Archive for November, 2009
Desktops | Computers
Desktops have many advantages and only one disadvantage when compared to the portables. And, portability is the pint-sizes’ only advantage. Desktops computers are certainly not designed for mobility with there weight and all the peripherals that are attached to them. However, power users, afficionados desiring the best in graphics and audio, engineers, scientists, graphic artists [...]
Cheap Computers
Cheap Computers could be next years models. The prices keep going down as computing power keeps going up. Looking for a used computer? Trade-ins? Sorry, electronics are throwaway and give-away. Some popular cheap computers include: * IBM ThinkPad T40p 2373 (2373G1U) PC NotebookIntel Pentium M 1.6 GHz, 14.1 in. TFT Active Matrix, Microsoft Windows XP [...]
Computer Data Recovery
Computer Data Recovery is most often needed in cases of virus infection, malfunctioning software or a plagued operating system. Besides the “invaluables” saved to disk (people do run into burning buildings to save family photos), businesses could not operate in today’s environment without a fast and reliable computer data recovery plan. Home computing allows users [...]
RAID Data Recovery
RAID Data Recovery often means replacing failed or broken components – such as electronics, read/write heads, head assemblies, magnets and drive motors – in a clean environment, requiring specialized hardware and software tools. This is not a data recovery job for most computer users. RAID’s main aim can be either to improve reliability and availability [...]
Cheap Desktop Computers
Cheap Desktop Computers are still the heart and soul of computing. While laptops are the “hottie” of the moment (Netbooks soon), cheap desktop computers are the dayin dayout workhorses for the “bring your lunch’ and the “stay at home” bunches. Memory: Each computer has a processor speed of 166 MHz. The Compaq has the least [...]
Laptop Data Recovery
Laptop Data Recovery is accomplished the same as with any other computer. The first priority of notebook data recovery is to create a raw image of the data so that logical analysis can determine the nature of the data loss situation. If the media is inaccessible to recovery software due to physical damage, you will [...]
Internet Security | Data Recovery
Internet Security
Malware
Malware (malicious software) may be considered any software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to indicate a variety of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program codes. In law, these types of software are sometimes known as a Computer Contaminants. Software is considered [...]
Anti Virus Software
Up-to-date Anti Virus software is crucial to maintaining a clean, safe computer. Important Security Steps: Create a hard-to-guess personal password, and change it often (every 30 days is best). Never open an e-mail attachment unless you expect it, recognize the attachment name and document type. Avoid opening e-mail messages with confusing, misspelled or nonsensical subject [...]
Rootkit
“Rootkit” is a term applied to cloaking techniques and methods applied at the “Root” (Administrator) level of a computer. A successfully installed rootkit allows unauthorized users to act as system administrators, and take full control of the compromised system. Most anti-virus and malware removal tools are ineffective against this villain. In general, rootkits limit themselves [...]