Computer audio is one of the most overlooked aspects of a computer purchase. With little information from the manufacturers, users have a hard time figuring out exactly what it is they are getting. In the first segment of this series of articles on Understanding Computer Audio, we look at the basics of digital audio and [...]
Entries from April 30th, 2010
Understanding Computer Audio
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Audio, Introductions
Tags: audio·computer audio·connectors·digital audio·speakers·surround sound
Understanding Firewalls
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
Understanding Firewalls When anyone or anything can access your computer at any time, your computer is more susceptible to being attacked. You can restrict outside access to your computer and the information on it with a firewall. What do firewalls do? Firewalls provide protection against outside attackers by shielding your computer or network from malicious [...]
Tags: firewall·hardware firewall·network firewall·network security·networking·software firewall
6 Reasons to Clean Your Windows Registry
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Maintain Windows, OS
The registry is one of the most vital components of your Windows operating system because it stores all software and hardware configuration information of your PC. As your PC gets older, the registry starts getting filled up when you install/uninstall applications, browse the Web, create new files and folders, and perform various other activities on [...]
Tags: registry·registry cleanup·registry sweep·windows OS·windows registry
Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Internet
Why is it important to remember that the internet is public? Because the internet is so accessible and contains a wealth of information, it has become a popular resource for communicating, for researching topics, and for finding information about people. It may seem less intimidating than actually interacting with other people because there is a [...]
Tags: guide to online publishing·guidelines·online publishing·tips online publishing
Reducing Spam
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Keep Secure, Internet, Introductions
What is spam? Spam is the electronic version of “junk mail.” The term spam refers to unsolicited, often unwanted, email messages. Spam does not necessarily contain viruses—valid messages from legitimate sources could fall into this category. How can you reduce the amount of spam? There are some steps you can take to significantly reduce the [...]
Tags: email·junk mail·spam·spamming·unsolicited email·unwanted emails
Powerline Computer Networking – Home Wifi Alternative
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Concepts, Introductions, Networking
Powerline computer networking is an easy to install yet flexible method of adding a wired computer network to your home. Powerline networks are less well known than standard wired Ethernet networks and wifi wireless networks but can be quite useful in a home environment. A Powerline network uses a home’s internal power lines to transfer [...]
Tags: computer network·home networking·power line communications·power line network·powerline
Top 10 Home Networking Problems and Mistakes to Avoid
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · How To, How To Maintain, Networking, Tips & Techniques
Computer networks bring many good things into the home: more convenient Internet access, sharing of files and printers, additional home entertainment options, and so on. Yet home network technology also poses challenges. Many folks don’t know where to start. Things often don’t work right the first time. Sometimes, people settle for an inferior setup and [...]