Thursday, November 27, 2008

internet safety

There are many things that parents can do when it comes to Internet safety, but sadly, many do not take advantage of it. If a child were standing out in the middle of a public place shouting out their personal information to iffy people, and having intimate conversations with anyone who came along, a parent would surely be upset and make them stop. The Internet is basically the same thing, but parents don’t think that this is as dangerous. Though it’s not in a way, in another way it even more so.
There are many software tools that parents can use for Internet safety, but that is only half of the battle. Teenagers should never have access to a computer in their room when no one can see what they are doing. Though this might be the easy way to do things, no one can keep an eye on them when they are locked away in their room. To have proper Internet safety, parents have to be able to see what is going on at all times.
There are certain codes that teens use to warn the person they are talking to that a parent is in the room. If you see your child type initials and then stop typing all together, they may be talking to someone they don’t want parents to know about. However, they may also be talking to a friend and they might just be talking about something they don’t want parents to hear. This might be harmless, but it might not be. Though your child may freak out when you talk about Internet safety as you read though some of their stuff, it is your job to protect them, not be their best buddy.
Another way to keep track if Internet safety issues is to make sure each computer has an admin account that is locked with a password. That should be used to visit the history of the computer to see where the child or children are going when they are online. You may not want to dig in when they are having an obviously innocent conversation with someone you both know, or that they know from school, but you do have a right to know where they go online. It is also a great idea to put a filter on any computer to keep them from the sites that you don’t want anyone to visit.

by There are many things that parents can do when it comes to Internet safety, but sadly, many do not take advantage of it. If a child were standing out in the middle of a public place shouting out their personal information to iffy people, and having intimate conversations with anyone who came along, a parent would surely be upset and make them stop. The Internet is basically the same thing, but parents don’t think that this is as dangerous. Though it’s not in a way, in another way it even more so.
There are many software tools that parents can use for Internet safety, but that is only half of the battle. Teenagers should never have access to a computer in their room when no one can see what they are doing. Though this might be the easy way to do things, no one can keep an eye on them when they are locked away in their room. To have proper Internet safety, parents have to be able to see what is going on at all times.
There are certain codes that teens use to warn the person they are talking to that a parent is in the room. If you see your child type initials and then stop typing all together, they may be talking to someone they don’t want parents to know about. However, they may also be talking to a friend and they might just be talking about something they don’t want parents to hear. This might be harmless, but it might not be. Though your child may freak out when you talk about Internet safety as you read though some of their stuff, it is your job to protect them, not be their best buddy.
Another way to keep track if Internet safety issues is to make sure each computer has an admin account that is locked with a password. That should be used to visit the history of the computer to see where the child or children are going when they are online. You may not want to dig in when they are having an obviously innocent conversation with someone you both know, or that they know from school, but you do have a right to know where they go online. It is also a great idea to put a filter on any computer to keep them from the sites that you don’t want anyone to visit.

by There are many things that parents can do when it comes to Internet safety, but sadly, many do not take advantage of it. If a child were standing out in the middle of a public place shouting out their personal information to iffy people, and having intimate conversations with anyone who came along, a parent would surely be upset and make them stop. The Internet is basically the same thing, but parents don’t think that this is as dangerous. Though it’s not in a way, in another way it even more so.
There are many software tools that parents can use for Internet safety, but that is only half of the battle. Teenagers should never have access to a computer in their room when no one can see what they are doing. Though this might be the easy way to do things, no one can keep an eye on them when they are locked away in their room. To have proper Internet safety, parents have to be able to see what is going on at all times.
There are certain codes that teens use to warn the person they are talking to that a parent is in the room. If you see your child type initials and then stop typing all together, they may be talking to someone they don’t want parents to know about. However, they may also be talking to a friend and they might just be talking about something they don’t want parents to hear. This might be harmless, but it might not be. Though your child may freak out when you talk about Internet safety as you read though some of their stuff, it is your job to protect them, not be their best buddy.
Another way to keep track if Internet safety issues is to make sure each computer has an admin account that is locked with a password. That should be used to visit the history of the computer to see where the child or children are going when they are online. You may not want to dig in when they are having an obviously innocent conversation with someone you both know, or that they know from school, but you do have a right to know where they go online. It is also a great idea to put a filter on any computer to keep them from the sites that you don’t want anyone to visit.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Computer Parts Online

