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- How safe if your browser? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryThere has been a news buzz in the technology media about the password security related to Chrome. According to online sources and software developers there seems to be a security flaw. Chrome does not seem to be efficient when it comes to protecting your passwords. Anyone who gains access to ...
Views: 1049 - 5 iPhone Apps for Managing Daily Tasks - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryThere are many Smartphones in the market but it seems that most technology users are fascinated with iPhones. This is due to various apps that helps increase efficiency and make your life simpler. Interestingly most users opt for purchasing an iPhone over other brands. Let us find out the ...
Views: 1336 - How to transfer files to another Mac using screen sharing? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryThe most used method of file sharing between two Macs is to use a USB Flash drive or traditional file-sharing services that usually take place through various network connections. Nowadays, users have many other options for file sharing which include synchronization services such as BitTorrent ...
Views: 1995 - 5 Tips to ensure social networking safety - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryIn the modern day, everyone using the internet is aware of social networking. People belonging to all age and categories including students, professionals, retired personnel, housewives and others are invariably related to social networking media. We connect to social networking websites such ...
Views: 1068 - What to do if you lose your data from Microsoft Outlook - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryFor both office and home users, Microsoft Outlook plays an important role in sending, receiving and managing e-mails, appointments, contacts or to-do list. In other words, Microsoft Outlook is the application that helps you manage your work life. Therefore, if Outlook develops some technical ...
Views: 1061 - Android Tips: Add Facebook picture to a contact and checking Outlook - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryBeing an Android user it is not necessary that you are familiar with all the functionalities there might be few things that you are still not aware of fully and need to get your hands on. For example when you are looking to add pictures of your Facebook pals to your Android contacts it might ...
Views: 1295 - 5 Things you can do to improve the security of your Home PC - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryImproving the security of your PC has become one of the difficult things do especially when millions of threats like viruses and malware are lurking into the web. It has become very important today to ensure the PC security because we use our computers for doing a lot of things such as Internet ...
Views: 832 - What are the security features of Internet Explorer (IE) and Mozilla Firefox web browsers? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryWeb browser is used by most of the PC users today to access internet for various purposes. Web browsers such as Internet Explorer (IE), Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari are the most used browsers today. Browser security becomes important because it helps you prevent majority of ...
Views: 999 - Top 5 Internet threats for Windows PC - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryThe extensive use of internet leaves your computer vulnerable to a lot of threats that may put your software security and data in danger of crashing or theft. With the viruses, hackers, worms and many different unruly elements that are freely doing rounds on the internet. These threats could be ...
Views: 991 - Disk Defragmentation: A quick fix to improve your PC speed - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryDisk defragmentation is a process associated with the hard disk of your computer and is designed to consolidate files within your hard drive to improve the speed and performance of your PC. Disk defragmentation becomes a necessity to get rid of fragmentation of hard drive and files. ...
Views: 899 - Effective tips to keep your MacBook Pro running at its best - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryEvery PC whether it is Mac or Windows tend to get slower with time. Your laptop becomes slower after you use it for a long time or if you keep on storing more and more data on it and Macs are no exception to it. But there are useful tips using which you can keep your Mac running fast. Below ...
Views: 1066 - How To Remove XP Antivirus Pro From Your Computer? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryXP Antivirus Pro 2013 is the latest computer virus that belongs to the family of rogue antispyware programs. This virus gets passed on in case one has visited an infected website that may have exploited the weakness of one of the antivirus programs or through an infected email attachment. ...
Views: 1112 - Benefits Of Firewall Protection - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryFirewall is not a new word for PC users because it plays very important role in PC security. Nevertheless, users across the globe sometimes fail to understand its importance and become the victim of online threats. By not employing a firewall, you expose your PC to millions of online threats ...
Views: 888 - How To Prevent Malware? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryMalware is often found in the form of malicious software that gets installed on your PC either knowingly or unknowingly. Such software are developed with a motive to rob information from the user and also dupe innocent users through scams to fleece their hard earned money. Previously malware was ...
Views: 968 - What do you mean by server downtime? Tips to reduce it to the minimum! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Brooke M. PerryIn the last couple of decades the mode of business operation has been transformed because of the popularity of online marketing or online business operations. Almost all business groups are today available online and inform their target customers about their products and services through web ...
Views: 4564 - Firewall: An important component of PC security - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Brooke M. PerrySecuring your PC from viruses and malware has become one of the most challenging tasks these days. Millions of malicious programs are suspended in the web galaxy to gain control over your computer and cause substantial harm to data and software. In such circumstances, you must have an active ...
Views: 827 - Don’t want Facebook and Twitter to track your web presence! Block them - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryFacebook and Twitter is undoubtedly a favorite pastime and passion for people of all ages in particular youth. The social networking websites are highly exciting, connecting, interactive and popular but also have certain disadvantages as well. Did you realize that when you ‘Like’ a website, ...
