The role that information technology plays in the world today cannot be overstressed. Perhaps the biggest testimony to the importance of IT is the fact that it has become a part of the National Curriculum, with laptops being regularly used in schools throughout the UK. However, the biggest area to be affected by the emergence … Read more →
The Federal government of the United States currently spends about $80 billion annually on the information technology that backs up its innumerable agencies and projects. When President Obama entered office more than two years ago, he created a new federal overseer position for the sole purpose of trying to streamline government communications technology. This new … Read more →
Data-management is more important than ever. Every company is relying on more data all the time. Many managers will find the need for data storage becomes exponential as their company grows. We need to keep a record of everything that has happened, and we need to maintain current data in the case of disaster and … Read more →
Security is an important issue with computers these days because of the overabundance of virus and malwares that threatens not only the operating system, but also your files. Viruses and malwares are practically being released on a daily basis that you would want an excellent antivirus program to protect your computer. However, choosing an antivirus … Read more →
With the growing need for faster operating systems, many online business owners and organizations are turning to clouds to help them achieve the level of operations they want at a price they can afford. Using a cloud allows a business to enjoy the stability, reliability, and speed that a data center would normally offer, without … Read more →
Anyone who is familiar with using a computer knows that viruses, spyware and malwares are dangerous. There are many possible things that can or will happen if their computer gets infected. Some of the probable outcomes will be that they will likely lose a lot of files, their programs won’t run, their computer won’t start … Read more →
Spy cams are the most efficient tool for guarding your properties and family. Besides from the bold result, this tool is so stealthy. There are numerous spy cams within the sector, but you is wishing for to pick quite possibly the most appropriate cam for your surroundings. These kind of video cams are very crucial … Read more →
Problem: Suspect e-mails and attachments Most people are aware of the dangers of opening e-mail attachments from unknown senders; a security risk that received a lot of press when e-mailing became ever more essential to our day to day lives. Opening an e-mail attachment sometimes involves running executable code that could be used to install … Read more →
1. Software-as-a-Service is easier to buy. Customers can pay on a monthly basis and walk away anytime they want. In fact, many SaaS vendors offer free trials or limited-functionality versions of their products. This allows customers to get a feel for the software before they invest their money. 2. With cloud computing, piracy is impossible. … Read more →
PC users no longer have to purchase individual programs to ensure total protection. The latest internet security software is available in suites, providing antivirus, antispyware, firewalls and additional features that not only protect a computer from malicious programs, but also offer spam inhibitors, parental controls and cloaking technology to ensure privacy and protect identity. There … Read more →
On a big site like Facebook (read more posts about Facebook), there will always be some kind of exploit available, just waiting to be found – sometimes already found by somebody. Once such an exploithas been fixed by Facebook, it’s just a matter of time before another one appears. It happens for everybody and I … Read more →
Since (almost) forever, Gmail has been showing from where (IP address) the last login at your mail account occurred. But very few people actually pay attention to it and most people are not aware of their own IP address and whether or not a login has occurred from a different IP. Now, Google changed this … Read more →
BBC News reports that France has now joined Germany in their warning against web users browsing with Internet Explorer and also recommends users to find an alternative Internet browser until Microsoft has issued a patch to fix the security hole in the three Internet Explorer browsers. While a switch to an alternative browser, such as … Read more →
After Microsoft admitted it’s Internet Explorer was the weak link in the recent attack on Google’s systems, Germany has responded by warning web users to use an alternative browser than Internet Explorer. Even though spokesman Thomas Baumsgaertner, Microsoft Germany, said that the attacks were by “highly motivated people with a very specific agenda” and that … Read more →
The antivirus experts at CA have stumbled upon a new trojan horse in the “ransomware” category. That’s the category for software that will demand a ransom, as the name implies. This Russian trojan horse appears to be a download manager called “uFast Download Manager”. Once you launch it, a message will inform you that you’ve … Read more →
Computer security, in basic terms means keeping your computer, and the data that is in it, safe and secure. More of our personal data is stored in or accessed from our computer, now more than ever before. Yet most people lack even the basic understanding of how to keep their computers safe and secure. By … Read more →