by: Damien OhSearch engine optimization is a technique used to achieve a higher ranking in the search engine, so as to generate a lot of free traffic to your site.If your website is not ranked in the first couple search result pages, chances are, you are missing out a great number of visitors that could potentially become your customers. This would also deem your website completely useless; after all, what is the use of a published website that is not viewed by visitors and web surfers?While SEO is an important technique that all webmasters need to employ in their sites, it is definitely not an simple task to do. Some big companies are even going to the extent of paying big amount of money to hire SEO company to optimize their sites.For individual who do not have the budget and would like...
Is Notebook A Better Choice Than Desktop?
by: Roberto SedyciasIf internet made the world a global village, then we might as well say that notebooks made it a global colony. With desktops, things were a click away from us; notebook shorted the distance. Now we can carry the global colony on our shoulder. High-end technology at your lap, perhaps, we need nothing to conquer the world of convergence.The great advantage of notebooks is that it gives us a sense of portability and mobility. Looking critically, portability is the only feature, a notebook has over desktops then why do we choose to go for a notebook? Notebooks can let you carry your work conveniently and you do not have to worry about all the wires, hardware and space required to keep a desktop. Also it's a matter of choice between work and home. You may want to work from home,...
Notebook Buying Tips
by: Roberto SedyciasWhy notebook became so popular? It has been estimated that notebook sales has increased an average of 20% per year in the United States alone. Among the many advantages it offers, portability is one of the main reason people end up making a purchase of it. However before any purchase is made, other features should be considered as well.Notebook was first made available in the early eighties. Although much heavier and bulkier than today's notebooks, it had the unique portability feature that put this innovative product in a class by itself. Although not much of a commercial success then, it gave the computer industry a goal to pursue in manufacturing this item with better weight, size and performance ratio and making one of today's most wanted computer hardware.Notebook...
Types Of Notebook Computers
by: Roberto SedyciasNotebook, notebook computer, laptop, and laptop computer are different terms for a small computer, which is mobile, and weighing about 1 to 6 kg or 2.2 to 18 pounds, depending upon the model. In 1979-1980, Bill Moggridge of GRiD Systems Corp. designed one of the first laptops and named it as the GRiD Compass 1101. It featured the clamshell design where the flat display folded shut on the keyboard. In May 1983, Gavilan Computer Corp. introduced and first marketed as a laptop, known as Gavilan SC. About this same time, Sharp Corp.Ltd., announced their laptop Sharp PC-5000.In 1989, Compaq introduced Compaq LTE, which was a laptop...
Computer Diagnostics
by: John UgoshowaThe diagnostics that are associated with computers can help to identify any problem or failure that computers show when they are having problems. Diagnostics are used to test out the computer system, which includes both the BIOS and memory, software, and even the hardware that is attached to the computer.The most common types of problems will occur when your computer is down to very low resources, which can either be a low amount of RAM, or a low disk space. These conditions are very common, and generally result in your computer running very slow. This can easily be fixed, all you have to do is defrag your hard drive, and get...
Backup Data On Your Laptop
by: John UgoshowaIf you were to look at past statistics regarding the information that has been lost in regards to laptop computers, you would find yourself amazed. Even though this information can be astounding, many of us still don�t take the time to back up the information on our laptops.To put it in simple terms, nothing in the computer industry is fool proof. Hard drives can crash, the laptop can get stolen, or it can even be dropped and rendered useless. To ensure that we are never left without our precious data, we should always create a backup of our information.There is no mistaken the fact that over a million laptops have been stolen over the years in the United States alone. Anytime a laptop is stolen, chances are that it won�t be recovered. If the information wasn�t backed up,...
Wireless Network Security
by: Jake ForresterIt seems that more and more home users are going with wireless networks rather than the tradition wired networks with wires hanging everywhere and running wild around the house and in the crawlspace. What seems like a good idea quickly turns into a nightmare if you don�t vamp up the security of your wireless network.Speed is of the essence. Typically, one thing matters to new users of wireless, getting connected and browsing that first website. While wireless connectivity can accomplish this, it�s best to set up your wireless connection securely before venturing out into cyberspace. Below are some tips to help secure your wireless network.Change the default admin password. Admin passwords are easily figured out by attackers when they are left as the default. Not changing...
Data Recovery Over Hard Disk Failure
by: Muneer MohammadHard Disk: An IntroductionHard Disks are used to store information. All information on computers are stored in files. Hard disks store the majority of information on today's modern computer. Hard disk drives (HDDs) can be critically damaged by static electricity, shock, and other factors, often resulting in failure or the loss of valuable data. In many cases it may become necessary to recover information from your hard drive. Such retrieval is quite possible.Hard Disk Failure*Physical FailuresPhysical failure occurs from sudden switch off, power failure, sliding them off desks and cheap components. As for data loss, data is only magnetic impulses on the surface of a hard disk. And ridiculously small bits of magnetism at that! When the magnetic impulse fades, or changes position,...