Views: 1211 - Tips to help you run Windows 8 Apps on a Netbook - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryWindows 8 brings in new tile based apps that has been optimized for touchscreens. The ‘Snap’ feature on the new Microsoft OS allows users to resize and re-position apps by dragging them to one corner of the screen. Some users have raised queries in online forums about an error message that pops ...
Views: 1606 - Is your antivirus protecting your PC from malware? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryWe have been using antivirus software to protect our PCs from viruses and malware for a long time. But nowadays, questions are being raised regularly that whether these antivirus programs are still useful and competent enough to protect our systems. So far, these security programs or suites ...
Views: 753 - 5 most common Cloud Security issues - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryCloud storage and sharing services are increasingly popular these days. It offers unlimited storage space for users to store different things like content and confidential information like passwords, PINs, debit/credit card details and so on. These online services use remote servers to store ...
Views: 1247 - Effective Tips To Protect Your PC From Malware - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe malware attacks on both PCs and mobile devices are on a constant rise. According to the data made available by a reputed security firm, more than one billion threats have been detected in just one quarter of the 2012. Security experts detected a total of 89.5 million URLs involved in ...
Views: 761 - Best 5 free antivirus software available today in the market - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Brooke M. PerrySecurity from viruses and malware is a prime concern for all. If your computer is infected even once, you run the risk of losing all important and confidential data. It can even render your machine completely useless. For this reason, everyone should have some antivirus software installed on ...
Views: 4735 - 5 most faced CSS browser incompatibility issues - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryBrowser incompatibility issues are very common while you are creating a CSS (Cascading style sheet) for your project. You are exposed to variety of bugs or issues that might create issues while browsing experience because of browser incompatibility. Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are two ...
Views: 904 - Ways to Activate Touchpad Gestures on Windows 8 RTM? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryMicrosoft’s new desktop operating system, Windows 8, is all set to hit the retail market on October 26. Meanwhile, the Redmond based IT giant has recently released Windows 8 for manufacturers and developers specifically, with a version called Windows 8 RTM (Release to Manufacturing). Earlier, ...
Views: 1595 - Top 6 computer related threats for this month - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe benefits and usage of computers globally have incremented manifold with the dissemination and feasibility of internet network. Over the preceding years it has rolled out benefits that has brought substantial changes in our lifestyle be it entertainment, information sharing or other service ...
Views: 1014 - What is the difference between 32 and 64 bit Operating System? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryIt is often a difficult situation for a common user to choose between a 32 and 64 bit Operating System (OS). Confusions and misconceptions about the merits and demerits of these two versions of OS are mind boggling indeed. Choosing either of these OS versions is more about your requirement and ...
Views: 743 - Compare and contrast: Firefox 10 vs. Internet Explorer 9 - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe domain of web browsers has always been packed with competition and intense challenge of providing the most to the user. Generally, most of people mean Internet Explorer (IE) as a browser because it has carved a niche among users as a synonym of internet browsing. However, now the scenario ...
Views: 1475 - How to stop programs from opening automatically while starting up Mac - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryToo many applications or software running during the startup of your Mac takes a toll on the speed and performance of your computer. Usually, when you start your Mac, software like iTunes or Dropbox gets started. Moreover, software that is rarely used also get started. This is the point where ...
Views: 1310 - Four effective methods to detect phishing attacks - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryUndoubtedly, internet is a huge pool of information and entertainment but it carries its darker side as well that can pose serious security threats for your privacy and information. Websites like Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Dropbox and banking portals can be used by cybercriminals to execute ...
Views: 1143 - What is mSpy and what are its features? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryWhat is mSpy? Today technology benefits all those who use different gadgets, devices or services. One such class that is benefitted by the mSpy mobile software belongs to mobile users. The new and innovative mSpy refers to a mobile phone spying software that is equipped with amazing features. ...
Views: 1386 - Microsoft rolls out Outlook: The free e-mail service - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryHotmail.com has been an age-old webmail service that was acquired by Microsoft a year after its launch in 1996. Ever since, there have been lots of modifications to the design, interface and features of Hotmail. The latest is that Microsoft has rebranded it to Outlook.com with some modifications ...
Views: 682 - Getting Rid of Annoying Icons in Windows 7 Notification Area: Learn How to Customize It - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe lower right hand side of the Windows 7 taskbar houses the notification area or system tray, as it is popularly known. There are several icons on this tray which often clutters it up. Some of these icons are required on a regular basis while others have sporadic usage. Many such old and ...
Views: 2331 - Benefits of syncing your iPhone/iPad with Mountain Lion via iCloud - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryOS X Mountain Lion is here and it brings a number of news features that make your mundane computer related tasks easier than ever before. Among the 200 new features, it has integrated iCloud, a web based data storage and sharing service from Apple. Users can register themselves on the iCloud ...
Views: 1511 - How to control music wirelessly on your Android device? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryWireless syncing and sharing of data is in vogue these days and it has made life easier than ever before from the technological perspective. How about tuning in to your favorite music after a hard day’s work from your smartphone to speakers without using any fussy wires or dock? With wireless ...
