New computer technology comes out continuously. As a computer consultant you probably want to keep up with all the new computer technology that comes along. You're most likely in love with technology - always looking for a new intrusion protection product to play with or another border-gateway protocol. What you have to realize is that your small business clients aren't experimenting with new computer technology and so you shouldn't be wasting your time investigating it.
New Computer Technology Distractions
New computer technology is a distraction you can't afford. It's easy to get caught-up with keeping-up, but, no one is paying you for your raw technical knowledge. They aren't paying you for knowing the latest new computer technology, they are paying you for knowing the technology they are using.
If you've been in corporate IT for a long time you're way ahead of the average small business anyway. The average small business is going to be at least six to twelve sometimes even 18 months behind the new computer technology you see in the average enterprise IT shop.
In the early stages of your business, you have to put learning new computer technology on the back burner. Adjust your priorities and put 90 percent of your R&D on the back burner for the next three to six months. Concentrate on finding paying clients. If those paying clients start demanding skills with new computer technology, that's when you invest your time and energy.
The Bottom Line on New Computer Technology
You're in the business you're in because you love new computer technology. Unfortunately, in the business building stage you can't afford to spend your time learning, you have to spend your time doing - and getting paid for doing it. New computer technology isn't being used in the majority of clients' applications anyway. Put your passion for new computer technology on hold for a while and be passionate about finding steady, paying customers.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Anti Spam Tools And Software
It is estimated that Americans own, use and operate approximately 50 million e-mail accounts. For a product or service seller, who predominantly works online, that represents nearly 50 million prospective clients. This universe of untapped potential customers has proved difficult to resist for many people. And unfortunately, the ones who exploit it the most are spammers who send across spam e-mails.
Most of the unsolicited e-mail that you get in your mailbox, may be categorized as spam. The typical traits of a spam e-mail are that it is usually, if not always, addressed to several people, pitches a product or information that is useless or irrelevant to you and comes to you as a message several times, with no un-subscribe option. Of course, this is only a broad generalization. Spammers today have found ways and means of beating the system to get their message across.
There are a number of anti spam tools and software available on the Internet. Basically, anti spam software has the following attributes. It helps you control the spam emails that enter your inbox. It does this by enabling anti spam filters and blockers to keep out known and recognized spammers. It enables you to wage an anti-spam war by specifying custom filters, based on subject, domain name, specific words in the body of the e-mail etc. Anti spam software also allows you the ability to segregate friends from spammers, thus ensuring that genuine mails get to you.
Considering that spam goes hand in hand with other malicious Internet clutter like viruses and Trojans, it is not surprising to note that several virus protection companies have joined in the anti spam war. Symantec Corporation has its own product – Symantec Brightmail Anti Spam – to battle spam. There is also a Norton version – the Norton Anti Spam. Microsoft too offers its own version of an anti spam software. A look at any reputed computer magazine will also show you a number of anti spam products. Finally, an internet search could reveal lots of anti spam products that you can read about, understand and buy to suit your specific needs.
www.anti-spam-software.com has a proprietary software called Spam agent that can be used to weed out spam. www.spamkiller.com is another anti spam site worth visiting. And www.spambutcher.com, as the name suggest takes anti spam software to another level! But not all anti spam software are commercial products. Recognizing the need to weed out spam from the Internet, a number of individuals and corporations offer a basic version of anti spam software as freeware or shareware. www.webattack.com for instance has some pretty nifty anti spam tools and software that you can download and use. www.nonags.com has an entire section dedicated to anti spam software, most of which are free to download and use for individuals. Other popular sites like Download junction also offer a wide array of anti spam software for individuals.
Spam, which is already an irritant today, is slowly growing into a problem that needs to be weeded out in order to keep the Internet free and global. The more spammers clog up bandwidth and irritate users with their spam, the more anti spam protection users will equip themselves with. Ultimately, it will defeat the very purpose of communication over the internet, something that we all share and enjoy today. So, go the anti-spam way and discover how refreshing the experience can be.
