear your browser cache by Nicholas Fauchelle

admin writes, "When you use a web browser (Internet Explorer, Opera etc) and view web pages these files are automatically saved on your computer. These are known as browser cache or temporary internet files. Each browser users a different location on your computer to save its 'cache', and each browser has its own way of clearing this cache. If these aren't cleaned out regularly they can consume a large amount of space on your computer! Below we show you a step by step method for cleaning browsers, Internet Explorer, Opera and Firefox. Internet Explorer The first step in clearing the cache/temporary internet files for Internet Explorer is to open a browser window, and select 'Tools' from the top menu and then select 'Internet Options' (last item). "

Posted on Jun 25, 2006 22:45pm. (Read More... | 1395 bytes more)

How To Know If You Need Computer Memory by Michael Russell

admin writes, "Having a computer means you have to update it, but if you update anything, it should be the memory. Memory is the cheapest component to buy, and it is the easiest to install. Here are some ways to know if you need more memory. When you have more than 5 windows running programs and then you notice that your computer slows down or the machine crashes, more memory can help you. If you have your computer running for about 10 hours and then you get a message in the task bar that says Windows memory is low, then you must get more memory. If you use more then one browser window when surfing the web or tab browse using Firefox and you notice a slow down, you need more memory. "

Posted on Feb 19, 2006 08:53am. (Read More... | 2107 bytes more)

Home Wireless Network Security Issues by Greg Lietz

admin writes, "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 proper actions are taken. As WLANs send information back and forth over radio waves, someone with the right type of receiver in your immediate area could be picking up the transmission, thus acquiring access to your computer. Here is a list of things that you should consider as a result of implementing a home wireless network setup used your business: "

Posted on Feb 19, 2006 08:51am. (Read More... | 3295 bytes more)

A Basic Guide To Internet Security by John Rivers

admin writes, "The internet is a wonderful place; many of us use it on a regular basis for a multitude of functions. Email helps us to keep in touch with family, and friends all over the world and most people have at least one email account. The growing use of digital cameras and camera phones means that we can send pictures at the click of a mouse. MP3 players have become increasingly popular, and we can download songs to play on them with extreme ease. All of this is great, and the internet is becoming a big part of our everyday lives. "

Posted on Feb 19, 2006 08:49am. (Read More... | 1865 bytes more)

How To Keep Everything Protected by Matt Garrett

admin writes, "Information technology is rapidly evolving as more and more companies use computers to store important data. Although computers are usually quite reliable, one can't be too careful about stuff that matters. One simple human error can cause the loss of all the important information. Theft or simple loss of equipment can cause a great deal of damage to a firm. To prevent this from happening, companies often use tape back-up to be sure that in case of an emergency they will have a reliable backup from which to recover the data. But is tape back-up indeed good enough for protecting your valuable data? Sure, it's a time tested method. Nowadays, however, specialists recommend more modern offsite backup services. "

Posted on Feb 19, 2006 08:47am. (Read More... | 2453 bytes more)