Views: 1177 - Is the era of laptop is over with Windows 8 tablets? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryLaptops were considered to be a technological marvel that allows extended portability and smooth computing experience. Time has changed, technology has progressed to find out new things and now the forte of laptop is consistently being challenged by the modern generation and advanced tablets ...
Views: 1134 - Windows 8 and Ice Cream Sandwich: omnipresent technology? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryAndroid has majorly contributed to popularize smartphones and tablets. If we go back to 2008 when this technology was unveiled, it was difficult to make a statement then about how this mobile operating system is going to fare in future. Probably Google would also be more than pleased to see it ...
Views: 1021 - Macs Become More Secured With the Latest Apple OS - OS X Mountain Lion - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryInspired by its smartphone counterpart, OS X Mountain Lion from Apple brings in a bevy of new features to desktops and laptops. It will be available to users July onwards from the Mac app store at a price of $20. You can now mount your Mac on a gaming console, get notifications and do a lot more ...
Views: 1046 - How to download DVD into iPhone 4S? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe first question that strikes users while transferring a DVD file to an iPhone is whether it will support the format. If you are a movie lover and want to have your favorite ones on your iPhone for viewing them while on the move, you can be assured of the format support. It is not at all ...
Views: 837 - Five best ways to prevent unauthorized access to data on your laptop - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryUnauthorized access refers to invading someone’s computer without permission. It may happen if you leave your workstation unlocked, if you have defenseless access to the internet as well as from viruses and malware. To protect the privacy of your data, you should always adopt some preventive ...
Views: 5981 - OS X Mountain Lion cheers gaming enthusiasts - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe forthcoming desktop operating system from Apple, OS X Mountain Lion, will bring the Game Center app that will cater largely to gaming enthusiasts. What you require to access this app is only a Game Center account that you can create with your Apple ID. There are features like LeaderBoard ...
Views: 1618 - How to customize the home screen of iPad? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe iPad’s display and user interface blends style with sophistication which users love to retain for a while. But after a certain period of time, monotony creeps in and you feel like changing your home screen to have new wallpaper, use different alert tones for each function and relocate ...
Views: 1947 - Its time free your system from DNSChanger rootkit as FBI is likely to plug out its servers in July 2012 - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryAs we all know that in July 2012, the Internet Systems Consortium will permanently shut down the DNS servers that were deployed to serve as a stopgap arrangement for the victims of malicious DNS servers during the Operation Ghost Click. This operation was launched by FBI to apprehend Estonian ...
Views: 803 - Two best browsers for HTC One X - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryHTC One X is one of the latest smartphones available today in the market. HTC has recently introduced this device with advanced features and specifications. It runs on the Android 4.0 (Ice-cream Sandwich) from Google as the operating system and giving fair competition to the Samsung’s Galaxy S ...
Views: 2694 - Four effective ways to protect Windows 8 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryEvery one of us uses computers to store vital and sensitive information in form of documents, folders, images, video etc and no one can afford to lose any of these data. Loss of data from desktops and laptops has become the most dreaded situation for any computer user. In this situation it is ...
Views: 962 - Always Use Firewall Security to Protect Your Computer and Private Data - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryYou will rarely find a person who has not used the internet these days. The internet is a vast forum which is used by people from all walks of life for different purposes. From academics to communication to online shopping, internet is needed for all and is indispensable to us. Like everything ...
Views: 845 - Features of Windows 8 Pro that you must know!! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryTechnology changes at a rapid pace and almost every month we witness something new and innovative in this domain. Microsoft is one such house that has been contributing to this change with its many useful software and utility. Recently, it has announced that the next Operating System in line, ...
Views: 1126 - Are the storage devices and other media responsible for spreading viruses? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe last two decades have seen many changes in the technological arena and the invention of the internet is one of them. The popularity and penetration of the internet in almost every aspects of life has made things easy for us but at the same time it has also created some problems. The threat ...
Views: 768 - Use of F8 to Become Redundant In Windows 8 - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryMicrosoft has promised to put an end to endless reboots in its upcoming operating system, Windows 8. The faster startup time of Windows 8 will hardly give users any room to tap F8 repeatedly while booting. According to company officials, the new OS will have a built-in menu which will be ...
Views: 1051 - Choose Fix My PC service to avail instant computer support - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryOur life without computers is something that is difficult to assume. In such a scenario things go haywire when your PC, laptop or netbook develops some technical snag and prevents you from working. This is irritating especially when you are about to finalize an important task. You will need to ...
Views: 909 - ‘Fix my PC’ service for virus removal and error troubleshooting on your laptop and PC - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Brooke M. PerryThe number of computer support service providers is increasing manifold. It looks like service providers are trying to keep up their pace with the increasing number of computers worldwide. It can be attributed mainly to the limited knowledge of people using computers as they require additional ...
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