Most of the unsolicited e-mail that you get in your mailbox, may be categorized as spam. The typical traits of a spam e-mail are that it is usually, if not always, addressed to several people, pitches a product or information that is useless or irrelevant to you and comes to you as a message several times, with no un-subscribe option. Of course, this is only a broad generalization. Spammers today have found ways and means of beating the system to get their message across.
There are a number of anti spam tools and software available on the Internet. Basically, anti spam software has the following attributes. It helps you control the spam emails that enter your inbox. It does this by enabling anti spam filters and blockers to keep out known and recognized spammers. It enables you to wage an anti-spam war by specifying custom filters, based on subject, domain name, specific words in the body of the e-mail etc. Anti spam software also allows you the ability to segregate friends from spammers, thus ensuring that genuine mails get to you.
Considering that spam goes hand in hand with other malicious Internet clutter like viruses and Trojans, it is not surprising to note that several virus protection companies have joined in the anti spam war. Symantec Corporation has its own product – Symantec Brightmail Anti Spam – to battle spam. There is also a Norton version – the Norton Anti Spam. Microsoft too offers its own version of an anti spam software. A look at any reputed computer magazine will also show you a number of anti spam products. Finally, an internet search could reveal lots of anti spam products that you can read about, understand and buy to suit your specific needs.
www.anti-spam-software.com has a proprietary software called Spam agent that can be used to weed out spam. www.spamkiller.com is another anti spam site worth visiting. And www.spambutcher.com, as the name suggest takes anti spam software to another level! But not all anti spam software are commercial products. Recognizing the need to weed out spam from the Internet, a number of individuals and corporations offer a basic version of anti spam software as freeware or shareware. www.webattack.com for instance has some pretty nifty anti spam tools and software that you can download and use. www.nonags.com has an entire section dedicated to anti spam software, most of which are free to download and use for individuals. Other popular sites like Download junction also offer a wide array of anti spam software for individuals.
Spam, which is already an irritant today, is slowly growing into a problem that needs to be weeded out in order to keep the Internet free and global. The more spammers clog up bandwidth and irritate users with their spam, the more anti spam protection users will equip themselves with. Ultimately, it will defeat the very purpose of communication over the internet, something that we all share and enjoy today. So, go the anti-spam way and discover how refreshing the experience can be.
Tuesday, April 1, 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.
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.
Computer Virus
Computer Virus
There are many things you have to watch out for when you’re online, and one of the worst of those is the computer virus. Now that broadband Internet is more common, there are more and more viruses out there that can sneak onto your computer without you knowing it. This is why it is very important to have a very good firewall on your computer, as well as a good antivirus program. It is also important to make sure each of them is updated on a regular basis.
Most protection software will update on its own, however your firewall may stop your computer virus software from updating. You must make sure that you have your firewall set to allow these updates to come through. If you have something like Zone Alarm, it will ask you if you would like to allow the software to access the Internet. You will see the same type of activity when a computer virus is trying to get onto your system. Your firewall and your computer virus software should both stop this type of activity, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep an eye on things.
Sometimes the computer virus can get onto your computer and can do damage very quickly, while other times the process is slow and you may not know what is going on for quite a while. Sometimes a computer virus will be planted that does nothing but plant other viruses. This can be very confusing, and can lead to a lot of problems if your software is not up to date. At times you may get a virus that your software has not picked up on. If you think this is the case, update your antivirus software immediately and run another scan.
With broadband Internet service you can surf the Internet much faster, but you can also pick up the computer virus much faster. Sadly, a nasty computer virus is all it takes to completely destroy your system. There are people out there with nothing better to do than to try to create a new virus to take over your computer. I am not sure why they do this, but I guess it doesn’t matter if we know why. Even though we don’t understand why they do, it is important that we realize they do. You should make sure that you do everything it can to keep in a computer virus from destroying your system.