Once you decide to buy computer parts, where you buy them from is the next big step. One can always buy from a friendly neighborhood computer parts dealer. Alternately, with the advent of Internet, one has the convenience of going through literally hundreds of product catalogs and arriving at a purchasing decision.
One can come across virtually hundreds of computer parts merchants through a simple online search. In fact, cheap and discount computer hardware is very easy to find online. Whether it is notebook parts, or cheap gaming computers, or even a printer, you can find them extensively advertised and sold online.
Buying a computer part online is often cheaper than buying it from a dealer, as the overhead costs are reduced. This means that you pay less and get more. This is one advantage that has led people in increasing numbers to shop for parts online, especially from a wholesaler. Since the entire sales channel is literally cut in half, you do not pay for the extra margin, which you would have had you purchased the same from a retailer. There is also the convenience factor of shopping online.
Reader reviews are also a great source of information at these online resources. This being the case, one should always take care to ensure that the parts that one is buying are genuine. What this means is that one should always buy these computer parts from a reputed online dealer. While this is not a problem with leading brands, if you are buying from a dealer who stocks up all kinds of parts including branded ones, check for some kind of certification of authenticity. This will ensure that you don't face future hassles

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Computer Crime

With outstanding technology, often come drawbacks. Take the cellular telephone for example. Now they're saying that excessive use of your mobile phone can cause cancer. This notion alone makes me refrain from using my cell phone much. Then there are the issues with computers and the Internet. No, I'm not telling you that your WIFI connection causes brain tumors or your laptop will cause a cyst in your abdomen. I have no idea about those things. I'm referring to computer crime. You know, all the negative activity that takes place over the Internet. At this point it seems endless.

People all over the world become the victims of identity theft. Apparently conniving little hackers with little ambition for a career would rather steal someone's identity in order to acquire things free of charge. But not free for the victim of course. Nope; they are the ones that pay and have their credit ruined. A minor bout with identity fraud actually happened to my wife a few years back. Someone had stolen her identity and gained access to her bank account. They proceeded in purchasing a cell phone plan. Fortunately for us, the bank took care of the charge and investigated further. They thought my wife's account information was retrieved via the Internet, hence making this a computer crime. Be very careful with your bank access on the web, and guard all passwords with your life.

Identity theft is not the more serious of computer crime issues. Certainly the major one at-hand concerns sex offenders. Every day sick individuals are using the web to pinpoint minors. They acquire their information on a chat forum, and/or pose as another minor to converse with them and find things out. A major medium where this computer crime often begins is on websites like Myspace.com. Although these free chat sites were designed with good intentions, sex offenders and criminals naturally took total advantage of them. In order to avoid computer crime and keep your children from conversing with strangers, be vigilant when surfing the web and monitor your kids when they use the Internet. Also, never be afraid to talk to them about these issues and how to remain safe.

Friday, November 7, 2008

How to Decide Between a Laptop or a Desktop

Lots of people buy computers everyday, however it is a difficult task for some. Deciding between a laptop and desktop PC is an easy decision once you evaluate what tasks you are going to complete with the computer and where you plan to use it. Things like price, computer specs (specifications), portability and style + design are all important factors to consider before purchasing.

One of the most important considerations is; in what environment you are going to use it? If you are just using it at home and don't need to move it around a lot, a desktop PC would be ideal. However, if you want to use it in multiple locations eg.(on the train, school, work, lying in bed) a laptop would be more suitable. Of course, if you don't want to move it around, a laptop is more compact and will take up less space inside your house.

Better prices and specs are both reasons to get a desktop PC over a laptop. PCs are drastically cheaper than laptops and have better performance for what you pay. If you see a cheap laptop advertised, you will be able to find a better performing PC for a cheaper price. Desktop PCs are also easily upgradeable. This means you can add extra fans, upgrade video card, motherboard and add your own cards into PCI slots. None of this can be done easily with a laptop.

Whether you decide to buy a desktop PC or a laptop make sure you are happy with the specs and design. Be careful to think about what is best for you before you go into a shop and let a sales person force you into a sale

STEP

1.Determine if you really need to take your computer around with you(you may go on business trips for example). If so, buy a laptop computer.

2.Determine if you have a slight need for portability, or if lack of space is a concern. If so, consider one of the new "slim-top" or "slim-line" desktop computers.

3.Expect to get much more speed and functionality from a desktop computer, for the same price as a laptop.

4.Expect more expensive and frequent repairs with a laptop computer.

5.Buy a desktop computer if you will be working with graphics or multimedia or playing action games, as laptop screens are ,sometimes but not always, small and low-resolution.

6.Choose a desktop computer if you are seeking upgradability.

