If you regularly use a computer in your work, chances are good that you are at least aware of the concept of cloud storage. This is a great way to remotely backup your data, providing for a security net when your computer or network suffers a meltdown. For a long time, this was the sole […]
Backing up data to the cloud is a common practice today. It’s a comforting idea that, even if the worst should happen to your own computer, all of your important files exist in a highly secure server under the protection of a huge corporation somewhere. However, it’s a good idea to not rely too strongly […]
Maintaining a clean computer is a big part of extending its lifespan. Dust and other debris gradually build up within the components of your computer, which can lead to problems like button failures, broken fans, and a total meltdown of the motherboard. It is therefore recommended that you periodically clean out the insides of your […]
There are a lot of good programs in place to help protect you from malicious software. Anti-virus products can warn you away from sketchy sites, malware protection can block unauthorized entities from accessing your computer, and spam filters can keep phishing scams out of your inbox. Unfortunately, no system is perfect, and one wrong step […]
We often take Internet access for granted, especially with so many portable devices at our fingertips. But if you’re on the road, at a restaurant, or anywhere else without a readily available Wi-Fi network, how do you stay connected? You could use your iPhone to browse the web or respond to emails, but long periods […]
Green Computing Computers have come under fire lately as a big contributor to global climate change, both in their manufacturing and in their high energy usage. For some people, a computer can add just as much to their energy bills as their refrigerator. With this in mind, many are trying to go the extra mile […]
In a recent post, Facebook announced new measures to offer its users protection from viruses and other malware. By partnering with an antivirus firm by the name of ESET, it has integrated antivirus programming into its abuse detection and prevention system. Should the system detect any suspicious activity while you are logged on to your […]
For a long time, people recognized Apple computers as the safer alternative to the Microsoft machines. After all, while Microsoft users were frequently plagued with viruses and malware, the Macs could securely surf the web without even the need for an anti-virus program. But today, this is no longer the reality for Mac users, and […]
We’re seeing more and more of the world in pixelated form nowadays, via our computers, our smartphones, and our increasingly larger TV’s. It is, therefore, a source of great frustration for many people when their screens are marred by “lit pixels”, or pixels that get stuck on a single color. When this happens, what should […]
A lot of people are talking about internet security nowadays. Between the famous leaks of Instagram photos, celebrity hacks, and the cyber attack on Sony, it would seem that the online world is devolving into a barbaric warzone. And, if that wasn’t enough, it would appear that the very internet powers that be are vulnerable […]