There are many things you have to watch out for when you’re online, and one of the worst of those is the computer virus. Now that broadband Internet is more common, there are more and more viruses out there that can sneak onto your computer without you knowing it. This is why it is very important to have a very good firewall on your computer, as well as a good antivirus program. It is also important to make sure each of them is updated on a regular basis.
Most protection software will update on its own, however your firewall may stop your computer virus software from updating. You must make sure that you have your firewall set to allow these updates to come through. If you have something like Zone Alarm, it will ask you if you would like to allow the software to access the Internet. You will see the same type of activity when a computer virus is trying to get onto your system. Your firewall and your computer virus software should both stop this type of activity, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep an eye on things.
Sometimes the computer virus can get onto your computer and can do damage very quickly, while other times the process is slow and you may not know what is going on for quite a while. Sometimes a computer virus will be planted that does nothing but plant other viruses. This can be very confusing, and can lead to a lot of problems if your software is not up to date. At times you may get a virus that your software has not picked up on. If you think this is the case, update your antivirus software immediately and run another scan.
With broadband Internet service you can surf the Internet much faster, but you can also pick up the computer virus much faster. Sadly, a nasty computer virus is all it takes to completely destroy your system. There are people out there with nothing better to do than to try to create a new virus to take over your computer. I am not sure why they do this, but I guess it doesn’t matter if we know why. Even though we don’t understand why they do, it is important that we realize they do. You should make sure that you do everything it can to keep in a computer virus from destroying your system.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Creative Benefits Of Computer Drafting And Designing
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is a type of computer-based tool used for drafting and designing. CAD is useful in various designing fields such as architecture, mechanical and electrical fields being some of them. This is a type of software, which enables users to create rapid and precise drawings and rough sketch plans of main products. It provides a flexible pattern in the drawing process that users can alter as according to their required dimensions with minimal efforts.
CAD is not only made for artists specifically but has the diversity to entertain all kinds of designing enthusiasts. This software has all built in features as per users need and come with many templates and symbols, for designing and drafting purposes, which gives it a wide area of application. It is the primary geometry-authoring tool used for all 2D and 3D designing purposes. It is useful for engineers, architects, and other designing professions.
CAD is applied in mechanical, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, machinery, and shipbuilding applications. In this field, it is used for designing various machinery and tools that are useful for manufacturing purposes. In the field of electronics, it is used in manufacturing process planning, digital circuit design, and other software applications. In the field of architecture, it is used as an effective tool for designing all types of buildings and assessing the integrity of steel-framed buildings. It enables them to design buildings in 2D and 3D models to give almost a real replica of the original work. It is useful in engineering processes in conceptual design, and laying out and analyzing components in manufacturing methods. Computer Aided Software Applications are now available on personal computers to facilitate users to work from home.
Many professionals use the CAD software because of its precise and creative benefits. Lower product development costs and reduced design cycles are some other attributes of the CAD software. Many educational institutions are nowadays indulging in teaching CAD to their students to make them aware of the latest technological advancement in the field of designing.
CAD is not only made for artists specifically but has the diversity to entertain all kinds of designing enthusiasts. This software has all built in features as per users need and come with many templates and symbols, for designing and drafting purposes, which gives it a wide area of application. It is the primary geometry-authoring tool used for all 2D and 3D designing purposes. It is useful for engineers, architects, and other designing professions.
CAD is applied in mechanical, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, machinery, and shipbuilding applications. In this field, it is used for designing various machinery and tools that are useful for manufacturing purposes. In the field of electronics, it is used in manufacturing process planning, digital circuit design, and other software applications. In the field of architecture, it is used as an effective tool for designing all types of buildings and assessing the integrity of steel-framed buildings. It enables them to design buildings in 2D and 3D models to give almost a real replica of the original work. It is useful in engineering processes in conceptual design, and laying out and analyzing components in manufacturing methods. Computer Aided Software Applications are now available on personal computers to facilitate users to work from home.
Many professionals use the CAD software because of its precise and creative benefits. Lower product development costs and reduced design cycles are some other attributes of the CAD software. Many educational institutions are nowadays indulging in teaching CAD to their students to make them aware of the latest technological advancement in the field of designing.