How to Decide Between a Laptop or a Desktop

Friday, October 31, 2008

Wholesale Computer Rentals

There are varieties of computer products and services that are available at wholesale rates. Traveling businessmen, corporate conferences and companies that conduct training seminars make the best use of wholesale computer rentals. The companies who offer this service are fast, friendly and professional. The services of wholesale computer rentals are done professionally, and they ensure computer configuration and client support. The companies that are into the business of selling computers at a wholesale rate promote training, system sales, Internet, web designing and hosting of web site as well.
They are solely responsible for the entire setup and configuration of the computers, so that the training sessions or seminars can be conducted with ease. They have solutions for problems that might be encountered in day-to-day computer use. They are well equipped with the latest resources and tools and offer services for hardware needs. They also have updates that are necessary to keep in tune with the latest technology.
Rental companies offer a high level of personal service, and customers are assured full support throughout the rental period. If any problems occur during the rental period, the problem will be fixed or replaced at no cost. They also can provide services to data storage and data recovery. Wholesale computer rentals are available for long and short-term rentals, and include monitors in all sizes, multimedia systems, IBM computers, laptop computers, laser printers, scanners, CD ROMs, modems, mouse and networking systems.
Wholesale computer rental offers brand name software and is protected from illegal copying. Pirated software is not entertained by wholesale computer rentals, because pirated software is likely to be infected with viruses, which will lead to data loss and corruption. In such cases, the wholesale computer rental companies give maximum benefits to the customers.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

What You Should Know About Cleaning Your Computer

What a lot of computer owners don’t realize is how important it is to keep your computer clean. Cleaning your computer is almost all the time considered not to be a priority of any computer owner. Why? I have to believe that it’s lack of knowledge. In other words not a full understanding what the fuse is all about.
A computer is a very delicate piece of equipment. The computer works hard to entertain you, and serve your bidding. While your computer is doing all this it is running or is turned on. When the computer is on, all the components inside of the computer are working causing the computer to get hot. Depending on what you are doing on your computer at any given time, will in a lot of cases depend on how hot the computer will get.
Cooling is a very important part of your computer system. If your computer gets to hot things start to happen, bad things. Things that you don’t really don’t want going on inside your computer. In other words computer components will brake or burnt out. This will render them useless. Meaning they will have to be replaced.
The biggest cooling threat to all computers is dust. When a computer is on the components inside the computer are electrically charged. It’s the electrically charged components that attract the dust in side of your computer. What happens when you leave the dust unattended in side your computer? It will build up on the computer components, and especially the computer processor heat sink. When the dust builds up on the computer components, they can no longer breathe or circulate the much needed cooler air that allows computer components to cool down. If your computer components can not cool down they will simply break down.
You should try and get the most you can out of your computer. You can increase your chances of achieving that goal with a simple cleaning. I recommend a good cleaning at least once a month. This would also depend on your environment. The reason why I recommend cleaning the inside of the computer once a month is that it makes the cleaning job easier by decreasing the dust build up inside the computer.

by Robert Emler
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

How to Pick a Hosting Provider

How do you choose a hosting provider when there are thousands of hosting companies available online? It’s like going through the yellow pages trying to find burger restaurants. There are lots of them. Hopefully these tips will steer you in the right direction.Important factors in selecting a web hosting company include the percentage of server uptime. 98 to 99% uptime is the dream standard for server uptime, 65% is unacceptable. The higher the downtime of a server, the lower the potential for traffic at your web site. Another consideration is how much space is provided for the files that will make up your web site. How much bandwidth is in your package? Monthly bandwidth is the amount of data transfer allowed for visitors to view and use your web site.

With today’s changing trends in web hosting services, it is important to get as much server space and bandwidth as you can. This will allow for necessary updates and increased traffic to your site as it becomes more popular.


It is equally important when purchasing business web hosting that CGI access is provided; along with features such as MySQL, Real Audio, Real Video, and Cold Fusion (which some companies sell as an add on component). A crucial feature necessary for doing ecommerce is SSL, or Secure Socket Layer. This encrypts all order and credit card information until it reaches you. An SSL certificate can be purchased from most web hosting providers. Displaying it on your ecommerce web site verifies that your site transactions are safe and secure.

You will need a domain name that reflects the nature of your business. For instance, a sports business might have a URL that is www.coloradosports.com . To get your own unique domain name, you must first check the availability of the name with a domain name search, offered by domain registrars such as Network Solutions.

