Protecting Your Computer from Theft
First of all you have to understand that no computer can be protected from being physically stolen. Short of chaining your desktop computer to the wall or attaching your laptop ...
Desktop versus Laptop PCs
There have been recent reports that the era of the desktop PCs are coming to an end and they are going to be replaced by powerful notebook PCs in the near future. Again, because of the many myths about these devices scattered all over the Internet, they are starting to make people believe that this is true. But the fact is, once you compare these two computing devices head to head, you will see a big... [Read more]
Need a Los Angeles computer consultant?
Finding Orange County IT Support is not as hard as it seems as there are several outsourcing companies that can provide their professionals who are well-versed across several domains and verticals. There are several benefits to not being able to find the right professionals for your own in-house team. If you are an IT manager of a firm and are in need of professionals to take care of your company’s... [Read more]
Considering a USB serial adapter?
Of all the USB devices that are available, the simplest device of the lot is the USB serial cable that can add several serial ports (from 1 to 16) to one’s computer. The reason for this is because most computers either one or two ports or none at all. And since there are requirements of several serial ports depending on the kinds of applications that are used, it becomes important for one to have... [Read more]
Need Samsung camcorder battery spares?
Spares are always important especially when it comes to consumer electronics these days as you never know when one can have an empty camcorder battery just when you plan to take the most surreal video of your life. And for this, carrying a spare Samsung camcorder battery turns out to be a life-saver. But where does one find these items? One option might be to hunt in stores for your needs while some... [Read more]
Computer Security Awareness in the UK
Computer Security is field that has opportunities for many as a career. A nonprofit group in the United Kingdom called the Cyber Security Challenge was formed with the purpose of raising awareness of just that fact. The CSC has now initiated a program to conduct three specific exercises later this year to cultivate interest in the field of Computer Security. The first challenge is called Qinetiq Network... [Read more]
Dubai police chief calls BlackBerry a spy tool (AP)
AP – Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai’s police chief said in comments that suggest a tough line in talks with the smart phone maker. Go here to see the original: Dubai police chief calls BlackBerry a spy tool (AP) Read More →
Malaysia to monitor Internet for ‘harmful’ blogs (AFP)
AFP – Malaysia has formed a task force to scour the Internet for blog postings deemed harmful to national unity, authorities said on Friday in the latest of a series of actions against new media. Original post: Malaysia to monitor Internet for ‘harmful’ blogs (AFP) Read More →
Google Wave to Rise Again on Its Own (Mashable)
Mashable – Google Wave was once one of Google’s hottest projects, promising a new way of communication that might even replace email. Alas, it was not to be, and Google shut it down soon after public launch due to lack of user adoption – but not completely. See the rest here: Google Wave to Rise Again on Its Own (Mashable) Read More →
Samsung Galaxy Tab Rooted… A Month Before Release (PC World)
PC World – The folks at Sera-Apps, a German group of Android developers, have not only managed to get their hands on a prototype of the Samsung Galaxy Tab a month before the device goes on sale, but they managed to root the device at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics show being held in Germany. More: Samsung Galaxy Tab Rooted… A Month Before Release (PC World) Read More →
Disk Storage Still Bouncing Back, IDC Says (PC World)
PC World – The market for enterprise disk storage systems grew strongly in the second quarter, continuing to recover from a slump brought on by the economic slowdown of 2008 and 2009, research company IDC said on Friday. View original post here: Disk Storage Still Bouncing Back, IDC Says (PC World) Read More →