Instructions And Importance Of Computer Applications Education
A computer helps to manipulate data according to a list of instructions, called a program. It can save a lot of data and produce the same, instantly. It is also called a universal information-processing machine. It is a common operating system used in corporate businesses, educational organizations and many research programs. The computer technology has been used proficiently in various educational fields. There are many professional courses that program their curriculum on computers. It enables the students and teachers to methodically study or conduct classes.
Most schools highlight the importance of computer education. They provide computer education to children, at a very young age. It helps them to learn and develop interest in the basics of computers. The main purpose is to make them comfortable using the system, as the future holds a bright promise for the technology. Many students become proficient and plan to pursue careers in the world of computers.
Computers are used in running school and college administrations, during the admission procedures, storing of official and student records. They are also used in syllabus planning and decision-making, controlling, assisting instructions and simulation. Computers are helpful in directing aptitude tests and achievement tests, at the time of entrance exams. There is computer software designed to process performances related to teachers and employees promotion avenues. They also process records of salaries, examinations, schemes of examination, printing of papers and question papers, evaluation of answer sheets, mark sheets and certificates.
Computers are used in colleges, by the professors, to conduct special classes and enable their students to adopt a methodical way of study. Students take more interest in the documented programs, designed on different topics. Internet has provided a favorable means of pursuing courses from renowned universities, across the world. These facilities become available at a click of the mouse.
Most schools highlight the importance of computer education. They provide computer education to children, at a very young age. It helps them to learn and develop interest in the basics of computers. The main purpose is to make them comfortable using the system, as the future holds a bright promise for the technology. Many students become proficient and plan to pursue careers in the world of computers.
Computers are used in running school and college administrations, during the admission procedures, storing of official and student records. They are also used in syllabus planning and decision-making, controlling, assisting instructions and simulation. Computers are helpful in directing aptitude tests and achievement tests, at the time of entrance exams. There is computer software designed to process performances related to teachers and employees promotion avenues. They also process records of salaries, examinations, schemes of examination, printing of papers and question papers, evaluation of answer sheets, mark sheets and certificates.
Computers are used in colleges, by the professors, to conduct special classes and enable their students to adopt a methodical way of study. Students take more interest in the documented programs, designed on different topics. Internet has provided a favorable means of pursuing courses from renowned universities, across the world. These facilities become available at a click of the mouse.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Computer virus In Systems And Networks
There are many things you have to watch out for when you’re online, and one of the worst of those is the computer virus. Now that broadband Internet is more common, there are more and more viruses out there that can sneak onto your computer without you knowing it. This is why it is very important to have a very good firewall on your computer, as well as a good antivirus program. It is also important to make sure each of them is updated on a regular basis.
Most protection software will update on its own, however your firewall may stop your computer virus software from updating. You must make sure that you have your firewall set to allow these updates to come through. If you have something like Zone Alarm, it will ask you if you would like to allow the software to access the Internet. You will see the same type of activity when a computer virus is trying to get onto your system. Your firewall and your computer virus software should both stop this type of activity, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep an eye on things.
Sometimes the computer virus can get onto your computer and can do damage very quickly, while other times the process is slow and you may not know what is going on for quite a while. Sometimes a computer virus will be planted that does nothing but plant other viruses. This can be very confusing, and can lead to a lot of problems if your software is not up to date. At times you may get a virus that your software has not picked up on. If you think this is the case, update your antivirus software immediately and run another scan.
With broadband Internet service you can surf the Internet much faster, but you can also pick up the computer virus much faster. Sadly, a nasty computer virus is all it takes to completely destroy your system. There are people out there with nothing better to do than to try to create a new virus to take over your computer. I am not sure why they do this, but I guess it doesn’t matter if we know why. Even though we don’t understand why they do, it is important that we realize they do. You should make sure that you do everything it can to keep in a computer virus from destroying your system.