Software Backup For Everyone
by: John UgoshowaBacking up your data with almost any electrical device is crucial to keep things intact. No computer or other electronic device is crash proof, problems can occur at any time. All computers can crash at any given time, which normally results in the loss of all data that was stored on the hard drive.The potential for less is the ideal reason to create a backup of your software and data. How often or how much you need to backup things however, all depends on how you use your computer. If your data is very important or if you use your computer for work, you may need to create a backup of your software on a daily basis, possibly even hourly for some people.You can use various devices and equipment to backup your data, such as DVD and CD burners, tapes, external hard drives, servers...
Open Active Folder in Command Prompt !
Working through cmd prompt is not easy with long paths and folder names.This trick provides a solution !!!What can be done :** Command prompt can be added to 'Right Click Menu' of each folder.** Clicking on this will open the folder in cmd prompt.** Now, the files in that folder can easily be operated.How to do it :** Open any folder.** Tools >> Folder Options...** Change to File Types**...
Data Protection: Why and How
by: Paul AbbeyThe advent of world-spanning computer technologies has created an environment in which all sorts of data is easily accessible by almost anyone. At the same time, more and more of our personal data is being collected and stored in computer systems. How can we be sure that it's safe? Data protection systems and technologies exist to protect our privacy.Data protection is geared towards protecting personal information such as family details and medical records - information we may not want to share with just anyone. Data protection schemes aim to guarantee everyone a basic minimum of privacy in line with the Universal Declaration of...
How To Change Your Computer's Heat Sink
by: Otis CooperEveryone really want a fast hot computer when we want to do some business computing and when we want to play those high speed games.But we don't want a fast and Hot computer in the literal sense.Heat will destroy any computer component if not removed in time.And the CPU Chip is one of the main components of your system that produces heat.The heat sink has the all important task of keeping the CPU Chip cool so it does not overheat.And there may be times when the heat sink will fail to perform its job and must be changed.Changing the heat sink on your central processing unit or CPU chip is a simple job.And the best part is that you only need a small screwdriver,cotton swabs,and some rubbing alcohol.To change the heat sink remember to think safety first.This means that you want...
Try Out a Registry Cleaner - Speed Up Your System
by: Arvind SinghRegistry cleaners are made to make the system run faster and error free. These cleaners are available for free download from the Internet. So why not make the most of the system?Windows operating system has a database repository for all information pertaining to a computers configuration. This information will include the data regarding the hardware and the software of the system. It will also include information regarding the users and what permissions they have on the system. The system registry keeps on growing automatically as programs are added and deleted. As the registry keeps growing it gets loaded with unnecessary information and data. This gradually clutters and fragments the registry over time. The constant growth of the registry can also degrade the performance...
What Is an ActiveX Control And How Is It Related With The Registry ?
by: Arvind SinghActiveX is a technology that was developed by Microsoft to enhance the display of images, video and animation in their browsers. ActiveX components are a set of rules that guide the browser to display hi-resolution images and streaming video properly.It should suffice to say that ActiveX is a technology that was developed to bring the power of Object Linking and Embedding or OLE as it is popularly known, to empower web browsers and particularly Internet Explorer, to display such objects. When web pages with embedded ActiveX components are downloaded, the corresponding controls are also downloaded and automatically launched by the operating system of the computer. This can, over some time, clutter up the registry with unwanted data and controls, thus slowing down the system...
What Is A Shortcut And How Does It Work?
by: Arvind SinghA shortcut may be a link that you have created somewhere, usually on the desktop, or may be a combination of keys to launch a program. Shortcuts will all be registered in the registry and clutter it up as and when you keep on adding the shortcuts to the computer. The registry thus needs to be cleaned up regularly with a registry cleaner.There are two types of shortcuts in windows operating system environment. On shortcut is a link created and placed anywhere. This is mainly placed where one can see it such as on the desktop. Right clicking on the desktop and selecting -New - Shortcut can create a shortcut link on the desktop. Then browsing through the next window to get to the file or program that you want to create a shortcut link on the desktop to.Once you have selected the...
How To Avoid Spyware
by: Arvind SinghSpyware can install itself into your system when you clicked some link to a program, opened spam email, clicked on certain popup windows or if you were downloading some free utilities, toolbars or games. Protect yourself with antispyware software. And check to see if your security settings are too low, change the settings to default level or higher, and keep a check on what you download.Spyware is so invasive that Antispyware programs rank high on everyone's list of favorites when it comes to keeping the computer healthy and running. While no one's safe from spyware, there are some things you can do to avoid spyware, in addition...