There are many service providers to choose from. If you do your homework, you’ll find some good deals that will fit your budget.
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Monday, October 27, 2008

Computer Parts Sales

Before you purchase any computer parts, whether you are building your own computer or fix the one you have, be sure that you know what you are purchasing. You need to do some research in order to make the right choices in selecting the correct computer parts, installing them correctly, properly maintaining them, connecting peripherals and troubleshooting when necessary. Be sure to inspect all parts you buy before installing them into your computer; a faulty part can damage the system in its entirety.
If you are building your own computer, you will need the following parts:
* Computer Case - Function
* Computer Case - Selecting
* Power Supply
* Processor(CPU) along with the Heatsink/Fan
* Motherboard
* Hard Drive
* Memory
* Keyboard and Mouse
* CD Drive
* Floppy drive
* PCI Cards
* USB Port
* Monitor
* Operating System
* IDE Cables
* Graphics Card/Video Card
* Sound Card/Audio Card
* Modem
You will probably also want to purchase a good security software program. It is important to protect your computer from viruses and hackers. And, you should also be prepared with a UPS backup system in case you lose power. Internet security software includes: Antivirus software, firewall, surge suppressor or UPS backup and a computer Internet security.
There are also accessories that you can add to make your computer fun to use. These include speakers, headphones, DVD drives, scanners, digital cameras and Webcam. There are many online computer stores who have excellent quality systems and computer parts at great prices or you can buy when wholesale computer parts begin at your area

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Sunday, October 26, 2008

BUYING A NEW ONE OR UPGRADING


Upgrading Your Computer With Wholesale Computer Parts
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When computers gained popularity in homes around the world starting in the late 1980's, it was common to upgrade a computer every few years to make sure that it stayed current with the latest technology. One of the reasons why upgrading was so popular was because computers cost about $2500 at the time whereas upgrading the motherboard and few other components would run you a few hundred dollars.
Over the years as the cost of technology has decreased greatly which is great for computer geeks. Every year or two you can wander down to your local computer store or to an online store and pickup a new computer for less than $1000.
Seems like a great deal doesn't it, so what's the downside?
The downside is the cost that replacing a PC has on the environment. Unfortunately because of the cheap computers that are available, computers are replaced every year or two and the old computers either get sold for about 10% of what you paid for it, or it goes to the landfill. Computer parts are made from many different harmful materials that should not end up in our landfill sites since they can pollute the water and never decompose.
Before heading out to buy a new computer, why not try upgrading your computer using wholesale computer parts that are readily available on the internet? For many users it's simply not necessary to have the latest technology, especially if you only use the computer for email and the internet. Don't be fooled by all the advertisements that suggest that you need a new computer.
If you are finding that your computer is in need of a bit of a boost, there are a few wholesale computer parts that you might want to look into. First, consider adding more Memory (RAM) to your computer. In recent years the price of RAM has dropped dramatically and you can upgrade for a substantial increase in speed for less than $40.
If your hard drive is getting full, consider buying an external hard drive to store all your personal files. A hard drive that is nearing capacity can slow your computer down. You can buy more storage than most people will ever need for less than $80.
The best place to find wholesale computer parts is online as major retailers mark-up their computer components substantially. You will notice price differences as much as 50% lower when buying computer parts online. By upgrading your computer with wholesale computer parts not only will you save money, but you will also be doing your part to reduce garbage that would otherwise end up in our landfills.
By Blake Hygate
Wholesale computer parts is not only for upgrading but to buying a new computer also.Unfortunately most of people don`t know how to take an advantage of wholesale computer parts for.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Most branded computers

Most branded computers today have become highly un affordable including their parts such as memories, mother boards, and other assorted computer innards, so if you are thinking of purchasing a new computer system. Consider gathering wholesale computer parts because the prices of good computers have remained more or less constant and offering the same kind of services as the rest of the computers.
Wholesale parts are an excellent way to source out and build your own computer. Most people are of the opinion that these parts are in some way inferior to the ones available in branded computers. As for me I always assumed that dealers in these parts used this as a means for cheap and inefficient computer manufacturers to offload their low-grade stock on unsuspecting consumers.
Manufactures make more parts than required by an order from a branded computer dealer. This is an integral quality control feature in order to ensure that a sudden spurt in demand or a quality crisis can be handled quickly and efficiently. When the order is processed without confrontation, the excess parts are off loaded to wholesale computer parts dealers for a huge discount.
They then sell these replacement items for a discount to those who know better and are willing to invest the time and effort that it takes to build our own computers. Which means, by buying the parts directly from these dealers, we stand to make enormous investments. The next time you desire to go in for a computer procure, do consider others, apart from the habitual computer manufacturers. Consider sourcing out your computer from the wholesale computer parts dealers. And you'll never lament your choice.
Peter Gitundu Researches and Reports on Computer.