Most protection software will update on its own, however your firewall may stop your computer virus software from updating. You must make sure that you have your firewall set to allow these updates to come through. If you have something like Zone Alarm, it will ask you if you would like to allow the software to access the Internet. You will see the same type of activity when a computer virus is trying to get onto your system. Your firewall and your computer virus software should both stop this type of activity, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep an eye on things.
Sometimes the computer virus can get onto your computer and can do damage very quickly, while other times the process is slow and you may not know what is going on for quite a while. Sometimes a computer virus will be planted that does nothing but plant other viruses. This can be very confusing, and can lead to a lot of problems if your software is not up to date. At times you may get a virus that your software has not picked up on. If you think this is the case, update your antivirus software immediately and run another scan.
With broadband Internet service you can surf the Internet much faster, but you can also pick up the computer virus much faster. Sadly, a nasty computer virus is all it takes to completely destroy your system. There are people out there with nothing better to do than to try to create a new virus to take over your computer. I am not sure why they do this, but I guess it doesn’t matter if we know why. Even though we don’t understand why they do, it is important that we realize they do. You should make sure that you do everything it can to keep in a computer virus from destroying your system.
Computer Information Systems And Networks
What is your forte? You know, that certain something that you excel and specialize in above all other things. It seems like we all have one of those. Call it God's way of doing us a favor. One thing is for certain; probably the best field you can deal with in this modern age is computers. Now, I don't care if it's computer software, computer hardware, or some money-making scheme you concocted on the Internet, computers are where it's at. This is why it's beneficial to acquire a computer information systems degree. Have you taken a gander at what all is out there now days? The capabilities of our PCs and Macs simply blows my mind. It's time to step into the new millennium, folks.
My mother now tells me that I should have considered a computer information systems degree. Okay, I will admit that this is a wonderful way to approach college; however, it wasn't exactly up my alley at the time. Regardless, I do see where she is coming from. You can do so many different things now days with a contemporary computer information systems degree. As any fool can tell, it definitely pays to know your way around a computer. I used to pick on my older sibling back in the day, because all he did was play on his computer. Now, you have to keep in mind that this was back in the 80s. I'm talking about a Tandy 1000 here. Yes indeed folks, this was pre-Internet. I am not even sure what all he was doing on that dinosaur of a machine. However, later he went after a computer information systems degree, and these days he's doing rather well. I was amazed at how fast he progressed through his schooling. It seemed like he new exactly what he was doing and finished in a flash. Today I can definitely see the benefits of a computer-based degree more clearly. Heck, it's not like they're going anywhere. If anything, computers will only become more prominent. Especially considering that we already use them for so many different things. I do believe that "convenience" has become our middle name. If you are interested in a computer information systems degree, it is prudent to hop online today and check out all that's available. Maybe a new-age computer information systems degree is right up your alley. Get started toward a wonderful career in computers today.
My mother now tells me that I should have considered a computer information systems degree. Okay, I will admit that this is a wonderful way to approach college; however, it wasn't exactly up my alley at the time. Regardless, I do see where she is coming from. You can do so many different things now days with a contemporary computer information systems degree. As any fool can tell, it definitely pays to know your way around a computer. I used to pick on my older sibling back in the day, because all he did was play on his computer. Now, you have to keep in mind that this was back in the 80s. I'm talking about a Tandy 1000 here. Yes indeed folks, this was pre-Internet. I am not even sure what all he was doing on that dinosaur of a machine. However, later he went after a computer information systems degree, and these days he's doing rather well. I was amazed at how fast he progressed through his schooling. It seemed like he new exactly what he was doing and finished in a flash. Today I can definitely see the benefits of a computer-based degree more clearly. Heck, it's not like they're going anywhere. If anything, computers will only become more prominent. Especially considering that we already use them for so many different things. I do believe that "convenience" has become our middle name. If you are interested in a computer information systems degree, it is prudent to hop online today and check out all that's available. Maybe a new-age computer information systems degree is right up your alley. Get started toward a wonderful career in computers today.
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