How To Maintain Your Privacy Online
by: John PachecusNobody wants their private information all over the internet. If a hacker gets a hold of some of your personal information, it can ruin your life. Did you know that many websites collect your personal information without your permission and without you even knowing it?They collect this information for a variety of reasons. They like to get information and send you spam, adware, and junk mail. Sometimes hackers can get this personal information and use it for identity theft or to infiltrate your computer. But I know you are wondering �how do they get my private information through the Internet?�It is actually quite easy. First of all, every computer has an IP address. When you visit someone�s website, the website owner can track you through your IP address. All IP addresses...
Used Computers (Desktops/Laptops)� What To Look For?
by: Christophe CatessonNowadays desktops and laptops are much more durable and dependable that they were just five years ago. Therefore, buying a used or refurbished computer is becoming more of a trend.Suppliers replace their computers on average every 6 months and companies frequently upgrade their equipment. Buying one of these used or refurbished computers can save you a lot of money while still using a quite up to date technology. This is even more relevant if you are not a heavy user (i.e. most of your time on a computer is spent online, you may use a few standard applications once in a while). Even modestly priced computers will more than suffice for these types of demand.Thinking about buying a used or refurbished desktop or laptop?Buying a computer is not at all an easy job, one has...
What Is Internet Fax?
by: Titus HoskinsInternet Fax is simply using the Internet or your email system to send and receive faxes. Since it is web based, you can send your faxes anytime anywhere; as long as you have an Internet connection and these days that's available just about everywhere.You sign up with an Internet fax service provider to get your own fax number (local or toll free) which you use in the same manner as you would use any fax number. There is a small charge for this service but keep in mind you do not need an extra phone line to do Internet faxing since everything is done online.Many small and large business owners are switching over to Internet Fax...
10 Easy ways to improve Windows XP performance.
1.) Disable file indexing. The indexing service extracts information from documents and other files on the hard drive and creates a "searchable keyword index." As you can imagine, this process can be quite taxing on any system. The idea is that the user can search for a word, phrase, or property inside a document, should they have hundreds or thousands of documents and not know the file name of the document they want. Windows XP's built-in search functionality can still perform these kinds of searches without the Indexing service. It just takes longer. The OS has to open each file at the time of the request to help find what the user is looking...
Spyware Remover: Bursting Out The Spyware And Adware
by: Arvind SinghSpyware Remover is evolved as the need to keep your privacy intact when you do computing or surfing the Internet. These programs do block the suspected entry and clean any malicious codes. How to burst off their presence on the computer? Simply read this.Spyware Remover is evolved as the need to keep your privacy intact when you do computing or surfing the Internet. This program can block Spyware and their suspected entries and even clean any malicious codes. To effectively remove Spyware Adware from the system, the Spyware remover proceeds on full scan with some intricate areas like system files and registries. Collecting the...
Protecting Children Online With Internet Parental Controls
by: Kelly HunterThe World Wide Web is a fascinating place. It has obliterated geography in terms of education and business. It facilitates learning by allowing kids to see things and experiences aspects of different places they may never get the chance to see in the non-virtual world. The Internet can bring people together who otherwise would never know each other and create a virtual universe that is totally cohesive, with every kind of information imaginable literally available at your fingertips. Sounds great, doesn�t it?Unfortunately, the Internet has a dark side. It is full of material that is inappropriate for children and all kinds of...
Anti Virus Guide (Protecting you PC.)
Protecting Your PCVirus ProtectionExtra SecurityAntiVirus SoftwareEncyclopediasWhere To Get Free HelpVirus Protection There are two main steps to protecting your computer from viruses, Trojans and worms:1. Install AntiVirus softwareYou can purchase a copy of AntiVirus software and install it on your computer. If you do not have any such software installed on your computer - this should be the next item you buy! AntiVirus software protects you from becoming infected by regularly scanning all files on your computer for viruses, and in most cases by checking every single file that you access (including files received via email etc) for viruses.2....
Anti Virus Guide (Introduction)
Introduction What Is A VirusHow Viruses SpreadVirus HoaxesTrojan HorsesWormsCombinations What Is A VirusA virus is computer code, which makes copies of itself, without the computer user's (victim's) knowledge. Viruses attach themselves to other files or programs on the victim's computer - and often take complicated steps to disguise their presence.- Some viruses are deliberately harmful or malicious - they carry a "payload". For example, erasing data from the victim's hard-disk.- Other viruses simply attempt to make copies of themselves. Even these viruses can beharmful as they often have unintended consequences, and they always use computer...
